Packing for a girls trip is a lesson in editing, because everyone ends up wearing the same three things. This is the skirt, tee, boot and crossbody combination I would put in a carry-on.
Fall Girls Trip Outfits That Pack Light
Every girls trip I have ever taken has taught me the same thing: you wear about a third of what you pack. So I now pack in a formula, and everything has to work with everything else.
The formula starts with the skirt. The Heirlome Florence silk maxi has a quiet pattern that goes with a plain top, the Alfie Erin wool midi in lime green is the one that gets noticed in photos, and the Bottega Veneta ribbed wool skirt is the soft one for a cold night. The Prada sheer organdy midi in black is the one to wear over leggings or a slip.
Florence Silk Maxi Skirt
Heirlome
$1,390
Ribbed Wool Midi Skirt
Bottega Veneta
$1,700
Erin Wool Midi Skirt
Alfie
$540
Sheer Cotton Organdy Midi Skirt
Prada
$1,550
Exclusive Moire Maxi Skirt
Wiederhoeft
$1,800
Exclusive Oryx Chiffon Maxi Skirt
De La Vali
$560
Wool-Blend Maxi Skirt
Magda Butrym
$1,360
Cairo Printed Pareo Midi Skirt
Andres Otalora
$625
Sirena Satin Maxi Skirt
The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel
$750
The Alee Jersey Maxi Skirt
RÙADH
$890
Tees and Shirts
Tops should be the easiest part of the suitcase. Pick ones that go with every skirt and fold down small.
The Prada molded jersey tee in white and the Flore Flore Car tee in ivory are the clean basics, and the Left On Friday stretch-jersey tee in taupe is a softer neutral. The Bottega Veneta brushed suede shirt in blue is the one piece that makes a plain skirt look planned.
Car Cotton T-Shirt
Flore Flore
$110
Brushed Suede Shirt
Bottega Veneta
$6,330
Molded Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
Prada
$1,520
Super Moves Stretch-Jersey T-Shirt
Left On Friday
$80
x Olympia of Greece Exclusive Addison Denim Overshirt
DL1961
$279
The Ceci Split-Hem Satin-Cotton Button-Down Shirt
Brandon Maxwell
$980
La Classica Cotton Poplin Shirt
Comme Si
$350
Exclusive Lief Organic Cotton Poplin Shirt
The Anteros
$275
Fluid Satin Tux Shirt
Sanderlak
$760
Exclusive Double-Collar Satin Shirt
BEVZA
$555
Ankle Boots
One pair of boots can carry the whole trip if you choose well. They need to be comfortable on cobblestones and good enough for dinner.
The Aeyde Caspar in black leather is the practical one, and The Row Stella shearling bootie is the cozy pick for a chilly night. The Odissi Lia suede boot in tan has a block heel, and the STAUD Wally leopard-print boot is the one for a group photo.
Stella Shearling Booties
The Row
$1,350
Wally Leopard-Print Leather Ankle Boots
STAUD
$595
Caspar Leather Boots
Aeyde
$745
Lia Suede Boots
Odissi
$850
Viv Rangers Truck Shearling Booties
Roger Vivier
$1,775
Nevada Stretch Leather Boots
Khaite
$1,680
So Kate 85mm Croc-Effect Patent Leather Ankle Boots
Christian Louboutin
$1,295
Ran Leather Boots
Neous
$970
Cassidy Leather Ankle Boots
Gabriela Hearst
$2,100
The Mid Heel Leather Boots
Toteme
$800
Crossbody Bags
A crossbody keeps your hands free for coffee, maps and the shopping bags you will definitely bring home.
The Khaite Augustina in suede is the neutral one, and the Dries Van Noten pony hair crossbody in brown is the rounded one with a bit of texture. The St. Agni canvas crossbody in grey is the relaxed pick, and the ALAÏA heart-shaped bag is the one for the friend who packs a little fun.
Pony Hair Crossbody Bag
Dries Van Noten
$1,895
Canvas Large Crossbody Bag
St. Agni
$270
Augustina Small Suede Crossbody Bag
Khaite
$2,600
Le Coeur Patent Leather Crossbody Bag
ALAÏA
$1,290
Park N/S Leather Crossbody Bag
The Row
$1,290
Le 5 A 7 Leather Crossbody Bag
Saint Laurent
$2,500
Roma Leather Shoulder Bag
SIMKHAI
$645
Small Hug Leather Shoulder Bag
Ferragamo
$3,000
Leather Shoulder Bag
Miu Miu
$3,250
Small Nellcote Studded Suede Crossbody Bag
Valentino Garavani
$2,450
Pack the Formula
One skirt that moves, a tee that goes with it, a boot you can walk in and a bag for your hands. Repeat the formula and everyone in the group photo will look great.
If this is the kind of week you are dressing for, I would also read my notes on airport outfits for fall, fall concert outfits, fall brunch outfits and museum day outfits.
