I’ll never forget standing in my Rome Airbnb at 11 PM, staring at an exploded suitcase that looked like a tornado hit a department store. I’d packed 23 tops for 14 days. Twenty-three! That chaotic moment taught me the freedom of packing less, and I’ve spent the last five years perfecting the art of the two-week fall travel wardrobe.
Planning a fall getaway shouldn’t mean lugging half your closet across continents. The secret? A strategic 15-piece capsule that creates over 40 outfit combinations while fitting into a single carry-on. Yes, really.
Fall presents unique packing challenges. You’re …

