one suitcase: business casual – checklist graphic

After many requests to create checklists for the other One Suitcase features – I spent last night catching up with my good friend Tivo (Project Runway & Grey’s Anatomy!) while polyvoring a checklist graphic for the One Suitcase Business Casual! Without further ado –

One Suitcase Business Casual Checklist:

 If you’d like to visit the original posts with me wearing the outfits:

• Introduction to One Suitcase & 14 Clothing Pieces
• Outfits 1-5 
• Outfits 6-10 
• Outfits 11-15 
• Outfits 16-20 
• Outfits 21-25 
• Outfits 26-30 
• Final post with big image of all the outfits

And finally how I constructed the checklist & individual pieces with links:

The method: 
1. Basics – First I pick some basics pieces to lay the foundation for the trip. I try to pick my favorite go-to clothes. Clothes I know I wear over and over. The ones that go with almost everything. For me, this usually involves  laying out my black work pants, my favorite jeans and a pair of super comfy flats.  
For this capsule wardrobe I have chosen my black three piece suit (skirt, pants & jacket), grey sheath dress, favorite dark jeans, white button down shirt and a black ruffled tank top.

	Black suit jacket – Ann Taylor shop same, similar, similar
	Black pencil skirt – Ann Taylor  similar, shop same, similar
	Black ‘editor’  pants – Express similar, similar, similar
	Grey sheath dress – Theory Outlet  similar, similar, similar
	Bootcut jeans – Target  shop same, similar
	Black ruffle tank – White House Black Market  similar, similar, similar
	White button down blouse – Banana Republic similar, similar, similar

2. Interest – Second, I add a few interesting pieces to compliment the subtle basics. I look for pops of color or fun patterns that will make the basic pieces more exciting. I try to grab items that will compliment each other or at least be somewhat in the same color scheme. For me, I’d usually go for a striped top, a dress, few colored cardigans and an interesting blouse that would go with both cardigans.
For this capsule wardrobe I chose a print wrap dress, polka-dot pencil skirt, tie-neck blouse, pink t-shirt, striped shirt and two colored cardigans.

	Teal & black wrap dress – Banana Republic love, similar, similar, similar  chevron love, similar
	Polka-dot pencil skirt – J.Crew similar, similar, similar, navy love tiny dots, polka-dot midi, cute round skirt (short) just for fun ($$) Oscar de la Renta
	White tie-neck sleeveless blouse – H&M similar, similar, similar just for fun ($$) Victoria Beckham
	Pink cotton t-shirt – Banana Republic similar, similar, similar
	Striped black and white long sleeved – H&M similar, similar, similar
	Mustard cardigan – J.Crew Outlet love love love, similar, similar, floral applique
	Burgundy cardigan – Target similar, similar, similar

3. Accessories & Shoes – Finally, I add some accessories to complete the outfits. Jewelry, belts and scarves take up very little room and can dramatically alter how an outfit looks. Unfortunately, shoes is the area I still struggle with. I always want to bring just one more pair. But I’ve learned to limit myself to only either blacks or browns (depending on my clothes) and then nude/beige shoes go with everything.  
For this capsule wardrobe I chose three necklaces, one gold watch, black belt, black pumps and nude flats.

	Black pumps – Alfani (Macy’s brand) similar, similar, similar
	Nude flats – Me Too via TJMaxx similar, similar, similar
	Pink large beaded necklace – Loft love, similar, medallion, similar, similar Black patent belt – Target  shop same, similar, similar Gold pendant necklace – Target   shop same, love   Gold link watch – Michael Kors shop same,  similar,  similar Silver ball necklace – Target similar, similar, similar