https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:16:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388275 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:07:21 +0000 Suntiger 2388275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only place I travel these days is to visit my dad in FL, but the line about how much we want to belong struck me. Floridians don't wear black, and I happily do while there. I wear the same things there as I do at home- and I'm definitely Team Carryon.<br /> That said, when I go to festivals, I tend to buy things, so am participating more with the vibe. I'm sure I would to a point if I went on a proper vacation too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388260 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:28:54 +0000 Bijou 2388260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This resonates with me. My biggest problem when travelling is making sure my footwear will go the distance and be comfortable. I then structure my travel clothing choices around the footwear. I'm particularly happy that there are so many fashion sneakers available - as sneakers and boots are my favourite travel footwear.&nbsp;</p> <p>I aim to be a considerate traveller. I don't expect that anyone would think that I was a local, I hope they think I have manners and am respectful to the local culture. I find knowing a few very polite phrases in the local language goes a long way to being forgiven any faux pas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388246 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:59:08 +0000 Echo 2388246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I don't really change my clothes for vacation much from what I wear on the daily. I tend to overdress most of the time in the rural town I live in, but I seem to fit in much better in most urban settings, whether that's in Amsterdam or New Orleans. As for whether people can tell I'm a tourist? Well, probably because my camera is out at random times! I'm not under any pretense that I look like a local in any particular place, but I don't look like a stereotypical tourist, either. Regardless, I DO feel and dress like "me". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388225 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:29:27 +0000 Jules 2388225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do embrace fantasy lifestyle a bit when on resort holidays! My joke about my wardrobe for Cuba last winter was that I was channeling Tanya from White Lotus Of course both my outfits and the resort were of a very different price point, lol! But I have a small collection of pretty, flowing, floral/fauna patterned items that don’t get much use in ‘real life’ that I hang on to for these trips. They make me happy so why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388223 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:58:10 +0000 Jenni NZ 2388223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow Janet you are going to Aix! That’s where our second daughter’s French boyfriend is from. They went there in summer last year for his sister’s wedding. Beautiful looking area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388196 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:56:32 +0000 Janet 2388196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thread! Great stories. Lisa, I’m cringing with you at the LA story! </p> <p>I’m first and foremost a practical traveler. Mostly. Most of my trips involve hiking and physical activity so I lean on gear and can usually coordinate a travel capsule around athleisure pieces. </p> <p>However, when my husband and I take more urban trips — NYC, Prague/Vienna/Budapest, London — I think more in outfits even though I try to make things mix and match. I’m most concerned about outfits being weather- and activity-appropriate but I want to wear things I love and feel like myself too! So for those trips I will embrace the checked bag and pack a bit more generously. </p> <p>If I look back through my travel selfies, there’s not a lot of difference in what I’m wearing in a picture in La Vegas or Seattle or Paris or Cape Town. I see that as a good thing, since my main goal is to feel like my best version of myself, rather than being concerned with “fitting in” or “standing out.” </p> <p>I’m getting ready next week for a little more than two weeks in France (a few days in Paris then Provence for a women artist retreat!), so this is timely. The amazing photographer friend who put this trip together is having a birthday in Paris, so I started to fret about what to wear for that. Then I remembered she basically travels with little more than a backpack for her clothing, she relies so heavily on a uniform of black pieces, her statement jewelry, pretty scarves, and functional shoes. And she’s fabulous with her silver hair and sparkling eyes. I may be taking a cue from her on this trip and attempting a minimal packing strategy! Summer in Arles and Aix is quite warm anyway, so I shouldn’t need much clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388074 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:02:58 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2388074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was an interesting read. &nbsp;I generally don’t worry about whether I look like a tourist or not when traveling. &nbsp;I dress first for climate, and secondly, to please my own self. &nbsp;I also try to dress, walk, present myself as someone who is a difficult mark for pickpockets or scammers. &nbsp;For me, that means bags that zip, are worn close to the body, and have thick straps that are difficult to quickly cut. &nbsp;And clothing that is easy to move in.