Tips on How to Dress for Moving Day

When it comes time to move the stress may make you want to put on your pajamas and take a long nap till this ordeal is over. Unfortunately, as the responsible grown-ups in the situation some manual labor is more than likely going to be involved (unless you hire movers to handle every last thing). Even with movers, more than likely you are probably going to end up with at least some work.

The best way to get prepared for the job is dressing properly for it.  The following are some tips on the what to wear if you are moving. We also picked out an outfit for the guys and gals at the bottom of the page in case you don't have anything proper to wear for moving day.

1. Wear jeans. It is a good idea, especially if you are moving heavier items, to wear pants with heavy duty material like jeans. The material of a good pair of jeans avoids rips in the pants, getting caught on items and sustaining scrapes on your legs. Make sure it is a pair of jeans that give you full mobility for bending over and navigating. So skip any skinny or stretch jeans for moves unless you want everyone looking at your butt crack all day long.

2. The shirt. When choosing a shirt make sure that you fit one that is not too snug or too loose. You want to be able to comfortably move around, but you don't want excess material to get stuck on any furniture, boxes, etc. Ideally also skip any buttons or pockets which can just create problems by pressing uncomfortably against your skin or getting caught on different items.

3. The weather. When you move it is important to check the forecast. Dress for whatever the weather may be, but make sure to keep in mind that all of the physical activity will warm you up. Maybe keep a jacket handy for when you start to cool down after hitting the road.

4. Boots. Make sure to have a sturdy pair of shoes to wear for the move, but work boots are highly preferable. Work boots give you traction to make sure you don't slip. They also protect your feet if anything gets dropped on your foot. This also will help you avoid any rolled ankles which can make moving worse than it is already.

5. A baseball cap or hat. During a move a hate is an invaluable resource. It keeps your hair tamed (if you still have any after the stress of the move). A hat also will catch any sweat that may roll down your forehead. There is nothing worse than trying to move some furniture while sweat stings your eyes.

6. Gloves. Cardboard is especially rough on the hands. Lifting heavy objects can also cause really painful blisters. Make sure to protect your hands with some work gloves.

Moving Day Outfits 

The following are shortcuts to any of the accessories you may need for moving day. For details on the product left click on the pictures.

For the Ladies:

For the fellas: