The Fall Travel Capsule Wardrobe: 11 Outfits, Each Under $175 Total
It's not just you. Planning for fall travel after months of throwing summer dresses, sandals, and swimsuits into a suitcase can come as a bit of a shock. Now, you're going to need to pack shoes that weigh more than half a pound, and you're probably going to have to figure out how to stuff a jacket into that already-cramped carry-on. But not to fear—we're here to rescue you from overstuffed luggage hell via this budget travel capsule wardrobe.
We sourced 20 versatile items to pack this fall that can be mixed and matched in countless ways. But instead of sending you off on your own to figure that out, we came up with 11 outfits that ring in at less than $175 each. There are on-trend yet classic outfits for sightseeing, travel days, evenings out, and relaxing, so you can focus on enjoying your trip instead of aimlessly rummaging through your suitcase. (We've all been there, amirite?)
Scroll on for everything you need to create the ultimate fall travel wardrobe as well as the outfits to get out of it.
Silky Blouse + Black Pants + Ankle Boots
This is the perfect dinner outfit. If it's chilly, just throw on the trench.
T-Shirt + Jeans + Square-Toe Mules
This entire outfit (not including the bag) is $138, and it's quite cool if you ask us.
Blazer + T-Shirt + Black Pants + Sneakers
The color of the blazer and the sneakers make this outfit feel fresh.
Trench + Black Dress + Ankle Boots
This outfit will look appropriate in practically any city you visit this fall.
Button-Down Shirt + Jeans + Ballet Flats
A chic, comfortable outfit like this is a must for travel days.
Boilersuit + Sneakers
One-and-done outfits are so nice to have on hand for trips.
Chunky Gold Necklace + Turtleneck + Black Pants + Square-Toe Mules
The fun accessories ensure that this simple outfit is far from boring.
Bucket Hat + Black Dress + Socks + Ballet Flats
The perfect outfit for those unseasonably warm fall days.
T-Shirt + Slip Skirt + Sneakers
Pretty much every fashion girl loves this outfit formula.
Sweater + Black Dress + Square-Toe Mules
Want even more outfit options? Wear your dress as a makeshift skirt.
Chunky Gold Necklace + Silky Blouse + Jeans + Ballet Flats
This pretty outfit is perfect for day or night, and everything about it is on-trend.
Next: The Capsule Wardrobe: How to Reduce Your Closet to 37 Pieces
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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