Do you have a travel style?
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I’m on a mission. I want to find the best travel clothes for women. I’m no ” fashion girl ” but I’ve been packing a suitcase for more than twenty years now and I can count on one hand the spots I’ve found that make fantastic options for the suitcase-carrying among us. Traveling in style is important. Usually, there’s a business meeting or television appearance on the other end of my flight. I want to make sure I’m confident in my appearance but also comfortable.
What makes something perfect for my travel bags? Glad you asked!
- Wrinkle free tops and bottoms. No one wants to iron on the road!
- Clothes that are easy care. I’m talking wash, rinse, repeat.
- They have to actually look good. Stylish travel clothes shouldn’t be an oxymoron.
- Travel Fashion that can serve more than one purpose. I want to be able to dress it up and down.
- Items that aren’t going to challenge my weight allowance. Lightweight travel clothing for hot climates earn their place in my luggage.
And when I encounter something that hits all the must-haves and then some? Well, I keep it.
The Outfit
The Barra Reversible Wrap Dress is officially my latest “go to dress” of choice. The fully reversible dress is all party on one side and simply business on the other. I can LITERALLY throw it in a bag, pull it out, put in on (WRINKLE FREE!) and wait for the compliments. ;) No matter where I take it, it performs well. (It comes in other colours too!) I can pair it with comfortable shoes – whether low heels or boots – and it still looks like I’m dressed for success.
The Designer
Designer Helene Clarkson may look familiar. The Genie-nominated actress and celebrity lives and works in Toronto with her family. And despite having no professional fashion experience, she has designed a collection of clothing that hits all the points women on the go crave: “Versatile clothing that is reversible, wrinkle resistant and machine washable.” Plus, it’s all made in Canada!
Her Spring collection is out now!
The Backstory
Helene’s designs all do really well with the shape and cut. For us ladies with ample hips, the flares happen at exactly the right places. On this piece the bright colours on one side are the perfect compliment to the solid navy on the other. Plus, the versatility that comes with having a dress that can be worn in a few different ways (including tied in the front or the back) means not only cost savings but extra space in my luggage. When you’re a carry-on only fanatic, that matters too.
I’ve taken the dress on several trips already and worn it on TV three times! That’s a record for me! The comfort and ability to change up the look made it possible.
Travel Style: Travel Rating
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Travel Style: Where to Get It
The outfit is available for purchase at Helene Clarkson Design. The flagship store opened this month at 565 Mount Pleasant Rd. in Toronto. Come prepared to try things on. Rather order online? There’s also free shipping to Canada and the USA on items over $100.
Want to see more of my travel fashion picks? Pop over here.
I am so excited to see my favorite designer Helene Clarkson offering a wonderful flagship shop although I live in the US! This is a good reason to visit Toronto!
The Barra reversable dress looks incredibly lovely on the stunning host!
The store is gorgeous! You’ll need to find your way here for a visit. :)
I could relate to this. If you’re thinking that you can pack just “comfortable clothes” and not keep in mind about things like if the fabric gets wrinkled easily, or if it will take up a lot of space in your luggage, then you’re wrong. You actually have to think of these things! So, reversible dresses are probably the best thing that you can pack.
Good point. I love that I can just pull it out of the bag and it’s ready to be fabulous. :)
Amazing.
Heather, I share your enthusiasm and appreciation for Helene Clarkson’s beautifully designed comfortable clothing.
I travel with less pieces because of reversible option’s. That is a game changer for me! The thin reversible raincoat easily fits rolled up or folded into my excursion bag when on a cruise.
I have been a happy customer since 2016! Helene’s incredible service and personal touch with any question I have on size or other concerns offers the best online shopping experience. I don’t know of any that is better in the states.
I look forward to reading and hearing more about you!
Thank you for sharing about Toronto’s most remarkable business woman.
Pat