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I had two different outfits (in my case dresses) that I alternated each day. After my shower I would put on the clean one and wash the one I had worn that day. I wouldn't change again until after my shower the next day.
Yup pretty much the same. Feels good to leave the boots in the rack and wear my sandals. I always take a fancy scarf (I have a thing about scarves...) it's lightweight but kind of perks up my post walking outfit.
What was your post walking outfit?
Whatever was clean - my choices were trousers, shorts or skirt plus whichever t-shirt and/or long-sleeved shirt was clean. Planning on a similar choice next time I walk. Hope that helps!
oops: ) among the ladies I have encountered, my pictures confirm my belief.... Every few days my walking clothes got a good wash!
I take an ultra thin pair of longjohns and similar long sleeve T shirt - total weight of these is 140gms. They serve for night wear and as an extra layer during a cold evening. My rule on this is 'if it does 2 jobs it is worth carrying'. For a cold weather camino maybe 2 sets of these for washing/drying needs would be needed.
Thanks Kanga, this is more my style - being menopausal everynight is a hot summer night and I just hate the thought of walking in sweaty clothes before the day has begun
I've not done this before, but I think I will in May...what a good idea!
if you are in a larger town that has a Decathlon they sell some very affordable and good value tech clothes - In 2013 I visited the one in Burgos (I know you're doing a different camino but a lot of the big towns/cities have them) to replace a t-shirt and buy some smaller bras - I had to dump 2 bras because they got too big and uncomfortable i'd lost so much weight! 
Great information here. Thanks
I take an ultra thin pair of longjohns and similar long sleeve T shirt - total weight of these is 140gms. They serve for night wear and as an extra layer during a cold evening. My rule on this is 'if it does 2 jobs it is worth carrying'. For a cold weather camino maybe 2 sets of these for washing/drying needs would be needed.
Other alternatives are pants (briefs) and strappy vest (combined weight approx 70gms) or briefs and short sleeved T-shirt (approx 140gms). These were all made by Rohan UK but many items I have are now discontinued
I would not worry too much about what to wear after walking. You will be grateful to have a bed, washed clothes and some good food. You might want to take a very light weight top or dress to wear when you get into a city and would like to go out, or to wear at the end of the trip. Something that will work with leggings is a good thing. I noticed that some people sent clothes on to Santiago so they would have something nice to wear for the return trip home.
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@fenix If you do happen to have stuff wear out or even lose stuff along the way
Well, I don't wear pyjamas, I wear a nightgown. Light, fine cotton, with a fleece jacket if it's chilly. There are some things I just can't do without.
These were fashionable about 25 years ago and easy to buy. When washed they were meant to be twisted and curled up double to put the creases back in. I haven't seen one in years, but fashions do come round so maybe they will re-appear here sometime soon.
That's the ones - she used to twist it like a skein of wool.These were fashionable about 25 years ago and easy to buy. When washed they were meant to be twisted and curled up double to put the creases back in. I haven't seen one in years, but fashions do come round so maybe they will re-appear here sometime soon.
Not a Lady but . . .
I walked with a young German who had a dress/skirt she'd wear in the evenings. Basically a tube of "scrunchable" cloth (ALWAYS looked creased) with an elasticated waist band. Worn at waist level as a long skirt or pulled up to armpit height as an over the knee dress.
Lightweight and easy to pack she said it made her feel a bit more feminine after a day dressed up as one of the Camino Liberation Front (tees and cargo pants). She certainly got jealous looks from other perigrinas.
But hey, what do I know?
I also plan to take a merino dress (or two) and merino leggings as either one or both of my outfits starting late September -November from sjpdp to finis Terre (hopefully) I'm undecided if two plus cargo pants and tshirt is too much. I want the dress since I'm in paris for several days pre and post Camino and figured with a very light merino swing cardigan aa layer I will be comfortable as an older woman alone in the cities. Any thoughts. Starting to consider the cold as well as some heat in the early stages.
