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Travelista TSA Toiletry Tips 2007-04-20 22:43:00 Fortunately or unfortunately the TSA has put into place rules that
drastically affect the way we pack toiletries for Europe, specifically liquids,
gels, and aerosols. As of 9/26/06 the rules basically state that all
carry on toiletries (liquid, gels, or aerosols) must be in 3 ounce
bottles or smaller AND these bottles must all be contained within a
clear quart size zip top bag. Whoever thought these rules up obviously was not a woman, at least not a high maintenance one.
There are exceptions for breast milk,
formula, and prescription drugs check TSA guidelines for specifics. Larger amounts of toiletries must be checked with luggage.There are also toiletry items
that don't come in the traditional gel, liquid, or aerosol form and
don't have to be included in your quart size Zip Loc bag. Websites such
as Drugstore.com, Beauty.com, Sephora.com, and minimus.biz provide travel size toiletries and makeup.Tips for getting around TSA rules for toiletries-Makeup wipes replace liquid f
You must wear a Scarf in Europe 2007-04-18 23:01:00 Alright I’m about to give you the true secret to achieving a Europe
an look, it’s all about the scarves and wraps. If you don’t wear a scarf in Europe you will feel absolutely naked, because EVERYONE wears them, seriously EVERYONE. On my first trip to Paris, the first day I had to go buy a scarf because nobody gave me the memo that they were de rigeur. I had to figure it out the hard way. Don’t make this same mistake. I think there is some sort of law that forbids Europeans from leaving the house without a scarf somewhere on their person, even if it’s in the form of a turban (which I’ve seen work on really cute French girls). The ways in which they tie them have to be some sort of family secret. The scarves are tied in a deceptively simple manner. While I cannot profess to having cracked the code of European scarf tying, a few basic looks will carry you far. Trust me scarves will not be going out of fashion in Europe anytime soon.Since we aim to blend Read more:Scarf
Travelista Quick Tips for Packing 2007-04-17 21:36:00
When packing for your trip to Europe it's not all about functionality like hiking boots and tennis shoes. Yet it's not also about being a slave to fashion, wearing stilettos and inpractical clothing. Rather when traveling to Europe it's better to blend in with Europeans and they generally wear dark clothing in fitted cuts. They add accessories such as scarves, jewelry, or a distinctive handbag to compete the look. For a more detailed look on packing check out my Travel Clothes section.-When you pack, make everything count. Clothing must intermix
to layer easily and complete different outfits
-Dark neutrals work best with distinctive accessories or
pack all black. Most Europeans wear dark colors
-Lightweight and quick drying (these launder easily in your
hotel sink) clothes allow you to pack light
-High synthetic fabric clothing dries quickly (lyocell,
modal, nylon, acrylic, rayon, polyester)
-100% cotton this takes
forever to dry and isn’t as compact as syn Read more:Quick
What's the Skinny, Trendy Travel Clothes for Europe. 2007-04-16 21:23:00 What’s the Skinny Ah the dreaded Skinny Jean, fashion can be cruel sometimes. Any article
of clothing labeled “skinny” of course causes us to cringe. However,
thanks to tunics and layering dresses we can get the most out of this
look by wearing longer tops that hide any problem areas. Unless you
yourself are skinny treat the skinny as a more structured legging and
pair them with long or voluminous tops. Layering also makes these pants not only trendy but versatile while traveling in Europe
because you know many a European gal will be rocking the skinny. Pair these with a comfortable shoe for sightseeing such as a comfortable ballet style flat or a walking sandal with a slight wedge. Do you still fear the skinny? Don't know if you should even pack denim for your trip to Europe? Check out my travel clothes section for a more detailed look at denim.
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What to Wear in Europe? 2007-04-13 22:48:00 Why is what you wear to Europe
so important you ask? Does it really
matter? Well yes, yes it does.
