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Anniesantiago said:I love my flip flops. They're lightweight and I can wear them in the nasty showers.
Then, after my feet rest, I just put my walking shoes back on.
This. I will be walking from Sevilla to Salamanca in May and promised myself the same: in Salamanca I am going to buy myself a dress. As a treat and to feel not too odd my last few days in Salamanca and Madrid...Anniesantiago said:The only city I care what I look in is Santiago, and I always treat myself to a new clothes shopping spree when I arrive.
Anniesantiago said:Thanks Rebecca, for finally saying what I've been chewing my tongue over.
For goodness sakes, this is not a fashion show!
People are going to be too tired to worry if your shoes match your pants.
Most people won't take you seriously, either.
In Burgos, on my first Camino, there was a woman wearing pantyhose under her shorts, full make-up, ratted hair and hairspray, and enough perfume to gag the entire albergue. It was sad, honestly, because people were rolling their eyes so much I'm surprised there weren't eyeballs all over the floor. :roll:
Try leaving all the "trappings" home and see if you don't feel a bit liberated???
Anniesantiago said:Thanks Rebecca, for finally saying what I've been chewing my tongue over.
For goodness sakes, this is not a fashion show!
People are going to be too tired to worry if your shoes match your pants.
Most people won't take you seriously, either.
In Burgos, on my first Camino, there was a woman wearing pantyhose under her shorts, full make-up, ratted hair and hairspray, and enough perfume to gag the entire albergue. It was sad, honestly, because people were rolling their eyes so much I'm surprised there weren't eyeballs all over the floor. :roll:
Try leaving all the "trappings" home and see if you don't feel a bit liberated???
Yes... :wink:Anniesantiago said:Maybe I'm just feeling old and crotchedy ::laughing::
Susannafromsweden said:Yes... :wink:
Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone had to dress in the same kind of old grey potato sack? All would be equal. Young and beautiful, old and saggy, we would all look the same anyway.
Nobody had to be jealous because others look prettier.
hueppi said:By the way - ¿is there a Desigual store in Santiago? ¡I will need to buy a pretty dress! ¡Urgently upon arrival!
I won't carry any fancy clothes with me on the Camino. But I will have to join a family celebration right afterwards, having my little niece get baptized.
I cannot possibly show up at a major family celebration in Germany in my worn out and hand washed hiking gear, can I? Well, more important that I will show up at all. But still ... ¿In half dirty zip-off pants, a functional wear shirt and teva sandals?
The smelly pumps have just been allowed back into the houseTia Valeria said:.............This year because we will be staying in a hotel as part of our travel package I have bought a pair of very cheap and light (50gm) indoor/light use pumps. At the moment they are hung up in the garage to try to get rid of the extra strong plastic smell. They might look OK but everyone will be wondering who smells if it spreads to my clothes in my pack. If the smell does not go away then they will not be going!!!
ElizabethAussie said:Thanks so much for this thread. I am packing for my Camino starting mid-June in Sjpp.
I am an Aussie girl who lives in dresses at home, and i want to take a comfortable dress to where in the afternoons and evenings. I don't wear make-up or do my hair.. i just think dresses are comfortable and feminine and light and good for summer...
Will i look out of place in the Albergues because I am wearing a dress?
I am packing light, and have just walked part of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal so my back-pack and hiking boots are worn in!
Susannafromsweden said:So now I will look put-together in the albergues! :mrgreen:
Canuck said:Susannafromsweden said:So now I will look put-together in the albergues! :mrgreen:
Susanna,
Can't wait to see that.
You'll put everyone to shame in the albergues.
Cheers,
Jean-Marc
Canuck said:Desigual no es igual!
I just checked their store locator.
http://www.desigual.com/storelocator/storelocator.jsp
Sorry, no Desigual in Santiago. Closest one on your way is in Ponferrada.
Good luck,
Jean-Marc
P-S. Desigual clothing can be found in the following in Santiago:
Vertice
Argalia De Arriba,12, 15704, Santiago de Compostela
El Corte Inglés Compostela
Rua Do Restollal, 50, 15702, Santiago de Compostela
WayWalker63 said:(...)I'm thinking just a lightweight pair of sneakers/trainers? Or some walking sandals?
(...)
And for shoes, the following article about Crocks has me sold:
Hmmm, she didn't climb Rainier in the gown, she just went off trail at low elevations. So, I am not impressed or entertained by her. I would be impressed if she actually summited in a dress like Fay Fuller did in 1890 -> http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=7786.Phillypilgrim said:Had to share this one!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/2 ... 90001.html
oursonpolaire said:If it's any help, I find that the Spanish are far less formally put together than they were 10 years ago when I did my first Camino. Back in those faroff days, about half of the 30plus men would wear ties and jackets in the evening and, in churches, it would be the clear majority. By 2011, the tie & jacket male was in a distinct minority. However, shirts were still pressed as were trousers.
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