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How many outfits for a week abroad?

For trips that are 3, 5 or 7 days, you will need one outfit per day. For example, if your trip is 5 days long, pack five outfits.



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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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For a 5 day vacation, you will want to bring 2-3 pairs of shorts or pants, 3-4 tops, a light jacket (or a heavy jacket, depending on where you are traveling), and 1 formal outfit if you are planning on attending a nice restaurant or event. If you are going to the beach, pack 2-3 swimsuits/trunks.

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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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“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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Pack 5 tops and 2-3 bottoms for a 7-day trip.
  1. 5 shirts.
  2. 2-3 pairs of pants, shorts, or skirts.
  3. 1-2 dressy pieces of clothing.
  4. 1 sweater or jacket (add more layers for colder weather)
  5. 1 pair of sneakers.
  6. 1 pair of dressier shoes.
  7. 1 pair of flip flops or sandals (for beach vacations and warmer weather)
  8. 1 bathing suit.


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So, if you insist on only wearing jeans , I would bring 3 pairs plus the one you wear. I can easily get 3 days out of pair of jeans. Jeans are heavy and bulky so packing alot of them is a pain. I would still stick a pair of yoga pants in my bag( black ones with no logo on them) or maybe some dress slacks.

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Packing For Your Next Vacation Wisely Choosing shoes for your next vacation doesn't have to get complicated! For best results, try to pick shoes that are comfortable and match your clothing. Two to three pairs of shoes is generally best and if you do opt for a new pair, be sure to break them in beforehand.

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The Best Ways to Pack Your Clothes
  1. Pack Wrinkle-Resistant Fabrics. ...
  2. Roll and Fold Items. ...
  3. Arrange Clothing Thoughtfully. ...
  4. Cover the Pile With a Dry-Cleaning Bag. ...
  5. Follow the Rule of Three. ...
  6. Have Your Shoes Do Some Work. ...
  7. Place Shoes Into One-Gallon-Size Resealable Bags. ...
  8. Group Similar Products in Sealed Resealable Bags.


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Non-Roller Side Pants: The roller side is where your main garments will go, like your pants, tops, and pajamas. Place pants at the bottom of your suitcase.

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The most popular size check-in luggage is 25- to 29-inches tall and various widths. Medium-sized check-in luggage measures 25-26” tall and around 18” wide. * One medium-sized suitcase will generally hold what you need for a week-long getaway.

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