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wrinklefree travel clothes
posted 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

JC Penney used to cary a line of clothes that were wrinklefree and packed well in suitcases. I am loking for something like that. Do you know of any stores or lines that carry these spandexy wrinkle free clothes

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Lynnette's avatar Lynnette
Lynnette said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

i think there is a designer in QVC or HSN that has this line.   try this link: http://fashion.hsn.com/slinky-brand-untamed-in-paisley_c-fa_a-107-6797_xc.aspx?sz=14&cm_re=LN*Collec*UntamedInP&prev=hp!sf!107&lastbc=!6797&ccm=CL|107  if you cannot get in try hsn.com and under fashion find slinky.

lou's avatar lou
lou said to Lynnette 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Good Morning Judy S; (by way of Lynette)  Great minds think alike.  I know that  HSN.com will have them.  The designer's name is ANTHONY's FASHION's , he specializes in women's clothes.  You can call HSN and leave a suggestion for him stating what you would like to see .  I'm not that famaliar with QVC, i know they have a much wider selection, and some really great designers, but I've been trying to downsizein many areas of my life and QVC wou;d be too big of a temptation.  I typed it in once and I've tried to never to it againm.  You see  have an account wih HSN and that is bad enough.  God Bess in oyur search.  T.T.Y.L.

Cara - VN Staff's avatar Cara - VN…
Cara - VN Staff said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Hi Judy! You'll find a number of good recommendations from members here:

Women 50+ Know: The best wrinkle-free travel clothing

Hope this helps!

Donna Hull's avatar Donna Hul…
Donna Hull said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

One word: Chico's. I have wadded, rolled and crammed their travel clothes into luggage. Plus, they mix and match so well, meaning you take less clothes.

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Sunblossom said to Donna Hull 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I agree on the Chico's..

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Pennie541's avatar Pennie541
Pennie541 said to Donna Hull 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Yes, I agree.. Chico's has the BEST, and they've got great accessories to make them go farther!

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Ritergal said to Donna Hull 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Several other stores carry less expensive versions of Chico's travel clothes. I bought a White Stag outfit with culottes, a richly patterened shell and drapey jacket at a discount store for less than the cost of a pair of pants at Chico's. I saw the exact same jacket at Chico's for three times what I paid. I also purchased an ankle-length sleeveless shell-sheath elsewhere in the dame basic black. It works with the jacket, and I already had pants from a third store that I've worn constantly for ten years now. This wardrobe is so versatile! By changing tops and accessories, I can go anywhere from hiking to formal dinners. Mine is also indestructible and wrinkle free after traveling all over the world.

Pennie541's avatar Pennie541
Pennie541 said to Ritergal 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

The difference is that while you do pay more for Chico's clothing, it stands up to lots of washing and still looks good. I have Chico jackets that are more than 10 years old, I wash them, and they are still going strong.

Ritergal's avatar Ritergal
Ritergal said to Pennie541 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Fact is, my discout stuff is just as tough and performs equally well. I do have a couple of Chico's pieces, and the "discount" pieces are the same fabric, same cut, same stitching, lower price. I'd rather spend my money on trips than name tags.

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Nettiefre said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

www.trravelsmith.com

Nettiefre's avatar Nettiefre
Nettiefre said to Nettiefre 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

oops! travelsmith.com

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Linda landis's avatar Linda lan…
Linda landis said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Definitely Chico's.  I take them with me all the time. Mix and match.  Love it.

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Roberta Churchill said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Definitely Chico's. Their "Travelers" clothing is made specifically for traveling.  Great basics in black, brown and blue and they are always adding new items to their collection for each season.  Great tanks, pants, skirts, jackets, etc.  

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whitecloud said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Chico's carries a line of travel clothes that do not wrinkle and that travel well that are pretty. They are not 100% cotton, but do fit comfortably and are stylish. They can also be mixed with clothes from other stores, I have found.

auddie's avatar auddie
auddie said to whitecloud 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

CHICOS IS GOOD BUT QVC AND HSN HAVE THE SAME MATERIAL AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE. I BUY THEM ALL THE TIME THE QVC LINE IS CALLED CITIKNITS AND THE HSN ONE IS SLINKY.

Sherry M's avatar Sherry M
Sherry M said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Nordstrom has a line called "Softwear" by Mark Singer.  It's 6% lycra.  I believe it is similar to what Chico's carries.  It absolutely will not wrinkle.

