NewbE

I think the velour sweats are a generational thing. I work with several twenty-somethings, and they wear them quite a bit, while I wouldn't be caught dead in an airport in what I still think of as gym clothes. Besides, there are velour sweats, and then there's Juicy... ;-)

Patrick, I agree with you--some people here will grab at any opportunity to be snide, and whatever for??

lizziea06

I personally will take your photograph and ask you for your name if you are not well-dressed and ill-proportioned. So there.

Callaloo

If people want to wear sweats on the plane -- and beyond -- fine for them. There are certainly plenty who do. But it's not for me.

Anyway, E_M wanted to know how others travel in style. Not really a call for the reverse snobbery of suggesting that people who care how they look are somehow missing out on the travel experience.

wow

Tess, JNY does a nice black, comfy pant w/ zip jacket (not a hoodie) & a little, black sleeveless thing to wear under the jacket....w/ the black leather ankle boot, the scarf, jewellery(some interrsting neck piece), the sunglasses & the black(or brn...I choose black) coat (wear this on the plane).

Carson K.

TxTravelPro

Vegas + Velour sweats = Sally O'Malley.

http://video.aol.com/partner/hulu/sa...1_C96ySRnjph4G

Nikki

Oh, thank goodness. When I saw the title I was afraid someone had seen me in New York last weekend in my light blue microfiber parka and was going to paste a link to a photo here on Fodors. I was at Roberto Passon also, and I was sure I was the most slobbish person in the place, especially compared to the stunningly beautiful young people at the long table along the side of the restaurant.

NeoPatrick

Actually I'm surprised that E_M and Nikki also weren't attacked for eating in one of those horrible restaurants near the theatre district -- in this case the very popular Roberto Passon. Haven't they also read the locals' reports that there are no decent places to eat there and you're supposed to travel away from that convenient area so you can eat at "good" restaurants?

basingstoke2

E-M, don't worry, you dressed like most native NYrs on a casual outing.

bill_boy

Sorry, don't mean to get on the OP's good experience at Roberto Passon. But, I'm biting on the locals comment by one poster here.

I'm a local and I will stand by most other locals who all think that Roberto Passon is a below average place by our standards, especially for the price they charge for those bland dishes, and for the most boring wine list anywhere west of 5th Avenue.

TTess

OK, when traveling on the plane - if the weather is appropriate, I wear velour sweats. Tough if you don't like it. They're not cheap. They're either Juicy (yes, I'm blonde, thin and look great in Juicy - so there! ), Ralph Lauren or some lovely pieces I've purchased at Nordstrom and I don't remember the brand.

But, while in the city, I usually wear black slacks, comfortable and stylish shoes and a pretty top with a jacket for layering, depending on the time of year. Other times, it's a tailored look and other times, it's dressy. It depends on the occasion.

kauai_aka

LOL, sally is my idol. cameltoe rules! i wear pink sweat pants (juicy knockoff) that says 'jui say' on the hiney.

escargot

E_M and NIkki - perhaps we were ALL at Roberto Passons on the same night? Funny if we were but did not know it? I was there on Saturday at 6 for pre-theater and LOVED my meal, as always - even though I do in fact (gasp) eat outside the theater district/hells kitchen on many other occasions

But, I always enjoy their white asparagus, prosciutto, poached egg ,brown butter, parmesan and the veal piccata.....garlic spinach, capers, lemon......and a nice glass of wine and those profiteroles - certainly not what I'd describe as standard - and at fair prices in my mind.

E_M: as far as your original ? -

If you saw me this weekend, you likely would not have noticed anyway......black pants, black boots, my favorite black travel coat (maxmara) , and on any day/night: either a taupe sweater, creme tops w/ black cashmere cardigan - various color shaded pearls and a strong lavendar scarf for a dash of color (black bag, black gloves.....black fur ear warmers....) boring and black -

My travel outfits are always based around either the black, the brown, or the cream/taupe basics with some color in a sweater or jewelry/scarf -

mostly b/c it is easier packing - small weekender bag - and leave my mixing/matching/other outfits for when at home.

But personally, I don't care what anyone is wearing as long as it is clean and as long as they have a smile on their face and are enjoying themselves !

Nikki

Escargot, we arrived Saturday at 7 PM, just as the pre-theater folks were leaving. I was the one standing in everyone's way with a large group by the coat rack as we were coming in and you were leaving. I tried to get out of your way, I really did. Then my group sat at a long table in front of the bar. I wish I had known.

E_M

Escargot, if you were there at 6, then we definately saw each other! I was sitting at a little table by the window with my sister. Unfortunately, I looked like everyone else...wearing a black dress!

Just out of curiosity...if BB doesn't like Possons...where else can you recommend?

Oh, and Lizzie...so that was YOU who took my picture?

This thread is really quite...entertaining. Though I concur with the poster who said that because I posted THIS thread about clothing doesn't mean that's all I thought about on my trip. Anyway...I like to look nice. Not a crime.

I just love Max Mara, too. I still regret not buying a coat there in Rome two summers ago.

Now, I am on the hunt for a new winter coat.

Birdie

Escargot - You were back in Manhattan for your Jan trip?? We had to skip our's this year. Sigh. Any cupcakes?? Did you stay at the Michelangelo? All of you have made Roberto Passons sound fab.

Aduchamp1

Here are some Italian restaurants that are downtown not Little Italy

Caci e Pepe-romano

I Coppi-tuscan

Supper-Northern Italian-small and crowded

Perbacco-small dishes each better than the previous one

Barbone

I Trulli

And most expensive-L'Impero (Near the UN)

That should get you started.

Nikki

EM and Escargot, if only we had been wearing Fodors pins! What are the odds?

deedeezee

I travel with washable all black clothes, a little bottle of Woolite and a plastic hangar....one suitcase =10 days. I use silk underwear and layers to adjust to weather changes. Add color like the French with a scarf, gloves, depending on the season...for me its all about the accessories but the feet gotta be happy.....I like brightly colored wallets/bags because I'm less prone to walk away from them (yup, I am a blonde) or lose them in the room. BTW my coat is red, easy to spot and fairly forgiving with dirt. Be comfy...it will show on your face!

escargot

Oh if only we had known ! Birdie you are right, this is just like what happened last year to us in the Michelangelo lobby.....

My daughter and I were at RP's from 5:30 until about 7-7:15 when we left for the theater and we did have to scoot past a large crowd by the door - maybe it was you Nikki !! EM, so you were along the front window and my daughter and I were along the one long brick wall running between the front windows and the back ...opposite from the entrance....so close!

BIRDIE !! - YES, we were back for our Jan gtg with friends and were at the Michelangelo again - no cupcakes this time but GREAT food and the best choc chip cookie on one of the food tours - I know you'll enjoy it so here is the report:

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=35099570

but I went back again just this past weekend for a mother/daughter wknd, again at MIchelangelo and we went to a great place - Lady Mendl's - for tea, if you like that put this on your list for next time- and here's that wknd highlights:

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=35105078

Nikki

Escargot, that was our group for sure. One real tall guy and six women. Five of us all lived in a house together in college.

This is my writeup of our weekend:

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=35104493