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And that is most easily achieved if all your socks are identical!matching hiking socks are the height of what I dare consider camino chic.
I probably have no business here because I am the antithesis of chic.maintaining a certain level of 'style' (if you will) is a part of who I am
Hello all! I am planning my first Camino this summer and I hope my question does not come across thr wrong way.
While I have a personal, spiritual reason for walking the Camino, I can't set aside the fact that I am a style blogger and a bit of a fashionista and maintaining a certain level of 'style' (if you will) is a part of who I am.
Any advice from the experienced ladies on the forum in how they managed and what they carried in terms of clothing apart from hiking wear?
I am planning to keep open the option of spending a couple of days at various places along the way if I feel like it, and the thought of nothing to wear besides hiking stuff is a bit dismal ...
I take great pride in my style, which has been called "urban utilitarian." !
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall", Proverbs 16:18
Now after all these years and 10 caminos clean, matching hiking socks are the height of what I dare consider camino chic.
I would suggest avoiding matching fuchia lipstick to spandex shorts. Yes, I have seen it done!
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On my 1st camino I brought a best that matched my walking skirts, so i would have something for a few extra days in Madrid. Needless to say, neier tbe skirts (with sewing in shorts) nor the vest ever saw the light of day, on the Camino (could not be bothered) nor in Madrid (my feet hurt, how could I be bothered, and frankly I would have loked just as out of place in them than I need in walking pants and T).
I now embrace my Camino look for what it is: light and quick drying.
A rayon top or rayon dress with leggings? You can roll up rayon really small and it shouldn't wrinkle too badly.
I can't help but ask an existential question that the camino may ask you at some point along the way:
Who would you be without that? (Hint~ more than you can imagine, not less! )
In the meantime...there is always elegant and natural simplicity. And matching socks are a good idea.
I walked the Camino in two dresses that I made from merino wool. I like to think that I was rather fashionable.
Hello all! I am planning my first Camino this summer and I hope my question does not come across thr wrong way.
While I have a personal, spiritual reason for walking the Camino, I can't set aside the fact that I am a style blogger and a bit of a fashionista and maintaining a certain level of 'style' (if you will) is a part of who I am.
Any advice from the experienced ladies on the forum in how they managed and what they carried in terms of clothing apart from hiking wear?
I am planning to keep open the option of spending a couple of days at various places along the way if I feel like it, and the thought of nothing to wear besides hiking stuff is a bit dismal ...
you will be surprised how little you need. And I do think that a simple black walkingtrouser and matching black T-shirt combined with a nice scarf can go a long way.
And secondly : when I stayed an extra day in a town, I took a hostal / hotel and seldom left the room : I was so in awe with having a bathtub that I took advantage of that!
So Buen Camino and Ultreïa with all your plans!
This summer in Samos (Camino Frances) we met an Englishman wearing an exceptionally well-ironed shirt! It turned out that he had many more, in a big suitcase. Which was transported all the way by a minibus. His ambition was to be the best-dressed pilgrim on the Camino.
Ujala,Here in France le look sport est trés chic ! Small fortunes are spent on monthly gym fees, hiking boots are often worn to stroll along the Champs-Élysées in autumn and winter, and multitudes wear designer backpacks. Attitude is all.
My first camino reinforced basic priorities the hard way. In Villadangos del Paramo glanced in a mirror one morning my face appeared tanned and slimmer; I briefly thought ‘not too bad, considering’. 10 km later after crossing the long medieval bridge at Hospital de Órbigo I lost my footing and fell head first onto the irregular pavement!
An egg quickly swelled on my forehead; by day’s end and for the next weeks I resembled Cyclopes with a vivid black and blue shiner. Indeed in my case "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall", Proverbs 16:18
Now after all these years and 10 caminos clean, matching hiking socks are the height of what I dare consider camino chic.
Thanks! I think all black and a scarf sounds very doable.
Did you stay back in towns for an extra day quite a bit? Were you worried about it adding too many extra days to the length of your trip?!
My main concern was keeping my backpack as light as possible, so I brought no extras. I hiked in skirts 1 long (Macabi) and 1 short (purple rain). Nobody could call Macabi stylish or even attractive, but it sure is functional. The Purple Rain skirt is actually cute, with big functional pockets. To me what really works is give a lot of thought to color, because when you are wearing the same thing day after day it is important to have something that looks good on you. Also, a scarf -- brightens up whatever. Buen Camino, and don't overthink the clothes!
. But no, I was not worried to add extra days because I was very lucky to have a sabbatical of three months at work.
