A longer dress can still keep you warm, you can wear with hose or without, and if you make it sleeveless or short sleeves, it will give you versatility into warmer weather.  Wear a jacket or sweater if it’s cold, take a scarf or wrap “just in case” and wear it alone if the weather is hot.

This asymmetrical jersey black dress would be a perfect travel dress, and could then be worn in any number of ways when you get to your vacation destination.  And, it’s polyspandex, so it’ll be comfortable when sitting.  Just pack a few accessories, a sweater or jacket, and you’ve got a versatile core wardrobe piece that will take up no room at all.

I’d wear this dress on the plane, for visiting a museum or gallery, for a day of shopping, or out for lunch.  Dress it up with jewelry and heels, and it will take your through an evening out or a dressier event.

Available from TravelSmith, it sells for $78.  Many travel companies will offer dresses that meet these requirements, or shop at your local department or specialty store.  Just keep in mind a basic color, loose fit, easy care fabric, and something that you can accessorize.

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Wear Loose Fitting Dress for Travel Comfort

I know that seats are getting smaller and more uncomfortable, but with some good lumbar support you may find that traveling is a lot more comfortable.

LumbarWear is a Wellness collection that is made of anti-microbial, temperature-regulating material.  These support undergarments apply graduated compression that activates abdominal and lumbar muscles to reduce lower back pain, while still offering a full range of movement. 

Comfort and flexibility – and no pain – means relief to those who suffer when sitting or standing too long.  And, no one need know your wear a support garment.

Available in a variety of styles, for both men and women, you can find the products sold online through numerous websites.  $45-60.

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LumbarWear Provides Support for Travelers

Longer trips mean you’ll probably have to do a little laundry on the road, and that’s why I love the Give-n-Go line of underwear available from Ex Officio.

Give-n-Go are made of a moisture wicking and quick drying fabric that is 94% nylon and 6% spandex.  This fabric content makes for a comfortable fit as well.

The claim is that this underwear will dry in a few hours, and after buying some for my trip to Italy this year, I can honestly say that they can meet this claim.  They are comfortable to wear and easy to launder.  Just wash in the sink, lie flat on a towel and roll up to remove any excess moisture, and then hang to dry.  In a few hours they will be dry.

I know people swear that they travel with only one pair of underwear — wearing one and taking another.  It’s a great concept:  you only need two pair, one to wash and one to wear.  But, if you don’t want to be doing laundry every day pack an extra pair or two.

Underwear styles include the bikini brief ($16), boy-cut brief ($18), string bikini ($16), full cut brief ($18), and a lacy, seamless thong (now on sale for $9.92).

Sizes are extra-small to extra-large, and a variety of colors are available.

Photo credit:  Ex Officio

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Give-n-Go Underwear Dries in a Couple Hours