Cool Cowie Posted May 11, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Hi all, I wanted to check in with the fashion trust here to see if i'm overlooking any sites/brands to buy outdoor dresses/travel dresses. I like Athleta, Prana and North Face dresses. Are there any other brands i'm overlooking? Sites to buy? Some of the ex-Officio ones look ok but some might be a bit old skool for my taste. I like the idea of wearing something that can be dressed up at night then maybe the next day as a cover up/siteseeing garb. Thanks! Cowie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi2you Posted May 11, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Hi all, I wanted to check in with the fashion trust here to see if i'm overlooking any sites/brands to buy outdoor dresses/travel dresses. I like Athleta, Prana and North Face dresses. Are there any other brands i'm overlooking? Sites to buy? Some of the ex-Officio ones look ok but some might be a bit old skool for my taste. I like the idea of wearing something that can be dressed up at night then maybe the next day as a cover up/siteseeing garb. Thanks! Cowie Columbia Sportswear and I bought a dress at Sport Check---McKinley brand. I love it. It is knee length and even has a hidden zipper pocket on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted May 11, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I have several of the Columbia sleeveless wicking fabric dresses. They're not all the same style but they're pretty close. I love they have pockets! PFG Freezer dress https://www.columbia.com/womens-pfg-freezer-iii-dress-FL5039.html?cgid=women-bottoms-skirtsDresses&dwvar_FL5039_variationColor=488 (I got a few at the outlet near me for $20-25, and if it might be relevant for anyone, it comes in plus sizes too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Cowie Posted May 11, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted May 11, 2018 awesome suggestion...just picked one up:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted May 11, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I like Aventura cotton knit dresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted May 11, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I pretty much live in knit dresses year round - and they're great for travel. Most of mine are work-appropriate too (my work is business casual, so a knit dress is fine). The Columbia is on the casual end of what I would wear, I have many ponte dresses (long sleeve to sleeveless) that I choose more for work/work travel. For cooler weather (we're not really beach people ;-) I love a merino wool dress - I have long and short sleeve options from Lands End, Patagonia, & Eileen Fisher. They travel SO WELL. Never too hot or cold, it seems, and they don't hold on to odors..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted May 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Columbia just started carrying maxi dresses too Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keroppi2011 Posted May 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I always have good luck finding something at Eddie Bauer. Usually even better when I can hit an American outlet store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted May 12, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Columbia just started carrying maxi dresses too I hope the reviews on that are better than they are on the dress linked above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulip2010 Posted May 12, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I second Lands End. I have a few cover ups that are also nice as casual dresses. I wear them to the pool but also can wear them sightseeing. Good quality and when they have a sale, a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted May 12, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I hope the reviews on that are better than they are on the dress linked above. The only dress link I see is the one I linked - the Columbia PFG - and it has 108/122 5 star reviews. How is that bad?? (full totals - 108 5*, 10 4*, 3 3*, 2 2*, 1 1*) That seems to be pretty highly rated to me...... Is there another dress link to which you refer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted May 12, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Garnet Hill is my go to for travel ( & everyday) clothing. They have a new line called Lole that has some cute knit dresses. If you have an REI store near you, it's a good bet for better quality travel clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted May 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 14, 2018 The only dress link I see is the one I linked - the Columbia PFG - and it has 108/122 5 star reviews. How is that bad?? (full totals - 108 5*, 10 4*, 3 3*, 2 2*, 1 1*) That seems to be pretty highly rated to me...... Is there another dress link to which you refer? To clarify, I was using the link you provided, but clicked on the plus sizes for that dress. That changes the reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted May 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 14, 2018 To clarify, I was using the link you provided, but clicked on the plus sizes for that dress. That changes the reviews. Thank you for clarifying - that does make a difference! Sad that the plus size fit is such a problem. (I own those dresses in an XL but do have other plus size Columbia clothing and have not experienced such weird fit, so I guess it's really dependent on the specific item and/or body shape of purchaser....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted June 6, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Travelsmith is now available through Chadwicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katmu Posted June 6, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Columbia, Toad & Co, Patagonia and Garnet Hill are the other brands I check besides the ones the OP originally mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destingator Posted July 3, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Title Nine dresses are cute and very comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afterward Posted July 8, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Johnny Was if you like the boho look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joie de Viv Posted July 11, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Arc'teryx is an amazing brand: https://www.arcteryx.com/us/en/c/womens/dresses-and-skirts/ I have the "Cala" in the blue (looks more like a teal blue -- beautiful shade), and 2 "Contenta" dresses (black and a brick-red colour no longer available). They're made of the same, tissue paper-weight fabric, which has a slight stretch. They are super, super light weight and dry in an instant. We travel with only carry-on and sink-wash almost daily, so these features are important to me. I've worn the Cala to work, and I continue to get compliments, as it is very flattering. I can't wait to take it on my Med cruise in October. Cheers! Viv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted July 11, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just saw a recommendation on a blog I read for Persifor dresses - they're a polyamide/elastene fabric which is similar to a bathing suit. https://persifor.com/ Very preppy (though not cheap) which is nice for some of us with that style, as opposed to a more "athletic" or athleisure look. Lands End has some tunics & coverups in a rash guard fabric/quick dry nylon but I'm not seeing anything right now that is port/tour appropriate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseabuffet Posted August 3, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I love Icebreaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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