I do like to stay two or three days though in Santiago just to unwind and relax a bit before heading home.
I have about 50 days to play with, and from what I have gathered 30-35 are enough to walk the length. I've been thinking of using the extra days to stay back in the places that attract me, not just to absorb, but also to catch up on writing/photography/blogging. Is it true that albergues wont let you stay more than a single night?
It depends on the albergue. Also if you need to rest/heal, I believe that most albergues will allow you stay until you are ready to go on. Big cities usually have more more than one albergue open, so you can go from one to another for a few nights.I have about 50 days to play with, and from what I have gathered 30-35 are enough to walk the length. I've been thinking of using the extra days to stay back in the places that attract me, not just to absorb, but also to catch up on writing/photography/blogging. Is it true that albergues wont let you stay more than a single night?
Not a bit -- I got a short length which for me was just above my ankles. Also it is possible to snap the skirt up which I only did a couple of times. One advantage is that if you need to pee you can do so modestly.The macabi skirt looks interesting! i just googled it. wondering now if harrm pants might be a better option than regular pants
Did it ever pose a problem walking in a skirt for so long?
This woman carried her full make up kit as far as Orisson!I never go anywhere without my full makeup kit, so The Walk will be quite an experience
It's called freedom! Ujala, you will have a wonderful exploration, from the sound of it! What a great attitude.Well .. I'm not THAT ambitious
I am more inclined towards walking the whole 800kms and carrying everything I need on me at all times and all the way. it would be interesting for me to see how i deal with that
I walk in a skirt all the time and totally love it. There's freedom of movement, it's cooler in hot weather, and unexpected pit stops so much easier and more modest.Did it ever pose a problem walking in a skirt for so long?
Hello all! I am planning my first Camino this summer and I hope my question does not come across thr wrong way.
While I have a personal, spiritual reason for walking the Camino, I can't set aside the fact that I am a style blogger and a bit of a fashionista and maintaining a certain level of 'style' (if you will) is a part of who I am.
Any advice from the experienced ladies on the forum in how they managed and what they carried in terms of clothing apart from hiking wear?
I am planning to keep open the option of spending a couple of days at various places along the way if I feel like it, and the thought of nothing to wear besides hiking stuff is a bit dismal ...
I love my tiny tub of solid perfume for this reason!I am pretty sure I will end up taking at least one 'pretty' item to feel like a girl at the end of the day
Yes! In Sarria I bought a pair. Both socks had an "L", so back to the shop I went to complain that the "R" one was missing. On which the shopkeeper answered that the "L" meant "Large". They were the same indeed.And that is most easily achieved if all your socks are identical!
. Finishing my Canino Frances in a couple of days. I've been walking since 1 October, & wore my Maabi skirt every day. I've found it to be brilliant for walking (& especially for pee stops!). Would never walk now in anything else. But it's not fashionable....Did it ever pose a problem walking in a skirt for so long?
My first visit to Madrid and Toledo I felt a little underdressed in my Macabi hiking skirt so my latest trip the only item I added clothing wise was a knee length black pull on skirt. In the city I'd wear it with either my long or short sleeved black hiking skirt, with or without my black leggings depending on the temperature, my black "city shoes" (Keen CNX Clearwater in black) and used my sarong as either a shawl or a scarf....Any advice from the experienced ladies on the forum in how they managed and what they carried in terms of clothing apart from hiking wear? I am planning to keep open the option of spending a couple of days at various places along the way if I feel like it, and the thought of nothing to wear besides hiking stuff is a bit dismal ...
I wear my Macabi skirts at home nearly every day too!. Finishing my Canino Frances in a couple of days. I've been walking since 1 October, & wore my Macabi skirt every day. I've found it to be brilliant for walking (& especially for pee stops!). Would never walk now in anything else. But it's not fashionable
Oh yes, I agree. Wore my Macabi 21 days straight on CF. love the pockets & it's various conformations.My main concern was keeping my backpack as light as possible, so I brought no extras. I hiked in skirts 1 long (Macabi) and 1 short (purple rain). Nobody could call Macabi stylish or even attractive, but it sure is functional. Also, a scarf -- brightens up whatever. Buen Camino, and don't overthink the clothes!
I packed sundress that rolled up very small & didn't wrinkle. It felt great to put it on after a long days walk & a shower.Hello all! I am planning my first Camino this summer and I hope my question does not come across thr wrong way.
While I have a personal, spiritual reason for walking the Camino, I can't set aside the fact that I am a style blogger and a bit of a fashionista and maintaining a certain level of 'style' (if you will) is a part of who I am.
