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Hey College Fashion!

This summer, I’ll be heading to Peru on a volunteer trip. We’ll be spending half the time in Cuzco to help at an orphanage (where it can get a little chilly) and then the other half in Lima to help with construction (by the ocean). Don’t forget the hikes into the mountains and, of course, Macchu Picchu! 

As these are all such different environments and tasks, I’m in a bit of a rut to figure out an effective capsule wardrobe that can fit into a carry-on. If you could help me figure out a capsule wardrobe that will abide by their conservative culture and help me stay cool/warm, I would love it!! It’s a bit of a big task, but I’m counting on you!

Thanks much, 

Maggie

Our Response

Dear Maggie,

Your volunteer trip definitely sounds like it’ll be an adventure, and, of course, every adventure needs an awesome wardrobe to go with it! Today, I’m here to help with your perfect Peru packing list.

Instead of showing you four outfits to wear as I would normally do, this time I’m going to mix things up: First, I’m going to show you a capsule wardrobe for vacation in its entirety, and then I’m going to show you six (!) ways that you can mix and match the items into outfits to wear on a volunteer trip.