{"id":54703,"date":"2022-10-17T12:36:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T19:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsiderblog.uhaul.net\/?p=54703"},"modified":"2022-10-17T12:36:15","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T19:36:15","slug":"what-not-to-wear-moving-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/17\/what-not-to-wear-moving-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"What Not to Wear: Moving Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54710\" width=\"681\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2_15_Moving_Lifestyle-750.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving day is not for the weak, so your outfit definitely shouldn&#8217;t be either. Wearing the wrong shoes or uncomfortable clothes can make or break your moving experience. When it comes to moving, we have a closet full of tricks for you. Prepare for your move by knowing what not to wear and what to wear for the big day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Not to Wear During Your Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What you wear on moving day matters more than you think. Remember, moving isn&#8217;t glamorous. You will be lifting heavy objects and getting dirty so moving day is not the time to bring out the stilettos or your grandma&#8217;s fur coat. A good rule of thumb is: if you don&#8217;t want to ruin it, don&#8217;t wear it. Stay away from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High Heels<\/li><li>Open toe shoes<\/li><li>Uncomfortable shoes<\/li><li>Brand new tennis shoes <\/li><li>Jewelry <\/li><li>Your favorite clothes<\/li><li>Expensive Items<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fashionistas Don&#8217;t Despair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you don&#8217;t want your outfit to suffer just because you&#8217;re moving, there is always Moving Help.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/?msclkid=7a345478eaa81aabc24e373fdfca39cc&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Moving%20Help%20Test&amp;utm_term=moving%20helpers&amp;utm_content=Ratings\">Moving Help<\/a> easily finds movers ready to help with all your moving day needs such as: packing unpacking, loading, unloading and even cleaning. Now, you can move safely knowing your red bottoms will still be in tact once you&#8217;ve made it to your new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Moving Help\u00ae -- Moving Made Easier\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-bxtfr-gKzU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Wear During Your Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Comfortable clothes<\/strong>: A plain t-shirt and a pair of comfortable jeans is the perfect outfit for moving. <\/li><li><strong>Season appropriate clothes<\/strong>: If it&#8217;s winter throw on a jacket, moving when it&#8217;s too cold to function will slow you down in the long run. In the summer make sure to wear breathable clothes, so you can beat the heat. <\/li><li><strong>Dispensable Clothes<\/strong>: Moving can get messy, stay ahead of the game by wearing something that you don&#8217;t mind getting rid of once the move is over.<\/li><li><strong>Work gloves<\/strong>: A good pair of gloves will help protect your wrists and hands from getting cut up. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we are on the topic of clothes, check out this video on how to pack your clothes the smart way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Pack Clothes for Moving Using Wardrobe Boxes\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W-n_fOaNcNI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving can be hard but it doesn&#8217;t have to be. That&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/\">U-Haul<\/a> is here to help make your move seamless whether you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/\">truck<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/\">moving supplies<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/\">help<\/a>. We&#8217;ve got you covered! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more moving tips, follow us on our social pages on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving day is not for the weak, so your outfit definitely shouldn&#8217;t be either. 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