Six pieces. One carry on.
What Helene packed for Montreal, and how she wore it.
A morning coffee, an afternoon wandering through Old Montreal and dinner plans still to come. A city escape calls for a few outfit changes, but that doesn’t have to mean a bigger suitcase.
For a recent trip to Montreal, Helene brought six pieces that could mix, match and reverse. A palette of black, cream and chocolate kept everything connected, while a printed blouse added interest.
The result? Plenty of ways to get dressed, with room left in the carry on.
The six pieces
- Ballina Reversible Jacket
- Halle Reversible Skirt
- Billy 4-Way Reversible Top
- Bala Printed Blouse
- Aro Kick Flare Pant with Pockets in Chocolate
- Cashmere Blend Dolman Sweater in Chocolate
These six clothing pieces formed the capsule. Black boots, a tote and a few favourite accessories brought the looks together.
Start with pieces that do more
The Ballina Jacket, Billy Top and Halle Skirt make a useful starting point for a travel wardrobe.
Wear the Ballina and Halle on their vegan leather sides for a sleek finish, or reverse them to reveal soft vegan suede. The Billy offers another change of mood, with different neckline options and a little shimmer when the evening calls for it.
You can change the feel of the outfit while reaching for the same three pieces.
A little print goes a long way
A printed blouse gives a small travel wardrobe something extra.
Here, Helene pairs the Bala Printed Blouse with the chocolate Aro Kick Flare Pant with Pockets. The blouse’s neutral print works easily with the rich brown, while the pants’ gentle flare creates a polished silhouette.
It’s an easy combination for lunch, a gallery visit or dinner out. Add the Ballina Jacket when the temperature drops.
Same blouse. A new look.
Next, keep the Bala Blouse and swap the Aro Pants for the Halle Reversible Skirt.
With the skirt’s smooth vegan leather finish and black boots, the same print takes on a different character. There’s no need to pack a separate top for every outfit when one works this well with both bottoms.
Chocolate, head to toe
A soft sweater is always welcome on an autumn trip.
The chocolate Cashmere Blend Dolman Sweater and matching Aro Pants create a tonal look that feels relaxed and pulled together. The sweater’s easy drape balances the pants’ gentle flare, with black boots completing the outfit.
Wear it for the journey, then reach for it again during your stay.
One more swap before you go
Keep the sweater, bring back the Halle Skirt and you have another outfit ready.
The chocolate knit adds softness against the black skirt, while the same boots and tote carry through. It’s a simple change that makes the capsule feel bigger than its six pieces.
Pack a little. Wear a lot.
The secret to a smaller suitcase is choosing pieces you’re happy to wear more than once, in more than one way.
Start with colours that work together. Choose tops that pair with every bottom. Add a layer you can wear throughout the trip, and let reversible pieces give you a few more options.
Six pieces, a little zhuzh and somewhere lovely to go.