Traveling Light: Packing List for a Weekend in Dunwoody, Georgia

I’m excited to share a quick packing list post with you today!

A few weeks ago Michael and I visited Dunwoody, Georgia, for the very first time – and though it was chilly, it was technically the start of spring during our visit. The team at Discover Dunwoody generously hosted our trip, which included a wonderful itinerary packed with lots of shopping, eating, drinking, and nature.

The low-key schedule called for comfort with a pinch of polish. While I probably could have gotten away with two outfits (one per day), I’ve really enjoyed getting dressed the past few months so I added a third.

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I’ll admit there’s nothing particularly groundbreaking about this packing list, but I think it can be helpful to see what a real person packs for a trip.

For this getaway, I packed my smallest Away suitcase, the Daily Carry-On (currently only available in the U.K.). The weather during this trip was inconsistent; the temperatures were in the mid-40s at night, but in the high-60s during the day. This meant relying on two types of jackets: a blazer for the day, and a wool coat for the evening.

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Thankfully, Dunwoody is a short drive away, so we had the luxury of leaving our coats in the car when not in use. Like my garments, my color palette for this trip was a mix of seasons: I took the chance to “lighten up” my dark garments by pairing them with light neutrals like cream and almond. And in honor of the first day of spring, I tossed a floral scarf in at the last minute (groundbreaking).

Let’s get to the good part – here is everything I packed for a weekend in Dunwoody, plus a few outfit photos:

PACKING LIST FOR DUNWOODY, GEORGIA

Collage of all items — Tops || Linen Sweater* | Sheer Top* | Cashmere Sweater* || Bottoms || Light Denim | Classic Denim℅ | Wide Leg Pants* || Outerwear || Blazer℅* | Wool Coat* || Shoes || Sneakers℅* | D’Orsay Flats || Accessories || Black Belt | Braided Belt | Crossbody Bag* | Silk Scarf* | Sunglasses℅

DUNWOODY OUTFITS

Left: Alyssa stands with a crow sculpture; Right: Alyssa stands in a phone booth — Left || Cashmere Sweater* | Light Denim | D’Orsay Flats | Sunglasses℅ | Black Belt | Crossbody Bag* || Right || Linen Sweater* | Classic Denim℅ | Blazer℅* | Silk Scarf* | Crossbody Bag* | Sneakers℅* | Braided Belt

Left: Alyssa at the rooftop bar; Right: Alyssa reading a local guide — Left || Sheer Top* | Wide Leg Pants* | Black Belt | Wool Coat* || Right || Linen Sweater* | Classic Denim℅ | Silk Scarf* | Sneakers℅* | Braided Belt

*many of the items in my wardrobe are several seasons old and no longer available; I've linked to a similar item

ZIPPING IT UP: FINAL THOUGHTS ON PACKING FOR DUNWOODY

This mix-and-match packing list was perfect for an early spring weekend in the Atlanta area. Dunwoody style leans more toward classic suburb than on-trend urban area, and I chose to honor that with these items. With our easygoing plans, I felt perfectly at home at every stop on our itinerary. I’d pack it all again in a heartbeat!

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What are your go-to travel outfits when the weather is wonky?