Mixing and matching is the key
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Shop Comfy Travel Clothes from Quince
- Looks “Expensive”: Mongolian Cashmere Duster Cardigan Sweater, $110
- Multiple Styling Options: Stretch Sweater Fleece Shirt Dress, $60
- “Buttery” Soft: Flowknit Wide-Leg Pants, $40
- Essential Layer: Featherweight Cashmere Silk Frayed Edge Scarf, $64
Over years spent traveling, I’ve become an expert packer. Practical accessories and versatile clothing are key, especially if you’re going from a warmer climate to a cooler region. On an upcoming trip from the humid East Coast to the breezy Pacific Northwest, I’m focusing on simple layering pieces that come together to create an effortless, pulled-together carry-on capsule wardrobe.
Luckily, I’ve found a slew of options at Quince, including simple tops that wear just as easily on their own as with jackets and cardigans, dresses that work well solo or over leggings, and bottoms I can wear with any of the tops. Here’s what I’m shopping before takeoff.
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Mongolian Cashmere Duster Cardigan Sweater
$110 at Quince.com
A long cardigan is an in-flight staple for me, providing just the right amount of warmth in a cool cabin without feeling overly bulky. Quince’s cashmere is especially soft, according to shoppers, and “looks way more expensive” than it actually is. The style is simple yet refined, adding a dressy touch to basic jeans and pairing just as easily with leggings or even joggers. Available in six colors, the sweater is a versatile piece that’ll fold up nicely when not in use.
Stretch Sweater Fleece Shirt Dress
$60 at Quince.com
Once temperatures dip below 70, I’m unlikely to reach for a dress — unless it’s something as warm as this fleece pick that I can wear either on its own or with leggings when it’s cooler. As one reviewer noted, it’s even suitable to wear “open as a duster.” That kind of versatility is so essential during short trips, giving me multiple outfit options without sacrificing comfort or style.
Flowknit Wide-Leg Pants
$40 at Quince.com
While I’ll pack basic jeans and leggings, I usually wear ultra-soft lounge pants when I’m actually en route to my destination. Shoppers describe these as “buttery,” and one person noted they’re basically “elevated sweatpants” that “feel like pajamas.” That’s exactly what I look for in travel attire, and these offer the added benefit of wearing well with cardigans, jackets, tees, and everything in between. Bonus: They also come in petite lengths.
Featherweight Cashmere Silk Frayed Edge Scarf
$64 at Quince.com
I learned a long time ago never to be unprepared for chilly conditions. Whether that’s on the plane or at my destination, I’ve always found that a good wrap can comes in useful. This one stashes easily in a bag, adds a warming layer while in flight, can be worn as a scarf, and adds a dressy element to even casual looks. As a reviewer commented, “It will class up any outfit.”
Ultra-Soft High-Rise Leggings $40 at Quince.com | Chambray Tencel Long-Sleeve Shirt $42 at Quince.com |
Micro Ripstop Packable Hike Jacket $50 at Quince.com | Bella Stretch Relaxed Straight Jeans $50 at Quince.com |
Washable Stretch Silk Shell Tank $42 at Quince.com | Organic Cotton Micro-Rib Elbow-Sleeve Tee $20 at Quince.com |
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