I'm a Fashion Writer, and I Use This Fall Styling Trick to Make 6 Travel-friendly Outfits Without Overpacking

"As a fashion writer, I've learned that great style really does start with great basics-and a good white T-shirt is the ultimate foundation. No matter where I'm headed, a quick fall getaway, a long-haul flight, or just another day running around New York, it's always the first thing that makes it into my bag. It's simple, it's reliable, and it works with everything."

"I wear the Madewell Perfect Crewneck Tee on repeat, and it's absolutely worth the investment. To prove just how far one white T-shirt can take you, I styled it six different ways-from sporty, airport-ready looks to outfits with night-out-in-Paris energy. I tried on each outfit and snapped these photos in the mirror of my NYC apartment-spinning, posing, and pretending I was in a magazine editorial; my living room may not be Milan, but the outfits still delivered."

"Consider this your fall travel inspiration: chic, effortless travel outfits that look expensive but won't break the bank. Sometimes, all it takes is one great basic to build an entire wardrobe, and I've rounded up capsule-ready pieces from Madewell, Nordstrom, Amazon, and more, starting at just $19, to get you there. Madewell Perfect Crewneck Tee When I have no idea what to wear, this is my fail-safe formula."

A crisp white T-shirt functions as the ultimate wardrobe foundation, offering versatility for travel and everyday wear. The Madewell Perfect Crewneck Tee is highlighted as a repeat-wear investment piece. Styling strategies emphasize starting with a white tee and basic jeans, then elevating looks with accessories like chocolate-brown belts and boots and layering with faux suede jackets or trench coats. Outfit variations range from sporty, airport-ready ensembles to Parisian night-out energy and capsule-ready fall combinations. Affordable capsule pieces from Madewell, Nordstrom, Amazon, and others enable polished looks without overspending. Accessories and textures are used to add seasonal interest and perceived expense while keeping overall costs low. The recommended approach centers on simplicity, layering, and relying on one great basic to avoid outfit indecision.

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