How many pairs of shoes should I take on holiday?

Some travelers would say you can make do with just two pairs for the entire trip. There's really no strict rule, but it's safe to say that you're good to go with two to three pairs and the actual number would depend on how long your trip will be, where you're going and what you would be doing during that trip.



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It is best to have two pairs of bottoms (pants, shorts, or skirts) for each week that you'll be staying. Plan on bringing four shirts per week, and two jackets to layer for warmth (if you're traveling to a cool or cold destination). For a two-week trip, you need four bottoms and eight tops.

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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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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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How many clothes do I need for a 10 day holiday? All capsule wardrobes should be put together based on the weather, the location, what you feel comfortable wearing and how light you like to travel. A good rule of thumb is to pack 3 dresses, 3 tops, 2 bottoms, 1 pair of shoes, and a few accessories including jewellery.

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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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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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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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