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How many outfits do I need for 1 week trip?

Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat.



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“As a general rule of thumb, if I'm going away for a seven-night beach holiday, I'd pack two to three pieces of swimwear (so that they have time to dry in between), a pair of shorts and a couple of skirts, four tops that match all my shorts and skirts, and a dress in case I go somewhere special,” Mak told AFAR in 2017.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat.

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Here's an easy equation to remember. For 10 days of travel, 2 bottoms, and 5 tops. That's right. You are going to become the King or Queen of travel with this number one tip.

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Packing List for a Seven-Day Trip in One Carry-On Bag
  • 5 shirts.
  • 3 shorts or skirts.
  • 2 dressy options (mix and match with accessories and outerwear)
  • 1 outerwear — sweater or jacket.
  • 1 pair sneakers.
  • 1 pair dressy shoes.
  • 1 pair flip-flops.
  • 1 hat.


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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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25 - 27 Checked Luggage They are ideal for trips of 5 to 7 days, or longer, depending on how you pack.

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Plus, they're less prone to getting deep wrinkles from fold creases. When it comes to packing, procrastinators fall short. Start your packing process days or even weeks ahead of your departure date; this gives you time to craft a complete list, plus purchase any additional items you might need for your vacation.

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This can be tricky as there are a lot of variables, but as a general rule of thumb, we recommend the following: For a 10-day (or more) vacation: bring 4 to 5 swimsuits. For a 7-day vacation: bring 3 to 4 swimsuits. For a 5-day vacation: bring 2 to 3 swimsuits.

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Comprised of just the basics—three pairs of shoes, four tops, two pairs of pants, two jackets, one dress, and four accessories—it's all you need for eight days and seven nights of travel.

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Trousers and maxi skirts When it comes to evenings on holiday, relaxed and loose is the chic way to go. A pair of flowy black trousers is great to travel in and looks good in the evening too. A maxi skirt makes a nice contrast after having your flesh exposed all day. So, that's part one of my holiday packing posts.

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Packing List for a Seven-Day Trip in One Carry-On Bag
  1. 5 shirts.
  2. 3 shorts or skirts.
  3. 2 dressy options (mix and match with accessories and outerwear)
  4. 1 outerwear — sweater or jacket.
  5. 1 pair sneakers.
  6. 1 pair dressy shoes.
  7. 1 pair flip-flops.
  8. 1 hat.


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