Fall Travel Clothes That Pack Light And Mix Together Easily

Every time the seasons change, I get excited to switch up my closet, and figuring out the right fall travel clothes is one of my favorite parts of planning a trip. Fall is when I love layering, and with a couple of trips coming up, I wanted to share the pieces I always pack. They’re easy to wear on a plane, they don’t take up much room, and they all mix together, so you can stay comfortable and still look put together wherever you go.

Fall travel clothes, a brown sherpa jacket with leggings and sneakers and a black puffer jacket with white quilted joggers

In these photos, I’m wearing a few of my favorite travel pieces: a brown sherpa jacket with matching leggings and sneakers, and a black puffer with white quilted joggers. Both are so easy for long travel days, and they look cute in photos too.

Fall Travel Clothes I Always Pack

You really don’t need to overpack. A handful of pieces that work together will give you so many fall travel outfits for any trip. These are the essentials I keep coming back to, the ones that make getting dressed on the go so much easier.

1. Cozy Fall Jackets

Brown teddy hooded jacket with leggings and tall boots, and a cream puffer vest with olive leggings, easy fall travel clothes

Cozy jackets are one of my favorite things to pull out this time of year. They’re warm without being bulky, and you can throw one over anything. I love one with leggings and sneakers for the plane, then with jeans and ankle boots for dinner. It’s the one piece in my suitcase that keeps me warm and still looks cute everywhere I go.

2. A Lightweight Puffer

I love that a good puffer is so light and easy to pack. You can roll one up in your suitcase or carry it on the plane, and it won’t take up all your space. It works with almost any outfit and gives you that extra layer when it gets cold, which is exactly why I always bring one.

3. A Neutral Sweater

A neutral sweater is one of the easiest things to pack because it goes with everything. I’m talking about simple colors like beige, cream, gray, or black. Wear it with leggings and sneakers during the day, then with jeans, ankle boots, and a scarf or leather jacket at night. It doesn’t take up much room, and you’ll wear it over and over without feeling like you’re repeating the same outfit.

4. Leggings Or Joggers

Leggings or joggers are a big yes for me when I travel. They’re so comfortable for flights and long days. You can sit for hours on a plane, run through the airport, or walk all over a new city without feeling stuck in your clothes. Wear them with sneakers and a hoodie for a relaxed look, or with a long coat and boots to look a little more put together. They’re easy to pack, they don’t wrinkle, and I always end up wearing them the most.

5. Cute Sneakers

You’re going to be walking a lot, so sneakers are always in my bag. A classic flat sneaker, a platform pair, or something simple and sleek all work with pretty much everything in your suitcase. I like them with leggings and a trench for the airport, or with jeans and a sweater for sightseeing. Your feet stay happy, and you still look put together.

6. Ankle Boots

Ankle boots are so comfortable and easy to fit in a small carry on. They go with jeans, leggings, and a cute fall dress, and they make any outfit look a little more polished. I like bringing one neutral pair that I can wear on repeat, and they’re always one of the things I wear the most on trips.

7. A Trench Coat Or Leather Jacket

I always bring either a trench coat or a leather jacket in the fall because they pull an outfit together without trying too hard. A trench is light and so classic over sweaters or even joggers. A leather jacket makes everything look a little cooler and works with jeans, dresses, or leggings. Just having one of them in your suitcase makes your whole fall travel wardrobe look better.

8. A Soft Scarf

I always throw a scarf in my bag because it’s light, warm, and takes up barely any space. Use it on a chilly plane, wrap it around your shoulders at night, or add it to a simple outfit to make it look more stylish. A scarf can change your whole look without packing a bunch of extra pieces.

9. Simple Fall Dresses

I love packing a couple of simple dresses because they’re so easy to throw on, and they always look put together. Layer one with a leather jacket, a trench, or a cozy cardigan. They work with sneakers during the day and ankle boots at night. They don’t wrinkle easily, and they barely take up any space in your suitcase.

10. A Crossbody Bag

A crossbody bag makes travel days so much easier. It keeps your hands free for coffee, passports, or getting kids through the airport, and it feels safer than a bag that keeps slipping off your shoulder. It fits all the essentials, like your phone, wallet, lip balm, and sunglasses, without being bulky. A neutral one goes with everything, so you only need one.

11. A Denim Jacket

A denim jacket is one of the easiest layers to pack. Wear it with dresses, leggings, joggers, or over a sweater on chilly days. It’s light, it’s casual, and it works for sightseeing during the day and a relaxed dinner at night.

