A Travel Essential For Women: The Little Black Dress

A Travel Essential For Women: The Little Black Dress: Even though the seasons are shifting to spring, I'm still dressing in wool. I've said before that I'm crazy for the newer merinos; they're not just for long underwear anymore. And because they're made of natural fibers, they breath well making them surprisingly versatile for those transitional seasons. It's a little counter-intuitive to think that wool is okay in warmer temps, but the lighter fabrics work well for winter, spring and fall, and I've worn my merino skirt in summer, too, because it's got so little weight to it.



For my spring travels, I'm packing the M2 dress by Nau. It's a drape-y, flattering boat neck, three quarter sleeve piece that shakes out nicely after it's been crumpled up in your bag. You can dress it up with whatever shiny extras your packing - a pashmina (because you always have one with you, right?), or some sparkly flats, or a pair of cute tights, or just wear it with sandals and go casual. A pleat at the hip gives it a little bit of swish, so even though it's "just" a black dress, it's got a bit of style.



The M2 is the medium weight merino so it provides some warmth if you're wearing it in chillier places (or overly air-conditioned restaurants. I throw all my merino in the washing machine, have done for years, and it's washed up just fine - but it's best to keep it out of the dryer, it lasts longer that way and has less risk of shrinking.



I'm a lazy dresser and I don't like to pack single use only items. I'm also a sucker for anything that makes me look stylish but feels like something I could wear on a long-haul flight. You might be thinking it's a little late in the season for buying wool, but depending on where your travels take you, it might not be, plus, off-season pricing applies to clothing, too. Get your little black three-season dress directly from Nau; it's on sale as I type this.



[Photo: Nau]

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