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Your Ultimate Guide to Las Vegas Outfits for Every Occasion, Day and Night

When you think about Las Vegas, parties, glam, and extravagance may immediately come to mind. But Sin City offers a wide variety of activities and you need to keep that in mind when packing.

This packing list will ensure that you have all of the essentials, from fancy to casual to pool.

I went to Vegas for a girls trip in June to celebrate my sister in law’s birthday and to see Bruno Mars. The trip was for 3 days ( I hear doing more than that is deadly) and a full itinerary was sent out in advance, which also made it super easy to pack.

The summer months tend to be a lot warmer so I knew packing heavier items wouldn’t be necessary. I came up with a packing list for each day and night that was perfect.

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Days 1-3: Outfits for the Strip, Dinners, Show, Parties 

Las Vegas Fashion & Dress Codes 

Ultimate Packing Checklist 

So let’s break this Las Vegas packing list down by the daily activities in the itinerary.

Day 1: Outfits for the Strip, Dinner, Show, etc.

Day outfits do not need to be complicated. If you're planning to do all of the touristy things, including the strip, then you need comfortable attire. It was my first time to Las Vegas and I was so surprised to see the strip is very long and wide.

The hotels are actually much farther from each other than they appear to be. So my day outfit was simple. Jean shorts, white t shirt, and sneakers to make walking around comfortable.

Our evening activities were random. We had a lot packed in and planned to enjoy the night. We did a very casual dinner in our hotel, then headed to a Cirque Du Soleil show. Afterwards, we found a small lounge to party.

I wore a simple black dress that felt versatile enough for all activities. I wore a strappy sandal because I wanted to dress up. I finally got out of the mom sweats that I typically wear at home. It was my time to dress up, feel fancy, and look good!

Dresses that take you from dinner to a show or club

Day 2: Outfits for the Pool, Dinner, Concert, and Afterparty

We headed to the pool on day 2. Super low key and super easy. Coverup, bathing suit, hat, and sunglasses.  Done.

Of course I brought a little beach bag to hold all of the other essentials like sunscreen, lip balm, and hair ties. We stayed at the pool all day and had just enough time to take a nap before dinner.

Tip: I packed a second casual day outfit just in case we decided to walk around to the shops in the area.

Sometimes, it can be a little tricky trying to dress for multiple activities. Dinner was a bit more upscale and we were heading straight to the Bruno Mars show after, not to mention the afterparty.

So I picked another black dress. I kept it classy, but this dress was definitely more on the party side.  It’s Vegas right?!

The Chandelier Bar within the Cosmopolitan Hotel. You saw many dresses, but jeans were ok here as well.

Day 3: Brunch, Airport, and Other

Everyone was flying out this day so the only activity planned was brunch. I packed a kimono cover up and paired it with a black skirt and white bodysuit top. It was super cute! I didn’t wear the belt that came with the kimono so it was able to open up and flow.

For the airport, I brought my favorite sweats from Nordstrom. My flight was over 4 hours so I wanted to be in something comfortable.

Tip: I only brought one purse and made sure all of my outfits coordinated. Most of my shoes also matched. It prevented me from overpacking. In terms of extra items, I always always always pack jeans. I think it’s because you can dress them up or down. Although I wasn’t sure when I would wear them, I brought it as an option.

Las Vegas Fashion & Dress Codes

I know I said this earlier, but daytime in Las Vegas requires casual and comfy attire. The heat is no joke in the summer months. If you plan on walking the strip, it takes time to get to all of the legendary hotels such as the Bellagio, Venetian, and Caesar's.

You will have to walk a lot. You should also keep in mind that there are various excursions available in Las Vegas. You can do a Grand Canyon tour, helicopter ride, go kayaking, or ride an ATV. If any of those things interest you, plan to bring comfortable footwear and clothes.

Now Las Vegas evenings are a different ball game. Part of the appeal of Vegas is knowing you can indulge in some casino fun, order fancy cocktails, and dance the night away. Chances are you plan to paint the town red at some point during the trip.

Evening attire widely varied while I was there. Some women wore cocktail dresses, while others were in full club attire. There's no real restraint when it comes to outfits for the ladies. It just depends on where you're going. Makes sense right?

Keep in mind that some fine dining restaurants follow a more formal dress code, while others may not. If you have an idea of where you plan to go for dinner, definitely call and check ahead of time.

Men generally have to follow a much stricter dress code for the same activities. Whether it's a show, dinner or club, jackets paired with jeans or slacks are required in most cases.

 So if you plan to do casual, upscale, and some clubbing, make sure you pack for every single type of activity. That means you have to bring purses, heels, sandals, sneakers, t-shirts, shorts, dresses etc. No half stepping it!

The Las Vegas Packing Checklist

I've provided a full list of items you should consider packing for the trip

Clothes

• 1-2 pair of jeans – I suggest one black so you can dress them up or down and one blue

• 1-2 pair of shorts

• 2-3 casual tops or t-shirts

• 2 dressy tops

• 1 cardigan or jean jacket (not both!)

• 1 casual maxi dress

• 1 black dress

• 1 party dress

• Workout gear

• Underwear, socks, spanx

Accessories

• Cross body bag

• Night out purse

• Jewelry

• Sun hat

• Sunglasses

• Watch

Shoes

• Sneakers

• Sandals

• Flip flops

• High heels

Swimwear

• 2 swimsuits

• Pool coverup or kimono

• Beach tote to take down to the pool

• Dry bag for your swimsuit

Hope this was helpful. I had a blast while I was there. Can't wait to go back. I'm already planning my next trip!