12. A Puffer Vest

Okay, a puffer vest is one of those travel pieces nobody really talks about, but I love it. It keeps you warm without bulky sleeves, so it’s great over a sweater or a long sleeve tee. I love a cream vest with olive or brown leggings, like in the photo above. It squishes down in your bag, and it’s easy to take off when you get somewhere warm.

13. Tall Boots

If you’re going somewhere colder, tall boots are worth the space. They keep you warm and look so polished with leggings, skinny jeans, or a sweater dress. Wear them on the plane instead of packing them, so they don’t fill up half your suitcase.

14. Dark Straight Leg Jeans

A good pair of dark jeans goes from the airport to dinner so easily. Darker denim looks dressier and hides wrinkles and little spills, which helps a lot when you’re traveling. Wear them with sneakers, ankle boots, or tall boots, and they work with every top in your bag.

15. A Matching Knit Set

A soft matching knit set is so nice for long flights. It feels like loungewear, but it looks like a real outfit. You can also split it up and wear the top with jeans or the pants with a sweater, so you get more outfits out of it.

How To Pack Fall Travel Clothes

Think of it as a little fall clothes capsule. Even for a 2 week trip, a small travel capsule wardrobe for fall is plenty if everything works together. Stick to a few colors that all go together, like camel, cream, black, brown, and olive. That way, every top works with every bottom, and you can make a lot of outfits from a small bag. Wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane, like your boots and your heaviest jacket, and roll softer things like leggings and sweaters so they don’t wrinkle.

I also like planning one dressier option, like a simple dress or dark jeans with ankle boots, so you’re ready for a nice dinner without packing anything extra.

Best Fall Travel Destinations

These are some of my favorite places to visit in the fall. Each one looks like a postcard once the leaves start changing.

Vermont: Rolling hills, charming inns, and some of the brightest fall leaves you’ll ever see.
Boston, Massachusetts: History, charm, and tree lined streets that turn gold. It’s such a nice city for fall walks.
New York City: Central Park in the fall is so beautiful, and the whole city feels so alive. Nothing beats walking around NYC in cozy layers.
Toronto, Canada: Pretty parks and waterfront views, with city energy and fall colors all in one place.
Vancouver, Canada: Mountains, water, and red and orange leaves everywhere you look.
Montreal, Canada: It feels like a little piece of Europe, with cobblestone streets, great food, and gorgeous fall trees.
Napa Valley, California: The vineyards turn red and gold during harvest season, so it’s a lovely fall getaway.
Aspen, Colorado: Golden aspen trees against the mountains. It’s cozy and so pretty in autumn.
Quebec City, Canada: Narrow streets, cozy cafés, and bright leaves. It’s like a fairytale town in the fall.
Finger Lakes, New York: Lake views, wineries, and beautiful fall colors. It’s such a peaceful place to enjoy the season.

Bottom Line

Fall is such a fun time to pack a bag and go somewhere new, for a quick weekend trip or a longer getaway. With the right fall travel clothes, you don’t have to stress about what to wear. Pick pieces that pack light and mix together easily, and you’ll stay comfortable the whole time and still look cute in every photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are The Best Fall Travel Clothes?

A cozy jacket, a light puffer, a neutral sweater, leggings or joggers, sneakers, ankle boots, and a trench or leather jacket. Add a scarf, a simple dress, and a crossbody bag, and you’re ready for almost any trip.

What Should I Wear On A Plane In The Fall?

Leggings or joggers with a soft sweater, sneakers, and a jacket you can take off easily. Bring a scarf too, because planes always get chilly.

How Many Outfits Should I Pack For A Fall Trip?

For a week, about 3 or 4 bottoms, 5 or 6 tops, 1 or 2 jackets, and 2 or 3 pairs of shoes are plenty, as long as everything mixes together.

What Shoes Are Best For Fall Travel?

Comfortable sneakers for walking days, ankle boots for dinner, and tall boots if it’s going to be cold. Wear the bulkiest pair on the plane.

What Colors Are Best For A Fall Travel Wardrobe?

Neutrals like camel, cream, black, brown, and olive are the easiest, because everything goes together. Add one fun color with a scarf or a sweater if you want.

How Do I Keep My Travel Clothes From Wrinkling?

Roll soft pieces like sweaters and leggings, and pick knits, denim, and jersey dresses that don’t wrinkle easily. Hang anything that does wrinkle as soon as you get to your hotel.

Are Leggings Okay For Fall Travel?

Yes, they’re one of the best things to travel in. Wear thick leggings with a long sweater or jacket and sneakers or boots, and they look so put together.

Love,

Sherry XOXO