The fashion industry is forever looking for essential pieces - versatile and functional, yet stylish - that no wardrobe can do without. If one’s wardrobe is severely restricted by space, a natural selection of the best and most useful pieces quickly becomes apparent. FashionUnited spoke with Elena, a globetrotter whose travels over the course of the last eight years have brought her to 25 countries and regions like Ladakh in India, Egypt, South America, US and Australia. In conversation, she sheds light on what pieces work, what does not and how much one really needs in terms of clothing.
When you set out eight years ago, what wardrobe did you start out with? Do you remember?
My clothes were very basic and very covered as India was the first stop I traveled to when I was 19. I wore sports bras to make my breasts look smaller, long pants and baggy shirts to lose my silhouette in - overall sporty clothes, pyjama-like and discreet. Definitely more functional than fashionable. I looked horrible. (laughs)
Over the years, how has your choice of clothes changed?
It really depends on where I am but in all continents, you have to cover your legs - that seems to be a thing - and not show too much cleavage. I go with a basic wardrobe - with whatever I wear plus one more outfit - and then I buy whatever I need wherever I am because it is cheaper and you mix better with the locals.
When traveling, be it in a plane, train, bus or other means of transport, baggy pants and a comfortable shirt have proven useful. I also always travel with a very big shawl - that is a must as you can cover yourself and even lie on it.
What sticks out as most unfamiliar that you had to wear?
Probably something to cover my hair as I am not used to it. It was uncomfortable but I understood it when I had to wear it. I am also not very much into flowery patterns in my clothing but when I was in Mexico, I played around with the local patterns. It is fun to get out of your comfort zone with different kind of clothes.
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Has the amount or style of clothes that you travel with changed over the years, have you cut down?
The amount of chlothes has definitely reduced and there are some items that I can make do without - fancy bras for example or pyjamas. When I first started travelling, I liked to plan everything, even the clothes I packed, and now I just go with the flow and go with the moment.
Also, I would never take anything white as that gets dirty too fast. My clothes tend to be dark but other shades like green, brown and earthy colours are also always helpful - they don’t stand out too much and they don’t get dirty too fast.
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