The Atlantic Pacific iconThe Atlantic PacificSep 7, 2026 ~3 min source read

What I Am Wearing: Fall 2026 Travel Style — Practical pieces and how I combine them

A concise, wearable travel uniform for transitioning from hot, humid departures to cooler fall destinations. Focus on layers, versatile basics, and comfortable shoes that also look put together.

WHAT I AM WEARING: TRAVEL STYLE FALL 2026

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Build a travel base with a fitted or boxy tee under everything so you can remove layers when you overheat.

Choose slightly oversized, thicker crew-neck sweaters for comfort and easy layering on planes and in airports.

Prefer lightweight, roomy pants (cropped cargos, joggers, or relaxed trousers) over jeans for transit comfort and on-trip wear.

The useful part

Plus, you are dealing with all the unexpected temps that come with the glamorous airports (sarcasm) and planes themselves. These are versatile pieces I am wearing for traveling and the items I can mix and match and layer to get the most use. BASE LAYER // I am always wearing a tank top or a tee under anything while I travel.

How it works

  • I love the luggage sleeve, how easy it is to clean, and all the different compartments.
  • All of these have a similar fit, what can I say I like what I like.
  • See how I styled it above and shop all the options here.
  • I love this one because it has an incredible hand-feel, is fitted without being too tight, and is nice enough to tuck in and wear to dinner paired with items packed in my suitcase.
  • It feels great to travel in and is a more trendy cut to wear back to denim (like this) while exploring.

What to take from it

While I love a great button down, I prefer a sweater while traveling for comfort and ease. My top three are this sweater I own in nearly every color (seen above), this classic I have waxed on and on about for years, and this new-to-me sweater that I am styling above. I love wearing these cropped cargos that are so comfortable, relatively lightweight, and have super handy pockets.

Example or evidence

  • FLATS // Currently, my favorite flats to travel in are these cap toe numbers, these shoes that feel like I am wearing nothing at all, and these more classic options.
  • I love an oversized cashmere scarf like this one, but right now as I am styling scarves constantly, I am traveling with those that can also complete my non-travel looks as well.
  • Despite being in the first month of ownership, my price per wear is incredible.
  • Remember, you can heart things on TRR and wait to buy when they go on sale or promotion.

Details worth keeping

You want to look put together while staying as comfortable as possible. I am breaking down some of my favorite travelwear pieces for fall 2026. I prefer a slightly oversized crew neck that is on the thicker side.

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