Fall wardrobe experience from fellow PNW folks

As you already know how to layer, as long as the final outside layer and the shoes are waterproof, you should be just fine. Err on the side of more socks in the chance they get damp and need more than a day to dry. If you run on the cold side in the PNW, pack something like a puffer jacket or vest in case it gets particularly chilly.

Rome may to some extent be the outlier. Both times we have been in Rome in November, we have managed with light autumn jackets. We have enjoyed lunch outside. Of course the locals will have heavier winter coats on (we stood out and my spouse was asked a few times if he was chilly; when we responded we came from Canada, they understood:) As long as you can have layers to add or subtract, you should be okay.

Well, I'm from the midwest, but I've been to Seattle in November. I've also been to Rome in November. I'm not sure if our weather was typical, but for the entire week, it was 65-70degrees and sunny. We were wearing short sleeves and very lightweight pants, and hats for sun.

Honestly, I look at weather as kind of a crap shoot the last couple years. We had 100 degrees mid September in Amsterdam.

I'm a big fan of Eddie Bauer and LLBean. I would have at least two short sleeved shirts/tops and lightweight pants. I do not know if you are male or female but I find dresses to be very versatile. I can start the day with a short sleeve dress, lightweight sweater and leggings and easily pull off the leggings as the day becomes warmer. I would advise a rain coat, that also serves as a windbreaker and a pullover lightweight fleece. I have a couple LLBean ones that are perfect. I like leggings, for the versatility. I wear them with a longer top. I also can use them under lightweight pants if its chilly. The key with most travel is layers!

You probably know of Allbirds and Vessi shoes? We had one trip with a lot of rain and I was so grateful for merino wool socks and Allbird shoes.

Thank you all :)

@CL - I tend to run warmer these days but I am debating a puffer vest or jacket since we plan to go to the Christmas markets in Vienna and also some night time tours in Amsterdam and London. I will be closely monitoring forecasts.

@Claire - My husband thinks Rome temps will be similar to the other cities but I told him I think it will be more like when we go to Las Vegas which is typically November or December and the locals are in their parkas and we are in shirt sleeves.

@Jules M - The weather is so unpredictable - this winter was very warm and dry for us. I'm afraid we're in for a bad wildfire season if it keeps up :( I have been debating whether or not to take a skirt - I'm not really shaped well for dresses. I used to be pear shaped, now I'm more eggplant haha. I will be taking leggings for sleep and layering. I have heard of Allbirds and Vessi but have not tried them. We used to be avid backpackers and one week long trip we took it rained the entire time. Even with all of the quick dry clothes, my feet in my darn tough socks were the only warm body part I had by the end of that trip!

Vessi are completely waterproof, and I find them comfortable. Allbirds is going out of business, but their Mizzles are water resistant. My son and his family live in Seattle, and I gave my son Allbird Mizzles as a gift and he loves them. We were in Italy in February and it rained the whole day. My Mizzles and merino wool socks were wet but still warm. Amazing!

Christmas Markets are most fun in the evenings, which of course start earlier in November. At home I do not wear my merino wool base layers much since I have a range of heavier outer clothes, but on travels they are, to me, the lightest warmest small volume addition to my wardrobe. If you don't need them, !Great!, and not much space wasted.

Hi, we lived in the Seattle area for 30 years before retiring to north Idaho. I always pack very light for regular trips & did the same for my November/December one in Vienna, etc.. I brought four 32 Degree long sleeve scoop neck quick dry tops and one cotton long sleeve shirt. My coat was a warm winter coat, and I was fine either wearing one 32 Degree or two together.