What to Pack for a 3-Day Weekend (Without Overpacking)
Packing light is a skill, but packing light and stylish? That’s the win. Whether you're headed to the mountains, the coast, or just crashing at a friend's place, here’s how to build a 3-day wardrobe that works hard without weighing down your bag.
The Game Plan: Smart Layers, Easy Neutrals, and Pieces That Mix Well.
First on this list is packing one versatile outer layer. A lightweight bomber or utility jacket works for daytime outings, dinner, or travel. Go for something neutral that pairs with everything. One great example of this is the Eleventy Shirt Jacket. It's a great weight for transitional weather and will last you for seasons to come.
Bring two tees (one black, one white or grey) and a crisp button-up shirt for dinners or dressing up denim. Bonus if it’s linen or chambray for easy wrinkle control. Two shirts that are travel approved are the Drake’s Linen Western Shirt and Chambray Western Shirt. Both are suitcase ready and will go with everything you're already packing!
Drake’s Linen Western Shirt, $325
Drake’s Chambray Two Pocket Western Shirt, $375
You're obviously gonna need pants, and we'd recommend a pair of jeans and 1 casual pants or shorts. Specifically dark denim goes from day to night and the Billie Jean from Nili Lotan checks all your boxes. For a casual option you can never go wrong with any pair of shorts from Masons’s.
Mason’s London Shorts, $183.99
Footwear takes up way too much room in any luggage, so pack a clean pair of sneakers or a leather slip-on. Try out the Common Project Track Premium. They work while walking around and will still look good at dinner.
Common Project Track Premium, $670
Stick to a neutral palette so everything goes together. Think black, grey, navy, olive, then throw in one wildcard color if you’re feeling bold!