New York - 5 days- what to pack

[plum1304]

So, I’m a notorious over packer and I’m off to New York for about 5 days at the end of Feb, at the moment my packing list looks like this:

Big coat, hat, gloves, scarf
2 pairs of blue jeans
1 pair of black jeans
3/4 t shirts
3/4 jumpers
2 evening tops
A dress
Walking boots, trainers and heeled boots for the evening

• pjs undies etc

My logical head says this is plenty but the over packer me says this isn’t nearly enough! So oh wiseones what would you pack for 5 days in NYC?!
Thank you

I spent a week in NYC recently. 3 jeans sound ok. 4 jumpers is too much. 2 should be fine. If you are doing lots of walking in the day, stick to one pair of walking shoes.

@plum1304 i would add thermals to your packing as it will be extremely cold!

I agree with user. You won't wear all of that. You might even pick up a few extra things while your there.

You're

To much
Pack two pairs of jeans & another pair of evening trousers/ nice leggings that are comfortable and small to pack

One evening top
Thermal top
Two jumpers
One pair pj
Pants and tights

Two pairs of footwear

Then wear to the airport something else you can wear again

I took hand luggage only, wore everything

A Uniqlo sleeveless down was a must for me in December

Thermals. It’s way colder than I thought it would be. Also- people generally didn’t dress up, walking around i saw a lot of gym kit and layers kinda stuff, I dressed smarter and was freezing.

DOn't bother with evening clothes. Its very casual and laid back there.

Check the weather before you go - last time I went it was late December and it was pretty balmy so didn't need thermals at all.

Thanks all... thermals are on the list with undies, but will check the weather before we go. At the moment it seems quite similar to here - maybe a touch colder. Will lose a jumper!

Will need some evening bits as we’re there to celebrate a birthday and will definitely have some nights out!!

Thanks for your help !

I was there for Xmas, it was quite cold at times. Flat boots for at night so you can still go in some nice bars or restaurants. Walking shoes, leggings are great and sports wear if you fancy a jog around central Park. I did that one morning, it was amazing! Xxx

We have had a very mild winter so far. It usually is cold at the end of February, but I have never worn thermals in the city, surely you would be really uncomfortable the minute you stepped inside anywhere? A decent coat makes more sense.

Scrap the heels!

THREE pairs of jeans?? You're only there for 5 days. Way OTT.