Even if you don’t give a flip about fashion there are a few
things you should think about before you dust off your fanny pack. First
of all Europeans as a general rule dress up more than your casual
Friday, make that casual everyday American. Europeans dress to impress
and as a means to communicate their good taste, it sounds pretentious I
know but its true - just go with it. The amazing thing is that they
accomplish this not by buying out designer showrooms each fashion
season but by buying a few items of quality that they ingeniously
accessorize. This is the essence of my packing and travel fashion
philosophy. Yes there are those that can afford the luxury of the
latest and greatest designer offerings and they do look breathtakingly
fabulous. Alas we are not going to Europe to walk the runway. We’re
going to walk the streets and become part of the cultura
Dresses for Travel 2007-04-12 18:59:00
Dress you up in my love
I know there are those of you who can’t abandon your fashionista ways while
traveling. There is no need to not
include a few trends when packing for your next trip to Europe. A fabulous dress is the must have item for
spring and summer. Dresses
have to be one of the strongest trends this
season. This is great for news for anyone planning their travel wardrobe
because there will be many styles to choose from.
What could be easier than throwing on a dress and calling it
a day? Dresses are a natural for your
travel wardrobe. There is no one dress
shape that is dominating, but I think the most versatile and flattering styles
are the shirt dress and the wrap dress. I’m also a big fan of the maxi
length dresses as long as the top is light and strappy. If you choose a dress with versatility in
mind your travel wardrobe possibilities will multiply beyond wearing the dress
on its own - thanks to the layering trend.
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Cherries May Help Fight Jetlag 2007-04-11 17:24:00 travel
Next time you go to Europe make sure and include cherries in your carry on bag to snack on. Nutritionists such as Dr. Russel Reiter, a nutrition researcher and one of the
world’s authorities on melatonin, claim that cherries might help fight jet lag.
“Tart cherries contain melatonin, which is then absorbed into the blood
stream influencing your biological clock,” he said.He suggests eating them 30 minutes before trying sleep when flying. Once at your destination continue your cherry picking and eat them 30 minutes before going to bed. To get the most effect the cherries must be dried becasue they contain more melatonin than fresh cherries.However, this claim has not yet been tested on humans. Regardless, dried cherries are high in antioxidants which still makes them a healthy snack and not a bad tasting one either. Choosecherries.com Read more:Cherries
Christian Lacroix for TGV 2007-04-10 19:39:00 On April 3, 2007 the French high speed TGV Est Europeen train broke the world speed record when it reached a speed of 574.8 kph (356 mph). The previous record was set in 1990 at 515 kph (322 mph). Once it begins service on June 10, 2007 it will travel at a speed of 320 kph (200 mph).Speed is great but what’s more important to this travelista is style. The interiors of the new high speed trains have been designed by none other than French couture design legend Christian
Lacroix. First Class passengers get enveloped by sleek gray interiors with chartreuse accents. Funky purple and red accents greet second class passengers. With added amenities such as power outlets available for both classes and office cabins for business passengers the new TGV line will truly enhance any travelers’ experience. Speed and style who could ask for more. Ticket sales begin April 10, 2007. TGV EST EUROPEENSnack in style in the bar area.
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Happy Earth Day! 2007-04-23 05:07:00 The Eurostar high speed European rail train that serves London, Paris, and Brussels has announced that it will become a “carbon neutral” operator according to an article by The Independent. On April 17, 2007 they announced that with the opening of the St. Pancras International terminus travelers will be leaving less of a carbon “footprint”. According to Eurostars’ own independent research, their routes from London to Paris and Brussels are 10 times greener than aircraft. Eurostar plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25% by the year 2012 and what they cannot reduce they plan to make up for by buying carbon offsets (at no additional cost to the consumer). The Tread Lightly initiative details plans by Eurostar to reduce their impact on the environment. Beginning November 14, 2007 you can look forward to greener travels on the Eurostar.
