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INSPIRATION AND ADVICE

YOUR A/W CITY-BREAK CAPSULE

Ok, so, there are no more bank holidays until Christmas (soz 😢) But there ARE still 10 weekends – plenty of time for an autumn city break! The ☀️ it’s still doing its thing over in places like Barcelona and Dubrovnik 😎  Vienna is a dream for culture and architecture 🎨 🖼️ 🎶 and Budapest has OFFICIALLY the best 🎄 market in Europe. So, now you've got some destinations in mind, grab your bag and check out our cabin-sized guide to packing LIGHT below. 
ASOS DESIGN dad jean in mid blue

THE JEANS

ASOS DESIGN dad jeans in mid blue, £32

The first thing going in that case has gotta be a trusty pair of jeans. They'll need to be ultra-comfy for all that sightseeing – these ones are giving us strolling down Las Ramblas vibes, churros con chocolate in hand 🤤 Balance your baggy jeans with a slimline tee (keep scrolling 👇) for your daytime thing, then just switch it up at night with a spicy going-out top – easy! 
ASOS DESIGN longline trench coat in olive

THE TRENCH

ASOS DESIGN longline trench coat in olive, £65

Even in warmer climes, the evenings are getting chilly – and this dreamy trench ticks the boxes for lightweight ✅ practical ✅ AND gorge ✅ Just imagine that cool tone against Stockholm’s snap-worthy houses 🧡🩷💛🩵 BTW: no need to worry about squishing this into your case – it'll double as a blanket on the plane in case of arctic a/c ❄️
 ASOS DESIGN rib long sleeve baby tee with new york graphic in cream

THE TEE

ASOS DESIGN rib long sleeve baby tee with New York graphic in cream, £12

Meet the ultimate all-rounder. This T-Shirt is the equivalent of that friend who did all the research, sent you an itinerary AND downloaded an offline Google map of all the best places to visit. AKA: functional and cool AF. This style rolls up small, so you can probs fit a couple of similar ones in your bag to see you through the weekend – check out the carousel at the end for more inspo 💡 
ASOS EDITION ribbed knitted zip jumper and trouser co-ord in taupe

THE CO-ORD

ASOS EDITION ribbed knitted zip jumper and trouser co-ord in taupe, £55

If Ryan-you-know-who or Easy-whoever had first class, this co-ord would definitely be getting an upgrade 🕶️ It's super-comfy for travelling in and you can mix and match the top and trousers with other bits when you arrive for even more 'fit options. We love a multi-tasker. 
New Balance 530 trainers in white & black

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THE TRAINERS

New Balance 530 trainers in white & black, £100

If you’re only there for the weekend, you gotta see it ALL – museums, galleries, vintage markets, cute cobbled streets... Luckily, it's not just the dadcore vibe that makes these NBs a great choice – they also rock some serious dad-approved cushioning. Step count, come at us 💪

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