Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Packing Slacks?

Remember when pants or trousers were called slacks? Or perhaps I am showing my age?
One can only wonder why they were called slacks. However we are fortunate enough now that polyester slacks especially in plaid have evolved into something that I do want to wear!


With our summer vacation and cruise on the horizon,( actually we leave next week), the thought of what to pack immediately comes to mind, and a new pair of plaid pants is definitely on the list. I have just bought the below and am wearing them today at work, just to break them in.

I have also bought a few other new items to traipse about the lido deck in, and for the inevitable shore excursions. When shopping I mix it up a lot, and don’t stick to any particular one brand.

I have bought these shorts from H&M in 3 colours, the khaki shown, with a white and a pink pair thrown in for good measure.

Other bottoms will include these Acne green jeans and the most comfortable chino from Uniqlo.


The following sandals purchased from Cole Haan, which were a bargain as they were on sale.
The essential pair of Sperry Topsiders, which will work well with shorts or pants.
A couple of linen shirts in various colours from Uniqlo as they will be cool and go with everything, except I know that they won’t travel well.

Several bowties including my Lanvin from H&M, for evening wear.

Jackets will include this wonderfully easy to wear linen number from Uniqlo along with this cute little windcheater from the H&M Lanvin collection (in Khaki).
The perfect stylish shoulder bag from Marc Jacobs styled like the old Pan Am bags, for when we are out and about exploring northern capitals. Being an airline nut I fell in love with this when they were released a couple of years ago, and have loved it for the last couple of years. This one always travels with me.

Of course there will be some trusty old staples being packed, I just hope that I do not pack too much, or leave something behind!

28 comments:

  1. I wish there's Uniqlo in my zip code!
    So sad to remember that Pan Am has gone from the skyline!

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  2. Love that title. Looks like you are ready to roll, enjoy the excursion pgt

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  3. oh my god. I'm dying over the plaid pants you just purchased... I had an amazing pair from Modern Amusement that met a sad fate... is there any way you would be willing to reveal the brand? I'd love to look into purchasing these... loving everything here as always...

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  4. Hahaha slacks.. I occasionally call them that.. I am loving the plaid pants.. I have been looking to buy a pair but can't really find any good ones.. I will say that I am truly obsessed with the bow tie!

    All the best, Angel

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  5. you will look smashing on that cruise! i don't want to tell you what i did on the one cruise i went on.....my clotheshorse days were/are long gone; i'm a shlump. i bought an ill-fitting (and very cheap) suit in a thrift store, wore it for the "suity night" & left it on board.

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  6. I'm liking those green jeans!
    Oh, and that linen jacket too!
    You're inspiring me for my own upcoming little trip.

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  7. David those plaid pants are the greatest! Have a wonderful time....a cruise sounds so good right now!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  8. Hello:
    We think that your tartan trousers will, most certainly, cut a dash on the deck. And as for the 'rainbow' of linen shirts, what could be better? Linen in our view, even crumpled, always looks so very stylish and, somehow, is appropriate for every occasion.

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  9. OMG you bought the bowtie from Lanvin!! I hate you! jajaj no I´m just kidding...your selections are...they are the picks from a true Savoir Faire mister...I take my hat off...impressive buys! (I think its the first time I´ve used that word in any comment in any blog)

    xx
    Andy
    The Black Label

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  10. Lenore, I love UniQlo! It is a shame that there are not more stores! Pan Am was iconic, and set so many standards

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  11. Andy, I eventually had to buy the bow tie on ebay! The things we go through! Many thanks

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  12. Jane and Lance,You are so right about linen! Even though crumpled is OK, I do like nice crisp linem. I just might have to have a steward iron it each day!

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  13. Karena, Many thanks! I do love them

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  14. JAson, I can come shopping with you and advise! (For a fee)

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  15. Angel, slacks, pants, trousers, they are all the same! The bow tie is special!

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  16. Norma, I am impressed, that is true style! I wonder who is wearing that suit now?

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  17. JW, I love Modern Amusement! Sorry about your loss. The pants are from Maison Martin Margiela.

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  18. JEALOUS! Of the slacks, the jeans, the shoes, the sandals, hell, ALL of the clothes, the joy of packing and the travel plans!

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  19. You're going to look fabulous! One of the things I'm looking most forward to when we visit NYC is going to H&M!

    Can't wait to see your travel photos.

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  20. What a dapper cruise wardrobe! I hope you have a great time

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  21. Fabienne, Many thanks for your visit!

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  22. Jill, Thats right I forgot you don't have H&M! Go wild!

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  23. Catherine, many thanks I am sure we will.

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  24. Il duce, please don't be jealous! Just hate me!

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  25. Did i miss where you got those plaid pants? I need a pair!

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  26. Stefan, they are Maison Martin Margiella, bought at Winners (TJ Mex equivalent) here in Toronto.

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