What do you think of Fanny Packs?
Apr 10th, 2003, 11:31 AM
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God I hate Fanny Packs.
SMB - serious question for you: You call yourself a beach walker. But you wear a bikini while doing so? I'm not believing that whole scene of yours.
Wearing a bikini while walking some serious mileage - means SERIOUS CHAFFING, no?
-Darvy
SMB - serious question for you: You call yourself a beach walker. But you wear a bikini while doing so? I'm not believing that whole scene of yours.
Wearing a bikini while walking some serious mileage - means SERIOUS CHAFFING, no?
-Darvy
Apr 10th, 2003, 12:14 PM
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Just returned from vacation, and there were a few nights I was out and didn't want to fuss with a purse. Simple solution: I took along a couple pair of cargos! It was great - just put the few essentials I needed in the side pocket, buttoned, and went. No worry, no hassles, no unseemly bulges! And, one can always wear cargos as a coverup for the beach as well.
Apr 10th, 2003, 01:42 PM
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This is a funny thread. We call ours "belt packs", and only use them for hiking. I can get everything I need for touring cities into a 6X6 inch purse worn bandelier style, or a small tote if I'm carrying everyone else's stuff. My father-in-law is a loveable dork who wears a belt pack everywhere he goes, even in his own home. My parents are more dignified, and I've never seen either of them use a belt pack. I don't usually notice what other tourists wear, as long as they behave reasonably.
Apr 10th, 2003, 02:07 PM
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I bought a very nice sporty (Gap) 'waist' pack/purse that also has short handles (tote) and a long purse strap and velcro so I can stuff the waist straps away. I loved it and used it in NYC. However, they seem to have become rather uncool, even though this was more stylish than the typical fanny pack, so I have had to stuff in the back of my closet. I won't give it up though, it may still come in handy when I have children and want to travel light with them.
I have different sets of rules, if a person uses it at home it is dorky but if a tourist uses it to be hands free then it is more practical and useful therefore not as dorky.
I liked it because I could put it in front of me - those small backpacks are behind me and can easily be opened without my knowledge, plus I have to take it off for sitting down and rides.
There is just no easy solution..... and all I usually carry is sunscreen, wallet and camera!
I have different sets of rules, if a person uses it at home it is dorky but if a tourist uses it to be hands free then it is more practical and useful therefore not as dorky.
I liked it because I could put it in front of me - those small backpacks are behind me and can easily be opened without my knowledge, plus I have to take it off for sitting down and rides.
There is just no easy solution..... and all I usually carry is sunscreen, wallet and camera!
Apr 10th, 2003, 02:44 PM
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Sara: You're right about it coming handy when you have kids... also right about having it in front of you instead of backpack behind you. i recently saw a segment on tv about pick-pockets (it just happened to be in London, but could have been anywhere...), and that is the WORST place to carry your 'stuff'. keeping it in front of you, whether in waist pack or bag, is the safest; at least according to this source.
Apr 10th, 2003, 02:44 PM
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Hi
My son lives in Japan and last visit home he was carrying this really cool black (of course, he is a NYer
sort of micro-fiber kind of bag, that was flat, zipped like a back pack but had a wide strap that went across his chest, with the bag sort of at his back/side. Close to the look of a messenger bag, but looked so much better than a bulky backpack or a Fanny thing.
Apr 10th, 2003, 03:23 PM
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I've seen those Scarlett, and they are MUCH cooler than a fanny pack will ever be. (I do find them particularly sexy on men. I just love to see those swarthy European men digging around in those chic little cases for their passports in the airport.)
I guess it all comes down (as usual) to personal choice.
I'm sure I pay way too much attention to appearances and sacrifice comfort in the process, but I have a whole list of things I will NEVER be caught wearing (flourescent wristbands, sensible shoes, inexpensive purses, cheap sunglasses, etc.) but FANNY PACKS are at the top never to be unseated by any other fashion faux pas - except maybe white shoes after Labor Day
Anyone who wears a fanny pack is concerned with practicality over fashion - not that that's a bad thing - it's just not for me.
The more frivolous I can be on my vacation, the better!
I am leaving for Mexico in 11 days, and I just bought a new darrrling little Prada tote bag to sling over my shoulder and leave my hands free.
Vive la difference!
I guess it all comes down (as usual) to personal choice.
I'm sure I pay way too much attention to appearances and sacrifice comfort in the process, but I have a whole list of things I will NEVER be caught wearing (flourescent wristbands, sensible shoes, inexpensive purses, cheap sunglasses, etc.) but FANNY PACKS are at the top never to be unseated by any other fashion faux pas - except maybe white shoes after Labor Day
Anyone who wears a fanny pack is concerned with practicality over fashion - not that that's a bad thing - it's just not for me.
The more frivolous I can be on my vacation, the better!
I am leaving for Mexico in 11 days, and I just bought a new darrrling little Prada tote bag to sling over my shoulder and leave my hands free.
Vive la difference!
Apr 10th, 2003, 03:37 PM
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Ah~Diane, a Prada bag in Mexico, you will definitely be a hit
Where in Mexico, I am going this summer
and will need to know all that is important: what bag to carry, which shoes, etc...nothing practical though!!Lol, yes, there is something to be said for a man with the confidence to carry one of those bags
(and of course the looks)
Apr 10th, 2003, 04:39 PM
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Hi Scarlett,
It depends on what part(s) of Mexico you are going as to what fashions to don!
