I told my husband that the Cotswolds is officially at the very top of my bucket list—and next September, we’re making it happen! I already know I want the full English countryside experience: long walks through those beautiful honey-colored villages, afternoons wandering farm shops and antique stores, a proper afternoon tea, cozy pub lunches, and absolutely dinner at Bybrook. That one is a must.

And you know me, half the fun of planning a trip is deciding what I’m going to wear. I love leaning into the destination when I travel—it makes the entire experience so much more fun. The Cotswolds may actually be my dream wardrobe destination: heritage plaids, Fair Isle knits, quilted jackets, beautiful wool coats, riding boots, suede, rich autumn colors, and all of those equestrian-inspired details I naturally gravitate toward.

For these looks, I wanted everything to feel polished and chic without looking overly styled for the countryside. Think layers you can actually walk in, boots that work for wandering through a village or visiting a farm shop, and beautiful coats and knits that feel just as appropriate for afternoon tea or dinner later that evening. There’s a little British heritage, a little equestrian influence, and plenty of texture and pattern.

September feels like the perfect time to go, when the weather is beginning to cool and you can really start dressing for fall. I’m already picturing Blenheim Palace, a day at Westonbirt Arboretum, village hopping through places like Bibury and Stow-on-the-Wold, and ending the day fireside somewhere fabulous.

Until I can report back from the trip myself, consider this my dream Cotswolds wardrobe—and a head start on packing for next September.