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Post by mez on Jun 28, 2007 7:14:53 GMT -5
Becky, you are so right about packing lightly being a skill learnt over time. This is a lesson that tries to get handed down from the experienced to less experienced traveller, but in many cases the less experienced traveller knows best and overpacks. Hey, it's even a lesson I needed to learn. I guess I find it disappointing (for the traveller) that they are stressing so much about what to wear instead of being excited about all they will see and do. Shoesy, thanks for the exalt. It was quite therapeutic to get all those words out - haha. Mez
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 28, 2007 8:09:47 GMT -5
LOL Happy, I know you know this but there's no point talking about or trying to "fix" the women in tight white slacks and black underwear, etc., because the people you have described (1) don't recognize themselves when they read something like this, and (2) don't think they need to change even if they do recognize themselves (which, however, they won't). So, have a quiet eye roll and use your energy on something you can change!
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Post by Happygoin on Jun 28, 2007 8:16:42 GMT -5
LOL...Quite right, Becky. I'm sure they all think they look HOT
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Post by dep0515 on Jun 28, 2007 8:34:01 GMT -5
Wow, I didn't think my post would start such a thread. Mez - I appreciate your reply, and agree. I didn't mean to post a topic like this "again". And I wasn't suggesting that anyone must dress like this when they go to Paris. I just know that "what are they wearing" is a popular question among first time visitors like myself and wanted to actually contribute something to the forum (instead of always just asking questions) and pass the link along. I hope someone was able to find it helpful...if for nothing else than a chuckle.
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Post by goldenmama on Jun 28, 2007 8:54:14 GMT -5
I can report that I am in no way stressing about my clothes to the detriment of forgetting to enjoy the other aspects of my trip. I find the subject of clothes fun to read about, which is why I look at Vogue every month!
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 28, 2007 9:00:16 GMT -5
Golden, for a really fun time (and at least some things you probably wouldn't wear even if received as a gift) have you ever scouted out a local news agent with foreign language mags, and gotten the French language Vogue or Marie Claire?
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Post by goldenmama on Jun 28, 2007 9:18:35 GMT -5
Becky, one time I picked up a British version of Vogue by mistake. I didn't realize until I got home that the darn thing cost me about $15 and it was 3 months old!
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Post by Happygoin on Jun 28, 2007 10:00:58 GMT -5
LOL...goldenmama, I've done the same thing. It's maddening isn't it!? It happens when I'm traveling once in a while...I'll be looking through it and soon start to wonder why all the stores are in weird places, the prices are in BPS, and the women all look like Twiggy.
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Post by susanb on Jun 28, 2007 19:43:32 GMT -5
Anne, When I was growing up, the pants about or just below the knee were called bermuda shorts. Capris pants fit about the between the knee and middle of the shin bone (tibia) We use to call them pedal pushers!!! What goes around, comes around!
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 28, 2007 19:51:37 GMT -5
So true, Susan -- but I shudder to think how many things I thought were great then I wouldn't dream of putting on now!
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Post by susanb on Jun 28, 2007 20:39:55 GMT -5
G.Mama, and dep, I will always read and be interested in the "What to Wear" posts. Paris is the fashion capital of the world after all!!!
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Post by goldenmama on Jun 29, 2007 3:40:53 GMT -5
Becky and Susan-- How about go-go boots? I just thought I was the grooviest thing trotting around in those! ;D
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Post by mez on Jun 29, 2007 6:04:49 GMT -5
Mez - I appreciate your reply, and agree. I didn't mean to post a topic like this "again". And I wasn't suggesting that anyone must dress like this when they go to Paris. I just know that "what are they wearing" is a popular question among first time visitors like myself and wanted to actually contribute something to the forum (instead of always just asking questions) and pass the link along. I hope someone was able to find it helpful...if for nothing else than a chuckle. I wasn't having a go at you - you can post whatever you like. I think my personal dam burst after just having visited the TA forum where one page of posts seemed to be overrun with clothing questions - and not one of them was shopping related! Come to think of it, I rarely see people offer the advice of buying new clothes in Paris as a soultion to the 'what to wear' dilemma. I might start suggesting it myself and helping out the French economy. ;D ;D Mez
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Post by joan1 on Jun 29, 2007 12:00:14 GMT -5
Have we got a thread going on comfy shoes? I bought some sketchers a few days ago, and I am pretty mad, ,they are NOT comfy for walking long distances, even though they appear to have a running shoe bottom. They have no arch support( which you don't really notice the lack of when in the store),, but when I went for a walk two days ago,, my feet and legs ached( and I am a walker, can easily manage to walk serveral miles without an ache) so out I went to buy some arch inserts( which then raises the price for the shoe) and they raise the foot too high out of the shoe. I am seriously considering taking my WHITE RUNNERS! I did so want a pair of walking shoes that would look good with skirts and dresses though, as they are my preferred outfits in the heat of summer! Any suggestions?? I am not a fashion maven, but I know runners and dresses is just not a match I am comfortable making! LOL
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Post by Shoesy on Jun 29, 2007 12:47:08 GMT -5
I wore white Reebokls and lavendar Skechers in Paris, and I had no regrets.
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 29, 2007 12:53:13 GMT -5
I have comfy black Reeboks, and also grey (with pink trim) Pumas that I wear with jeans (although not with skirts -- the skirts, and sometimes the slacks/jeans, typically get espadrilles as footwear).
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Post by dep0515 on Jun 29, 2007 13:18:21 GMT -5
Joan - I bought a pair of Merrells (style name: plaza bandeau) and I LOVE them. They are the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever worn. However, I will add a disclaimer that I tried a different pair of Merrells (style: tetra sprite) and did not like them at all.
Hope this helps!
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Post by joan1 on Jun 30, 2007 9:25:34 GMT -5
Shoesy,, I am surprised you found the Sketchers comfy,, I do realize that everyones feet are different though( I have fussy feet I think!). Reeboks, are comfy!
Dep5015,, I looked up those Plazeau shoes, they are smart looking!!!
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Post by annettecinca on Jun 30, 2007 10:08:19 GMT -5
Joan, have you browsed Zappos.com website? If not, they have some nice search features and reviews, which I always find helpful (even if I end up buying them from a store where I can physically try them on). Try this search--set the search boxes to: Women's:Casual:Comfort:Walking Comes up with over 1800 pairs, which you can then narrow down by desired color, size, heel height, etc. Notice Sketchers don't come up in this search! I got a pair last fall that I had high hopes for, but they aren't great for my feet either
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Post by Shoesy on Jun 30, 2007 10:15:20 GMT -5
Joan - My feet are actually very hard to please. However, there may be many people who consider their feet to be fussy, but it doesn't mean that they will all feel comfortable wearing the same shoes. Footwear is a very individual thing, and what's good for my fussy feet is not necessarily good for someone else's fussy feet. Incidentally, those Skechers that I mentioned are not lightweight, but I still liked wearing them.
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