Winter Trip Capsule Wardrobe

I’ve been dreaming up a capsule wardrobe for wintertime travel to a cold destination. Minimal packing when you expect hot weather is pretty easy, but sometimes cold places are worth visiting. Right? Yes, even for me, and I generally hate cold weather. The truth is, I hate feeling cold. So I embrace the adage, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.

Here’s my suggested capsule wardrobe: a minimal, curated collection of versatile pieces that keep you stylish and comfortable without the hassle of overpacking. Think cozy layers, rugged boots, warm PJs, and everything you need to embrace the chilly weather in effortless style—all while keeping it compact and carry-on friendly.

Cute and cozy, right?

The idea of a February getaway to a northern hemisphere city or quaint village becomes much more enticing when you know your luggage is packed with cozy clothes that will not let you suffer numb extremities or frozen buns. I’m envisioning staying comfy while strolling through counting snowflakes, sipping lattes in charming cafes, wandering through art museums, and window shopping a row of quirky boutiques.

Here’s your text checklist:

✅ knit scarf

✅ warm hat

✅ sweater dress

✅ fleece-lined tights

✅ coat (parka style)

✅ gloves

✅ tote (leather or vegan)

✅ shacket

✅ fleece top

✅ sweater

✅ tunic blouse

✅ active pants

✅ cozy pajamas

✅ chunky boots

✅ waterproof boots

At the time I started working on this blog post, the exact items you see pictured were available for purchase on Thredup. (All except for fleece-lined tights, which are game changers, and available via amazon[aff.]). By the time you are reading this, the Thredup items have probably sold, but you can find similar items there easily.

Thredup is my favorite site for sourcing second-hand women’s clothes. It’s well-categorized and maintained, and they’ve recently updated it with some fresh AI functionality that makes it incredibly addicting.

You can:

👗 Find a fit you love online, link or upload the image, and see similar items in your sizes (for example, you could even link the image in this post in the Thredup search bar, and it will give you similar options).

👗 Chat with the AI stylist and see images of the suggested outfits on a person

👗 Save your favorite items and wait for a sale

👗 Save your favorite searches so you can keep yourself well dressed in your favorite brands, colors, and materials

👗 You can sort by color, style, price, size, brand, and many other tags

It’s okay that the Thredup site is fun and addicting because you’re doing a good deed for the planet and your finances by shopping second-hand. 🌎