How many outfits to pack for a week at the beach?

“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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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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Holiday checklist items that you should always include:
  • Shorts.
  • Sun hat.
  • Sun dress.
  • Flip flops.
  • Beach towels.
  • Beach bag.
  • Sun cream.
  • Swimming costumes.


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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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2. 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. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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Here are some simple tips to help you avoid overpacking for your next beach vacation:
  1. Create a packing list and stick to it.
  2. Be realistic about your clothing needs. ...
  3. Don't bring uncomfortable footwear, as you likely won't wear them or need them on your trip.
  4. Know yourself and your interests.


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Glass containers are not allowed on any beaches. Bring plastic and paper for your beach goodies, and, of course, dispose of those items properly. Metal shovels move too much sand and are not allowed. You can bring a small plastic shovel for building sandcastles, but excessive digging is not permitted.

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12 Tips to Get Beach Body Ready
  1. Eat protein with every meal. ...
  2. Stop snacking. ...
  3. Cut out cocktails, wine and beer. ...
  4. Eat foods that fight cellulite. ...
  5. Follow a low-bloat diet. ...
  6. Sleep 7-9 hours every night. ...
  7. Don't neglect upper back training. ...
  8. Train for better posture.


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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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For a weekend trip, one pair of cotton pajamas will be just fine. For a week or more, consider bringing two pairs.

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