The best (and worst! ) things to wear when traveling | members only

3. FOR HOT CLIMATES No matter how fabulous the destination, intense heat and steamy weather bring another set of problems on arrival. For many women, the dilemma is how to stay cool and

sweatproof without exposing too much skin while traveling. This is especially true in conservative destinations with a more modest dress code. THE WORST THINGS TO WEAR: Skip anything tight

like leggings or skinny jeans, fitted dresses, clingy tops and heavy, occlusive or synthetic fabrics like faux leather, nylon, polyester and satin that will promote a meltdown. The same goes

for revealing clothing like shorts, slim and leg-baring skirts, tank tops and deep-V necklines that will attract the wrong kind of attention. In fact, if it’s too bare, too skimpy, too

short or too sheer, just say no. You want to avoid wearing anything that can appear offensive or disrespectful in conservative countries. THE BEST THINGS TO WEAR: Whether you’re headed to

Morocco, Egypt, Mexico or steamy New Orleans, count on breathable fabrics like cotton and linen to keep air circulating and a fresh look going. Light tees such as the cotton EVERLANE THE AIR

LONG-SLEEVE TEE IN BLACK OR NAVY ($45, everlane.com), linen shirts like GAP FACTORY’S WOMEN LINEN-BLEND EASY SHIRT IN OPTIC WHITE ($36, gapfactory.com), and loose-fitting pants like the

BANANA REPUBLIC WOMEN HIGH-RISE WIDE-LEG CROPPED PULL-ON PANT IN BLACK ($130, bananarepublic.gap.com) and the OLD NAVY WOMEN HIGH-WAISTED LINEN-BLEND WIDE-LEG PANTS IN INDIGO ($28,

oldnavy.gap.com) are your best bet, day and night. Note that dark neutrals and white hide sweat stains better than pastels and brights. You’ll want to add comfy, airy walking shoes like the

TONI PONS WOMEN ESTEL ESPADRILLE SANDAL IN BLACK FABRIC OR PLATINUM FABRIC ($120, nordstrom.com) and a lightweight scarf or shawl to cover your head and shoulders (especially if wearing a

sleeveless top or dress) at religious sites. (From left) J. Crew Factory Wide-Leg Crop Jean in All Day Stretch in Seashell White; Boden Chloe Jersey Midi Dress in Black; H&M Women

Tie-Belt Viscose Shirtdress in Black/Cream Patterned. AARP (J. Crew, Boden, H&M) 4. FOR BIG CITIES AROUND THE WORLD Movies and TV series set in foreign locations — like _Emily in Paris_

— always show women wearing the most glammed-up clothes. If you’re thinking this is the way to look like a local, it’s not. You want to dress to blend in, not stand out. Not only will you

get better service, but you won’t be an easy target for pickpockets on streets and public transit. THE WORST THINGS TO WEAR: Don’t be a billboard or overly casual. Anything with large logos

or slogans (even your favorite team or brand), workout clothes, especially sweatpants and leggings, baseball caps and visors, big bulky white sneakers and ripped jeans will look out of

place. Leave your good or flashier pieces of jewelry at home (diamonds, expensive watches and dangly earrings are lures for muggers), and avoid wearing big-ticket designer accessories head

to toe. That showy LV tote or open-top Gucci bag? Don’t. THE BEST THINGS TO WEAR: While jeans and midi dresses are pretty much a uniform everywhere these days, take the polished route with

jeans in crisp black or white, like the J.CREW FACTORY WIDE-LEG CROP JEAN IN ALL DAY STRETCH IN SEASHELL WHITE ($70, factory.jcrew.com) and midi-length dresses in black or black prints like

the H&M WOMEN TIE-BELT VISCOSE SHIRTDRESS IN BLACK/CREAM PATTERNED ($35, hm.com) and the BODEN CHLOE JERSEY MIDI DRESS IN BLACK ($98, us.boden.com) that offer leg coverage and look

sophisticated day and night. Carry or wear a refined cardigan like the A NEW DAY DUSTER CARDIGAN IN OATMEAL, BLACK OR TAUPE ($17, target.com) for coverage and to elevate anything as needed,

and a just-the-right-size crossbody bag such as ROTHY’S CASUAL CROSSBODY IN NIGHT SONG ($169, rothys.com). (From left) Aqua Cashmere Drape Front Cardigan in Mushroom; Ann Taylor Weekend

Collection Voile Drawstring Midi Skirt in Black; Gap Factory Women Mid Rise Linen-Blend Pull-On Wide-Leg Pants in Black. AARP (Bloomingdales, Ann Taylor, Gap Factory) 5. FOR SIGHTSEEING The

success of what seems like an ideally planned day depends a lot on what you wear … and where you wear it. Some destinations are very conservative, while others have a looser, more relaxed

dress code. You may be cruising around the Greek Islands, oohing and ahhing at Versailles, visiting dazzling street markets in Italy, riding a camel while checking out the Pyramids at Giza

or roaming Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Being prepared to pivot or change your itinerary and feeling well-dressed enough not to think twice about your clothes is the point. THE

WORST THINGS TO WEAR: Avoid sporty clothes like leggings, hoodies and the kinds of tees you’d wear to see a tribute band at home. Skip backpacks, large tote bags and other bags with an open

top; carrying a smaller bag prevents you from bumping into people in crowds while sightseeing. Wear the right clothes for the right place. You don’t need deep scoop or plunge necklines for a

wine tasting or an archeological tour. Don’t wear brand-new shoes or sandals. If you haven’t done a dry run at home and broken them in, this is not the moment to start.