For lounging around the pool, a classic black maillot and a matching pareo to put on to wear to lunch.
For diving, a snappy hot pink and black sexy wetsuit with a matching set of mask, snorkel and fins. (All my dive equipment is color-coordinated.)
For ruin-hopping, a pair of cute capris with white tennies and a strappy tank top that shows off your tan.
For shopping, heeled sandals with matching bag, fitted sheath sundress, interesting silver jewelry, and - my favorite accessory of all - a generous man.
No matter where you go in Mexico you will have a great time. The people are incredibly friendly, the food delicious, some of the best beaches anywhere - you'll want to return year after year.
J_Correa, I promise I'll be careful, and you are a dear for thinking of my safety.
It depends on what part(s) of Mexico you are going as to what fashions to don!
For lounging around the pool, a classic black maillot and a matching pareo to put on to wear to lunch.
For diving, a snappy hot pink and black sexy wetsuit with a matching set of mask, snorkel and fins. (All my dive equipment is color-coordinated.)
For ruin-hopping, a pair of cute capris with white tennies and a strappy tank top that shows off your tan.
For shopping, heeled sandals with matching bag, fitted sheath sundress, interesting silver jewelry, and - my favorite accessory of all - a generous man.
No matter where you go in Mexico you will have a great time. The people are incredibly friendly, the food delicious, some of the best beaches anywhere - you'll want to return year after year.
J_Correa, I promise I'll be careful, and you are a dear for thinking of my safety.
Apr 10th, 2003, 05:09 PM
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Lol, Diana, you have it so ....together!
WE will be in the colonial towns, more artsy city folk. I will probably go for the capris and espadrille look for day, something silky and soft for night.
But the bag! Which one to bring or should I buy one just for the trip
such a good reason , no?JCorrea, yes, I am sure that those folks who are caught after Labor Day in the white shoes must need counseling~
Apr 10th, 2003, 06:43 PM
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good lord, you girls must have been raised by a mother just like mine! (white after labor day, black patent leather after easter...)
AND she'd probably have a few words to say about the "good lord" usage, too!
it's hard to break away, isn't it?
d
AND she'd probably have a few words to say about the "good lord" usage, too!
it's hard to break away, isn't it?
d
Apr 11th, 2003, 03:08 AM
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Don't give a rats butt about fashion, I'm all about comfort and dressing to not be offensive to the country I'm visiting. And I wouldn't be caught dead with one of those silly things about my waist. I bought a small leather backpack/purse last time I was in Italy. Given the construction you'd have to be very talented to open it without my knowing. (Zippers with a snap down cover that can't be opened unless the bag is off my back.) I only use it traveling because it is so hard to get into unless I take it off my back. But since I like to be hands free I can forgive and understand people wearing the silly fanny pack things. Just please, don't wear the white athletic socks with black sandals. That makes me nuts.
Apr 11th, 2003, 04:24 AM
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English one : Labor Day falls on the first weekend or so of September. It is the traditional end of summer. White shoes, being for summer, are not wore traditionally before Easter or after labor day.
Apr 11th, 2003, 04:36 AM
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Hi again.
Scarlett. Oooh, you have such a fashion opportunity! For the inland colonial towns you will probably be visiting haciendas and art museums and looking at interesting architechture, etc.
If you do wear espadrilles, be sure the heels are not those higher ones as you will probably be on some uneven pavement or paths.
It will be very hot, so be sure to wear all natural fabrics (silk, cotton, linen) even though it doesn't always "drape" as well as some of the microfibers, etc.
Be sure you have very high quality sunglasses as it is so BRIGHT there.
You might consider a pretty straw hat and straw tote bag (you need to take LOTS of water), since you are going casual/comfortable.
Have you seen those new pastel Louis Vuitton bags??? Verrrry cute and would go with all your capris too. Hmmm, maybe I should take TWO bags!
(We're going to Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, so my poor husband will have to pay for overweight luggage yet again!)
Where/when are you going?
gypsy, my Mom was still wanting to wear hats and white gloves in the 70's if that gives you any indication, and she always carried a clutch purse.
Scarlett. Oooh, you have such a fashion opportunity! For the inland colonial towns you will probably be visiting haciendas and art museums and looking at interesting architechture, etc.
If you do wear espadrilles, be sure the heels are not those higher ones as you will probably be on some uneven pavement or paths.
It will be very hot, so be sure to wear all natural fabrics (silk, cotton, linen) even though it doesn't always "drape" as well as some of the microfibers, etc.
Be sure you have very high quality sunglasses as it is so BRIGHT there.
You might consider a pretty straw hat and straw tote bag (you need to take LOTS of water), since you are going casual/comfortable.
Have you seen those new pastel Louis Vuitton bags??? Verrrry cute and would go with all your capris too. Hmmm, maybe I should take TWO bags!
(We're going to Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, so my poor husband will have to pay for overweight luggage yet again!)
Where/when are you going?
gypsy, my Mom was still wanting to wear hats and white gloves in the 70's if that gives you any indication, and she always carried a clutch purse.
