FIRST-CLASS fashions Attire fit for planes, trains and automobiles | By SHONDA DUDLICEK
Tired of looking like a tourist when you travel? Here are some fashionable, yet simple, tips to dressing better while in transit and when reaching your final destination, too. “Go simple in clothing and use accessories to the fullest,” says Brenda Marchuk, owner of Sonshine Girl boutique in Woodstock. “You want to bring minimal amounts of stuff.”
Back to basics During the packing process, keep in mind that there are two staple items that you might not want to leave home without. “Depending on the vacation, start out with one basic item, like a casual denim,” says Marchuk. “Then a basic black dress you can dress up or down. You can do that with flats, heels and boots, and expand from there.” Stephanie Ormsby, owner of Wear Did U Get in Crystal Lake, says that there are a lot of great pastel colors to incorporate into your look. “Pinks and blues are really fun. And mustard is not going away any time soon; it’s a good fall color.”
Timeless denim “Denim is always here,” Marchuk says. “We’re seeing embroidery on denim – it all goes in cycles. The embroidery today is subtle and adds a twist. Jeans are always around, but now you have a ‘jegging’-type, in-between jeans, and leggings and a longer tunic.”
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Accessories can add versatility to outfits you wear while on vacation. “No scarves on a Caribbean vacation,” Marchuk says. “Bring an extra layer and remove [it] depending on the temperature on the plane. [Wear] a piece you can remove, like a cardigan or poncho. On warmer trips camis are good for everything; they lightly smooth things out.” Leisure time often calls for light and trendy pieces. “For vacations, pack a top with sleeve details,” Ormsby says. “Flutter sleeves and off-the-shoulder tops. These are more for vacations than for traveling. Pack those with light, layered pieces.”
Bottom half Leggings can be one of the most versatile pieces, both Marchuk and Ormsby agree. “Leggings work well with boots and flats. Older women sometimes don’t think they can wear dresses anymore, and we tell them to get a tunic-length dress and pair it with leggings,” Marchuk says. Ponte pants are a good alternative to leggings, as the material is a bit more “heavy-duty” and they are not see-through, says Marchuk. “[Ponte pants] do not bag in the knees,” she adds. “Black and gray work well. They’re not falling down in the waist. I’m wearing them now!”
By utilizing patterns you can create a more unique look.
Ormsby also recommends wearing pull-on pants or leggings for comfort while traveling and pairing them with a tunic or dress.
“If you’re wearing a pant with a floral print and a solid shirt, then you can bring in a fun pattern with a scarf, earrings and bracelets in bright colors. Tassel earrings are very trendy,” Ormsby says.
“And there are super-cute dresses for the airport,” Ormsby says. “You can wear them with a tennis shoe or a ballet flat to travel. And you can add a wedge shoe for a different look. Wear a nice, good flat if you’re doing lots of walking.”
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