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Capsule wardrobe – Travelling light

Travel challenge.

My husband Mr P had a significant birthday this month and as a treat we decided to take a short break in Morocco starting off with two nights in Marrakech and then four nights in a magical hotel in the Atlas mountains.

I was given strict instructions that I was only allowed to take a carry on suitcase for the trip which was quite a challenge. At least BA is a little more generous with the size of case than Ryanair. Still I had a variety of activities to accommodate ranging from doing the tourist thing in the Souks of Marrakech, to trekking in the mountains to romantic dinners by candlelight.

Below are a few outfits I put together. Photos by Mr.P

How to make a long black dress work in three different ways:

 

 

 

 

Most of the items I am wearing are several years old. If you are interested in trying out the look I have added a selection of similar at the bottom of the page. 

Please keep the comment coming I love to hear from you.
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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  • You did really well and look fab! Wish I had known you were going, I'm trying to find someone to get me a Moroccan wedding blanket for my daughters wedding xx

  • I just found your blog today it's wonderful beatuful photos such an inspiration - keep up the great work Best Wishes

  • You have cleverly achieved a different stylish look in each photo with so very little. I am attempting to have just carry on luggage for my next trip to France - wish you could pack for me! Bon week-end

  • Those are all great looks! I love how you've used tops over the dress, adds a whole new dimension and styling options.

  • You look awesome and I now seem the absolute good sense of a black maxi dress! Since I already have a black jersy maxi skirt, that's going to be my workhorse this summer! Just wonderful and what a lovely get away for your husband!

  • LOVE the long skirt. Truly they can go anywhere and look wonderful. And, so comfortable. And, yes, you look wonderful. Now, if I could only go on this trip (which would be a major one if travelling from Texas!).
    xx's Josephine

  • Really good ideas. So difficult to pack these days with the luggage restrictions. This is an idea I will copy!

  • A wonderful lesson in making the most of a few pieces!! You look terrific. You just can't beat the LBD, whether long or short for travelling.

    Cheers, M-T

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