Questions tagged [clothing]
What kinds of clothing might be required depending on destination, season, cultural concerns, and intended activities. For related tags see `tag info`.
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Where can I change my clothes at the airport?
I will have a rather formal event which I will attend in rather formal (and less comfortable) clothing. After that I will head directly to the airport, without having an opportunity to change.
If I ...
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Are sweatpants frowned upon on flights?
I was planning on wearing sweatpants on my flight from East Asia to East Europe, but my parents shut me down, saying that it's not looked upon kindly and people wearing sweatpants are usually a bit of ...
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Is it normal to walk around an (American) hotel in pajamas?
I recently spent a weekend in a hotel with a bunch of friends and colleagues. To help cut down on costs, some of us shared rooms.
I like reading before I go to sleep, but my room-mate was tired and ...
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Rent clothing in Frankfurt / Being warm without cold weather clothing
I'm travelling to Thailand on the 12th January (in a few days). I'll have a connecting flight at Frankfurt and I'll stay there for eight hours. I was planning on going out to the city to visit a ...
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Optimal packing method for bras?
This is a question for all the ladies of StackExchange.
As a frequent traveller, I've found a few ways to pack bras better but I wanted to reach out to the peanut gallery and see if there was any ...
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What to do without underwear on a 4 day trip?
Ok, this might be a ridiculous question/situation but it's my situation.
I'm at a football camp in boston until Friday, and I've realized I forgot to pack any underwear (I wear boxers), I have the ...
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"No nudity" signs in changing rooms in Doha?
The changing rooms for the gym and pool at the Doha hotel I'm currently in has a sign up saying
Please respect local customs, and avoid nudity whilst using this changing room
However, it's laid ...
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Is there any reason not to do laundry with bar soap?
When traveling light, is there any reason not to use standard hotel-issue bar soap to wash clothes in a hotel sink? Carrying powder laundry detergent (or worse, liquid!) seems like a big hassle if ...
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What can I wear to avoid getting frisked and crotch searched by TSA at the airport?
A year ago, traveling through an airport in the United States, I did the usual removal of belt and shoes to get through the TSA checkpoint to enter the terminal.
I typically wear relaxed fit jeans. ...
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Is there a dress code when visiting the Vatican in Rome?
I've heard from friends who have been to Rome that you must cover up when you visit the Vatican as they have a strict dress code.
What does "cover up" mean? I'm sure this wouldn't be a problem in ...
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What is the most efficient way to pack a bag?
On trips of four days or less, I try to travel with a shoulder bag containing my laptop, electronics, etc. and a rolling, carry-on bag for everything else.
What is the best technique for packing as ...
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How should I wash clothes in Japan?
I'm going backpacking for a month in Japan and I plan to pack lightly. So I have couple of questions about how I can wash my clothes in Japan.
I expect laundromats to be quite common in big cities ...
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What headwear are women legally required to wear in Iran?
In Air France cabin crew angered by ruling to wear headscarves in Tehran, it's stated by Air France that women, even people who are presumably non-Iranian and non-Muslim, are required to wear a "veil":...
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What to wear to board the plane if destination's weather differ significantly?
I recently flew through a wide latitude difference in winter, and it turned out to be a difficult experience.
I was flying from a temperate region (19°C / 66°F) to a much colder place (-21°C / -6°F). ...
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Attire in Iran for male travelers
Are there any attire requirements for male travelers in Iran?
There are many reports and much advice that women should dress conservatively and we have a related question about headwear for women. But ...
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What swimming suit options are acceptable for a self-conscious recreational swimmer in Belgium and Western Europe?
Many pools in Belgium prohibit the use of swimming shorts, citing hygienic concerns with people concealing their underwear beneath them as well as safety concerns with them getting hooked on ...
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What's the typical microclimate in the aircraft passenger cabin?
When preparing for a commercial jet flight it'd be nice to know how warm my clothes should be so that I don't freeze after sitting for several hours in say +16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit).
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What is France's traditional costume?
I like to see, and sometimes buy, traditional clothes when traveling in a new country.
Though you seldom see people in poncho and sombrero in Mexico (at least in the Federal District), you can see ...
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What kind of hat to wear for business in India?
I'm soon going to be travelling from the UK to India on business.
India being pretty hot, I'll clearly need some kind of a hat to protect my head and face from sunburn when I'm outdoors (I have pale ...
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Why do some hotels etc and other accommodation have rules against washing clothes in your room or in the sink?
In some hotels and other kinds of accommodation including hostels and I believe even campgrounds there is a rule against hand washing your laundry in the sink or handbasin, or in your room. I'm sure I'...
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Winter apparel for Europe (November-December)
I'm planning to go to Europe from 24 Nov - 5 Dec 2011
Since I come from tropical country, I really don't have any idea what should I wear during a winter.
I have checked the temperature for the same ...
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Proper clothing for rather pale person in very hot and sunny climate
I'm from central Europe and more on the pale side; I don't tan easily.
When hiking locally (Alps, etc) I usually get away just fine with short trousers/T-shirts and a panama hat (i.e., straw), but ...
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Travelling from the UK to Canada with muddy running shoes in my luggage
I'm travelling from the UK to Canada and I want to take my running shoes, but they are rather muddy.
Is it a problem to take muddy running shoes in my baggage from the UK to Canada? Will I have a ...
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What is the best way to pack a suit to reduce creasing?
When traveling for business purposes, it is often necessary to pack formal clothing, often within a small carry-on bag. What is the best way to compactly pack a suit (and other formal wear) in a ...
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How to survive the heat in regions with very high temperature?
