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20/9/2012

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I'm planning on travelling lighter still and here are my notes on what to wear, culled from my recent four day trip (see yesterday's post).

For travel I wear simple clothes in mostly natural fibres. I like these to be nice quality. Good quality ones can be worn for several days and still look great. Cotton trousers, a long sleeved self coloured cotton t shirt, shiny flats which are comfortable. Patent can look dressy or casual (mine are a little worn looking but comfort matters more, and I can have a smarter pair in my case if I think I may be going somewhere dressy).  I spent a long time looking for the  perfect coat. The lightweight one I have is poly-something-or-other, a slightly crinkly showerproof fabric which keeps the wind out, with a hood (avoiding the need for an umbrella). It can roll up small and fit in my bag.

None of these items have any decoration or trim on them - no logos, flowers, stripes, spots, tabs, buckles, belts or even buttons in the case of the coat. All the colours go with one another and suit me (a whole other story but a fun one, for another blog post). On my recent trip I had light grey, bright pink, lime green and a neutral I love - the colour of the froth on a cappuchino.

According to the season and the weather the t shirt can be long or short sleeved, thick or thin. A thin vest top underneath can be a top if it gets really warm or an additional layer if it gets cold and can be rolled up tiny and put in your bag when not needed. The shoes can be sturdier or lighter, or boots can be substituted, a jacket or a sweater can be worn under the roomy coat, tights or socks can add warmth....but basically it is still the same four items.

The fun bit is accessories - scarves and jewellery for me. I like bold necklaces - 'statement' jewellery I suppose you might call it, in bright colours, and big scarves - linen from Hobbs especially. I got a beautiful lime green one for £9 in their sale last year. Four necklaces and four scarves - two linen and two light cotton ones - don't take up much room or weigh much and create in effect a different outfit for every day. Also at the end of the day if you feel a bit crumpled and worn just putting a fresh scarf around your neck or shoulders with a pair of gorgeous earrings and a squish of perfume....can make you feel and look a million dollars again. Well, I exaggerate, but you know what I mean....

Any travel light tips most welcome....
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where the journey takes me link
20/9/2012 09:13:14 am

Travelling light is really not my thing - I always take the kitchen sink with me and usually never need it...but you never know!! My daughter is an expert at travelling light with only what she can carry in a back pack - I will ask her if she has any good advice!
Hey and where has my favourite picture gone of the Waverley??

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Freda
20/9/2012 09:29:19 am

Yes, do ask your daughter please!

I do like to change the banner photos now and then- but I did think of doing a post of them so they don't disappear altogether....

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chris link
20/9/2012 09:19:07 am

Clothes for travel are very much on my mind right now - not sure what to expect in Russia! But I'm very keen on Rohan trousers, which shed any creases almost immediately, dry overnight if you need to wash them, and tend to be wonderfully comfortable. This time, I think I shall be travelling in a very lightweight duvet jacket and walking shoes (too heavy to pack), with aforementioned trousers and a t shirt. I shall, however, be taking a reasonable-sized case to accommodate stuff for 10 days. On my recent trip to Provence, I lived for days in a 15 year old Rohan dress in magic material that never creases and which I washed and dried overnight on the post at the end of my four-poster bed! I was the envy of my (hot) travelling companions...

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Freda
20/9/2012 09:31:24 am

Must go and look at Rohan....that dress sounds amazing! Have a wonderful trip to Russia and thanks for sharing Chris.

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julia payne
21/9/2012 09:21:51 am

you've covered it all and beautifully...i will keep your ideas in mind for my next trip...excellent!

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Freda
21/9/2012 05:38:02 pm

There's more Julia! (what a lot I seem to have to say....)

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