10 Travel Essentials That Can Build a Surprisingly Versatile Wardrobe

A suitcase can be full and still feel as though it contains nothing to wear. The problem is usually not a lack of clothes but a lack of combinations. Packing a dozen unrelated outfits creates weight without necessarily creating choice. A better approach is to select a small group of pieces that work together. With the right colours, layers and fabrics, 10 carefully chosen items can produce far more combinations than their number suggests. The trick is to think in terms of a travel wardrobe rather than individual outfits.