Thứ Năm, 22 tháng 10, 2015

What to Pack: Amsterdam

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This scenic Dutch capital offers plenty in excitement and beauty. Lined with historic waterways (2013 marks the 400th anniversary of Amsterdam's canals), the city is home to fabulous cultural institutions, a rollicking (and notorious) bar scene, and high-end shopping. Tack on iconic landmarks like Anne Frank's house and the Van Gogh museum, and Amsterdam will have you enchanted from sunrise to sundown. Let's start packing...
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City Bikes

Most locals get around on bicycles, and with the well-defined bike lanes, it's an easy way to get a lot in for the day. Dress with mobility in mind with stretchy skinny jeans—we like this fresh lighter blue ($19.90)—paired with a pink print silk shirt ($125) and chic ankle strap flats ($295). Cropped taupe pants could also sub in nicely ($149.50) worn with a light heather gray scoop neck tee ($6), adding a dashing maroon-print cashmere-blend scarf for breezier days ($170). (Scarves are also handy for long flights.) If you prefer dresses, choose one with a looser, swingier skirt. This washed silk style in hot pink ($268) can be worn alone or layered, and can be dressed down for the daytime with asnake-print sneaker ($150).



Night Vision

At night, go with more comfortable footwear, particularly if you're in the city for the weekend and up for checking out the free open-air concerts at Vondelpark. For a look that works into the late night hours, try a sporty short jumpsuit ($170) and white lightweight jacket ($100) worn with gold accessories like this artsy cuff ($111, available at Amsterdam boutique Restored) and foldover clutch ($55). Get a little city-theme going with NARS matte lipstick "Amsterdam" ($26) to make for a dressier look. Spring for cool pieces that pop, like this stretch skirt ($140) worn with a white and black print short sleeve sweater ($39) or lime-yellow floral top ($32).
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Canal Cruising

Amsterdam is a wonderful place to get "lost," with old cobbled streets and of course those canals. For coffee shop stops, strolls, and boutique shopping, pack comfy long chino shorts ($89) and adark pink polo by local brand Scotch & Soda ($43). (You can also go for a full button-down look in linen ($79.50).) Long bright summer days require sunglasses, such as these wire aviators with brown accents ($180). The neutral coloring will go with a few different outfits like these olive shorts with drawstring ($84), blush U-neck tee in slub jersey ($76), and red Keds ($45).

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Nights in the Square





With a cool and diverse nightlife scene, the city is more than just its infamous Red Light District. Start by checking out music venues like Melkweg and Paradiso. Into highbrow fare? Head to the city theater, Stadschouwburg. As far as clothes, if you're up for experimenting with a slimmer, European cut then head back to local favorite Scotch & Soda for this blue button-down ($89), which will pick up the cobalt laces in these chukka boots ($180). Depending on the weather, bring along akhaki cotton twill jacket ($92.63). For another option, dark rinse selvedge jeans ($185) will give your wardrobe a lift into the autumn months. Contrast the fabric's crispness with a slouchy gray Diesel sweatshirt ($128), maybe layered over a turquoise green logo tee ($50 by GStar).

What to Pack: Washington DC

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The nation's capital isn't just buzzing with politics. In the last few years, an exciting dining and nightlife scene has sprung up in several corridors including the hip-and-happening U Street and the Northeast and Southeast districts. And come fall, the weather cools and the changing leaves make the city especially ripe for a getaway. Now, what to pack?
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Georgetown by Day

Though the usual dress code has loosened up in the last years (it's not all pantsuits anymore), there's still a buttoned-up feel inside the beltway. Stick with traditional patterns like this red and white stripe tee with a hint of detail in the shoulder zips ($24.95). Pair the top with stretchy denim ($79), low block heels in patent navy ($178), and a classic trench coat if temperatures cool ($34.98). Pack a tried-and-true shift dress, here in a patriotic red, white, and blue print ($170), to pair with a brown leather satchel ($298). And add a touch of romance—DC is a wonderful walking town with plenty of scenic routes along the Potomac—like this burnished brass love knot ring ($79).



District Dining by Night
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If good food is high on the priority list, be sure to reserve a spot at a joint helmed by locally loved chef Jose Andres, Minibar. Sport a sleeveless polo top with feminine ruffle ($85), black flounce skirt($165), and two-tone camel and black pumps ($275). A high-low hem shirt dress ($138) should definitely find its way into your bag, especially when paired with a silver locket necklace ($38) and aslick power clutch that can double during travel as an iPad sleeve ($90). Stop into DC-based beauty emporium Blue Mercury beforehand, to pick up these matching metallic eye shadow colors ($25 byLaura Mercier). Lastly, slip on this gold and silver watch so you make your reservation in time ($225).
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Climbing the Hill



For the politically inclined, the Hill (aka, ground zero for Congress) makes for great people watching and museum browsing (the Smithsonian is nearby). Stroll the famous Mall in these star print shorts($158) and simple tee on top. If you feel like driving the theme home, pack this "Liberty For All" print tee ($69) in your chambray travel bag ($132). If you're there during brisker months, go for this blue and green large check button down instead ($78), worn with classic fit chinos ($69.50). For accessories, this leather belt with tonal stitching works well ($98), as do these burlap brogues by Tom's ($98).



Southeast Nights

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It used to be that the Southeast district was the area less traveled, at least compared with the usual Northwest haunts like Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. But of late, the area has spawned some of the more inventive eateries around town. For a casual after work vibe, head to Bluejacket for a pint in these cords, perfect for fall in a rich red ($225), gray henley ($39.50), and gray "officer" jacket($299). Try to snag a reservation in advance at the tiny but memorable Beuchert's Saloon. And pack easy-to-pair shapes like varsity cardigans ($269) or stripe polos ($125) are also good luggage additions. Upgrade the preppy look to something a little more soigné with a pair of rakish handsewn boat shoes ($99.99) or a handsome credit card holder in cognac ($50).