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Portable Wine Glass for Travel 2007-04-28 06:25:00 This portable wine glass is a fabulous find for the traveler who doesn't want to drink European wine "wino" style out of the paper bag. There are wonderful bottles of wine to be enjoyed on the cheap while traveling throughout Europe, every bottle I've had was good and I never paid more than 8 Euros. On my first trip to Europe I brought an aluminum folding cup but it completely altered the taste of the wine.  I then was forced to drink out of the bottle, a little less than classy especially while picnicking in the Jardin Botanico in Madrid. Whether you "self-cater" while traveling in Europe or just want to enjoy a glass of wine in your hotel room you will definitely want to have this portable wine glass. It is made of Lexan Polycarbonate which makes it lightweight and nearly unbreakable. The stem also unscrews and snaps into the glass for easy storage. GSI Lexan Wine Glass
$5.99 at REI.com
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Portable Wine Glass for Travel 2007-04-27 18:20:00 This portable wine glass is a fabulous find for the traveler who doesn't want to drink European wine "wino" style out of the paper bag. There are wonderful bottles of wine to be enjoyed on the cheap while traveling throughout Europe, every bottle I've had was good and I never paid more than 8 Euros. On my first trip to Europe I brought an aluminum folding cup but it completely altered the taste of the wine.  I then was forced to drink out of the bottle, a little less than classy especially while picnicking in the Jardin Botanico in Madrid. Whether you "self-cater" while traveling in Europe or just want to enjoy a glass of wine in your hotel room you will definitely want to have this portable wine glass. It is made of Lexan Polycarbonate which makes it lightweight and nearly unbreakable. The stem also unscrews and snaps into the glass for easy storage. GSI Lexan Wine Glass
, REI.com $5.95.
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Technicolor for Travel 2007-04-26 12:49:00 Bright hues were seen all over the runways for Spring 2007. Think colors that skew a little 80's: royal blue, yellow, kelly green, bright purple. A big bold splash of color livens up an otherwise neutral travel wardrobe. All of a sudden a bold royal blue works with basic black. Consider a shot of color when planning out your travel wardrobe. Limit your color frenzy to accessories, its hard to coordinate a whole travel wardrobe around fuchsia and turquoise. For more on incorporating fashion trends into your European travel check out my Travel
Forecast and for basic packing advice check out my Travel Clothes section.$50 Nordstrom.com. One luminous and chic sliver of color is what these Alexis Bittar bracelets provide.
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Gotta Have Gadget-No more icky toothbrushes 2007-04-25 07:47:00 This travel gadget is much more than an expensive toothbrush holder. The VIOlight travel toothbrush sanitizer emits a germicidal Ultraviolet light that can kill 99.9% of germs on your toothbrush in 7 minutes. It works with any toothbrush and most electric heads. This is for anyone who's ever tossed their wet toothbrush into their toiletry bag and chosen not to think about the bacterial consequences. Violight.com $29.99, on sale at Drugstore.com for $24.99
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Wedge Heel will Travel 2007-04-24 17:26:00 The popularity of wedge heels hasn't diminished. Perhaps it's the wedges ability to give extra height and stability while still making you look in fashion. It's much more practical to wear wedges than to teeter around on skinny little stiletto heels especially during travel to Europe. The prevalence of wedges is fantastic because more comfort shoe brands are incorporating this style into their sandals. This means we can have happy and cute feet while touring European cities in the heat of summer. A wedge style sandal can smarten up capris as well as dress up a skirt or dress. There are lots of options when it comes to wedge sandals so remember to stick to styles that are designed for comfort and walking. Sandals with ankle straps will provide more stability than open back styles. For a more complete look at what to pack for Europe check out my travel clothes section as well as the Travel
Forecast for the latest on how to translate fashion trends into your travels. For Read more:Wedge
Trendy Oversize Handbags for Travel 2007-04-30 19:46:00 Many a model was seen carrying a tremendously large carry-all down the runway for Spring 2007. While this bag may be a bit oversize for most it illustrates the look we're going for. An oversize handbag serves travelers just as well by holding our camera, umbrella, guidebook (pages), bottle of water and whatever else we can think to cram in there. This is a fashionable and functional accessory for exploring our favorite European cities. Before you get too overzealous stuffing your oversize bag to the brim remember you still have to carry it around. To avoid sore shoulders don't overload. Supersize it here and check out all the other fashion trends you can pack into your travel wardrobe in my Spring/Summer Travel
Forecast.
