How to Pack for a Trip to Dallas

Clothes are colorful, hair is coiffed and sideburns are trimmed. When venturing deep into the heart of Texas, keep your clothes casual, yet coordinated.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Carry-on Bags
• Garment Bags
• Luggage Sets
• Travel Clothes
• Backpacks
• Duffel Bags

1. Check the weather for your intended dates of travel. Summers can be scorching, while winters are cold but bearable.
2. Pack business attire appropriate to your line of work. Choose lightweight materials for the summer months. Women wear hose with suits year-round.
3. Think casual for taking in the sights and sounds of the city. Jeans and khakis are appropriate for winter; longer shorts and knee-length skirts for women befit the summer months. T-shirts and fine-gauge sweaters are a staple.
4. Pack a winter coat, sweaters, boots, gloves and a scarf if you plan to be in Dallas between December and March.
5. Choose lightweight fabrics such as cotton and linen for summer visits, as these natural fibers will breathe in the heat. Pair summer attire with comfortable walking shoes or sandals.
6. Bring semiformal clothes for a benefit or show. Dallas' glitzy style comes alive for such occasions.
7. Remember that black will hide dirt and absorb heat, while white and ivory will betray dirt but keep you cool. Also, bright colors abound in Dallas attire, while black is often considered morbid.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a carry-on bag that includes everything you might need in case your luggage goes astray: a change of clothes, all medications, spare contact lenses or glasses, all forms of money and any important documents.
• Pack to accommodate your needs. Leave superfluous items at home.
• Always pack suits in a garment bag to avoid excess wrinkles and misshapen garments after your flight.