By now, summer nearly over, you've probably gotten pretty used to packing. Vacations, long weekends, short weekends, overnights, days at the beach—it's not called the travel season for nothing. But with Labor Day weekend finally here, we've reached the end of the road, that last time when we get to stuff our lives into a sack while the sun smiles upon us.

Of course, with the seasons shifting, there are some nuances to consider when making your packing list—jackets and transitional pieces for those chillier evenings, styles for town rather than for long days at the beach, and a new batch of seasonal colors. To make it easier on you, here's a breakdown of the perfect Labor Day weekend packing list.

T-Shirts

These are your base layer, and what you'll likely wear for most of the weekend. Stick with lighter colors so that you can pair them with shorts during the day, and then dress them up with chinos and an oxford shirt (or a denim jacket) at night.

Champion classic tee in pale surf ($50) by Todd Snyder, toddsnyder.com

A Long-Sleeve Tee

The weather during this time of year can be a little frenetic. You get hot sunny days, and then suddenly a rain storm comes in and it gets chilly. Pack a long sleeve tee as well, just in case things get a little cool.

Air Raglan long sleeve tee ($28) by Everlane, everlane.com

Swim Trunks

In a month you'll be fantasizing about those carefree dips in a pool or the ocean. Take advantage and swim while you can. Give those trunks one last hurrah before they're banished to the back of the closet.

Surfside board short ($48) by Bonobos, bonobos.com

An Oxford Shirt

A great go-to for both day and night, a versatile oxford can be worn unbuttoned over a tee for a casual look, or buttoned up on its own when you go out for drinks. Go with white or a darker color like navy to give you the most pairing options.

White oxford shirt ($108) by Buck Mason, buckmason.com

Dark Chinos

The best way to think of Labor Day weekend is as a pivot weekend. It's still pretty warm, so you'll want lightweight clothing, but it's also on the cusp of fall, so a slightly darker color palette works well. Chinos in olive or navy are a great way to keep things cool while also embracing the coming season. Plus, darker colors will be easier to dress up when you go out at night.

Stretch cotton chinos ($165) by Gant Rugger, gant.com

A Denim Jacket

It's September, which means that, depending on where you are, nights might get a little chilly. Given that you're on vacation, you probably don't want to get too formal with your top layer (you'll have the next six months to do that). A darker denim jacket, either black or indigo, is perfect for casual evenings at the beach, as well as more dressed up nights on the town.

Selvedge 101J jacket ($400) by Iron Heart, selfedge.com

Shorts

It's still technically summer, so shorts will be a necessity for those inevitable hot days. Whether you're at the beach, at a BBQ, or milling around in town, a pair of cotton shorts will serve you well. You can dress them up a little with that oxford, or go full casual with a tee.

Midnight Evan Shorts ($125) by Saturdays Surf NYC, saturdaysnyc.com

Minimalist Sneakers

A weekend trip is all about traveling light, and packing too many pairs of shoes will obliterate that possibility. Which is why minimalist sneakers are perfect. They look great with damn near everything and can be dressed up or down depending on the situation.

Old Skools ($55) by Vans, pacsun.com

A Weekender Bag

If you're thinking about throwing your clothes into a Whole Foods bag and heading off towards the horizon, maybe stop and consider a nice weekender instead. A lightweight, medium-sized bag is perfect for carrying your precious threads, looking like a seasoned traveler, and keeping out any unwanted elements. And it has a shoulder strap.

The Monaco Weekender ($338) by Stuart and Lau, stuartandlau.com