I just recently returned from spending some time at my in-laws lake house. It’s a bit outside of Yosemite and has a bunch of gorgeous hiking trails, camping spots, and such.
Unfortunately, outdoorsy clothes aren’t exactly cute, are they? I mean, sure there are people that own that ish, but it’s hard to put the outfits together given the just general blah-ness of what we have to work with. So without further ado, here’s a cute outfit for your fall adventures (specifically for mildly cool, not-too-rugged conditions).
Fall Hiking Outfit
TOP: Kuhl Aspira Tank Top – $22.99
Breathable and layerable, a good base layer for your trekking!
SWEATSHIRT: Alternative Apparel Athletics Hoodie – $15.24 – $54
I love Alternative Apparel – they’re super duper soft, really breathable, and not too confining. This is not a heavy sweatshirt, so you won’t overheat if you are on a tough trail in cool weather. Nothing worse than getting sweaty and picking up a chill…
VEST: Uniqlo Women’s Ultra Light Down Vest – $39.90
This is such a great added layer – it scrunches into a tiny-sized carrying case that you can pop into your backpack and pull out as needed. I’d suggest going for a bright color, like red, though this burgundy shade pictured is nice, too.
PANTS: KUT from the Kloth ‘Diana’ Stretch Skinny Jeans – $36.97
If you’re not getting super rugged, a pair of jeans with comfortable stretch should do the trick. I’m all about premium denim, but not for an activity like hiking, where I’m almost guaranteed to destroy my pants. If I dropped $180 on jeans that snagged on thorns, I think I’d cry.
BOOTS: Kodiak Surrey II Hiking Boot – $121 – 170
Don’t skimp on price for anything that connects you to the ground! Meaning, don’t cheap out on shoes, tires, or your mattress/bed. Seriously – you’ll thank me later. Having destroyed my feet in fast fashion high heels on cobblestones for a few years, I can assure you that the scars aren’t prettier with each year. And particularly with an activity like hiking, you want your shoes to be sturdy and safe. Make sure you break these in sufficiently, and always wear the appropriate socks when hiking!
OTHER (MAYBE ESSENTIAL?) ODDS AND ENDS
- SmartWool Women’s Hike Medium Crew Socks – $18.95
- Patagonia Trucker Hat – $29
- Ray Ban Outdoorsman Craft Aviators – $193 (plus Ebates Cash Back)
- Adidas Yola Backpack – $44.95
