Fall is a great season for quick escapes – a cozy weekend in the countryside, a city break full of culture, or even just a staycation with a little more polish. But when the weather is unpredictable, packing and creating the right weekend outfits for fall can be tricky. Too many “just in case” pieces, and you’re dragging a heavy bag.
Too few, and you’re stuck wishing you had packed smarter. The key is a mini capsule wardrobe – a handful of versatile, well-chosen clothes, shoes, and accessories that mix and match effortlessly. Take a look below at how to pack weekend outfits for fall.
It’s the perfect packing list. If you’re counting, you’ll see more than 18 pieces, but that’s because we’ve given you a few choices. Choose what best suits your trip – and you can definitely manage with 18 items, including shoes, accessories, and jewelry.
Fall packing list for your weekend outfits for fall
Start with your layers
We all know that dressing for transitional weather is about wearing layers that can be added or removed as the weather changes. So, let’s start with tops you can layer. Pack a silky camisole, a t-shirt, a button-down shirt in silk or satin, and a cashmere sweater. Then you can layer them as needed.
MANGO Cotton Short-sleeved T-shirt – M.M.LaFleur The Wyatt Organic Cotton Slub Tank – MANGO Satin Finish Flowy Shirt – Vince Drape Neck Wool & Cashmere Sweater
A tailored coat – and one other outerwear option
A trench coat is a timeless trend for fall – and you can wear to travel in so you don’t need to take up room in your suitcase. Then choose one more outerwear item that best suits your weekend plans and the weather. If you need a little extra warmth, then opt for a sleeveless vest you can wear over your tops. A long cardigan, short boxy jacket or blazer are other great choices.
Wit & Wisdom Tie Waist Sweater Vest – Eileen Fisher Raglan Sleeve Wool Cardigan – Barbour Leonie Wool Blend Overshirt – London Fog Missy Hooded Belted Trench Coat
London Fog Missy Hooded Belted Trench Coat – MANGO Satin Finish Flowy Shirt – Lands’ End Chino High Rise Rail Straight Leg Pants – New Balance Classics 327 Sneakers – AIMEE All for Love Convertible Leather Shoulder Bag – Jenny Bird Rio Button Stud Earrings
Dark-wash jeans and another pants option
If you want to ensure that your pants match everything, you don’t need to overpack. A pair of dark wash jeans and a pair of black pants are the best options – they will take you from morning coffee runs through to dinner with ease. Wear one pair to travel in.
Boden High Rise Wide Leg Jeans – Lands’ End Chino High Rise Rail Straight Leg Pants
One jersey dress, one midi skirt
You’re only there for the weekend, so one dress and one skirt should be more than enough. The dress works solo for dinner or with sneakers for sightseeing, while the skirt pairs with sweaters, tees or blouses for endless mix-and-match looks without overstuffing your bag.
Boden Marcia Jersey Shirt Dress – Cinq à Sept Briony Topstitch Detail Denim Skirt
Vince Drape Neck Wool & Cashmere Sweater – M.M.LaFleur The Wyatt Organic Cotton Slub Tank – Cinq à Sept Briony Topstitch Detail Denim Skirt – Franco Sarto Gisella Wide Calf Boots – Longchamp Large Le Pliage Tote – Ettika Set of 3 Coin Pendant Necklaces
Shoes and boots
If you want a pair of knee-high boots, save space in your luggage by wearing them. Just be sure you can get them off and on easily if you’re flying. Unless you’re heading to a particularly formal place, a pair of sneakers and ankle booties should suffice.
New Balance Classics 327 Sneakers – Cole Haan Lyndon Waterproof Chelsea Booties – Franco Sarto Gisella Wide Calf Boots
Accessories
Pack a small cross-body bag so you can use it for your essentials during your trip. We also like the idea of packing a set of necklaces that you can wear alone or layered. Add a scarf that you can wear to travel in.
Longchamp Large Le Pliage Tote – AIMEE All for Love Convertible Leather Shoulder Bag – Ettika Set of 3 Coin Pendant Necklaces – Karine Sultan Medallion Drop Earrings – Jenny Bird Rio Button Stud Earrings – Nordstrom Eyelash Trim Print Cashmere & Silk Wrap
Wit & Wisdom Tie Waist Sweater Vest – MANGO Cotton Short-sleeved T-shirt – Boden High Rise Wide Leg Jeans – Cole Haan Lyndon Waterproof Chelsea Booties – Longchamp Large Le Pliage Tote – Karine Sultan Medallion Drop Earrings – Nordstrom Eyelash Trim Print Cashmere & Silk Wrap
pajamas
Add a pair of pajamas for nighttime, and you’re all set.
Eberjey Gisele Short Sleeve Cropped Pajamas – Nordstrom Cashmere Lounge Set
Your fall weekend outfits in one capsule
Below, you can see the outfits from above together in one capsule, so you can see how you can put them together during your trip.
Continue reading:
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