I am soon going to visit Las Vegas, and I heard that high temperatures are very normal there. I can't rule out the possibility of taking a walk while it's, say, 39 degrees Celcius. What steps can I ...
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Is it OK to dress as a stewardess on a flight?
My client is not a stewardess. Her man has a stewardess-attraction, and normally it's no problem, but when they fly together she feels jealous. I'd like to advise her, "the attraction is part of him; ...
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How do you pack your dirty clothing when moving from hotel to hotel?
I'm getting much better at packing my clean clothes when I am preparing for a trip, but I still haven't figured out what to do with my dirty clothes when I need to pack them to move hotels. My goals ...
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Are women required to wear skirts to get into some tourist sites?
There is mention of not wearing short skirts; does that mean skirts are required for women when wanting to visit places like churches, the Vatican, etc.
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What's the temperature in TGVs?
I noticed that the French TGVs have no window that can be opened so the temperature is necessarily controlled with the air conditioning.
I am curious, is the air conditioning set to a specific ...
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Can I wear all types of military surplus clothing in Germany?
I have a lot of clothing from military surplus, mostly trousers, because they are solid and cheap, and they dry fast.
But I've heard that at least some kinds of military surplus clothing are illegal ...
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Tips on where to buy clothes for cold weather in Lille, France?
I am a masters student from Chennai, India and I am studying in Lille, France.
The temperature in Chennai is not cold and we don't have much temperature variations. I bought clothes for cold but they ...
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What kind of clothing will not get me kicked off a flight?
Although I do not find anything odd about the clothing on this person (might be considered NSFW), I find it surprising that a pilot can ask a passenger to change their clothes before letting them on.
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What is appropriate attire for women in Muslim countries?
If my girlfriend was going to travel with me to, say, Jordan, or where-ever, should she probably wear a hijab when she's out and about in public?
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Why is it forbidden to wear camouflage in some Caribbean Islands?
In December 2013 I've been to Antigua. Before arriving there I read about the island and found a reference to a law that states:
Local laws and customs
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It is an offence for anyone, including ...
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How to avoid re-stinking my freshly washed laundry when I only have one laundry bag?
So you were smart enough to remember to take a nice big tough bin liner on your travels to carry your dirty clothes in to keep them separate from your clean clothes.
Now it's laundry day. So just ...
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Am I allowed to put on my pyjamas during a long flight?
Due to a medical issue I can't sleep well with tight trousers and wearing a belt. Should I expect any problems if I go to the toilet, put my pyjamas on, go to sleep in my seat and then change back ...
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Is it a sign of being gay if a male wears a white trousers in the UK?
Long story short, we were a group of people on a short visit to London, one of us (a male) wore white jeans, then an European woman from the group told him that it is a sign of being gay to wear white ...
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Portable Iron without ironing board
I'm moving around quite frequently and I adore classic suits. I can't be sure that my suit will be ironed correctly when i'm giving it to the hotel service workers or something. Also, when i'm moving ...
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Are there any standard clothing restrictions when visiting mosques?
I know from visiting many catholic churches that many require knees and shoulders to be covered, so dressing appropriately is essential for hassle-free travel. Are there similar rules that might apply ...
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Is wearing shorts in Transsiberian trains okay
I am planning a trip with the Transsiberian railway in September. I read that they heat the train compartments very well. Since I am more the low temperature loving guy, I'd like to wear shorts when ...
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How to cope with dry hands and cracking skin when travelling in cold locations?
So I'm from a pretty warm country, Australia but now I've spent my first month in cold Tbilisi Georgia and I lack the local know-how and intuition of how to cope with some aspects of cold winters. I ...
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In Germany, are any of these jackets legally or socially acceptable for an American tourist? [duplicate]
I am an American male in his mid-20s, visiting Germany for the first time this winter and staying for a week. I will be staying in North Rhine-Westphalia around Cologne, flying in and out of Frankfurt....
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What to wear to a casino in Las Vegas?
I love wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Would this be an issue if I want to play in a casino in Las Vegas, USA? Do some casinos have a dress code?
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Changing clothes in Kochi
I am thinking of volunteering in Kochi, Kerala, India and it all looks good except for one thing: doing laundry by hand. I absolutely HATE this. I would like to minimize doing this so based on the ...
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How should I expect a non-gender-conforming woman to be received in India?
I'm going to be traveling in India for the first time alone in the near future and I'm excited to explore, but I've also seen a few questions here/articles suggesting that women should be somewhat ...
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Doing laundry as a tourist in Russia
I'm planning a several week trip to Russia (Moscow and Yekaterinburg specifically) , and I want to pack as lightly as possible --- ideally, I want to be able to do laundry, so I don't have to bring ...
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When traveling in Ukraine, when is it appropriate to wear the traditional Vyshyvanka?
Vyshyvanka (Ukrainian: ″Вишиванка″) is the colloquial name for the
embroidered shirt in Ukrainian national costume.
I have bought this traditional shirt a few years ago and would be traveling to ...
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How should I wash clothes in Iceland?
I'm going backpacking for a month in Iceland and I plan to pack lightly (clothes for a week).
Laundromat are very popular in some countries but almost unheard of in others and, apparently, Iceland ...
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New Zealand Primark Equivalent?
Soon I'll be going to New Zealand for a year and rather than taking lots of clothes I would like to buy cheap ones while there.
I've done a little research and I can't see that they have anything ...
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Clean/bright clothing in third world countries
On many travel shows such as No Reservations I've noticed the people in remote villages in third world countries (most frequently in parts of Africa) who come to greet the host are almost always ...