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Heres what to pack for your next trip to the Holy City.

collage of what to pack for Charleston

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One of my priorities when I moved to Charleston was curating the perfect wardrobe.

For my daily walks to Second State Coffee and around Colonial Lake,comfortable sandalsandcushiony sneakersare must-haves.

And if you havent decided where to stay and what to do while visiting?

Everlane The Boxy Oxford

Scroll through my recommendations for thebest hotels in CharlestonandCharleston travel guide.

Clothing and Shoes for Women

There are three secrets to successfully packing for Charleston.

The first one is to bring pieces for layering.

J.Crew Denim Trouser in 1996 Semi-stretch

In the fall or winter, Id go with something like theDenim Chessie Dressfrom Tuckernuck or theM.M.

The final secret is all about footwear.

Come fall and winter, you really only need two outerwear pieces: aquilted jacketand a lightweightdown vest.

Tuckernuck Denim Chessie Dress

Layer the vest under the jacket or wear them separately.

Wear them to bike around Sullivans Island or walk down to Pitt Street Bridge at sunset.

With that in mind, there should be a spot in your bag for a decent pair of sunglasses.

J.Crew Wide-Leg Essential Pant in Linen

If youre looking for sunglasses with a statement factor, opt for theMeller Kisaitortoise sunglasses with a rectangular frame.

Charlestons rainy season runs from early June to mid-September (although hurricane season lasts through November).

If your travels fall during those months, youll benefit from carrying atravel-sized umbrellawith you.

Barbour Hartwick Water Resistant Waxed Cotton Coat

Invest in amagnetic hat clipthat attaches your hat to your bag (its a game-changer).

For a personal item bag, Id recommend either a duffel or a backpack.

Another essential accessory for a Charleston trip is acrossbody bag.

NVLT Striped Sweater Lady Jacket

With all the walking and shopping, youll want to be hands-free as much as possible.

To comfortably walk around for extended periods, be sure to packa pair of supportive shoes.

Charleston has a reputation as a preppier destination, but its also a beach town.

M.M. LaFleur The Priya Dress

She also personally travels with several items on this packing list including theTuckernuck Denim Chessie Dressand theVeja Esplar Sneaker.

Wilfred Devotion Skirt

Maeve Mock-neck Shell Top

Rothy’s The Double Buckle Mary Jane

Soda Clip Platform Espadrille Sandal

Veja Esplar Sneaker

Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Fit Oxford Shirt

J.Crew 6-inch Corduroy Dock Short

Banana Republic Slim Stretch Chino

Southern Tide Charleston Blazer

Barbour Sage Hornby Quilted Jacket

Patagonia Nano Puff Vest

Vuori Malone Lite Vuori

Sperry Authentic Original Cross Lace Boat Shoe

Ray-Ban 58-millimeter Polarized Square Sunglasses

Meller Kisai

Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella

Lack of Color The Vista Hat

Paravel Aviator Carry-On

MZ Wallace Metro Team

Monos Metro Backpack

Away Featherlight Crossbody Bag