</p> <p>I usually do carry-on luggage, because I learned the hard way, many years ago in Paris, that elevators and escalators in older cities are not to be relied on. &nbsp;(I give myself permission to acquire a small bag and check my carry-on heading home, if I see something I’d like to bring back).</p> <p>Funny recent story about carry-ons getting checked (on my trip to Dublin last year, coincidentally)… I flew JetBlue out of Atlanta, connecting at JFK, then on to Dublin.</p> <p>They started checking bags three people ahead of me, while boarding in Atlanta. &nbsp;When the attendant reached for my bag, I quickly said, “I’m going to Dublin!” &nbsp;The attendant reached in her pocket, scrawled “dub” on a paper tag, and tied it to my suitcase. &nbsp;Nothing digital, attached to my ticket, to let me track my where my bag was - and my partner had my AirTag in his luggage.</p> <p>I think I hyperventilated all the way to JFK. &nbsp;But I had a change of undergarments, an extra pair of socks, and PJs in my backpack. &nbsp;I popped into a surfwear store at JFK, and bought the cutest tee I could find, just in case my bag was delayed. &nbsp;So I figured I could get by with what I was carrying on my person. &nbsp; Happily, though, my brave little carryon arrived in Dublin when I did. &nbsp;I kept that hand scrawled tag as a souvenir.</p> <p>In Dublin, I wore my emerald and pale green sweaters, because that’s a big part of my wardrobe palette, and it makes me feel happy. &nbsp;Nobody remarked on it. &nbsp;I generally found Dubliners to be easy, comfortable and enjoyable to be around. &nbsp;It’s a pretty cool vibe. &nbsp;I think if your green dress makes you feel beautiful, you should consider it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388065 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:20:45 +0000 RobinF 2388065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun discussion! I am with Carla - planning is half of the fun!</p> <p>I think I do dress a little nicer on vacation than I do at home but I still have to feel like me or I would be uncomfortable. I will buy new clothes but only if they are items I will also wear when not on vacation. I agree that I try not to stand out but don't worry too much about looking like a stereotypical tourist.</p> <p>As far as packing, I am not a carryon only person, at least very rarely. For one thing, as a short person I am intimidated by the overhead storage and hefting a bag up there, and for another, my hair products alone are not small enough to get through security! And with picky wavy hair I can't just use whatever I find in a travel size :)</p> <p>Currently planning a 12 day British Isles cruise with bonus 4 days in London and this is getting me excited!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388055 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:25:16 +0000 Karie 2388055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As someone who is currently on vacation, this article was very interesting, as are all the comments!<br /> I tend to dress for function and ease of dressing rather than fashion when traveling.<br /> I am currently on a cruise in Norway and tomorrow we fly back to the USA from London. For the horrendously long flight(s) I always wear something I can sleep in (even though I don’t sleep) - not pjs, but nice joggers and a long sleeve tee.<br /> For the actual vacation, I do kind of have a separate wardrobe for dressier activities, which consists mostly of slim fit pants (not skinnies), and tops to go with that pack well and don’t wrinkle. Nothing bulky that takes up a lot of “suitcase real estate.” Everything mixes and matches. I really never wear these clothes at home, but in my defense I travel a lot so the items get a lot of wear, and I’m tired of wearing them when I get home.<br /> The only items I wear both at home and when traveling are my hiking clothes, or shorts that I might bring for warm days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate/page/2#post-2388053 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:38:53 +0000 Aurore 2388053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The article was just as interesting to read as all the comments in this thread, with all the different approaches and thoughts everyone has on the topic.</p> <p>It made me realise that I don't seem to have a consistent approach to dressing for vacation! I have worn dramatic, flowy dresses in Italy (all while driving a rented bright red Fiat 500) because that's how I felt great at the moment. I have worn no-nonsense "ugly" hiking gear in Bali because that's what was practical for our agenda. I have had a lot of fun planning very dressy outfits for evenings in an high-end resort in the Carribean.&nbsp;<br />I have been travelling too much for work in the last years though, and this has also had an influence on how I dress when I happen to travel for vacations : I prefer to blend in but I don't mind looking like a tourist. Anything that does not make me feel like I'm on a work trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388051 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:30:58 +0000 pirouette 2388051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I travel a good bit in Europe most cities I blend in as I wear a lot of black and neutral colours. I was in Hamburg last week and most people wore jeans and tee shirts and trainers. A good raincoat is vital in Northern Europe. In Ireland you can pick out the tourists as they often don’t have rain coats! In southern Europe if I go to a beach resort I would wear a little more colour. I like to blend in when I go abroad but that’s also how I feel at home. I don’t buy clothes for holidays I wear mainly what I wear at home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388042 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:11:55 +0000 Laurie 2388042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of two minds about this.