Capsule wardrobe for visit to Wales

Wow, this is going to be a quick turnaround. One minute I am in the South of France and the next we are going to stay with friends in the Welsh valleys. This calls for extreme wardrobe flexibility as it is currently very cold and wet here in the UK and looks like next week is going to be more of the same. I can’t believe that I am going to need my thermals again.

I have put together what I consider to be some basic essentials that I will need for my trip.

Details of above: Landsend blue raincoat // White tee shirt // straw hat // grey puffa waistcoat // Navy cotton stretch trousers // navy sweater // mid wellington boots // Burgundy satchel.

This is what I will be packing. I have added a dress and some silver shoes (US link) as we will be going to a posh restaurant on the second evening. I have also added my pink poncho from WinserLondon and a pink scarf which I intend to wear with my Navy cotton stretch trousers for drinks and dinner in the local pub. I have added my polka dot top just in case the weather gets warmer.

My friend and I plan to go for some long healthy bracing walks while our menfolk attempt to catch a fish or two for our dinner! I am sure my midi wellingtons will be essential for walking in the muddy fields and my Uniqlo vest, which works with everything, will add an extra layer of warmth. I have added a straw hat just in case the sun decides to shine!

You might like to check out my capsule wardrobe for a similar trip to Wales in April 2015. My criteria for staying chic and warm has not changed much.

Useful items for a three-night stay in the countryside:

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Ann J says:

30th April 2018 at 16:29

Believe it or not, it’s sunny in west Wales at the moment!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  30th April 2018 at 16:48
  
  Thanks for letting me know. Maybe I won’t need to pack my heavy duty Mac. It is pouring here in London. Still better to be on the save side.
Gaynor Edwards says:

30th April 2018 at 17:12

The sun is definitely going to shine in Wales next week so you might need these also.
Really enjoy reading your blog.
Brenda Chell says:

7th May 2018 at 16:08

A lovely and clever capsule Josephine, I love your posts, thank you for doing them.]