Twibbs Posted July 29, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I found a travel skirt that looked perfect for me, ordered it, and it was too large. It's not available in all the colors I wanted in a smaller size, so... I need suggestions on travel skirts. I'm looking for something knee-length, fairly straight (I don't want something that can do the Marilyn Monroe look), dries relatively quickly, and has pockets. Do you have any that you love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubagirl713 Posted July 29, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Try travelsmith.com or if you want something sportier, try titlenine.com or rei.com. All quality clothing, but REI and Title Nine are gonna cost you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus13 Posted July 29, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I like my skirts from Merrell, Mountain Hardware and McKinley. Easy to pack, I think they all have pockets and are all about knee length. Any store that carries those brands should be able to help you out - and end of season sales have started.... McKinley: http://www.mckinley.eu/products/dahlia-wms_804 Mountain Hardwear: http://www.mountainhardwear.ca/Women%27s-La-Rambla%E2%84%A2-Skirt/OL2970,default,pd.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrn366419 Posted July 30, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Campmor dot com is another good closeout site. Title nine is having a sale right now. I have a skirt from them that can be worn three ways (skirt and two dress styles) but it doesn't have pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted July 30, 2011 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Also, athleta dot com and sahalie dot com are having sales now, including some of their skirts. I've got several skirts from both that I use for travel and everyday wear. Both have excellent quality items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 30, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hi girls,:) you can post the link to the websites on here. www.athleta.com www.sahalie.com www.campmor.com It just makes it easier for everyone to point and click:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted July 30, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I like ex officio and Columbia. My favorite place to look for discounts is www.sierratradingpost.com - they have performance clothing, but also some really nice stuff for work (for me):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted July 31, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hi girls,:) you can post the link to the websites on here. www.athleta.com www.sahalie.com www.campmor.com It just makes it easier for everyone to point and click:D I always thought we were not supposed to do that - it counts as advertising. I've been doing it the "dot com" way for years now. Good to know that it changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibbs Posted July 31, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted July 31, 2011 *drools* I might end up spending a bit more than I was planning. Oops. Thanks for the links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssteele Posted July 31, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Do you sew or have someone who can/will do it for you. These are quite simple to make. I have a pattern that is for shirt or capris. Have made the capris is several colors of linen, and plan to make several skires for our fall tour/cruise in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 31, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I always thought we were not supposed to do that - it counts as advertising. I've been doing it the "dot com" way for years now. Good to know that it changed! Hi, I have been on here for 8 years. The only websites that are forbidden are Travel Agents and Travel Agent websites. Clothing and stuff has always been allowed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibbs Posted July 31, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Do you sew or have someone who can/will do it for you. These are quite simple to make. I have a pattern that is for shirt or capris. Have made the capris is several colors of linen, and plan to make several skires for our fall tour/cruise in Italy. I can sew...and need to get my machines set up again soon so I can start making garb (SCA - medieval recreation) for my fiance and kids! I don't know if I'll actually get around to sewing anything for me in the next few months. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavis2222 Posted August 1, 2011 #13 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Since women can get away with wearing anything... I have a Kilt I wear during hot weather.. "Elkcommando" from "moosejaw" www.moosejaw.com. Its a hiking kilt designed for GUYS.. Its made from lightweight nylon waterproof material. It has 2 cargo pockets. Avalible in Med and large. A med is a 31-33 (male waist size). i have a 30 waist but I just tighten the belt. You have to put "kilt" in the search bar on the moosejaw site to have it come up. It cost about 50.00 deivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted August 2, 2011 #14 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I bought a cute black Tencel skirt at Chicos (I think it is from their Zynergy collection). It is Straight with a wide knit waist and just at the top of the knee in length. Very comforatble but still looks stylish. I took it to Prague earlier this summer and it was great. Very versatile. Wrinkle free and dries in minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangran Posted August 2, 2011 #15 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have a maccabi skirt. http://www.macabiskirt.com/ It converts to pants, is very fast-drying, has huge pockets, and is available in a number