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Shampoo Bar for Travel 2007-05-01 19:33:00 Trying to pack toiletries for European travel is hard enough. Now we have to worry about conforming to the TSA guidelines regarding liquids and gels. J.R. Liggett’s bar shampoo helps us get around the liquid and gel restrictions. The shampoo is in bar form (like soap) and does not have to take up precious room in our quart size Ziploc where all your other liquids and gels must be placed. The shampoo is made from all natural oils. The shampoo bar also functions as a gentle body soap and can be used to wash clothes while traveling. Triple duty in non liquid/gel form, perfect for the carry on traveler packing light. The Original Shampoo Bar, 3.5 oz., $6.49With Carrying Case and Bonus Camptowel, $13.99
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29 Things not to wear in Europe 2007-05-03 20:51:00 As the high tourist season in Europe
approaches I started thinking about some of the best ways to avoid being branded a “tourist”.
Some advocate wearing what you would normally wear to Europe, just so long as you are comfortable. Well anyone with even the most remote sense of observation will notice the vast difference between the way tourists dress and the typical urban European. Tourists really do stand out, which while your clothes may be comfortable your psyche may not.
Other experts state that it is too difficult to pull off a European look. Pish Posh! It’s not about sporting the latest fashions. If all you do is wear black you are 100% completely ahead of the game.
Tourists traveling in groups may be unable to avoid the tourist label. However for the independent traveler it may be well worth the effort to blend in for a more authentic experience. Will people still know you are a tourist? If you follow my Travelista Guidelines for travel clothes no on
No Tacky Tourists in Venice 2007-05-09 18:52:00 Apparently tourists visiting St. Marks Square in Venice
have a predilection for getting comfy by stripping off their shirts and then settling in for a nice nap only after having tossed their fast food lunch wrappers on the ground. According to Reuters, officials in Venice announced on May 4, 2007 that they will deploy stewards in St. Marks square in order to restore cleanliness and decorum to one of the world’s biggest tourist attractions.
"Six stewards, men and women, will explain to tourists that it is not a good idea to eat, camp out, lay down or walk around the city bare-chested," said the deputy mayor, Michele Vianello.
The stewards will not be handing out fines. They are only trying to keep a piazza that Napoleon once dubbed "the drawing room of Europe” from looking like a Walmart parking lot.
In a further move they are trying to ban fast food altogether from being sold on the square since this is apparently the main culprit in the sullying of the city, a protected UNESCO Wor
Handy Headbands for Travel 2007-05-15 20:05:00 Halleluiah for Headbands! When traveling you don’t always have time to primp and a headband provides a chic and quick solution to fixing your hair. So make sure and pack a headband to add color and style to your neutral travel ensemble. Headbands are uber-trendy right now and can be found in a multitude of styles, prints, and colors. Choose one that complements or coordinates with your travel wardrobe. Silk scarves also make beautiful headbands so let your scarves do double duty. Fresh and chic fix for bad hair, love it! $40. Silk charmeuse headband by L. Erickson found at Franceluxe.com. Read more:Handy
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It's Official...Americans Worst Dressed Tourists 2007-05-29 12:02:00 According to a survey of European hoteliers Americans
were deemed the worst dressed tourists with Britain coming in second. On the upside Americans are regarded as polite and tidy coming in second behind Japanese tourists.
The survey commissioned by Expedia is based on the responses of 15,000 hoteliers across Europe. Why is what you wear to Europe so important you ask? Does it really matter? Well yes, yes it does. Even if you don’t give a flip about looking stylish there are a few things you should think about before you dust off your fanny pack.
First of all Europeans as a general rule dress up more than your casual Friday, make that casual everyday American. Europeans dress to impress and as a means to communicate their good taste, it sounds pretentious I know but it’s true - just go with it. The amazing thing is that they accomplish this not by buying out designer showrooms each fashion season but by buying a few items of quality that they ingeniously accessor Read more:Official
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Where's your Stash? 2007-06-01 14:44:00 With Reef’s Stash sandal you can stow your emergency credit card and cash while traveling.
The sandal contains a secret compartment in the heel that slides out and holds whatever you want to stash.
Carrying emergency funds while traveling is always a good idea because you never know when wayward pickpocket’s hands will find their way into your wallet or purse.
Most of your valuables should be carried in some sort of security pouch (money belt, neck pouch, etc.) but for a little extra piece of mind you can store extra funds in your flops.
