Q. I came across your blog a few months ago as my husband and I were in the midst of planning our around the world travel (www.chrisandjodi.net ). We've pieced together most of our itinerary and what we're taking, but I'm still lost as to the best bras to bring. Just wondering if you guys had any opinions? Cheers—JodiA. Do you mean regular bras, or sports bras? We'd actually highly recommend the Victoria's Secret IPEX bra for regular everyday wear, as its smooth under t-shirts and comes in pretty colors for when those straps inevitably show under tanks. It's also perfect for gals who are a bit more "ample" on top, because it keeps everything in place, and minimizes. It can also stand up to several washings without losing its shape, so I'd take one black and one color.
You'll also need one convertible bra, something you can wear strapless or under halters and such. Again, I'd recommend VS: go with their Very Sexy 100 ways bra...which, as the name implies, has several hooks that allow you to wear it under several different tops and dresses.
Finally, you'll need at least two sports bras for hiking and days when you're sitting on buses going over some very bumpy roads (Costa Rica, Kenya, etc). Try the Champion Friction Free seamless sports bras...they're lightweight, don't bind against your ribcage and won't cause chafing.
Of course, you can always do as we did in a pinch, and use a bikini top! On that note, invest in at least a dozen pairs of quick dry microfiber undies. Not sure if the husband will love 'em, but they'll keep you very comfortable all trip long!
Really? Twelve pairs of underwear? I don't even own that many and I have access to a washing machine whenever I need it. So many travel blogs mention 2 pair - 1 for washing in the sink and 1 for wearing.
ReplyDeleteYes, really really 12 pairs of friction free, lightweight undies--preferably not the grannie kind. We say this in the interest of saving readers mucho tiempo in washing out their skivvies every single night. A dozen pairs tucks away nicely in the crannies of your backpack, weights almost nothing, and allows you to feel spring fresh even as you're wearing the same pants 14 days in a row. Hmmm...maybe we should have said 14 pairs of underwear...
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