What should I pack for summer in Europe?

PACKING LIST FOR EUROPE IN SUMMER: CLOTHING
  • 2 or 3 short sleeved tops.
  • 1-2 long sleeved tops.
  • 2 tank tops (summer)
  • 1 dress.
  • 2 or 3 shorts/skirts (any length is fine)
  • 1-2 pairs of light trousers.
  • 1 swimsuit.
  • 2-3 pairs of socks – I wear Toms and sandals, so socks are just for preventing bug bites.




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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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Europe Travel Packing List
  1. 1 dress/elegant shirt.
  2. 1 cardigan/sweater.
  3. 1 lightweight jacket.
  4. 1 pair of dark wash jeans.
  5. 1 pair of trousers/capris.
  6. 1 pair of shorts.
  7. 1 pair of long underwear/wool leggings.
  8. 1 pair of tennis shoes.


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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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Consider this my guide on what to pack for Europe in the summer if you're trying to optimize your suitcase space.
  1. LINEN PANTS.
  2. CROPPED TANKS.
  3. OVERSIZE BUTTON-DOWNS.
  4. EASY DRESSES.
  5. SNEAKERS.
  6. FUN JEWELRY.
  7. WIDE-BRIM HATS.
  8. SLIDE SANDALS.


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How many outfits you should pack for a 2-week trip depends on personal preference and the types of events you have planned. However, you should have an outfit for every day, plus extras for the weather. Therefore, you should include at least 14-16 outfits in your packing list.

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Use Packing Organizers Roll your clothes and use packing cubes, stuff sacks, compression bags or cheap zip-top bags to maximize space and keep your things organized. Packing organizers make it easier to find what you need quickly without having to rummage through everything in your bag.

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They do. Europeans lean more toward mid-toned jeans than we do, but in general any color is fair game. Right now, brightly colored skinny jeans are very popular in Europe and these style-color combinations are also easy enough to find in the US. Skinny jeans are often paired with looser, longer tops and boots or flats.

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For just about any trip, for any length of time, you can get away with just three pairs of shoes. If you take a summer trip, typically you will pack sandals and sneakers, whereas for winter, you might have two pairs of boots or a pair of boots and sneakers.

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I usually allow between $1000 and $1500 per week to cover meals, groceries, fuel, road tolls/vignettes, sightseeing, souvenirs, etc. On my recent trip, the amount budgeted of $1250 per week was more than enough to cover all our daily expenses including a few fancy dinners.

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