Your mind is ready for adventure, but your suitcase remains empty. What are you supposed to bring? You need items that are adorable and stylish, but you don’t want to feel like you can’t breathe in your cutest jeans all day.

To start your packing project, begin with the best capsule wardrobe items for the foundation. From there, you can build the outfit with these outfit essentials for your Western road trip.

• Pack a Pair of Reliable Boots

Every trip requires profuse walking. If you’re trekking out to the West, you’ll likely explore areas of tough terrain and walk for hours.

So pack a pair of comfortable and reliable boots to avoid compromising your style while protecting your feet. Break them in before the trip to prevent blisters or sore feet after a long day. With the right pair of boots, walking on this trip will be a breeze.

• Bring All the Denim That You Adore

Denim is a Western staple. Flares, bell bottoms, daisy dukes, and classic straight-leg jeans are superb options for bottoms, and they’ll match almost any top you pair them with. The versatile foundation will give you the freedom to easily conjure a stylish outfit and have an enjoyable vacation.

• Block the Sun With a Stylish Cowboy Hat

Styling bell bottoms at any age is easy when you have the right accessories. For example, wear your bell bottoms with a fashionable pair of earrings or a cowboy hat! Cowboy hats are essential to pack for a Western road trip to liven up any outfit.

Bring a black, tan, or white cowboy hat to complete an outfit. The neutral tones will go with several different combinations, so you don’t have to bring more than one.

It’s a perfect piece to tie the outfit together, and it’s practical. A cowboy hat will protect your eyes from the strong sunlight and safeguard your face from severe sunburn.

• Bonus

While you don’t want to overload your suitcase with every necklace or belt you’ve ever bought, there is one accessory you must not forget to pack: sunglasses. Just like the cowboy hat, it will block the sunlight while riding in the car or walking through town. You can instantly upgrade the outfit with bold colors or uniquely shaped frames.

Bring along a few different pairs of sunglasses to keep your style fresh every day of the trip and to protect your eyes. Check out a local second-hand store or your favorite boutique for stunning sunglasses.

• Classic and Comfy Graphic Tees

While exploring cities and walking in the heat, you need something comfortable and airy to get you through the day. Instead of packing a basic solid-colored tee, instantly improve the outfit with a graphic tee.

Choose a vintage-inspired design of your favorite band to show off your love for the West. The shirt will look stylish while you stay comfortable.

• Don’t Forget the Fringe

There are many ways to wear fringe. Nevertheless, the bottom line is to never leave without at least one fringe option in your suitcase. You can try a fringe cardigan, vest, or long-sleeve top for flowy movement all day long.