</p> <p>One of the best moments on travel ever was when my boys were young, and we went to Paris at Thanksgiving. Instead of a more sensible raincoat or puffer jacket, I wore a black cape-like coat that I pinned at the top with a geometric silver brooch. I bought it in a boutique in Union Station, DC when there were still nice shops.&nbsp;<br />Someone asked me, in French, for directions. Loved that!</p> <p>When I was in my early 20's and Eurrailed for several months I slowly transformed from an '80's American in running shoes and a yellow windbreaker to generic Eurrailer in grungy London thrift shop attire - suede booties, oversized winter coat, scarves.&nbsp;</p> <p>I prefer to blend in. But warmth and comfort do often battle fashion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388039 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:19:37 +0000 Suz 2388039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such great stories! I enjoyed them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388038 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:56:29 +0000 Helena 2388038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a rich and interesting thread, thanks everyone for your thoughtful responses! I think Brooklyn nailed it:</p> <p>"I liked the last part of the article about not worrying about judgement when you are on holidays. People work hard for their holidays and I think they should dress in whatever way makes it more pleasurable for them, subject to any local cultural norms. If they want to live their La Dolce Vita fantasy while O/S, good for them. If they want to just be practical or blend in, that’s good too."</p> <p>Amen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388037 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:56:28 +0000 Carol 2388037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I like to think I enjoy "participating" in a place I am visiting, without delving into stereotype, because that can look kind of stupid. Like if I were going to London tomorrow, maybe I'd bring a pussy bow blouse, but keep the rest of the clothes normal. If I went full Austin Powers, with a little suit and Chelsea boots, this could look kind of dumb.</p> <p>A big one&nbsp; I like to observe in U.S. is portrayals of Southern or Western culture. If a person loves country music, they usually look good in a hat and boots, because that is what they wear a lot. If they just put it on to look like a Lynrd Skynrd reference, it can look stupid.</p> <p>I am still after the perfect faded trucker cap, though. This would be after I went to Hawaii years ago, and had my first surf lesson, and the female instructor had long sunbleached, ratty hair, a deep tan, and a pink trucker cap.&nbsp; Trucker caps are a great beach look if you find the right one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388035 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:17:23 +0000 Olive Green 2388035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such an interesting thread. I realize that I now travel with at least a couple of business casual appropriate outfits, solid fabric and well fitting. Pants or jeans, good flat shoes, a really good seasonal coat, and some snazzy accessories. Hats, scarves, and jewelry dress this up and down. This works well when you need some visible credibility when checking into places, or have any problems, including medical. The last trip we took required an emergency vet visit, and I tell you, not looking insane when you are distraught is a real help when you need help in a strange town.&nbsp;<br />Having traveled as a backpacker, the way you are treated when you up the respectable factor, lol, can make a real difference in the experience.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388031 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:31:35 +0000 kkards 2388031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting read, both the original article and response on the post<br />i remember my 1st trip overseas , I’m my 20s thinking I didn’t want to be seen as a tourist. &nbsp;Getting there and realizing it didn’t matter what I wore, I was and would always be taken for an American. Today when I travel I want to dress in a way that is comfortable, both physically and socially. So I try to pack things that are me, but will also fit to the general vibe of where I am going. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388027 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:17:06 +0000 Staysfit 2388027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My packing strategies vary depending on the type of vacation, I have done carryon and I have packed multiple suitcases. Regardless of advance planning, I usually find one or two items that go unused. &nbsp;I focus first on footwear. &nbsp;I don’t need to walk long distances on work days. The shoes that feel comfy at work can become shoes that cause blisters and misery on vacation. &nbsp;I test all my shoes by wearing them on a long outdoor walk a few weeks in advance; if they do not work, they do not go in my luggage. &nbsp;If the weather is not cooperative, I test them on my treadmill and vary the speed and incline to mimic outdoor activities. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I have a few travel specific items. &nbsp;For example, I have a light weight all purpose neutral color travel dress. &nbsp;It’s wrinkle free, takes up almost no space. &nbsp;It works in a pinch if I need to go to an unexpected event, or out to eat. &nbsp;Thanks Athleta! &nbsp;I bring it along regardless of what I have planned, and I almost always end up wearing it. &nbsp;It’s a style I would typically wear anytime, but I reserve it for travel. &nbsp;I also have a travel raincoat and pajamas.</div><div><br /></div><div>The rest of my wardrobe when packing comes from my everyday items. &nbsp;I try to keep my look neat and most often pick business casual attire. &nbsp;I always pack some gear and am prepared for outdoor activities and exercise. I build a capsule of two neutrals and a color one neutral and two colors. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388015 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:04:41 +0000 Brooklyn 2388015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked the last part of the article about not worrying about judgement when you are on holidays. People work hard for their holidays and I think they should dress in whatever way makes it more pleasurable for them, subject to any local cultural norms. If they want to live their La Dolce Vita fantasy while O/S, good for them. If they want to just be practical or blend in, that’s good too.</p> <p>I prefer urban city holidays with lots of walking and outdoor activities so I wear my usual casual clothes during the day: flat shoes, hat, sunnies, cross body bag, clothes that give sun coverage. I expect I would look different from the locals because the locals are not on holiday. They are dressed for work, for indoors, and not for 10K of walking. In the evening on holidays I enjoy the opportunity to dress up a bit. It’s part of the holiday experience for me. As a result, I am definitely not a light packer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388013 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:35:36 +0000 Lisa 2388013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina</b> - *high five blisters in Paris twin* Thank goodness we are wiser now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388012 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:30:07 +0000 cat2 2388012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla: American men have their own shoe tip offs as well, picking clunkier styles. </p> <p>Jenni. I am with you on the resort and vacation pieces; I like dresses, skirts, etc., and most of our trips are to beach or wine country locales where those pieces shine. We do city trips as well, which are great for a dressier mix where my base of black pieces comes in handy. Your next trip sounds great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388006 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:01:01 +0000 Carla 2388006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun article to read - because I love everything about <i>planning&nbsp;</i>a trip - maybe more than actually experiencing the travel! LOL! &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>To answer your question: the more I travel, the less I feel compelled to purchase something specifically for a trip capsule! &nbsp;I&nbsp;<i>might&nbsp;</i>choose slightly dressier items than my day-to-day usual if the vacation is urban in nature (‘cause I live in a small town where life is very casual) but otherwise, everything is from my closet. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I do feel one can identify North Americans abroad - especially men - by the&nbsp;<b>fit&nbsp;</b>of clothing. &nbsp;Europeans, including Brits, seem to favour leaner silouhettes, or do oversized in a tailored and purposeful way, whereas North Americans seem to just ‘size up’, and say: it’s more comfortable!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388004 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:55:10 +0000 LJP 2388004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This brings back a cringeworthy memory - it's funny now but it wasn't then- haha.  It was my first trip to LA as a buyer for Ricki's ( a now-defunct women's clothing chain - think The Limited) and we had dinner reservations at Spago. This was in 1989 or maybe 1990 when Wolfgang Puck actually manned the kitchen and I was super excited at this prospect   Now this was also in the era pre-celeb photos in People or US  and pre-internet, (obviously ) so I had no clue what actual Angelenos wore, never mind to Spago.  I knew that nothing I owned would pass muster so I had to buy a new outfit.  I also was lacking in any sort of personal style (not that I have much now but I was even less dialled in then, despite my job) so I bought a bright pink (why, Lisa, why??) linen-look blazer, a black/white polka dot rayon tank/shell top, and I wore black linen look bermuda shorts. I have no idea what shoes I would have worn and I don't even want to think about it. I also had a fake Chanel bag .  I know, isn't this the picture of LA cool?  Sitting at the next table was Meg Ryan  and Dennis Quaid, and I was gobsmacked at how THIN and tiny she (and everyone, really )  was.  I could not stop staring.  I doubt my co-workers were any better or differently dressed than I was, with the exception of our Lead Buyer who was older and far better adapted to her surroundings.  