Any advice from the experienced ladies on the forum in how they managed and what they carried in terms of clothing apart from hiking wear?
I am planning to keep open the option of spending a couple of days at various places along the way if I feel like it, and the thought of nothing to wear besides hiking stuff is a bit dismal ...
Hello all! I am planning my first Camino this summer and I hope my question does not come across thr wrong way. While I have a personal, spiritual reason for walking the Camino, I can't set aside the fact that I am a style blogger and a bit of a fashionista and maintaining a certain level of 'style' (if you will) is a part of who I am. Any advice from the experienced ladies on the forum in how they managed and what they carried in terms of clothing apart from hiking wear? I am planning to keep open the option of spending a couple of days at various places along the way if I feel like it, and the thought of nothing to wear besides hiking stuff is a bit dismal ...
I brought deodorant, but occasionally forgot to put it on. I didn't notice a difference, hopefully no one else did!I have yet to see the usual suspects suggesting leaving antiperspirant home and letting under arm hair grow to limit body odour. Where are they? ;0)
As for perfume, who one earth would bring a full bottle for 2-3-4 weeks? A 1ml sample size will last you a week. I always carry a few. 2-3 grams well used.
As for dresses, be careful they don't ride up too high with your back pack on!
And where is the forum member whose wife had packed the blowdryer, on top of the gear for the couple and theor 4 kids? That man had a fabulous sens of humour.
But really, there is a time and a place for everything. I don't blink at the thought of paying for hand made shoes I wear for work, but I also know not to wear anything white nor anything that requires dry cleaning when I take my dogs to the dog run.
Sabine,
Are these neoprene? If so, you may want to walk in them at home first. I find my feet sweat a lot in them, making for a slippery sole, a wiggly foot. For that reason I prefer Crocs with holes in them, even if dirt gets into them a lot more.
Very much possible. I did Sant-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Finisterre/Muxia and carried all my stuff. From skin out (FSO) 9kg + water and food (i.e. chocolate and parmesan type cheese, vino tinto). FSO includes also boots (close to kg), backpack, bellybag, camera, phablet, chargers, walking poles (get nice ones and use them a lot), etc... Cosmetics and trinkets too.I am more inclined towards walking the whole 800kms and carrying everything I need on me at all times and all the way. it would be interesting for me to see how i deal with that
Better not, although there are many fantastic temptations. First you never know if the thing you need will be in the village where you will want to use it. And if you get them extra, you have to carry them. Even if only till the next post office (which you will have to find and during working hours, adds unnecessary stress, better enjoy the city)Why not plan on adding local items to your wardrobe along your Camino?
I thought so, but in practice I walked some 20 km a day, + spent more time in some cities, + relaxing day in Muxia, that amounted to 45 days.30-35 are enough to walk the length
As others pointed out - there are different types of albergues. Also you can walk 5 km to next one. Still counts.Is it true that albergues wont let you stay more than a single night?
Thats is a very popular urban legend here in the forum. Don't fall for this. People do and will notice what you wear, how you smell/stink, condition of your skin, hair, etc. People might be polite not to point their fingers at you, but if you are above average, they not only compliment you, that might be also the difference between "no wifi" and a slip with kilometres long bask password. Especially the locals do notice. Spanish ladies do walk in style (using luggage transfers). Those were the foreigners that jumped at the opportunity to look like a cow had chewed them and spit out as inedible. Ageing hippies do look awful. I also didn't point my finger at them and some proved nice people, just keep on the wind side from them.Whatever you wear, no-one will really notice
Absolutely true. But you can try to match colours. I had black-white-grey and red (included diluted red=pink, had to go for that compromise).nothing matters but weight and function. Buy a good pack and suitable footwear and sleeping gear
Yep. A sample for the cities and a small flight size spray bottle of lavanda eaudecologne for everyday and to spoil the appetite of bed bugs - either it worked or they were not there. + deo.As for perfume, who one earth would bring a full bottle for 2-3-4 weeks? A 1ml sample size will last you a week. I always carry a few. 2-3 grams well used.
As for dresses, be careful they don't ride up too high with your back pack on!
And I had absolutely no problem with my dresses riding up because of my backpack.
