How To Travel Safely- Casual Clothing, Oh What A Suprise!

by A. Ford of Fat Burning Fitness Workouts ( 12-Oct-2009 )
Through the early years, many of us are given the privilege to travel freely from one place to another while gaining some independence.  After traveling quite a bit, one might have noticed that formal attire, although quite fashionable, was not reasonable, considering some of the environment that surrounds us in transit.  Taking the joys of traveling into mind, clothing can actually be considered a means of safety.  After coming across many instances of stepping on dirty broken glass on sidewalks, in grassy areas etc... you may make it a point to wear flat casual boots to protect your ankles and feet from getting cut by sharp debris .  Regardless of the season, these boots goes well will blue jeans, casual pants or skirts, so although you're not "dressed up" you are still "in style".   Moreover, this same footwear is great for sudden temperature drops, rainy weather, or snow. Anyone can go on about what not to wear for travel, but it is much easier to give 3 tips for one to consider:
  • Dress in layers, particularly while traveling overseas, or coast to coast because temperature changes can be rather drastic while traveling over vast areas.
  • If you are time pressed and must show up at a formal event "with only minutes to spare", try partially pre-dressing for the event.  A man or woman can wear a jacket with a casual bottom to travel with.  They will only have to change into the matching skirt or pants upon arrival (along with the formal footwear)in the powder room.
  • Always when traveling long distances, keep a folding rain jacket (not the see-through saran wrap kind).  There are many fashionable water resistant and water-proof jacket that folds away into to a large pocket, or small handbag.  They are great for sudden rainfalls and even indoor areas when the air conditioners are turned too high.
Travel wear is not what many think it to be.  Even camp clothing can be used for traveling.  With these clothes you can have pockets big enough to hold a small piece of folded clothing or small enough for gum and candy, this of course can leave some additional space in your carry-on!  Another misnomer is that all causal outerwear has a "grunge informal look".  You actually don't have far to look in order to get a casual blouse or shirt that can pass as semi-formal attire when worn under a jacket. Regardless of how you choose to dress, dress freely but wisely, and above all keep safe.

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