The flops themselves meet Travelista standards as they are neither too sporty (in darker colors) nor too cheesy (like those super platform flip flops that I hate!). The black and brown versions are sleek and simple and will complement most travel ensembles. I have also found Reef sandals to be comfortable enough for walking in.
Reef sandals were originally geared for surfer types, but remember not to adapt a casual surfer look when pl
Mmmmm...Moleskine City Notebook 2007-06-19 09:49:00 The Moleskine
City Notebook
contains all the classic Moleskine notebook features such as its handy portable size (9 x 14 cm/3 ½ x 5 ½"), elastic closure, and accordion pocket. The Moleskine City Notebook has added features to aid European travelers in organizing and transcribing their travel experiences.
The City Notebook features metro/subway maps, a Key Map that provides an overview of the city, and up to 36 pages of zone maps that contain street indexes. City center maps are presented in large scale.
One of the most ingenious features is the inclusion of 12 translucent sticky type notes for placing over the maps and tracing out the route of your itinerary. This keeps the map glancing efficient and to a minimum; helpful when trying to avoid looking like a tourist.
The Notebook provides 12 tabbed sections, the first 6 tabs are printed the rest are blank for you to individualize as you wish or you can used adhesive labels that come with the guide. The printed tabs include
The Grand Tour – Art on the Loose in London 2007-06-26 14:48:00 Over the next 12 weeks throughout London you may find yourself suddenly face to face with artistic masterpieces in the unlikeliest of places. Don’t be surprised if you happen to stumble onto a painting depicting Salome receiving the Head of Saint John the Baptist outside a sex shop in Soho. This Caravaggio piece along with other masterpieces can be found sprinkled throughout the streets of Soho, Piccadilly, and Covent Gardens.
This is all part of The Grand
Tour, an effort by the National Gallery to bring art to the streets of London. The Grand Tour sponsor, Hewlett Packard, has reproduced each of the paintings in full size form along with a replica frame. Each painting will have an information plaque next to it containing information about the painting as well as a phone number for an audio guide with further information on that particular painting and artist.
The National Gallery has provided audio tours to download as well as interactive maps. There are different a Read more:Loose
Whats on When 2007-07-11 21:51:00 If you are traveling through Europe this summer and what to know if any interesting events or shows will be happening during your visit check out Whatsonwhen.com. What’s on When bills itself as the local guide for the global traveler. The site is not just limited to European countries and covers events worldwide.
Look up the countries you’ll be visiting and in addition to a brief guide you’ll find notable events highlighted as well as a thorough list of events. Categories of events include arts, classical music, festivals and heritage, gay and lesbian, kids and family, lifestyle, music and nightlife, science and knowledge, sports and outdoors, and weird and wonderful.
The site also has videos detailing some of the more popular or strange events, such as the Baby Jumping Colacho Festival held in Castrillo de Murcia (Spain) and last years Bastille Day Picnic in France.
Catching local festivals or shows helps break up the tourist rut of museums and monuments and the more o
Summer Travel Outfit Ideas 2007-08-08 13:21:00 Wanting ideas for how to dress for Europe in the remaining days of summer, here's a few:
1) Simple sundresses always look great and can take you from day to night with a few accessory changes. My personal fave right now is the Maxi Dress.
2) Big bold sunglasses are a must for a chic and cool look.
3) Summer
accessories can skew chunkier and earthier, think wooden bangles or bead necklaces.
4) Choose simple sandals that are comfortable enough for walking.
5) Shorts are not commonly worn in Europe, but if you must some structured Bermudas or tailored short shorts would look good with an empire or flowy top to dress it up.
6) Skirts are a great alternative to shorts, and pair well with a simple tank as below.
7) Dresses really are the be all end all, for me anyway, as far as packing light- I would pack four dresses, a belt, and a cardigan or wrap and be done with it-easy, easy.
Here's an idea of how Europeans dress for warm weather as photographed by The Sartorialist.
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Paris Plage-Beach on the Banks of the Seine 2007-08-07 10:46:00 What more could a city full of iconic monuments and beautiful people and food ask for? Well a beach of course. That’s precisely what will happen this summer. From July to August the Pompidou Expressway on the right bank of the Seine will shut down so that it can be transformed into a beach getaway.
