The Wrinkle-Proof, Odor-Repelling Travel Dress I Wore to the Ballet in Odessa - New York Magazine |
| The Wrinkle-Proof, Odor-Repelling Travel Dress I Wore to the Ballet in Odessa - New York Magazine Posted: 28 Oct 2019 12:49 PM PDT  Travel-friendly cocktail attire in action. Photo: Devra Ferst I was only a week into a seven-week-long trek around the Black Sea when I got tickets to see a night of modern ballet at the Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. It makes no pretense about its fancy dress code, declaring on its website, "Please dress up." On an evening there this past July, women paraded through the gilded hallways in dresses that wouldn't be out of place at a black-tie-optional wedding. But I was determined not to miss the show just because I hadn't packed a cocktail dress. What I did pack was my black Cala Dress from Arc'teryx.  Arc'teryx Cala Dress It's a "travel dress" made of smart fabric, like workout gear, but designed so you don't look like an American trekking through a foreign city in spandex. Before leaving for my trip, I tried on several of these travel dresses, only to find fault with each one. They were either too heavy or too long, looked too much like workout gear, or didn't cover my shoulders, which is key in more conservative countries like Turkey. The exception was the Cala dress (though it took a few rounds of playing dress-up and trying it with various accessories for me to initially like it). But I saw just how versatile it was when I pulled it out of my carry-on suitcase in Odessa. The Cala dress was unwrinkled, so I paired it with a braided leather belt, black sandals, and a necklace before heading to the ballet. I was gratefully not turned away at the door — and felt dressy enough for an obligatory photo of myself on the opera house's grand stairs. For the rest of my trip around the Black Sea, the Cala dress became a uniform I actually enjoyed wearing and the perennial answer to the morning question, What should I wear today? I snapped up the neckline to cover any cleavage at Orthodox churches, and I wore it on a particularly successful date in Plovdiv, Bulgaria; to an outdoor jazz concert in a first-century Roman theater; to markets and museums; and with bike shorts on days when I walked over eight miles. The dress also has UPF 50+, the clothing equivalent of SPF, and cinches at the natural waist in the back — making it flattering on lots of body shapes — and it somehow manages to repel wrinkles and bad scents. There were stretches in Istanbul's and Tbilisi's punishing heat when I wore the dress on back-to-back days, airing it out or rinsing it in a sink with detergent before going to sleep and putting it on the next day. When I originally packed it, I imagined it would be a perfunctory garment, something to get me through a long trip without adding weight to my bag. (At 4.8 ounces, it's barely heavier than my now-vintage iPhone 6, which, coincidentally, fits comfortably along with a passport in the dress's pockets.) But as I settled back into life in Brooklyn, I quickly realized I didn't want to part with the dress. I've worn it to teach at food-writing classes that I bike to in Greenpoint and paired it with a denim jacket for a day date on a recent fall weekend. The Strategist is designed to surface the most useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Some of our latest conquests include the best acne treatments, rolling luggage, pillows for side sleepers, natural anxiety remedies, and bath towels. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.  |
| Posted: 28 Oct 2019 08:41 AM PDT Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi just won Halloween in a big way. While many people turn to celebrities for their Halloween costume inspiration, little Stormi didn't have to look beyond her famous mom for inspo. Jenner showed off her daughter in a replica of the Met Gala dress she wore this year and her the internet is full-on losing it.  Stormi has Jenner's look down perfectlyJenner created the perfect Halloween costume for her little one — Stormi wore a mini version of the beauty mogul's Met Gala purple dress, complete with feathery sleeves and even the purple wig. The details are everything, with the dress styling a perfect recreation of the campy custom Versace look, including a tiny adorable handbag to complete the vibe. Stormi and Jenner have worn matching outfits in the past, including their blue dresses on vacation and matching dresses in June. Last Halloween they wore matching skeleton pajamas. This mini-me creation is totally next level though. Jenner posted the images and video on Instagram with the caption: "My baby!!!!!!!! I can't handle this!!!!" The internet is divided about Stormi's lookJenner wasn't the only one who couldn't handle it, as she got plenty of responses on the post. Pal Sofia Richie commented: "Omg I can't deal," while Vanessa Hudgens commented, "Dead," with the heart eye emoji, and Stormi's dad, Travis Scott, posted a red heart emoji. Most fans couldn't get over how adorable Stormi is wearing the same dress as her mom, but there were critics too, naturally, with comments such as: "That poor baby. All she wanted to be for Halloween was Elsa. Her face says it all." Others blasted Jenner, such as one commenter who wrote: "You should be ashamed of yourself. What a narcissist! Let her be her own little girl!" Another critic wrote: "poor rich kid. hope she grows up knowing the value of money, hard work and respect, as her mommy barely moves her finger 'building empire.' the hope is with u , Stormi grow up to be better and do more good than self indulging. future is bright." Jenner and Scott called it quits but are bosses at co-parentingJenner and Scott announced in October that they would be "taking some space apart, with a source telling E! News at the time: "Kylie and Travis aren't officially calling it quits on their relationship, but are taking space apart. It's not a firm split. They've been fighting again, but have still seen each other within this last month." The insider noted: "They fight over ridiculous things and Kylie can be very skeptical about Travis. Travis has been stressed with dropping new music." Jenner took to Twitter at the time to clear up some gossip and assured fans: "Travis and i are on great terms and our main focus right now is Stormi our friendship and our daughter is priority." The two have been winning at the co-parenting game, even having a family fun night out along with Kourtney Kardashian and her kids. A source told ET: "Kylie, Travis and Kourtney were extremely hands on with their kids, the source says. "Kylie and Travis especially were such a great team with Stormi. They were very involved with Stormi. They took turns pushing her around the ranch in a pink, Ariel-themed stroller. They were extremely attentive and had their eyes on her at all times."  |
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