https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:08:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1440387 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:05:40 +0000 shiny 1440387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own a uniglo packable, but I have tried them on in the store (not scaled vertically for a petite frame). I have other packable puffers that are comparable&nbsp;and they are fairly warm, especially if you can layer underneath. But they&nbsp;don't work as well&nbsp;for temps 20 degrees &amp; below. I'll still wear my packable puffer in such temps&nbsp;if we're driving and won't be outside that much, but if it's 20 &amp; below and we'll be walking outside a lot, or I'm wearing thin layers,&nbsp;then I need to drag out the "real" puffer... the marshmallow man one.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Also the ones I have don't work all that great in heavy rain. Get soggy. Dry snow - okay. But not rain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1440288 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:53:07 +0000 JayS 1440288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are not as warm as a coat..I have the jacket, mind you. It hits at the hip. What I do like about it is that it cuts wind. I'm in the Houston area, and this works all winter for me. Plus, if you aren't sure what the weather will be, it can be put in it's pouch and deployed when needed. The pouch, btw, can be hung from the little loop at the collar..always there when you want to pack it up.<br />One other thing, since they compact, I find that I can wear the vest under a fairly tight fitting leather jacket. It just compresses and adds an extra layer of warmth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1440136 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:59:59 +0000 old chic 1440136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can anybody chime in on how warm those Uniqlo ultra-light down pieces are? We have a store near us, and they look great, but I am wondering just how much outerwear they can stand in for. Are they warm as a big old sweater? Or&nbsp; approaching a wool coat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1440135 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:55:05 +0000 Fun50's 1440135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I happened to find a packable jacket from Guess on sale today. It fit great so I got that one. I'm going to check out the sweaters and I will let you know if I find anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1440047 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:56:48 +0000 Sadie 1440047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got the Patagonia nano-puff jacket&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-nano-puff-jacket?p=84216-0"><a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-nano-puff-jacket?p=84216-0&#038;nbsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.patagonia.com/us/pr.....&#038;nbsp</a>;</a><br />It is&nbsp;extremely light weight and very warm (felt fine in snow in Boston last year). Packs small enough to fit in a hand bag! It's even pretty stylish!</p> <p>I also second the BR v-neck merinos (I have 2).&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1440045 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:47:05 +0000 JayS 1440045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Uniqlo's ultra light down. I have the jacket here:&nbsp;<span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://tinyurl.com/m22ns67">http://tinyurl.com/m22ns67</a>&nbsp;and 2 of their vests. I'm usually a S and take &nbsp;M at Uniqlo. I've bought several things there and love them all. Great quality for the price!<br />Oh, and I have a mid-thigh length Michael Kors packable puffer. Love it. It is a petite size and fits perfectly.</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1439726 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:00:37 +0000 Daria 1439726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Fun50's,<br />Not quite a v neck, but&nbsp;I own a merino cardigan from Uniqlo; it's thin and warm and I would travel very well.<br />And I second the recommendation to check out Landsend oackable jackets. If you order online however, keep in mind that the brand runs very big.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1439704 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:18:47 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1439704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got two nice merino v necks (lavender and magenta) from Uniqlo this winter. They are thin and layer well under blazers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1439699 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:02:58 +0000 Inge 1439699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Fun50's,</p> <p>Angie is in Hong Kong for the next fortnight, so she won't be able to chime on the forum.<br />I don't have personal experience with the Uniqlo jackets, but have heard good things about them.</p> <p>Here are a few posts in which Angie talks about travel style, perhaps they will be useful:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/05/04/my-packing-strategy-for-our-trip-to-japan/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/05/.....-to-japan/</a><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/03/08/flop-proof-traveling-outfits/">http://youlookfab.com/2011/03/.....g-outfits/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/06/13/comfort-and-convenience-on-long-flights/">http://youlookfab.com/2007/06/.....g-flights/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/05/01/exploring-boston-with-boden/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/05/.....ith-boden/</a></p> <p>I personally love J.Crew's merino wool sweaters, and they are usually available in a wide array of colours.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1439695 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:50:13 +0000 Olivegreen 1439695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My best down buys come from REI (Recreational Equipment Incorporated) or a similar specialized sports store. I look in the mens for the lightweight packables, as I have wide shoulders and dislike bright Barbie colours on me. They will cover your bum and a thick sweater, weigh nothing. Not inexpensive, but the sports gear looks like the fashion gear, except it lasts longer. Lots of sales right now.<br /> Have had great luck with Lands End for down packables for self and husband, also.<br /> Smartwool in tops, socks, and thin hats and gloves that pack easily in a pocket or daypack, is quite good stuff, I get it a little oversized if I may need to sleep in it. It layers easily, hand washes in hotels.<br /> Silk long undie leggings work well in winter airports amd parking lots, freezing rental cars :-)<br /> I would love to see a Uniqlo store, they look right up my alley. Please post if you get one of their products? I would buy online with a good recommendation. Have a lot of fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1439518 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 01:20:18 +0000 shiny 1439518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not Angie but the Uniglo packable puffers are awesome -- unless you are petite. I'm 5'0 and the fit lengthwise just doesn't work for me, otherwise I'd be stocking up.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like Bernardo packable puffers -- because they come in petite -- they look quite sharp. Only problem is that they shed feathers like crazy. I also like Michael Kors -- no shedding.&nbsp;</p> <p>For merino sweaters, try BR. That's my go-to place for merino sweaters. That said, it may be difficult right now because pickings may be slim as we are moving into spring. Worth a shot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-travel-clothes-questions#post-1439511 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 01:03:53 +0000 Fun50's 1439511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Can you give some suggestions for some v neck long sleeve merino wool sweaters that work for travel? I'm looking for a piece I can wear with just a tank or a long sleeve t shirt to add warmth. Also, any suggestions for a 3/4 length pack able light down coat for travel. Have you ever tried the Uniqlo brand down jackets? I know I reada post for what you wear on the plane for long trips but I can't locate it anywhere. Thanks so much for your help. </p>