1. Ladies, this is your chance to dress up! Four-inch heels, black satin cocktail shorts, plunging necklines and more are all at home at night on the Las Vegas Strip. When you consider that there will probably be at least one woman running around the casino dressed in her wedding gown, the dangers of over-dressing really become a moot point here.
And, guys, please, make sure you, too, look good for a night out on the town. A great looking pair of jeans or slacks, a tailored shirt and good-quality leather loafers will get you into almost any club or restaurant (not to mention more looks from the gals who are all dressed to impress.)
2. Stick with the basics and take clothing items that you can dress up or down. For instance, classic jeans work day or evening depending on what you wear with them. A cool, colorful “tee” for day and a dressier, more-structured shirt for evening will work well for both guys and gals.
3. Bring comfortable shoes for walking the Strip. Yes, there are cabs and monorails and shuttles but walking will most likely be your main form of transportation during your stay. Even if you take the monorail, most stations are, by design, at the back — way, way at the back — of the various casino stops.
4. At any time of year, temperatures are glacial inside the casinos so a light sweater or wrap for the ladies and a shirt with sleeves that can be rolled up or down for the guys are necessities. I have a soft, cozy turquoise pashmina that goes everywhere with me and especially to Las Vegas. It’s like a mini-blanket I can fold up and stash in my purse and you would be amazed how many other colors go with turquoise. My husband likes long-sleeved cotton polo shirts for day and long-sleeved dress shirts for night.
5. Be sure to bring sunscreen, lip balm and moisturizing lotions for face and body. The average humidity in Las Vegas never goes above 44% so we are talking some dry air here, people. Even if you never have a problem with chapped lips or dry skin at home, the desert air can do a number on just about anyone. Forget to bring these essentials – or just need an excuse to buy something new? – I love to visit Sephora at the Planet Hollywood Miracle Mile shops. This location is my very favorite beauty supply store anywhere or you can go to the Kiehl’s boutique at the Forum Shoppes at Caesars. And, don’t forget, in Las Vegas you can shop until 11 PM or even midnight.
6. In summer, swimsuits and a small bag for carrying things like bottled water, books, iPods and more to the hotel pool are a must. (That same bag can double as a carry-all for taking any souvenirs back home. )
7. In winter, the desert gets colder than you might think so a warm jacket is a must. Night-time temps can dip into the 30′s or below so lightweight gloves will be appreciated if you are out walking in the evenings.
8. Sunglasses. With more than 300 days per year of sunshine, you are going to need some shades when you venture outdoors — winter or summer.
9. This tip is for the girls — bring a small clutch or “swing bag” to take to the clubs. Something small, cute and light-weight that you can carry onto the dance floor and one that you won’t mind holding if you have to stand in the club admission line for a while…a long while.
10. Camera, film/digital memory cards, batteries. You will find so many fabulous photo ops — like you all dressed up for a night on the town — so keep your camera ready to take that perfect shot!
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