of colors, three lengths, & a wide range of sizes. It folds up into its own zipper pocket. It was designed for adventure travel. Men can wear them, too. If you want to sew, Saf-T-Pockets makes patterns with a LOT of hidden pockets for travel. Pants have up to 9 pockets; jackets 10 or so! http://www.saf-t-pockets.com/ Twibbs, I'm making Renaissance Faire garb now, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibbs Posted August 2, 2011 Author #16 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've been drooling over the Macabis for years, I've just never been able to bring myself to get one because I don't know if I can wear it to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangran Posted August 2, 2011 #17 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've been drooling over the Macabis for years, I've just never been able to bring myself to get one because I don't know if I can wear it to work! It depends on your job. I'm retired, but I would wear it to an office or a school (as a teacher). I have one in charcoal grey which I've worn around town a few times. Once I wore my Maccabi to an art walk. It was cool in the muggy summer heat. I wore the skirt normally, until it came time to climb an open outdoor staircase to an artist's studio. I quickly converted it to pants & climbed up with a feeling of security! Then came a sudden cloudburst! The rain just ran off my skirt. The storm worsened, so I hitched up the sides & ran for the car! The skirt was dry within just a few minutes after I got in the car. My DD, who had NOT worn her Maccabi, was still soaked & shivering when we got home. She looked at me & said "Lesson learned. Next time they predict rain, I wear my Maccabi!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibbs Posted August 2, 2011 Author #18 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I work in an office. I can get away with wearing long jean skirts. Time to start saving my blow money for a Macabi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangran Posted August 2, 2011 #19 Share Posted August 2, 2011 They do have sales from time to time. That's when DD & I each got one. We're thinking of visiting Turkey someday. If we do, we'll each pick up another Macabi skirt. It pays to be culturally sensitive. By the way, have you seen all the great photos from around the world on their website? http://www.macabiskirt.com/in-the-field It really makes me want to pack my suitcase & go -- ANYWHERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibbs Posted August 2, 2011 Author #20 Share Posted August 2, 2011 They do have sales from time to time. That's when DD & I each got one. We're thinking of visiting Turkey someday. If we do, we'll each pick up another Macabi skirt. It pays to be culturally sensitive. By the way, have you seen all the great photos from around the world on their website? http://www.macabiskirt.com/in-the-field It really makes me want to pack my suitcase & go -- ANYWHERE! Dagnabbit, now I want to go backpacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojoke Posted August 2, 2011 #21 Share Posted August 2, 2011 there is a cute little nylon skirt on Sierra Trading. just order a size larger (according to the reviews) its less than $15 sorry, I couldn't copy the photo Stillwater Supply Co. Nylon Skirt - UPF 40+, Drawstring Waist and Sides (For Women) SALE: $15.96 $19.95 Save 54% View Coupon R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibbs Posted August 3, 2011 Author #22 Share Posted August 3, 2011 there is a cute little nylon skirt on Sierra Trading. just order a size larger (according to the reviews) its less than $15 sorry, I couldn't copy the photo Stillwater Supply Co. Nylon Skirt - UPF 40+, Drawstring Waist and Sides (For Women) SALE: $15.96 $19.95 Save 54% View Coupon R Spiffy! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoMacy Posted August 3, 2011 #23 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I lucked out with a black jersey skirt I got at Target of all places. It's knee length, washes in the sink if necessary, dries quickly, not wrinkly and great for packing. I can dress it up with ballet flats, nice top/sweater etc Or wear it with a tank and flip flops. It was $16.99 and I did see them recently at Target, so I'm pretty sure they still have them. It does not have pockets, so it may not work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibbs Posted August 3, 2011 Author #24 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I lucked out with a black jersey skirt I got at Target of all places. It's knee length, washes in the sink if necessary, dries quickly, not wrinkly and great for packing. I can dress it up with ballet flats, nice top/sweater etc Or wear it with a tank and flip flops. It was $16.99 and I did see them recently at Target, so I'm pretty sure they still have them. It does not have pockets, so it may not work for you. Thanks for the tip. I imagine I'm not the only one looking, so even if it's not exactly what I'm looking for, it might be perfect for someone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibbs Posted August 3, 2011 Author #25 Share Posted August 3, 2011 there is a cute little nylon skirt on Sierra Trading. just order a size larger (according to the reviews) its less than $15 sorry, I couldn't copy the photo Stillwater Supply Co. Nylon Skirt - UPF 40+, Drawstring Waist and Sides (For Women) SALE: $15.96 $19.95 Save 54% View Coupon R I bought it in the "Seneca Rock" color in an XL. I should be a large, but based on the reviews, I bought the XL. *crosses fingers* http://www.sierratradingpost.com/stillwater-supply-co-nylon-skirt-upf-40-plus--drawstring-waist-and-sides-for-women~p~3242a/?filterString=search~stillwater%20supply%20co.%20nylon%20skirt%2F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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