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Clothing lines designed for travel

KathyPet — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:19:14 GMT

I am looking for some suggestions for clothing lines designed for travel that are available in Plus size. Chico's has their Traveler line and Coldwater Creek has Destinations but the choices are limited in color and available pieces. I would like that acetate/spandex blend like the citiknits fabrics that are lightweight and that you can roll in a ball.

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Kathlen — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:55:55 GMT

Have you tried Travel Smith's Voyager line? It's poly/spandex rather than acetate spandex. Very nice fabric - and it looks like it comes in plus sizes. I've never been disappointed with anything from Travel Smith.

For pants - consider Susan Graver's lustra knit. They are a nylon/spandex blend.

These days - there are a lot of lightweight knit fabrics that travel well.

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muttmom — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:34:55 GMT

How about Slinky from HSN. They have a TS today.

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lovesrecess — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:45:17 GMT

I was also going to suggest TravelSmith also.....SG's liquid knit is pretty easy to pack and wear without any ironing; I have several of her tops and because of the many colors available, it is easy to change up the look of a black or dark Travelers, etc. pants or skirt with them.

Steinmart also carries a line called Traveler or something similar; it used to have the acetate/spandex but now I think it is poly...but I have purchased two pairs of the pants and like them very much. I am not plus sized but they usually carry the same in all size ranges at Steinmart; hope you have one in your area.

Enjoy your trip!

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goodstuff — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:54:10 GMT

I find "travel lines" like Travelsmith to be quite pricey for what they are. Why not try some of the wrinke-resistant fabrics like HSN's Slinky line or other easy-care knits? They should pack easily, resist wrinkles, and wash and wear with ease.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:14:12 GMT

Slinky and CSC from HSN; JM from Macy's. I find the acetate blend a little heavy. I prefer the poly and spandex and there are a lot of clothes that are great to travel with. A great improvement over years ago when I had to travel with an iron!!

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Kathlen — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:14:32 GMT

On 2/5/2014 GoodStuff said:
I find "travel lines" like Travelsmith to be quite pricey for what they are. Why not try some of the wrinke-resistant fabrics like HSN's Slinky line or other easy-care knits? They should pack easily, resist wrinkles, and wash and wear with ease.

Have you tried the HSN Slinky? I did and didn't care for it. Even though the piece was acetate/spandex it just wasn't the same quality as Chico's Travelers acetate/spandex, or even as nice as the old Citiknits line at QVC.

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KathyPet — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:20:18 GMT

On 2/5/2014 Kathleen said:
On 2/5/2014 GoodStuff said:
I find "travel lines" like Travelsmith to be quite pricey for what they are. Why not try some of the wrinke-resistant fabrics like HSN's Slinky line or other easy-care knits? They should pack easily, resist wrinkles, and wash and wear with ease.

Have you tried the HSN Slinky? I did and didn't care for it. Even though the piece was acetate/spandex it just wasn't the same quality as Chico's Travelers acetate/spandex, or even as nice as the old Citiknits line at QVC.

Kathleen, I recall ordering a piece of Slinky from HSN several years ago and I sent it back. I thought that the fabric was quite thin and not as nice as the Citiknit fabric.

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A Friend — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:22:40 GMT

I took some Logo black and dark gray tops and jackets that I could mix and match with other things. They are light weight and easy to pack when you roll them. The layering thing really worked for me because the temperature variation was great for our trip.

Susan Graver's things were too heavy to pack as I wanted to keep the weight down on my suitcase.

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lulu2 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:26:48 GMT

Have you tried Affinity for Knits on shophq.com?

For travel I prefer Carolyn Strauss (CSC) from HSN as it is matte not shiny and thinner so it is cooler.

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willdob3 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:34:54 GMT

On 2/5/2014 castlenv said:
Slinky and CSC from HSN; JM from Macy's. I find the acetate blend a little heavy. I prefer the poly and spandex and there are a lot of clothes that are great to travel with. A great improvement over years ago when I had to travel with an iron!!

These are all good options.

CSC was the first line of this type I ever tried & I still really like the quality & look.

I recently got a pair of slacks in a similar fabric from Dillards. Can't recall the brand but the fabric has a nice matte finish.

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itsmagic — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:40:40 GMT

I think Susan Graver's liquid knit tops are great for traveling - they are light, roll up and come in a lot of different colors and designs.

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ive been framed — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:55:17 GMT

I have a black skirt made of slinky fabric that I love- it's by Briggs and I found it at Kohl's. Lightweight, too but not too sheer as some of those materials can be. I remember they had plus sizes at the store. Also had coordinating tops, slacks in the same fabric.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 01:54:49 GMT

Slinky Knit is very thin, cheap fabric. Love it or hate it, SG's liquid knit does not wrinkle, takes up little room in a suitcase, is easily rinsed out & dries quickly, layers well. I love it for travel.

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lolakimono — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 01:58:04 GMT

What about Renee's new collection? A235946

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dfyre — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:11:30 GMT

On 2/5/2014 itsmagic said:
I think Susan Graver's liquid knit tops are great for traveling - they are light, roll up and come in a lot of different colors and designs.

I agree - I have a ton of it and travel quite often - it can even be rinsed out in the hotel sink and hung to quickly dry. Also (big plus for me) fur doesn't stick to it!

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Trudey — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:12:18 GMT

Women with Control and Isaac Mizrahi pants are great for travel. Susan Graver's liquid knit and George Simonton's milky knit also travel well.

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KathyPet — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:35:25 GMT

Thanks for your suggestions. I will check these options out and hopefully find what I am looking for.

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Josetta47 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:59:24 GMT

Totally agree with lulu2 - Affinity Knits on ShopHQ. I bought one of the tops and got many compliments on it. Don't have to iron either. Love!