Or little black dress from Amazon, under 10 euros, beats Max Mara by far.Little black dress from Max Mara
Gee! I was under the happy delusion that as an aging person with no style flair (although I think I am clean, stink-free and not too cow-like although there's nothing wrong with cows) I was still well-treated and got the same password as everyone else! In fact one of the things I most love about the Camino is that it is relatively free from pressures of style, youth, status, etc. Thanks for not pointing!but if you are above average, they not only compliment you, that might be also the difference between "no wifi" and a slip with kilometres long bask password. Especially the locals do notice. Spanish ladies do walk in style (using luggage transfers). Those were the foreigners that jumped at the opportunity to look like a cow had chewed them and spit out as inedible. Ageing hippies do look awful. I also didn't point my finger at them and some proved nice people, just keep on the wind side from them.
Quite possible my rant wasn't about you. Never said everybody else were unkept.I was under the happy delusion that as an ageing person with no style flair (although I think I am clean, stink-free and not too cow-like although there's nothing wrong with cows) I was still well-treated and got the same password as everyone else! In fact one of the things I most love about the Camino is that it is relatively free from pressures of style, youth, status, etc. Thanks for not pointing!
Thats is a very popular urban legend here in the forum. Don't fall for this. People do and will notice what you wear, how you smell/stink, condition of your skin, hair, etc. People might be polite not to point their fingers at you, but if you are above average, they not only compliment you, that might be also the difference between "no wifi" and a slip with kilometres long bask password. Especially the locals do notice. Spanish ladies do walk in style (using luggage transfers). Those were the foreigners that jumped at the opportunity to look like a cow had chewed them and spit out as inedible. Ageing hippies do look awful. I also didn't point my finger at them and some proved nice people, just keep on the wind side from them.
I don't think you're getting the point - as a general rule pilgrims will not care what other pilgrims look like. I imagine you are in a very small minority. What most pilgrims care about is how others behave, not how they look.I have a feeling the ones who do take care of themselves got offended, SORRY, but the ones who don't - they don't care and will not
Gee! I was under the happy delusion that as an aging person with no style flair (although I think I am clean, stink-free and not too cow-like although there's nothing wrong with cows) I was still well-treated and got the same password as everyone else! In fact one of the things I most love about the Camino is that it is relatively free from pressures of style, youth, status, etc. Thanks for not pointing!
I have to confess. I smell. Not after my shower, which I have everyday and I use deodorant too. However, I sweat when I exercise and it smells like sweat. On the camino, I sweated. I wore the same charcoal Macabee skirt every day also. My clothes didn't smell (icebreaker!) I didn't wear makeup. I looked like the short little 70 year old woman that I am, not fashionable! Had no trouble getting wifi passwords, speaking Spanish is great, along with a smile, a por favor, a muchas gracias. Smiling nowI love cows. They're so naked and uncompetitive.
Dear Dazey,I have to confess. I smell. Not after my shower, which I have everyday and I use deodorant too. However, I sweat when I exercise and it smells like sweat. On the camino, I sweated. I wore the same charcoal Macabee skirt every day also. My clothes didn't smell (icebreaker!) I didn't wear makeup. I looked like the short little 70 year old woman that I am, not fashionable! Had no trouble getting wifi passwords, speaking Spanish is great, along with a smile, a por favor, a muchas gracias. Smiling now
In fact, I was not really offended. I was more happy that I have reached the point in my life when I don't worry much about these things! And oddly, I probably have more style now than I ever did, simply because I'm not trying so hard.I have a feeling the ones who do take care of themselves got offended, SORRY, but the ones who don't - they don't care and will not
Accessing wifi passwords is more likely to be achieved by speaking a few polite words of spanish than enthralling the bar tender with your style.
I looked like the short little 70 year old woman that I am
(I always make it a point to give well-dressed people extra treats, doesn't everyone?)
I saw that people actually use stuff that I was sure should be in a museum.
A few days ago a series of memes were posted on the Salvador FB page. There are 10 of them, one for each type of pilgrim. They are funny. Here is one.
Sorry, I don't know how to link to a FB page, but I just saw that the memes are still very close to the top of the posts of the Camino del Salvador page. Should be easy to find. And so very funny, and cruelly realistic!Link, please?
Hello all! I am planning my first Camino this summer and I hope my question does not come across thr wrong way.
While I have a personal, spiritual reason for walking the Camino, I can't set aside the fact that I am a style blogger and a bit of a fashionista and maintaining a certain level of 'style' (if you will) is a part of who I am.
Any advice from the experienced ladies on the forum in how they managed and what they carried in terms of clothing apart from hiking wear?
I am planning to keep open the option of spending a couple of days at various places along the way if I feel like it, and the thought of nothing to wear besides hiking stuff is a bit dismal ...
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