My Autumn Travel Essentials reflect the changing of the seasons, with marvelous earth tones, creams, and neutrals, packable layers, and plenty of options for mixing and matching pieces that all work well together. When I pack for autumn, I pack lightly, and in the same color family, so I can create a capsule wardrobe perfect for the transition to cooler weather. Here are some of my favorite fall travels pieces.
Travel Bags
When it comes to luggage, I absolutely love vintage looking Steamline Luggage, because not only are they sturdy, they’re unique and beautiful, so it stands out when I’m looking for my bag. I place one or two luggage tags with my contact information on my bags, on the off chance my bags are misplaced, and I have a similar passport cover to keep try travel documents organized and safe. I use a duffle bag stored empty in my suitcase upon departure to fill with souvenirs, new clothing, and other trinkets I pick up along the way, so I can check my carry-on on the way back, and use the duffle as my new cabin bag.
Clothing
I love to pack versatile, easy to wear pieces so I can transition from situation to situation easily, whether I’m popping into a café after site seeing, walking through gardens in the rain, or walking all day while exploring somewhere new, I like to pack with a certain color palette depending upon my destination or the season, or both, so that I can easily mix and match pieces with little effort. In the fall, I generally wear browns, caramel colors, tobacco leather, and creams, because these pieces can all be easily rearranged to make numerous different outfits, which means I can pack less and get more out of my capsule wardrobe.
These Commando leather leggings look sleek and sophisticated, but feel like wearing cotton yoga pants. They pair perfectly with an embroidered blouse, a Mer-Sea travel wrap or a Barbour rain jacket, and can be easily dressed up or down. I love these APL tennis shoes for walking all day long, and I love wearing these short Hunter Boots for rainy days. Pro tip: wear your heaviest shoes on the plane, and put lighter shoes in your luggage when packing!
Accessories
Adjusting my Detroit-made Shinola watch to the local time is something I do before my plane even takes off, and I of course never leave home without at least two cameras. This handbag is perfect for a night out in a new city, and this monogrammable AirPods case coordinates with my looks and keeps my headphones accessible. I keep all of my cables organized with this tech roll-up, this curling iron has detachable heads, so instead of packing different hair irons, I can simply bring the size attachments I want, which saves weight and space in my bags.
Safe travels!
xAnnie Fairfax
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rebecca says
so many true essentials here! i have been dyingggg over your luggage for a while now. total goals!
xx rebecca
Lee says
So many great picks! I loveeeeee your luggage and want to get that monogrammed airpod case!
Ronin says
I love your Fall traveling style! They’re comfortable pieces yet so stylish. Plus, I love the color palette!!
Sam says
So many good finds…Love all these neutrals!
Lizzie says
Ooooo I love it all! That top is so pretty! Also really adore the luggage set and camera! Totally up my alley <3
Lizzie
Kristen says
I love the jewelry holder, plus i think it would make a great Christmas gift!
Beth Cassidy says
Fall is upon us sooner than I thought! Not sure about any travel plans but this is such an easy fall wardrobe with such great essentials to have ready!
Jamie Paquin Rudert says
If that is a gray tatum – totally!! I need that color. I literally wear a tatum just about daily!!! All are so cute!!!
Terah says
Great and classic ideas that never go out of style.
Lauryn Fliehs says
I am obsessed with your style! I live in South Florida so unfortunately we don’t get much of a season change.
Georgia Bone says
Thank you . Great picks .
Mary Bryan says
So many classic autumn essentials that is hard moo pick just 1 but I love them all!
Kelly says
So many essential items here. Can’t wait for fall to hit but wondering where summer went?!
Kolby Gerling says
Great tips, will definitely use if we can travel again!
Stephanie Whitney says
Absolutely obsessed with your picks! The hunter boots are one I’ve been waiting to get my hands on. Such a great staple piece for any wardrobe.
Krystin says
Great picks!
Adaleta Avdic says
I am so excited for fall finds, and there’s so many autumn essentials I’ll have once it gets slightly more cool here!
annaefox01 says
You found so many great items! I’ll be staying close to TX this fall, but can’t wait to explore nearby cities.
LeAnne C Roller says
LOVE the picks! So many great items!
gretahollar says
So many cute travel essentials! Makes me want to go somewhere like Maine or Vermont!
Abigail Anderson says
Such good tips for when travel is fun again. Love the hard luggage too!
abzstylz says
I love all of the brown tones! I’m looking forward to traveling in Fall, so this came right on time. Awesome suggestions!
Ashley says
Ahh I love it all!!! I’m in Florida so we don’t get much use out of Autumn attire…that and because the cooler weather is so few and far between I never know how to dress when it is that kind of weather! Haha
Georgina says
Great clothing suggestions. Looking forward to colder weather to try it out 😎
Jen says
Love the monogram AirPods case. Have the short rain boots from Charleston School Company. Love that style is still in for Fall
Cory Kelly says
Love the Shinola watch and your style picks!
Kemari Ihlenfeldt says
These are all so cute! PSL season! Yay!
Lauren says
Love the commando leggings! Such a great list
Caitlin says
Ohh there are so many wonderful things in this post – I love those white suitcases!~