The six pieces that cover five days
For a five-day travel capsule, pack the CORE Crew Tee (₹749), CORE Long Sleeve Tee (₹799), EASE Oversized Shirt (₹899), EASE Joggers (₹1,149), LOOP Shorts (₹999) and CORE Pullover Hoodie (₹1,249). Together they cost ₹5,844 and make at least eight different outfits. Two tops can be worn on their own, one layers, one covers cool air, and you have a long and a short bottom for whatever the weather does.
The rule behind this travel capsule is simple: every top goes with every bottom, so nothing gets packed “just in case”. It is a small, trip-sized version of a capsule wardrobe.
The travel capsule packing list
| Piece | Colour | Price | Job on the trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE Crew Tee | Noor Black | ₹749 | The base top, 180 GSM cotton |
| CORE Long Sleeve Tee | Arav Green | ₹799 | Cooler mornings, sun cover |
| EASE Oversized Shirt | Rui White | ₹899 | Worn open or closed |
| EASE Joggers | Noor Black | ₹1,149 | Travel day and evenings |
| LOOP Shorts | Gulabi Pink | ₹999 | Warm afternoons |
| CORE Pullover Hoodie | Neel Blue | ₹1,249 | Flights, trains, cold evenings |
| ₹5,844 |
All six colours used are permanent EKVAAR colours: Noor Black, Arav Green, Rui White, Gulabi Pink and Neel Blue. If you prefer a calmer palette, swap Gulabi Pink shorts for Rui White or Noor Black. The shorts come in all three.
Why these six make a good travel capsule
A travel capsule fails in two ways. Either it has too many pieces that only work in one outfit, or it has too few and gets worn to the point of boredom. Six pieces sit in the middle. Three of them are worn every second day, three fill the gaps, and no single item carries the whole trip. Here is what each one does.
The crew tee and long sleeve tee
The CORE Crew Tee and CORE Long Sleeve Tee are both 180 GSM cotton in a unisex regular fit, so they wear the same way. The long sleeve is the underrated one. It works as sun cover on a walking day and as a warm layer in an over-cooled room. Arav Green is the only colour here that is not a neutral, and it makes the whole bag look considered.
The shirt
The EASE Oversized Shirt is a relaxed, drop-shoulder shirt in soft cotton with a clean collar and button front. The product page calls it “closed or open”, which is how you will use it: buttoned for dinner, open over a tee in the day. It is the piece that stops a casual travel capsule from looking too casual.
The bottoms
The EASE Joggers have a tapered leg with a ribbed waist and cuffs, made for travel, as the page says. The LOOP Shorts are soft French terry with an elastic drawstring waist and side pockets. Terry is comfortable but is not the lightest fabric, so on a very hot trip you may prefer to wear shorts every afternoon and joggers only on travel days.
The hoodie
The CORE Pullover Hoodie is a soft terry pullover with a clean hood and pouch pocket. You wear it on the way there, for the cold blast of an airport or a night train, then it stays in the bag or on your shoulders. If you expect real cold, the heavier ORIGINAL Hoodie at ₹1,299 is a 300 GSM brushed fleece, but it takes more room in a bag.
Five days of the travel capsule, outfit by outfit
Day 1: travel
Noor Black crew tee, Noor Black joggers, Neel Blue hoodie. Everything is soft and easy to sleep in, and the hoodie can be a pillow.
Day 2: walking and food
Rui White shirt open over the Noor Black crew tee, Gulabi Pink shorts. Light, bright and easy to photograph.
Day 3: cooler or cloudy
Arav Green long sleeve tee with the Noor Black joggers. Add the hoodie if it turns cold in the evening.
Day 4: dinner out
Rui White shirt buttoned, Noor Black joggers. If you want more of a look, roll the sleeves once and leave the top button open.
Day 5: journey home
Repeat Day 1, but this time swap the crew tee for the long sleeve tee. You are dressed for the same cold airport without packing anything extra.
That is five different days from one travel capsule, and no piece has been worn every day. If you want to stretch the trip, the tees are the easiest to rewash and dry overnight in a hotel sink.
Rules that keep a travel capsule small
- Pick one base colour. Here it is Noor Black. Everything else is an accent.
- Wear the heaviest thing on the way. The hoodie travels on your body.
- Every top must work with every bottom. Test this at home, not at the airport.
- Take one piece that makes you feel dressed. The shirt is that piece.
- Roll, do not fold. Soft cotton and terry roll tightly and crease less. When you get home, our guide on how to wash a hoodie covers washing and drying it properly.
Small extras, if you want them
Two Origins pieces suit travel. The Hydra Bottle at ₹499 is a 750 ml matte stainless steel bottle with a leak-proof lid and a carry strap. The Original Stole at ₹499 is a 20 × 70 inch lightweight poly-woven satin stole in Noor Black, which can double as a wrap in a cold cabin. Neither is needed for the six-piece travel capsule. Both add a little.
Together with the six pieces, that brings the total to ₹6,842 if you add both.
What if the trip is longer or in a different climate
For a week or more, the travel capsule stays the same and the fix is laundry, not more clothes. Six pieces will stretch to seven or eight days if you wash a tee halfway. For cold destinations, swap the CORE Pullover Hoodie for the ORIGINAL Hoodie and add a second long sleeve tee. For hot and humid places, leave the joggers at home and take a second tee, since cotton tees are lighter than terry. If you are travelling to work events too, see casual Friday outfits in India for how the shirt and tees can carry into an office day.
All EKVAAR pieces are made for you in India once you reserve them and ship free across India, so plan your travel capsule a little ahead of the trip, not the night before you leave.
FAQs
How much does the six-piece travel capsule cost?
The CORE Crew Tee, CORE Long Sleeve Tee, EASE Oversized Shirt, EASE Joggers, LOOP Shorts and CORE Pullover Hoodie total ₹5,844 at current prices. Shipping is free across India.
Can I wear these on a flight?
Yes. The joggers, crew tee and hoodie are made for comfort, and the hoodie helps against cold cabin air. Wear the heaviest layer on the flight and pack the rest.
Which colours should I pick if I want fewer choices?
For the simplest travel capsule, pick Noor Black for the tee and joggers, Rui White for the shirt, and Neel Blue for the hoodie. All three mix, and none needs a specific partner.
Is this suitable for a beach or hill trip?
For a beach, add a second tee and skip the hoodie. For hills, swap in the heavier ORIGINAL Hoodie at ₹1,299 and pack both tees.
Ready to pack? See the pieces in the shop and build your own travel capsule.