I think back now on this and shake my head at my just-fell-off-the-turnip-truck suburban Canadian look   </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388003 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:41:06 +0000 Kate 2388003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My style doesn't change on vacation. My biggest concern is making sure I have shoes that go the distance for whatever we're going to be doing, and to try to pack minimally. I usually fail on the minimal packing, but I'm getting better. I do shop for myself and hubs when we travel and bring back gifts. Our home is definitely a reflection of our travels and I love that.</p> <p>Sometimes my style of dress stands out; other times not. The place where I felt the most at home sartorially with my style of dress was Copenhagen.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388002 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:40:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 2388002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha cat2 you are funny! Not looking prepared for an archaeological dig- makes me think of the first scenes of Jurassic Park :)<br /> Also… Australia AND New Zealand! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388001 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:34:10 +0000 cat2 2388001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Hawaii comment made me laugh. I guess it might be a stretch for a Brit to don a Hawaiian shirt, but beach culture is so thoroughly a part of much of the US mainland and some parts of Canada and of course Australia that to me<br /> it doesn’t seem odd to see anyone in beach wear. What I wear on vacation is a location and weather appropriate subset of the things I already own. I pack like Angie, checking a bag that has room in it for fun stuff like local honey, sea salt and spices. My dad did the travel catalog approach of buying things in tech fabrics with tons of teeny little zippered pockets. I don’t take that approach at all; I am not heading out on an archaeological dig and don’t need to look prepared for one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2388000 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:31:27 +0000 Jenni NZ 2388000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, do you mean you “don’t” enjoy doing hair and makeup in a more leisurely fashion, which is what you’ve written? Or do you mean you “do”enjoy that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2387999 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:27:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 2387999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The article didn’t really resonate with me either, but mainly because I never touch Instagram and so I am not taking photos of myself for others to see (unless the photos are for the forum, ha ha, which will be for seeing the outfit details!)<br /> I feel our forum members are pretty much divided into whether they wish to do air travel with only carryon for ease, or always with a suitcase like Angie and Suz. I agree that it’s different if you are travelling in your own country with a vehicle, you can take more. I am in the suitcase group, I love dressing up if I can on holiday (mainly for restaurants but also for resort pools if those are part of the holiday- so nice swimwear and cover-ups, pretty footwear.) I am travelling next weekend for a week to Tropical North Queensland (Port Douglas for anyone who knows where that is) and it will be much warmer than currently cold and rainy Auckland. My packing will mostly be practical but will include some pretty as above. The trip is for sister-in-law’s 60th birthday and 8 people are going- her, her husband, us, and 2 other couples who are her friends. It will be resort, restaurants, beach, tours, a market and some shopping. So I will cover all those types of activity in my packing. Looking like a tourist in Australia is not much of a worry as Aussie and Kiwi culture has a lot of similarities.<br /> Your trip to Dublin sounds wonderful! Say hi to Molly Malone for me- I haven’t seen her since 1989 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2387998 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:21:11 +0000 Sal 2387998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking recently how people on their 20s buy a travel wardrobe and are so much more stylish than I was as a backpacker with very few clothes. And how social media has made curated styles photos so much more important. Sipping prosecco in your floaty dress for example.</p> <p>I am not immune as I am considering what to take on our Europe trip - what is the perfect dress to wear shopping at the market or to visit Versailles.</p> <p>I don’t buy something that I won’t wear again for travel - but I will add something that I think will be useful in the future. And I can’t seem to manage carry on only or very rarely. In the US this year they were vigilant about checking bags anyway as the lockers were overfull so with the best intentions of carry on - you may end up with the bag in the hold.</p> <p>I like to shop when I travel- for myself l, the home and gifts.</p> <p>Finds are pieces found on vacation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-dressing-for-vacation-does-it-resonate#post-2387996 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:22:45 +0000 Irina 2387996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa</b>! OMG, I, too, wore high heels on my first trip to Paris. Also, brought a midi evening dress in red!!! but fortunately, never had a chance to wear it. I have great memories of that trip but remember huge blisters I got, too </p>