How many shoes do I need for a week vacation?

For trips that are only a few days in length, you may be fine with just one pair of shoes, especially if you aren't doing a wide variety of activities. However, for trips that are a week or more in length, two to three pairs of shoes are more appropriate.



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These questions will help you decide how many shoes you'll (really) need to bring. Whether you're a travel newbie or have more air miles than money in your bank account, setting a limit for yourself early on will help you in the long run. A rule of thumb is to stick to three pairs or fewer.

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For trips that are only a few days in length, you may be fine with just one pair of shoes, especially if you aren't doing a wide variety of activities. However, for trips that are a week or more in length, two to three pairs of shoes are more appropriate.

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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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Most travelers can get by with two pairs of shoes, depending on what kind of trip they're taking. Wear the heaviest pair on the plane or on travel days. Think multiuse (e.g., running shoes can work for running, walking and hiking).

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Anything tight You want to be able to move comfortably, encouraging healthy blood circulation and avoiding deep vein thrombosis.

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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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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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In art, the 1/3 to 2/3 ratio is thought to be the most aesthetically pleasing division of space. It's called the Golden Ratio. The Eiffel Tower is the perfect example. Proportions are important in fashion to balance your look and create more flattering lines.

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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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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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