Hi! I need help with a capsule wardrobe for not only me, but my two youngest sons, 12&13yo for a four night, five day cruise that we will be going on in January 26. I am recently widowed, so this will be the first substantial holiday I’ll have taken them on since my DH died suddenly.
I’m 42, 5’1, 60kgs, large boobs, slim but not particularly toned body, blonde hair (mid length) and fair tanned skin if that matters.
Eldest sons (20&21) will also be attending with their partners although will be responsible for their own clothes obviously. Attempting to keep it to one regular hard suitcase each.
Weather will range from 30 to low 40’s every day, although much cooler at night. Cruise consists of bar pools, family pools, sports and games, family bars, theatre and music shows, casual and formal dining, and “nightclub” type nights. There will be one day exploring an island with kayaking, quad biking, helo rides, parasailing, snorkelling and hiking (all optional but hoping to fit one or two in).
im a horrible over packer - talking 4 pairs of boots and 6 pairs of jeans for an autumn weekend, along with my entire first aid kit (im a paramedic 🙄), and unnecessary wet weather gear etc (not to mention 3 sets of underwear per day, like I’m gonna shit my pants at least twice a day 🤦🏼♀️).
I’d just love someone to give me a decent idea of what would be sensible but stylish and practical for the type of holiday and timescale I’m going on. Same for my boys.
im up on sunscreen, meds, toiletries etc, but id just love to look stylish but casual, while being ready for the swim up bars etc, and also scrub up nicely for evening time. Same really for the boys, without spending $$$$$$$. I do have 7ish mths to prepare all this, but I’ve never had to do it alone (or on one budget), so really want to get a head start - maybe buying 3/4 things per fortnight pay.
Sorry for the essay, I’m a naturally extremely anxious person and to top it off I’m in the midst of treatment for severe work acquired PTSD so my critical thinking skills aren’t all they should be. Any help would be most appreciated ❤️
lists and links will be most helpful. Thanks in advance. (Also to note, it’s bed time where I am so if I disappear for a while I’m just asleep for work and will check in in a few hours)