Sallygg's avatar Sallygg
Sallygg said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Definitely Chico's.  I have been doing extensive travel for 15 years.  I just roll them up and take them out and always wrinkle free.  The options and be mixed and matched and can be dressy or casual.  I love them.

SandyD's avatar SandyD
SandyD said to Sallygg 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Are the clothes at Chico's very expensive?

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imaprettywoman said to SandyD 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I think so. They are a very upscale line, even when they are on sale.

Also from what I've seen of them they are kind of baggy. I know a lot of women here like them, but I didn't like the feel or the styling, especially the pants. Also I am 5' 7" and I find all their pants are too short in the legs.  

I will say they are wrinkle free.

kat8040's avatar kat8040
kat8040 said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Definately Chico's!!!  KAT

mpstebe's avatar mpstebe
mpstebe said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

ColdwaterCreek.com

 

CBW's avatar CBW
CBW said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Draper and Damon has a catalog on-line that includes this sort of clothing.

Gail Berra's avatar Gail Berr…
Gail Berra said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Chico's has a great line of clothes called Travelrs.  I use them all the time.

Gail Berra's avatar Gail Berr…
Gail Berra said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Chicos is my choice for traveling They are wonderful!  g

Julia Wolf Mazow's avatar Julia Wol…
Julia Wolf Mazow said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

There's no substitute for Chico's in my book. Also I have found some good buys for travel from the TravelSmith catalog & website.

Helen Jones's avatar Helen Jon…
Helen Jones said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

While we are at it, does anyone know a good substitute for an old brand, Renfrew? I have a black suit I am still wearing to work almost every day after twenty years. Apparently, the brand is no longer available. I need only basic black trousers that will wear.

Any ideas?

 

Helen J

lblechman's avatar lblechman
lblechman said to Helen Jones 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I used to work for Renfrew Collection and have followed them ever since.  They are headquartered in NYC and in Secaucus NJ.  I am sure that you will be able to get info on what stores sell their stuff by calling them.  The official name is - Renfrew Collection Ltd.

Joycemos's avatar Joycemos
Joycemos said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

2 options:

Chico's

QVC -- Citknits

Barbara L's avatar Barbara L
Barbara L said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

When My sister and I went to Scotland and Ireland a year ago, we ordered many of our travel clothes from Travel Smith and    I still have them and they are in nice shape and have worn them for other occasions.

annabanana2's avatar annabanan…
annabanana2 said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

what are chico's

i am travelling to disney, orlando in 3 weeks; any tips for what to pack?

PamD's avatar PamD
PamD said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I agree with the Chico's reference -- it's a boutique-type store with catalogues and a "Traveler's Collection."  Also, Belk Stores offer a line using the same fabrics but not as broad a selection.  You can find Chico's on the web or in most major cities. 

As someone who travels frequently and prefers cotton/natural fabrics, I usually roll up my clothes and that works quite well.  Happy Trails.

jackie53's avatar jackie53
jackie53 said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Coldwater Creek has a line of travel clothing. It is wrinkle free and fashionable. Have fun on your travels.  coldwatercreek.com

dragonwitch's avatar dragonwit…
dragonwitch said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

..and for plus-size travel wear?

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curvescovergirl said to dragonwitch 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Discovery Trekking makes really nice moisture-wicking shirts that are great for travel. They have silver in the fabric, which kills bacteria so they don't get stinky, and can be rinsed in a sink..they will be totally dry in the morning. Although it isn't advertised on the website, they will make custom sizes, so if you call them they can do plus size. www.discoverytrekking.com

cmill's avatar cmill
cmill said to dragonwitch 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Chico's goes to size 20 (there's is size 3! Sounds great doesn't it!)  And Coldwater creek has similar styles in the same fabric in plus sizes.  I wear 20-22 and have a whole travel wardrobe of these!  LOVE THEM!!!

laurenpnc's avatar laurenpnc
laurenpnc said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Hi Judy,

I have travelled extensively in my career and personally and have shopped with both Travelsmith.com and Magellans.com.  Both sell wonderful lines of wrinkle free and easy to pack clothing.  I also love Chico's travelers lines and some of the QVC citiknits.  Travelsmith has a microfiber tunic which has been a godsend.  Everything can be handwashed and hung to dry by morning.  Great when travelling light!

Bele's avatar Bele
Bele said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Picadilly travel clothing. It is wonderful and never wrinkles. I  sold it my boutique.

Gramma's avatar Gramma
Gramma said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Slinky brand(hsn. or just online), Chico's travelers, Coldwater creek, Chadwicks online....I think they all carry wrinkle free clothes and in all sizes....

