Seattle Packing List + Vacation Outfits

a collage graphic with a packing list for Seattle in the summer

This week we are headed on a family trip to Seattle, and I’m sharing my packing list plus some outfit ideas. Danny and I lived in Portland for a few years, and we have been itching to go back to the Pacific Northwest for some time now. It’s just so beautiful there. We have been to Seattle before but not with the kids so this trip will be slightly different, obviously. We plan on doing a lot of touristy things and eating all the food we can possibly fit into our stomachs. I’ll be sharing our adventures on Instagram if you want to follow along.

Since we’ve lived in the area before, I have an idea of what the weather will be like in the Pacific Northwest. You may think of Seattle as rainy, but in the summer, the city gets very little rain so we are not planning on packing any rain gear. It does get a bit chillier there than in Kansas City especially in the mornings and evenings (can’t wait!) so I’m planning on bringing a few layers.

When I’m packing for a trip, I like to have lots of options so I always plan to pack plenty of versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched in several ways. I never know exactly what I am going to feel like wearing each day so options are necessary. I ended up packing 15 pieces, including seven tops (with 2 being outerwear), four bottoms, one dress, and three pairs of shoes, plus a few accessories.

Seattle Packing List

TOPS + OUTERWEAR

Sweater Vest
Cropped Tank (mine is sold out from Everlane; similar)
Gray Tee
Striped Shirt
Button Down
Midi Dress
Denim Jacket
Black Cardigan

BOTTOMS + SHOES

Linen Shorts (mine are from a local boutique; similar)
Denim Shorts
Joggers (I sized down)
Straight Denim (I took my smaller size)
Birkenstocks
White Sneakers
Leather Sandals

ACCESSORIES

Black Tote Bag (sold out in black; similar)
Woven Tote Bag
Small Woven Handbag
Gold Hoops
Pendant Necklace
Baseball Hat
Sunglasses

Vacation Outfit Ideas

I decided to see how many outfits I could make with the pieces I packed and ended up with 15. I could have created even more, but I ran out of daylight!

I’m bringing along a pair of joggers to wear on travel days. I also chose my most comfortable shoes for this trip. I usually pack a pair of heels, but Seattle is not fancy, and people there tend to dress pretty casually. I’m leaving my dressier clothes at home.

outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a black cropped tank, linen shorts, a denim jacket worn over the shoulders and black Birkenstocks
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a striped top, light wash denim shorts, white sneakers, and a straw tote bag
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a gray tee, tan linen shorts, black Birkenstocks, a black tote bag, and round sunglasses
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a chocolate brown sweater vest, tan linen shorts, brown leather toe ring sandals, and a straw tote bag
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a gray tee, light wash denim shorts, black Birkenstocks, and a cream colored baseball hat
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with an oversized blue and white striped button down, tan linen shorts, and white sneakers with a straw tote bag
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a black cropped tank, black cardigan, tan linen shorts, and white sneakers
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a black cropped tank, black cardigan, straight denim, brown leather toe ring sandals, and a woven handbag
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a black cropped tank, a blue and white striped button down worn open, light gray joggers, black Birkenstocks, and a black tote bag
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a striped top, mid-wash straight denim, brown leather toe ring sandals, and a woven tote bag
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a dark orange floral spaghetti strap midi dress, brown leather toe ring sandals, and a denim jacket
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a black cropped tank, a blue and white striped button down worn open, mid-wash straight denim, and black Birkenstocks
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a gray tee, mid-wash straight denim, and black Birkenstocks
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a black cropped tank, denim jacket, light gray joggers, white sneakers, and a woven tote bag
outfit idea for Seattle in the summer with a dark orange floral midi dress, white sneakers, and a woven tote bag

You may also find this post on with my spring break packing list helpful as well!

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  1. I found your blog via Pinterest when searching for “fall capsule 2022”. For the last couple of years I’ve really wanted to do a capsule to help declutter my closet (and mind!). Love your style and tips! Your photos help a lot when trying to picture how to re-wear different pieces together. Hopefully I can get it together this year! Enjoy Seattle! Me and my hubs live here! Cheers!

    1. Hi! Thank you for the message. I’m glad you are finding my blog helpful. We loved Seattle – what a beautiful place to live. 🙂

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