Defrost your passport: It’s nearly spring break. Whether chasing the cherry blossoms in Kyoto, mild temperatures and blue skies in Provence and Porto, or incredible food in Oaxaca, the list of destinations with which to break up the winter blues is a long one filled with impossible choices—why not make packing one less thing to worry about?

Putting together a spring travel capsule wardrobe is easier than you might think. (For one: No bulky puffer coats.) It starts with assembling a handful of key pieces; the basics of which we have outlined in the edit below. Since we clearly cannot rely on that groundhog for good news, consider this our springtime gift to you.

Vogue’s Spring Travel Capsule Wardrobe Essentials

The Crisp Collar

Comme Si cotton-poplin shirt

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$275

NET-A-PORTER

The Packable Ballerina

Mansur Gavriel ruched flats

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$495

NORDSTROM

The Reliable Tee

Leset The Margo T-shirt

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$78

SHOPBOP

The specifics will vary based on where you’re headed—we’re not covering the swimsuit to pack for your beach getaway, or the umbrella to stash in your weekender—but overall, your travel wardrobe should be primed for mixing and matching, with one or two star pieces for special occasions. This is the time to break out the layerable tops and comfortable walking shoes that can see you through a weeklong itinerary. For this season in particular, think about lightweight fabrics a brighter palette: Swap that black tote for a canvas version, and switch out your chocolate-colored suede coat for a tawny cotton trench.

Ahead, nine key spring travel capsule wardrobe pieces worth investing in.

Light Layers

The fickle nature of spring means that a beautiful sunny day can turn cold, windy, and spitting with rain at the drop of a hat. Plan accordingly with a lightweight jacket: Something not so heavy as to take over your entire suitcase, but roomy enough to allow for layers underneath. A trench is a seasonal favorite, but for a shorter silhouette, opt for this berry-colored barn jacket from Dôen.

Zara

suede leather coat

$759

ZARA

Dôen

Pascual jacket

$458

DÔEN

Nour Hammour

Ariste jacket

$1,590

NET-A-PORTER

Coach

cotton trench coat

$795

COACH

Crisp Collars

Wear it on the plane as an easy layer, with trousers during the day, or with a silky skirt for dinner; however you style it, a button-down shirt will be one of the most hardworking pieces you can pack.

Comme Si

cotton-poplin shirt

$275

NET-A-PORTER

Alex Mill

Jo shirt

$145

ALEX MILL

Róhe

double collar shirt

$620

RÓHE

ME+EM

Forever shirt

$275

ME+EM

Packable Ballerinas

Not only do ballet flats slot in easily between rolled-up jackets and toiletries, but their flat heel is the best way to handle cobblestone streets. We like this satin Margaux pair and suede Aeyde pick for a small punch of color to brighten a closet of neutrals.

Margaux

The Fonteyn flats

$315

MARGAUX

Mansur Gavriel

ruched flats

$495

NORDSTROM

Magda Butrym

bow-detailed flats

$1,005

NET-A-PORTER

Aeyde

Tiby flats

$545

NET-A-PORTER

Reliable Tees

‘Tis the time of year to layer—be sure to add at least one T-shirt (both short- and long-sleeve) to your carry-on to slip under a sweater for an extra bit of insulation. In terms of plain white tees, Leset’s Margo is our favorite, but a colorful option like this plum one from James Perse makes the basics more fun.

Leset

The Margo T-shirt

$78

SHOPBOP

$80

NET-A-PORTER

$78

REVOLVE

H&M

ribbed top

$13

H&M

James Perse

Boy T-shirt

$80

NET-A-PORTER

Banana Republic

luxe T-shirt

$80

BANANA REPUBLIC

Classic Denim

No matter the season, one trusty pair of jeans deserves a permanent spot in your travel wardrobe. For spring, try a lighter wash or even a white pair—though if you want to stay on-trend, darker rinses are having a moment. These Frame ones have a roomy wide leg that’s comfortable enough for the cabin.

Frame

The Gray jeans

$198

FRAME

$198

REVOLVE

Agolde

Arc jeans

$240

NET-A-PORTER

Citizens of Humanity

Miro jeans

$270

NET-A-PORTER

Levi’s

501 90s jeans

$110

LEVI’S

Springtime Midis

For the rare day where you may dare to bare… an ankle. Whether it’s a pastel yellow slip, a pretty floral print, or a classic white shirtdress, an airy midi dress you can whip out on the first mid-60s day will feel like a vacation within your vacation.

Chloé

thin-strap midi dress

$2,850

CHLOÉ

Rixo

Ilaria midi dress

$640

NET-A-PORTER

Aritzia

Eleta maxi dress

$168

ARITZIA

Dôen

Tahlia midi dress

$550

NET-A-PORTER

Walkable Sneakers

Everyone has a favorite sneaker, but for travel, the requirements are a little stricter: Support is a must, as is a simple, easy-to-style-a-million-ways design that’s just as wearable with a poplin dress for sightseeing as it is a loungewear set for the airport.

Puma

Speedcat OG sneakers

$100

NORDSTROM

$100

AMAZON

Nike

Pacific sneakers

$80

NIKE

Vivaia

Re-Nylon sneakerinas

$159

NORDSTROM

Adidas

Tokyo sneakers

$90

NORDSTROM

Easy Skirts

Whether worn with chunkier knit sweaters or with baby tees and tank tops, a good midi skirt is a must for those days where you can’t bring yourself to wear the same jeans one more time. Abadia’s daffodil-colored design is made from frayed silk, if you want something more polished to wear to dinners out.

St. Agni

circle-hem skirt

$529

REVOLVE

Staud

Procida maxi skirt

$325

NORDSTROM

Abadia

Verla maxi skirt

$895

NET-A-PORTER

Ganni

satin midi skirt

$495

NET-A-PORTER

$495

REVOLVE

Versatile Weekenders

Break out the canvas catch-all: Warming weather is a great time to transition your travel bags to lighter-weight fabrics. (Alex Mill’s is a perennial Vogue editor favorite.) Though if you’re still stuck on Suede, Métier, and Liffner make some stylish investment pieces.