New York Packing List
- 3 shirts.
- 3 sweaters.
- 1 pair of jeans.
- 1 pair of dark jeans (or another style of pants like these)
- A dress that can be dressed up or down,
- Jacket.
- Accessories like a couple of scarves for accessories (make at least one a print/colourful and one neutral), a hat, and sunnies.
- 1-2 purses.
What should a tourist wear in New York?
Packing for Summer in NYC
- 1 pair of shorts.
- 2 breezy dresses.
- 2 pair of lightweight pants (think: linen or cotton)
- 3 tops (think: silk, linen, and cotton)
- 1 pair of walking shoes (mix and match sneakers, flats or booties based on preference)
- Your favorite handbag and accessories.
- 1 pair of sandals.
- 1 pair of sunglasses.
What should I pack for a 5 day stay?
Pack enough clothes to last you the week.
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.
What kind of bag should I bring to NYC?
A smallish – medium sized bag is fine, you can carry it around always. Bigger bags, you’d have to check it in at places like museums / galleries etc. But that’s not a problem either, and at least it saves you carrying it and a coat around inside those places!
What should I pack for a 5 day city break?
Your wardrobe may vary depending on the season, but make sure you always wear comfortable, broken-in shoes!
- Trousers, shorts/skirt (or a kilt if you’ve joined the tartan army)
- Belt (if required)
- 2x T-shirts and long sleeve tops.
- Pullover (worth having for a cold flight)
- Rain jacket.
- Underwear.
- Socks.
- Pyjamas.
How do I not look like a tourist in NYC?
- Walk with a purpose. Like many major metropolitan cities, New Yorkers walk with a purpose.
- Keep to the right on the sidewalk.
- Don’t complain about the price.
- Be assertive.
- Avoid tourists spots like Times Square.
- Don’t look up.
- It’s OK to ask for directions.
- Don’t get star struck.
Should I carry a backpack in NYC?
Yes, backpacks are very very common here, but we are very accustomed to being surrounded by throngs of people and knowing how to aviod thefts from backpacks. NYC has the lowest crime rates of any large city, but that doesn’t mean you should be too lackadasical. Pickpocketing and scam artists are the most common crimes.
What can you not bring in a carry-on bag on a plane?
Here’s what you can’t pack in your carry on:
- Liquids, gels, or pastes in bottles larger than 3.4 ounces (100 ml)
- Guns and ammunition (including BB guns and cap guns)
- Stun guns and tasers.
- Sharp objects (knives, axes, razor blades)
- Self-defense items (such as pepper spray, brass knuckle, billy clubs)
Should you carry cash in NYC?
You’ll find places that won’t accept debit/credit, so you can’t go wrong with carrying cash. You’ll also see some places (like a local deli i would go to) that had a minimum purchase if using a card). I always carry no more than about $200 in cash at a time.
What should I wear to dinner in NYC?
One nice formal outfit and nicer pair of shoes for a formal dinner out (or going out to a nicer club/bar). For women, a black cocktail dress is always a safe bet. If you’re not really someone who dresses up much, there are plenty of bars and cafes that don’t have a dress code.
How do you dress like a local in NYC?
New Yorkers dress for comfort, but always add a nice touch or two. Balance relaxed clothing with more structured pieces, keep on eye on the weather, and layer strategically. Try a crisp button-down under a baggy boyfriend sweater, or wear a structured sweatshirt with slouchy trousers and a softly-tailored cocoon coat.
How much clothes should I pack for a week?
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.
How should I pack for a 5 day business trip?
5-Day Business Trip Packing List
- 2 pairs of socks.
- 2 pairs of underwear.
- 1 pair of slacks or skirt.
- 1 blouse or dress shirt.
- 1 casual shirt to dress up or down.
What should I bring for a dirty weekend away?
- 1 Flameless Candles.
- 2 Lingerie.
- 3 Chocolate-Covered Strawberries.
- 4 Flowers.
- 5 Massage Oil.
- 6 Relaxing Bath Salts.
- 7 Sexy Date-Night Card Game.
- 8 Bondage Game.
What should I avoid in New York?
Things Not to Do in New York City
- 01 of 09. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Directions.
- 02 of 09. Don’t Stand in the Middle of the Sidewalk.
- 03 of 09. Don’t Lean on the Subway Poles.
- 04 of 09. Don’t Try to Skip Your Fare in the Subway.
- 05 of 09. Don’t Dress Like a Tourist.
- 06 of 09. Don’t Fall Victim to a Scam.
- 07 of 09.
- 09 of 09.
What is the dress code in New York?
Some suggestions of what is “business casual” are: long-sleeved, collared shirts; blouses; turtlenecks; neat woolen, corduroy or khaki slacks; crew or v-neck sweaters; turtlenecks; blazers; skirts; dresses; dress or casual shoes.
Can you wear leggings in New York?
Here in NYC, it’s against the letter of the law for a woman to be on the street wearing “body hugging clothing.” So no yoga pants, no spandex, no Lycra, no booty shorts, no cocktail dresses…
Where should I avoid in NYC?
New Yorkers go out of their way to avoid these NYC streets
- 23rd Street.
- Streets in the Garment District.
- All streets in the Herald Square area, including 34th Street.
- 23rd through 50s on Eighth and Ninth Avenues.
- Avenue of the Americas, 36th-42nd streets.
- East 125th in Harlem.
- Fifth Avenue between 15th and 19th Streets.
How can I carry money in NYC?
You want a lightweight crossbody bag that zips closed. I use a bag that has a zippered pocket on the outside to hold my Metrocard so I don’t have to open my bag. You don’t need or want a full sized wallet, just large enough to carry some cash and one or two cards.
Can you wear sandals in New York?
Other than that, the only rule for summer in New York is simple: don’t wear sandals. New Yorkers don’t wear sandals, even when it’s hot, for one very good reason: New York is gross. If you wear sandals your feet will be covered in grime, muck, and grit.
Is it better to roll or fold clothes in a suitcase?
When traveling, clothing tends to get super compressed, and even slightly damp from the changes in moisture when flying. It’s best to pack to minimize this wrinkling, and we feeling rolling does the best job on that aspect. Rolling your clothing is also generally preferred by most frequent fliers.