Capsule wardrobe for Scotland/Dublin in September?
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Capsule wardrobe for Scotland/Dublin in September?
I have not been to Scotland in the month of September in about a decade, so I completely forget what the climate is like. I know it will be a shock to leave boiling hot August weather for instant Autumn. We'll be staying with family in Glasgow for a few weeks, and are also taking a weekend trip to Dublin. (We'll be mainly in cities the entire time.)
I want to pack light, especially as we'll be bringing 2 very young children, but I of course want to look "smart" too. We'll also be going out to pubs so I need slightly dressier options too.
What type of jacket should I bring (what style)?
Scarf necessary?
How many pairs of jeans?
How many tops?
How many pairs of shoes and what types?
Dressy clothing ideas?
Any suggestions very much appreciated.
I want to pack light, especially as we'll be bringing 2 very young children, but I of course want to look "smart" too. We'll also be going out to pubs so I need slightly dressier options too.
What type of jacket should I bring (what style)?
Scarf necessary?
How many pairs of jeans?
How many tops?
How many pairs of shoes and what types?
Dressy clothing ideas?
Any suggestions very much appreciated.
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Maybe this thread will get you started:
http://www.fodors.com/community/trav...-to-europe.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/trav...-to-europe.cfm
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A pashmina is great to have for plane, rain and chill. I am watching the weather. Layers, smart wool socks. Two pais of shoes or short booties. I try and color cordinate my clothes also. We do laundry and am sure you will also which helps to keep it light. Hat and gloves.
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How long will you be in Scotland?
We flew into Edinburgh in mid-September a couple years ago and were surprised to see everyone wearing cool weather clothes, sweaters and jackets. A few days into that trip it rained quite a lot so out came the raincoats and umbrellas. As everyone knows the weather in the UK varies a lot. No guaranties, either of rain or sun.
Scotland is not a dressy place. Sounds like you plan on a lot of clothes. I'd only bring one pair of jeans, nice ones. And 2 pairs of shoes at most, closed shoes that keep out water. Lots of layers, a rainproof layer for the outside.
We flew into Edinburgh in mid-September a couple years ago and were surprised to see everyone wearing cool weather clothes, sweaters and jackets. A few days into that trip it rained quite a lot so out came the raincoats and umbrellas. As everyone knows the weather in the UK varies a lot. No guaranties, either of rain or sun.
Scotland is not a dressy place. Sounds like you plan on a lot of clothes. I'd only bring one pair of jeans, nice ones. And 2 pairs of shoes at most, closed shoes that keep out water. Lots of layers, a rainproof layer for the outside.
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How do pubs require "dressier" options? I can see needing such for a Michelin-starred restaurant, but a pub? Notsomuch.
Scots aren't that dressy - too much practicality required when you live north of the 55th parallel.
Scots aren't that dressy - too much practicality required when you live north of the 55th parallel.
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I advise layers and a proper pair of waterproof shoes--there are cute options--and a proper waterproof outer layer of your choice.
After that, I admit that I deal with the slightly-dressier-option thing by wearing a lot of black. A thin black sweater can be daywear or evening wear.
After that, I admit that I deal with the slightly-dressier-option thing by wearing a lot of black. A thin black sweater can be daywear or evening wear.