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.

Maybe this thread will get you started:
http://www.fodors.com/community/trav...-to-europe.cfm

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.

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.

One time when we were in Scotland in September, it was sweater weather. Another time it rained a lot. So--I suppose sweaters and a raincoat will see you through.

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.

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.