HOW TO TRAVEL LIGHTER, AND STYLISHLY

Plan your outfits in advance. Studies show that if you pre-plan your outfits, you’ll pack less than half the clothing you would’ve if you didn’t on your vacation. Map out activities, weather, and plan what you’ll wear each day. A little planning goes a long way!

Be choosy with toiletries. Packing too many toiletries is one of the key reasons for checked bags. Research your destination and accommodations to see what toiletries they provide, and downsize your regular cosmetics into small travel on only sized jars and bottles.

Never wear white. A key to carry-on only travel is wearing pieces multiple times, multiple ways. White is one of the worst travel colours to wear because it gets dirty so easily. Opt for bright colours, with neutrals like black, beige, grey or brown.

Choose a carry-on bag that works well for your travel style. Maximizing your personal carry-on allowance is essential! Look for a carry-on that fits in the overhead compartment and offers features like compression, inner pockets and dividers. If allowed to bring a second item, think strategically about what piece carries the most and wear your heaviest clothing items on the plane.

Think versatility first. The ability to dress up or dress down items will give you more bang for the buck with your travel wardrobe. A blazer that can be worn for a night out or on the airplane? Awesome. A pair of pants that are comfortable, yet stylish enough to dress up. Perfect. Always look for transitional items too that are easy to layer.

Who hasn’t dreamt of stylish (and comfortable) carry-on only travel?

The mantra at Encircled is less is the new more. Women who love traveling shouldn’t have to overpack to be stylish on the go. We design versatile pieces that help you simplify your carry-on travel wardrobe while still letting you be comfortable, and stylish.

That’s why our founder, Kristi Soomer, created Encircled, and our innovative design, the Chrysalis Cardi.

This multiway Cardi-Dress-Tunic can replace 8 pieces in your carry-on.

Travel bloggers LOVE the Chrysalis Cardi

Encircled is revolutionizing the way women travel and live.

Fast fashion brands encourage you to constantly buy more and create clothing that is designed to fall apart, Encircled is creating clothing that is high-quality, and timeless.

While other travel brands want you to sacrifice your style when you travel (Hello, zip off cargo pants and synthetic polo shirts), Encircled is the only travel clothing brand that is stylish AND comfortable.

We’re also proudly sustainably-sourced and ethically-made, in Toronto, Canada.

Here’s what the professional travelers are saying:

The Chrysalis Cardi is an innovative 8-in-1 cardigan, scarf, dress, skirt, tunic, and top that folds easily for carry-on only travel

This design is sold exclusively on the Encircled website and is not available in stores. It's available in three sizes, and a variety of colours to suit your wardrobe.

The secret is the hidden snaps along the hemline that allow the design to transform into a variety of looks seamlessly.

It includes the cardi, a belt, an instruction booklet which shows you how to create the looks. Wear as a scarf to the airport, a cardi/wrap on the plane, and an elegant one-shoulder gown on the beach. The possibilities are endless!

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One design, 8+ ways to wear. Learn the different ways to wear.

The Chrysalis Cardi - Petite $168

The Chrysalis Cardi - Medium $168

The Chrysalis Cardi - Maxi $168

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Our founder, Kristi Soomer is a former management consultant, and road warrior who virtually lived in airports, flying over 100,000 miles a year for work

She was frustrated with the options for women’s travel clothing and felt that they lacked functionality, style and quality so she started Encircled with just one product - the Chrysalis Cardi.

For the past 7 years, Encircled has been innovating by creating designs that are equal parts stylish, comfortable and versatile.

These includes popular items like our Dressy Sweatpants, Dressy Leggings and 8-in-1 Evolve Top.

As Kristi says, “Building a more versatile travel wardrobe not only allows you to travel lighter, but to also live more minimally at home.”

Before founding Encircled, Kristi was a successful, career driven consultant. She began Encircled with no fashion experience.

She had a passion for creating versatile and beautiful clothing out of the finest premium sustainable fabrics. And doing it in a way that she could feel proud of, making it locally in Canada.

Kristi has traveled thousands of miles with her Chrysalis Cardi in tow, and often can be spotted in airports giving tutorials to passers by who love the design.

Encircled has proved through it’s transparent and ethical supply chain that creating high-quality, versatile, and comfortable clothing doesn’t have to be separate from treating workers fairly and honouring the planet.

As a certified B Corporation, and a brand committed to manufacturing 100% of their clothing locally in Toronto, Canada, Encircled is on the cutting edge of the new way of fashion.

Say goodbye to fast fashion, and hello to Encircled.

Try our line of versatile, comfortable clothing by Encircled. You’ll love the way you feel in our clothes. Good inside, and out.

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The Chrysalis Cardi - Maxi $168

The Chrysalis Cardi - Medium $168

The Chrysalis Cardi - Petite $168

The Dressy Sweatpant $162

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All Encircled clothing is made for women who are consciously creating wardrobes that are better for the planet.

We care deeply about the people who make our products, and the way that they’re created. The fashion industry is known as one of the top polluters in the world because of the way clothing is made, the dyes used, and the over consumption created by the fashion fashion industry.

This is why at Encircled, we focus on quality over quantity and creating products that you can wear from jet setting around the globe, to work, to weekend and beyond.

We use exclusively sustainable, premium fabrics and knit about 50% of our fabric locally in Toronto. The dyes used are certified to be free of harmful chemicals.

All of our clothing is made in Toronto, so the carbon footprint of getting the clothes from our manufacturers to our studio to your door is low.

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5 Tips for Stylish Carry-on Only Travel

HOW TO TRAVEL LIGHTER, AND STYLISHLY

The Chrysalis Cardi

Who hasn’t dreamt of stylish (and comfortable) carry-on only travel?

Travel bloggers LOVE the Chrysalis Cardi

Here’s what the professional travelers are saying:

SHOP THE CHRYSALIS CARDI

One design, 8+ ways to wear. Learn the different ways to wear.

SHOP THE CHRYSALIS CARDI

Join the Encircled Newsletter!

Before founding Encircled, Kristi was a successful, career driven consultant. She began Encircled with no fashion experience.

Say goodbye to fast fashion, and hello to Encircled.

What the press are saying about us...

Try our line of versatile, comfortable clothing by Encircled. You’ll love the way you feel in our clothes. Good inside, and out.

Shop Travel Favs

It’s about traveling light. Living more with less. And building a more conscious wardrobe.

All Encircled clothing is made for women who are consciously creating wardrobes that are better for the planet.

This is why at Encircled, we focus on quality over quantity and creating products that you can wear from jet setting around the globe, to work, to weekend and beyond.

See what people are saying...