It would depend on how much the dresses weigh. Mine come in at less than 6 ounces/170 grams each, and they are comfortable to sleep in, so can do double duty. I'm wearing one of the dresses in my avatar picture here.
I can't wait to walk with you Kanga!
You can remove your bra for sleep, then put it back on in the loo.
Good thinking, 99!
That's useful information. My dresses are from Kathmandu and weigh the same as yours. I had Wondered how they would be on the first days if it was hot.
Hey there Tigger, I have got one of those sarongs that is sewn up the sides but would worry about my lady lumps coming out at night lmao
and there goes my modesty haha - I think I am just going to have to accept that I will carry something ultra light just for sleeping I think.
We clearly didn't go to the same boarding school. Our shower were 4 shower heads lined up on a wall with curtains to make four stalls. After 3 days all the curtains were thrown over the supportive railings as they quickly got grimmy. Changing for ballet, same thing: all girls in a large room with chairs all around it, that's it, that's all.
Just pretend you are German for the duration of your Camino and throw caution, at least excessive caution, to the wind.We clearly didn't go to the same boarding school. Our shower were 4 shower heads lined up on a wall with curtains to make four stalls. After 3 days all the curtains were thrown over the supportive railings as they quickly got grimmy. Changing for ballet, same thing: all girls in a large room with chairs all around it, that's it, that's all.
Showers in Lugo even more exposing than those at schools as people in the hallway see right in them as they pass by.
I had 2 outfits for walking, but also brought a fleece vest as an additional layer for my spring Caminos. I often would wear the vest in the evening for dinner as it perked up my outfit a little. The vest was in a contrasting colo brighter color.
Yes, I have just looked out an old 'grannie' style soft cotton nightie which only weighs 140 grams. In conjunction with my trusty cotton sarong which weighs another 100, I think I have myself and the situation covered. If it is cold I will swing to a layer of merino, though would probably be toastie in the sleeping bag you have lent me.
I sleep in my next day's clean clothes. I make sure the clothing I bring are rather loose fitting, slightly stretchy if possible and not constrictive, including my bras. After the first night or two I get used to it and after about the third day it feels quite normal. I never have to deal with prying eyes nor haul my stuff into the stalls to dress and undress in private as I only put my clean clothes on in the shower. In the morning I dampen a corner of one of my bandanas to freshen my eyes/face, run a quick comb through my hair and I'm good to go. Easy, peasy!
One of several private accommodations I used on the Primitivo was in Lugo. After what you are saying about their municipal's showering situation, I am really glad I didn't end up there.We clearly didn't go to the same boarding school. Our shower were 4 shower heads lined up on a wall with curtains to make four stalls. After 3 days all the curtains were thrown over the supportive railings as they quickly got grimmy. Changing for ballet, same thing: all girls in a large room with chairs all around it, that's it, that's all.
Showers in Lugo even more exposing than those at schools as people in the hallway see right in them as they pass by.
Hi Chris, your reply interests me as I am trying to decide whether I will do my Camino walk, minimalist and' au naturelle' or allow a small element of 'vanity' enter my packing list. There is a very blurred line between maintaining cleanliness and health and then adding some girlie 'vanity'.
Hi Tigger,
I figure if I shower daily with soap then that's my threshold for cleanliness on Camino.
Like @Anniesantiago - no make up and 'ahh', that Camino Haircut
. Easy for us with shorter styles and it has grown back to a good length by the time I reached Santiago.Call me vain, but I am not cutting my 'halfway down my back' hair for any old Camino! I am like the women of the 40's and 50's who permed their hair and had it like that their whole lives and we laughed at the 'blue rinse set' in the 80's and 90's. I was a hippy in the 60's and 70's and I have stayed that way blissfully since. I shove it up in a bun ( sorry chignonLike @Anniesantiago - no make up and 'ahh', that Camino Haircut
Nightwear I prefer my dress/nightie or longjohns and t-shirt, with clean clothes to start walking next day.
) and get on with things like walking a zillion kms. Eyeliner optional!
