You do not need a new outfit every day. You need bottoms that dry overnight and tops that mix.

The three bottoms

One black or navy trouser. One cream or beige palazzo. One colour you love — pista, maroon, or grey. That is a week.

Tops

Four tops: two solids, one stripe or small print, one slightly dressy. Everything must work with at least two bottoms.

Wash on the road

Cotton bottoms can be hand-rinsed at night and hung in a bathroom. Pack a clip hanger. Avoid white if you will sit on train berths.

Shop the idea: browse Veljia palazzos and trousers, then filter by colour to build the outfit from the bottom up.