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Overthemoon Tue 13-Jun-23 16:30:18

This isn't important, I just want to get the irritation off my chest!

When packing for holidays, why is it that some people think it's a virtue to have the lightest case? E.g. my husband! I've never known anyone pack and unpack as much. Then he tests the weight of mine and chortles ooo, yours is so much heavier than mine! Oh my days! What does it matter!! 🤣

Harris27 Wed 14-Jun-23 20:00:03

Had to laugh at this does she know my husband?

Witzend Thu 15-Jun-23 09:21:57

Kathmaggie

Any one achieve capsule wardrobe packing? Few items that mix and match! I admit after so many holidays I just can’t manage this😞

I once read an article on capsule holiday packing, by some evidently clueless fashion writer. She advised taking just one white, one-piece swimsuit, which could double up as a top with a skirt for the evening.
Er, and what if it’s still wet or damp, because you’ve actually used it to swim in? Or a bit grubby from e.g. sunscreen?

I don’t exactly do ‘capsule’, but do take tops and bottoms that all ‘go’. I don’t do dressed-up on holiday, bso no need for anything fancier.

nanna8 Thu 15-Jun-23 09:29:26

It doesn’t matter so long as you are not over weight and have to pay at the airport. I always leave a bit of space for presents and usually my big case weighs around 14 kgs for 2 weeks. The case itself is fairly heavy to start with. Most airlines allow 23 kgs here.

JackyB Thu 15-Jun-23 14:01:59

I only have plain colours and mainly on the same spectrum so they all mix and match. I don't call it a capsule wardrobe - it's just my style.