Elegant Travel Apparel: No More an Oxymoron
Travel Dresses No More an Oxymoron
Travel clothes don’t always have the best reputation for style. Travel dresses are often associated with shapeless, quick-drying nylon garments with removable zip-off attachments (basically a sleeping bag with legs), as The Everywhereist brilliantly pokes fun at here. In my opinion, whoever makes hiking pants that fit flatteringly deserves a Nobel Prize.
What’s going on, though? There’s better stuff out there. Some great brands are making stylish, flattering, travel-friendly clothing. I asked several of my lovely travel blogger friends what essential items they always carry with them, and here are some of their top picks that allow them to explore the world in style.
The Casual Travelist’s Brianna:
Eddie Bauer’s Travex line is something I adore greatly. I have already declared my love for the Daisy Wrap, but I have developed a new addiction this summer. I’ve looked stylish at elegant dinners in Washington, DC, lunchtime winery visits and evening beach walks thanks to the Aster Maxi dress. Not only does this dress always make people smile, but it’s quite comfy and doesn’t wrinkle at all when I take it out of my luggage.
Jetting Around’s Pola
I always bring a dress in addition to casual sightseeing attire like track jackets, baby tees, and jeans when I go on city trips. I want to look the part whether I’m attending a theatre production, jazz concert, or formal dinner. Not every item, though, is appropriate for travel. One that folds up easily and won’t wrinkle up in the suitcase is what I need. I usually wear the same dress to numerous parties, switching up the accessories (I like to travel light). My alternative now that I’ve learned about the Jia Collection is reversible apparel.
Travel Dresses No More an Oxymoron
This New York-based designer creates adaptable clothing for busy ladies. Jia’s idea is to blend efficiency and comfort with the newest styles in fashion. When I travelled to Krakow with the Erika dress, I had the opportunity to observe that in action. There are two ways to wear the black-and-white item. You may try the black bottom and white top for work-related events; it has a traditional vibe. The other side, with its whimsical lace and fringe accents, is ideal for occasions and excursions. Jetting Around shared this excerpt; you can read the review in its whole here.
Around the World Lillie “L”
Have you ever noticed that when you’re dressed beautifully, people treat you better? I packed a bag full of adorable clothes for our week-long trip to Ireland as an experiment. “How could you be so careless?” one may wonder. Dresses aren’t long-lasting or comfortable. Nope! If you make comments like that, it’s because you haven’t yet discovered Leota, which is my new favourite dress company.
Travel Dresses No More an Oxymoron
The day I found out that my undergraduate buddy Sarah had founded a dress brand called Leota, which is based in New York, I had a revelation about fashion. I knew I had to look into Leota after learning that she was highlighted in national magazines, on taxi infomercials in New York City, and even by the “Millionaire Matchmaker.” All I could do when I opened the website was clutch my heart. The splendour! How adorable!
Leota dresses not only have exquisite and distinctive cuts and designs, but they also deliver on their promise of “Effortless Glamour” with remarkable accuracy. During our trip to Ireland, I found myself spending twelve to sixteen hours a day in my Leota dress—for ascending cliffs, exploring castles, waiting in long car journeys, getting puked on by the baby, attending elegant meals, and so on.
Misadventures with Andi’s Andi
Travel Dresses No More an Oxymoron
One of my best travel outfits is a dress I purchased from Patagonia a few years ago. When I go overseas, I usually stay for two weeks and engage in a range of activities. I love this dress so much. It’s incredibly versatile; I can dress it down with flats or dress it up with heels and a scarf. I can roll it up and it never creases. Because it’s so easy to pack, I always feel amazing when I wear it and receive tonnes of praise! I wore it to a formal lunch at Le Grand Vefour in the Palais Royale in Paris, as seen in the photo.
We3Travel’s Tamara
Travel Dresses No More an Oxymoron
I’ve spent years trying to achieve the relaxed, stylish appearance that you see on first-class passengers, but instead, I’m generally the stressed-out, messy-looking mother sitting in coach with luggage large enough to fit everything a family could need on the flight. However, that changed when I examined the women’s travel apparel from Anatomie last year. I tried on the Samantha safari-style jacket, Isadora tank and Kate thin leggings. I’ve rapidly made this outfit my go-to choice for travelling by air because you can wear it in so many various ways with different pieces.
The trousers will continue to work even if they are wadded into a ball. Recently, I was completely soaked through while travelling to a restaurant for supper and got caught in a downpour of rain. My trousers were dry by the time my meal came, so washing them in the sink and letting them air dry quickly is not an issue! Everything I could want in a travel pant—flattering, light, stretchy, comfy, and stylish—is present in these trousers.
This is my Happiness’s Jenna
Many sandals lack enough support to withstand the walking that comes with travelling. Even worse, individuals who live in places where it’s warm enough to wear sandals are probably accustomed to seeing just flip-flops or adorable, thin sandals, which are fine for trips to the beach but not suitable for extended days on the road. Fortunately, I’ve discovered THE BEST footwear for travelling. These Naot sandals are the most comfy shoes I own and the greatest sandals for pretty much anything!