The Paris
Plage project is in its third year. The project is all encompassing. 2,000 tons of sand are trucked in to line the now shut down highway. The beach effect is completed with deck chairs, chaises, hammocks, misting fountains, and of course palms trees. The cobalt blue color theme is beautiful and suggests St. Tropez or Santorini. The promenade created is popular among cyclists and rollerbladers. This year a 28 meter pool will be added to cool off heat weary Parisians and tourists since the Seine is not exactly suitable for swimming.
There are also a variety of activities available. Games, rock climbing, musical performances, and dance lessons are just a few Read more:Beach
Google My Maps for Europe Itineraries 2007-08-14 16:20:00 Want to “map” out your day’s itinerary next time you’re in Europe
? Give Google
My Maps a try? Not just for finding driving directions anymore. Google has provided a customizable interface so you can create maps for whatever your needs may be.
This could be a handy way to map out your daily city itinerary or places of note that you want to swing by during the course of your day. Entries can have descriptions and photos. If you’ve been to Europe and want to share your discoveries with friends this can be a useful way to share information.
You can also insert a line to connect places or show your route. This is helpful for walking in a city that you aren’t familiar with. If you look up some of the more familiar landmarks there is an option to read user created content, where you can find reviews or notes of others that have visited those places.
There is also the handy "search nearby" feature that's worth a try. Let's say you want to see what restaurants or bars are
What Kind of Dressing? French or Italian 2007-08-17 14:11:00 If you're at a loss for what to wear when traveling to Italy or France rest assured that my general Travel Clothes Guidelines will get you through your Europe with flying colors. Basic fitted clothes in darker colors and a few distinctive accessories will carry you far and provide that bit of chic that we all strive for. However, I thought it might be fun to address the way that French
and Italian
women differ in the way they dress. The basic formula is still the same but there are subtle differences.
French women dress classic yet subtly sexy, Italian women are more va-va-va-voom in their sexiness
French women stick to classic clothing, Italian women are classic but they do like trendy clothing as well
French women wear simple hair and makeup, Italian women get a bit more gussied up and they love blond highlights
French women wear fitted clothing, Italians wear tighter clothing
French women may use color as an accent, sometimes Italians wear m Read more:Dressing
Velib - Paris Pedals 2007-08-28 09:27:00 Tired of trekking around Paris
? Why not hop onto a Velib. Que est que c'est you ask? Well it is the “bicycle transit system” recently introduced by the city of Paris. The word velib itself combines velo (bike) with liberte (liberty).
Tourists and Parisians alike can find bike stations throughout the city and purchase access cards to use the bikes. The Velib is heralded by the Paris City Council as a way to make Paris more “green”. With the influx of 10, 648 bikes in the city, Paris is on the right (bike) path to being green.
The cost to ride is slightly convoluted but bear with me. A one day access card costs 1 Euro, your first half-hour of riding is free and after that a supplement of 1 Euro is charged. So if you had the bike for an hour it would cost 1 Euro + the 1 Euro for access. A half-hour ride would only cost the 1 Euro you paid for access. Beyond that 2 Euros are charged for another half hour and 4 Euros for every additional half-hour. So as l Read more:Pedals
Pants Wide Open 2007-09-27 08:51:00
Perhaps as a reaction to the ubiquitous skinny of last season we see the resurgence of the wide leg jean. Can I just say, “Yay!” I do own skinnies but it takes some advanced styling to make them work when you aren’t quite so skinny yourself. The new wider cut of jeans helps balance out most body types and is a more forgiving silhouette.
The new wider cuts come in several versions. A trouser cut jean will skim the hip and end in a wider width than usual. Dramatic, sweepingly uber wide cuts are also springing up. Find a happy medium because the uber wide variety will increase the bulk of your suitcase and may be a little less than utilitarian while traveling.
If you decide to sport the wide leg remember to keep your tops somewhat slim to balance the look. For example, don’t pair wide leg jeans with a trapeze top because volume + volume doesn’t work. A fitted tee, slim-cut blouse, structured oxford, or slim cut cardigan work well. Read more:Pants
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