What Do We Pack for Aspen + Vail?

Next up in my what to pack series: Aspen and Vail. I would imagine my wardrobe recommendations for these Colorado gems will work well at any of the luxury destinations out West — Jackson Hole, Park City, Round Top, etc. These are places that combine high-end shopping and food with top-rate outdoor sporting and adventure, and have a hybrid wardrobe to match. Think: designer bags, practical hiking boots. A lot of American labels, too — I found myself reaching for Gap, Doen, La Ligne, Veronica Beard, Ralph Lauren last summer in Aspen. Mix and match with top performance wear labels and a sprinkling of European designer bags (a lot of Prada and Bottega spotted last summer).

ELIOU NECKLACE // PRADA BAG // MADEWELL SMOCKED DENIM TOP AND SKIRT // BANDANA PRINT HAIR CLIPS // AVA STRAW BAG // RALPH LAUREN FLAG SWEATER // MIRON CROSBY BOOTS (VIBE FOR LESS HERE) // DORSEY PARACORD BRACELET // LACK OF COLOR HAT // POSSE DRESS // BIRKENSTOCKS // TRACKSMITH SHORTS

What to Wear: Rodeo, Parade, Hiking, + More.

I know Aspen best, having spent parts of around ten summers of my life there, so will anchor around their activities to give these outfit ideas some specificity and color. You can find all my favorite activities, restaurants, and other visiting notes in this guide.

ZARA DRESS // ZARA BANGLE SET // TECOVAS BOOTS // PRADA BAG

MADEWELL SMOCKED DENIM TOP AND SKIRT // ELIOU NECKLACE // PRADA BAG // MIRON CROSBY BOOTS (VIBE FOR LESS HERE)

At the rodeo, attendees really get into cowboy cosplay. You will feel right at home wearing a cowboy hat and boots, turquoise, etc. Other ideas for this venue: this $63 Gap bandana print dress; a lacy white dress like this or this with turquoise jewelry and a big belt or boots.

BANDANA PRINT HAIR CLIPS // DOEN DRESS // MIU MIU SANDALS (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // JENNI KAYNE HAT // LOEWE CLUTCH // KEMO SABE FLAG COOZIE

LULULEMON LONG-SLEEVE // TRACKSMITH RUNNING SHORTS // BOMBAS SOCKS // BROOKS GLYCERIN MAX SHOES // PHONE LANYARD CROSSBODY

DOEN TOP // AGOLDE SHORTS // LOEWE TOTE // BIRKENSTOCKS // CALL IT BY YOUR NAME BANDANA POUCH // MERIT SPF

WATSKIN ATHLETIC DRESS // DORSEY PARACORD BRACELET // PRADA PHONE SLING // BROOKS GLYCERIN MAX SHOES

MAGPIE BIRDING CLUB HAT // AYR EARLY MORNING TEE // BEYOND YOGA LEGGINGS // COTOPAXI BELT BAG // ONCLOUD HIKING BOOTS

KEMO SABE HAT // TANYA TAYLOR DRESS // DORSEY TENNIS NECKLACE // PRADA MINI BAG // MARGAUX SANDALS

Another great option: this bandana-print Zimmermann!

TRACKSMITH BASE LAYER // CAMP ASPEN HAT // BEYOND YOGA LEGGINGS // LL BEAN ANORAK // COTOPAXI BACKPACK // HAIR TIES // DANNER HIKING BOOTS

POSSE TOP // POSSE SKIRT // GAP X DOEN TOP // RALPH LAUREN FLAG SWEATER // AVA STRAW BAG // BANDANAS // GAP JEANS // ANN TAYLOR SANDALS

P.S. My first installment in the What to Pack series: Miami and Palm Beach.

P.P.S. Lessons from birding in Aspen.

P.P.P.S. A crowd-sourced roundup of tips for great travel days.

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