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What To Pack For A Weekend In The Country

Packing is not always a male strong point. If you are planning a trip to the country, this is your guide to nailing both form and function. All you need to do is follow the rules and try not to leave it until the last minute…

Keep It Simple

The country is not the place for peacocking. Loud prints and bright colours will look out of place in a rural setting. Take the opportunity to relax: wool blazers and knits for ultimate comfort. Opt for colours like navy, grey, cream and black, which will be easy to match with the other pieces you’ve packed. Choose neutral trousers that can be worn with multiple different top options and of course, take jeans.
 

Funnel Neck Puffer Jacket

Kin
£125

Vierzon Vibram Jersey Lined Boot

Le Chameau
£150

Grim Tim Slim-Fit Organic Stretch-Denim Jeans

Nudie Jeans
£120

Cotton Wool Beanie

Arket
£29

Speckled Polo Neck Jumper

COS
£79

Ragg Two-Pack Striped Melange Cotton Socks

Beam Plus
£30

Knitwear Is Key

Your jumpers and sweaters can work doubly hard in the country: pack a thick cable knit for the day and wear it with jeans; choose a finer fabric like cashmere to wear in the evenings.  Cardigans come into their own in the country – wear one over a tee during the day and switch it to a shirt at night.
 

Heritage Shawl-Collar Cardigan Sweater

Banana Republic
£92  (was £115)

Esplar Trainers

Veja
£89

Men’s Stretch Slim Fit Chino in Navy

Sunpel
£135

Premium Grey Jumper

Boden
£130

Extra Slim Fit White Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt
£39.95

Bonded Cotton T-Shirt

COS
£29

Boot Up

While you should pack a smarter pair of shoes for the evening – or trainers if you’ve no plans to venture anywhere too smart – boots are essential for a weekend out of the city. A Chelsea boot is a good option for Sunday lunch and obviously always pack your wellies.
 

Heritage Shawl-Collar Cardigan Sweater

Banana Republic
£92  (was £115)

Men’s Stretch Slim Fit Chino in Navy

Sunspel
£135

Silver Cambridge Watch Back & Blue Dial

Rotary Watches
£149

Pacific Faux Fur Hooded Parka Coat

Reiss
£395

Grey Leather Ankle Boot

Zara
£69.99

Extra Fine Polo Shirt

Uniqlo
£29.90  (was £34.90)

Bring A Good Coat

A puffer jacket is a smart choice for a trip to the country. With so many high-street stores in on the trend right now, it’s easy to find one for a reasonable price. If you’re staying for longer than a weekend, take a smarter option too – a navy peacoat or a classic overcoat in herringbone will always work.

Bonded Cotton T-Shirt

COS
£29

Big Hawk Hoodie

Weekday
£35

Pacific Faux Fur Hooded Parka Coat

Reiss
£395

Esplar Trainers

Veja
£89

Funnel Neck Puffer Jacket

Kin
£125

Lean Dean Tapered Jeans

Nudie Jeans
£120

For The Evening

Simplicity is key for an evening outfit. The classic combination of a simple trouser, white shirt (always wear a shirt) and loafers will always look stylish, no matter your age or the occasion. For something smart, throw on a blazer in a grey heritage print like Prince of Wales check. For something more casual, layer a round-neck jumper over your shirt. For something in between, a woollen gilet with a nehru collar will do the trick.
 

Heritage Shawl-Collar Cardigan Sweater

Banana Republic
£92  (was £115)

Men’s Stretch Slim Fit Chino in Navy

Sunspel
£135

Thurlow The Navy Lambswool Nehru Gilet

Marmaduke London
£185

Grey Herringbone Wool Blazer

Polo Ralph Lauren
£495

Blue Fabric Loafers

Zara
£49.99

Extra Slim Fit White Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt
£39.95

Important Extras

If you’re staying at someone else’s house, come Sunday morning you’ll be glad you packed a dressing gown and decent pyjamas. At the very least a pair of flannel tartan bottoms acceptable enough to pop downstairs for a cup of tea first thing.  Squeeze in some cashmere socks, a wool beanie and Uniqlo underlayers and you have all bases covered.
 

Dark Granite Cashmere Socks

Johnstons of Elgin
£69

Striped Cotton And Linen-Blend Robe

Hamilton And Hare
£165

Wool Beanie

Arket
£29

Cotton Crew Neck T Shirt

Uniqlo
£9.90

Flannel Pajama Pants

Gap
£17.47  (were £24.95)

Ultra Light Down Vest

Uniqlo
£39.90

Your checklist:

x 1 pair of jeans
x 1 pair of chinos
x 1 shirt
x 2 t shirts
x 1 blazer or wool gilet
x 1 cardigan or chunky knit
x 1 cashmere crew neck
x 1 pair of trainers
x 1 pair of Chelsea boots or loafers
x 1 warm coat
Boxers, sock, flannel bottoms or light dressing grown
Hat, scarf & wellies
 

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