Adoptsalot's avatar Adoptsalo…
Adoptsalot said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Travelsmith.com  Great stuff.

Anntoo's avatar Anntoo
Anntoo said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I found a discount online store at www.TravelKnitOutlet.com that has this same kind of clothes only at greatly reduced prices.  I haven't bought anything from them yet, but they look great, and I will be buying something soon.

sldejong's avatar sldejong
sldejong said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Travelsmith.com has excellent travel clothes as well as other travel items.

MCH1117's avatar MCH1117
MCH1117 said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

They're call Units and they still sell them in their catalog.  There have been many additions to the wardrobe since they started.  You can buy jackets and accessories now.

nanmihas's avatar nanmihas
nanmihas said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Definitely Chicos.  Their Travelers brand is attractive, affordable and packs easily.

Apela Colorado's avatar Apela Col…
Apela Colorado said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Norm Thompson catalog as well as Travel Smith. Both specialize in travel clothes.  The sale pages are good.

Nyvana's avatar Nyvana
Nyvana said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

As many agreed ... Chico's has a very nice and special line of clothing for woman like us!

Here is the url address for you to peek:

www.chicos.com/store/browse/shelf.jsp?cat=Travelers&catId=cat40010

 

Nyvana's avatar Nyvana
Nyvana said to Nyvana 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I tried to copy a picture but it didn't work!

 

anngood's avatar anngood
anngood said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I worked at Coldwater Creek for 2 years and love their travel knit collection.  For going to Disney, I would suggest that you buy a crop pant in the travel knit... you can dress it down for roaming the park and then dress it up at night!  I have a friend who travels the world, and she loves Travel Smith AND the travel knits from Coldwater Creek.  Have a great time at Disney!

Cathryn Wellner's avatar Cathryn W…
Cathryn Wellner said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Lots of good recommendations on Journeywoman - http://journeywoman.com/PackingTips/PTFavouriteTravelClothing.htm. Many of them have already been cited, but this is a collection of great tips (for all kinds of travel).

hedda's avatar hedda
hedda said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

COLDWATER CREEK (www.coldwatercreek.com) has a wonderful, special line of travel clothing for the woman who wants to look beautifully pulled together and not wrinkled!

I am thrilled with their "travel" line - which by the way is fabulous for work too!

dutchie's avatar dutchie
dutchie said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Hamrick's has travel clothes real cheap!

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plumfirst said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Hi Judy..... I am from Canada and we have Tilley Endurables that carry travel clothing.  The link for the stores in Colorado that carries the line is http://www.tilley.com/retail-stores-ty.asp    They were first famous for thier hats but now have a full line of clothing.

 

 

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ghannaford said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Chico's sells a great line called travelers - you will love it

Jewels.2008's avatar Jewels.20…
Jewels.2008 said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I have bought the travel collection from Chico's for years.  I just got back from a trip and I can take them

out and wear them again immediately!

SueGassen's avatar SueGassen
SueGassen said to Jewels.2008 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

Totally agree about Chico's.  I wear them almost daily to work, as well as on business and for pleasure.  They wear like iron and only after hundreds and hundreds of washings do they begin to wear down.  I highly recommend them.  Can't speak to some of the other brands that have been mentioned.

auddie's avatar auddie
auddie said to Jewels.2008 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

I used to buy the Travelers at Chicos but now I buy Citiknits on QVC or Slinky on HSN.  They are the same material and are half the price.

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joan ecker said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

We have a great Vermont business..It's the start of our 31st year making clothing for women of all ages who just want to look GREAT!  Our Travel Knit collection might work for your travel needs - we've been selling from our Vermont store in Quechee Vermont AND from over 200 Boutiques around the country for long enough to have created an ever growing "cultish" following.  Check us out at fathat.com.  The website is in transitio right now from Fall to Spring but it's a perfect time to get to know us!!

Belle6926's avatar Belle6926
Belle6926 said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

LL Bean and Coldwater Creek both have travel clothing.. I've ordered dresses and skirts from both and were pleased with their quality.

Denise's avatar Denise
Denise said to Judy Simms 02/10/2010, 12:16AM new!

My favorite no wrinkle line is Misook. Her clothes are fabulous. WIth loots of mix and match a few pieces go a long way. They are expensive but I have been wearing the same pair of slacks for 5 years. That is 5 yrs of washing too. They don't get out of shape and the colors(even black) do not fade. Did I say I LOVE this line. Check out NM sales page on line for some very good prices. Where ever you are going, have fun.

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