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Women's Travel Clothing: Picking the Perfect
Travel Wardrobe
Women's travel clothing comes in such variety we
are spoilt for choice - so travel style and needs will dictate what we
buy.
Deciding which items I need is the easy part - all
I have to do is consult my travel
packing list. Deciding which styles and brands to buy is far
harder.
So what should you look for when buying travel
clothes?
It depends on the item - each one has unique qualities and
while I
won't be comparing brands, I will tell you what to look for when buying
these items:
Choose travel clothes that make you comfortable Each of these has its own specifications, but
there are general
characteristics you should look for as a rule for
pretty much every item of clothing you buy. These include:
- Weight: you don't want a heavy backpack if you're planning a lot of
walking
- Drying speed - the faster the better
- Wrinkling - as little as possible
- Compatibility - items you can mix and match and
layer
- Sturdiness - you'll be washing them often
- Versatility and flexibility
- Colorfast - you don't want your clothes to run when you wash them
- Sprayable fabric - beware as some synthetics can't be sprayed with mosquito repellent
- Pockets with secure fastenings
- Comfort - you may be wearing it for a long time
- Temperature control, not too hot and not too cold
- Resistance to stains and dirt
- Water repellent properties
- Comfort, comfort, comfort
- Cultural appropriateness - in some countries pants are a no-no for women
- And lets not forget great looks!
Your best bet is to go for quality, even if it is a little more
expensive. There's nothing like good seams, stitching and finishing
when it comes to making clothes last.
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