What to wear in Egypt

This is without doubt a concern for most travelers to Messr mainly because of the weather there (if traveling between March and October), and the country's predominant religious practices -- Islam. I will address as best as I can this concern to ensure that your travel will be as comfortable and pleasing as possible.

From my experience and observation, there is not much fuss or complication. The general rule in regards to what-to-wear is comfortable. Whatever that is comfortable to you. I have been advised that as long as you are in tourist spot(s), which I suspect you will be throughout most of your trip, you will be fine wearing anything that you would wear back at home or going out for shopping in the city.

For women/girls, tank-tops, halter tops, sleeveless, mini-skirt, bikini (pool side only), etc. are all OKAY. If you are not going to get a tan (maybe because you're an Asian?), a long sleeve shirt will do. It'd be interesting to know one has victoriously withstood the heat of Egypt without baring any flesh at all.

As for men, shorts or bermudas are fine. The main goal is to be as comfortable as you can while you try to enjoy your vacation in the dry heat. This general rule of thumb applies to women too.

It would help if one has a hat.

Places that you'll most likely visit are the following:
1. Cairo
2. Saqqara (or Sakkara), the Step pyramid
3. The pyramids of Giza
4. Up to 8 or 10 pharaonic temples from Abu Simbel to Edfu, including ones in Luxor

As long as you are with your travel guide and/or tour group, you can rely on the sense of security it indirectly offers.

Do take a note, however, not to ask anybody (who are local, including police men) to do you any favors. Favors such as taking photo of you, asking for directions (maybe to the toilet), etc. will normally warrant them asking you for tips. It's a poor nation out there and it's inevitable. Well, if you are cash-strapped and would not mind doing some charity work, the whole of Egypt (perhaps outside Cairo) would definitely appreciate philanthropists such as yourself. There are children as young as 5 years out already out there trying to make a living on tourist's money.

Finally, dress as you would in any summer European vacation. The fact that you are a foreigner/tourist in their city/country is already attracting sufficient attention. They do not expect you to cover up from head to toe exactly like some, if not all, of the locals do. Just enjoy!