tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post5233783450278629585..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Athleisure: Performance meets polishDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50456768648146236942017-04-13T00:29:43.216-04:002017-04-13T00:29:43.216-04:00Athleta, owned by Gap, has some fantastic athleisu...Athleta, owned by Gap, has some fantastic athleisure. Worth checking out, although not easily available in Canada.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04741062569246094417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-75802965291556525742017-04-06T15:54:31.894-04:002017-04-06T15:54:31.894-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.royleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935701918629007223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62885883057778218282017-04-06T15:54:15.499-04:002017-04-06T15:54:15.499-04:00Lagatta, thanks very much. The Columbia skirt is a...Lagatta, thanks very much. The Columbia skirt is a good one!royleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935701918629007223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-1222077546535825592017-04-06T11:57:59.815-04:002017-04-06T11:57:59.815-04:00I like this skirt from Columbia (in the black and ...I like this skirt from Columbia (in the black and grey stripe) but it is mostly modal, so not as sturdy as true athleisure:<br />http://www.columbiasportswear.ca/en/womens-all-who-wander-skirt-1658121.html?cgid=activity-travel&dwvar_1658121_variationColor=010#start=7 It is long enough for me. It looks as if it would be quite cool for summer wear, which is why I'd rather have it in the fine stripes than all black, and the pastel-toned version would show dirt too much when travelling, and washing it out in the sink. lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-14089903234904495852017-04-05T19:54:36.614-04:002017-04-05T19:54:36.614-04:00psst, skirts are also better for off-piste peeing....psst, skirts are also better for off-piste peeing. Yes, it happens. lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91818467742458125972017-04-05T17:19:29.359-04:002017-04-05T17:19:29.359-04:00Rroyleen: Had to go down 2 sizes in my Macabi skir...Rroyleen: Had to go down 2 sizes in my Macabi skirt and got the shorter of the two options. But then, I do not wear above the knee skirts. Someone should take on LuluLemon! Prana wears well too but no better re size range.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47038377888417370032017-04-05T16:58:52.161-04:002017-04-05T16:58:52.161-04:00Thanks, Duchesse, for the Macabi skirt reminder. I...Thanks, Duchesse, for the Macabi skirt reminder. I have used them in the past for specific type of travel, but found them bulky for around-town wear. On the lookout for more tailored options! For many reasons, I prefer skirts to pants, especially in hot weather. <br /><br />I am a devoted yogini, and LuluLemon wears like iron; however the lack of larger sizes makes me crazy. I can fit into some of the size 12 tops, but that's it. Aaarrgh!royleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935701918629007223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-9064285925986101812017-04-05T08:27:47.601-04:002017-04-05T08:27:47.601-04:00lagatta: Turning the Macabi skirt into a "pa...lagatta: Turning the Macabi skirt into a "pants" is done with a strap (included) that makes 'legs' out of the skirt. I would not wear it for everyday but the feature came in handy wading in the ocean. (My friend who has the skirt too never uses that.) <br /><br />The Macabi skirt was designed by a woman who wanted one item to wear both fly fishing and to a restaurant- that's why she came up with the 'pants' modification- which you never have to go near. The skirt is ideal for travel- swish out and dry quickly, and appropriate for countries where you would not wear shorts or even skirts at the knee. But I'd also wear it here.<br /><br />LauraH: Thanks for the Milk reccie. I'd say that, like the Bauer pieces I showed, this is not athleisure, which uses techno fabrics and finishes that stand up to sports. But, the line is blurry. <br /><br />You might also like the clothes made and designed in Toronto, by ItFitzMe. (Kit and Ace are a. Canadian company but the clothes are made elsewhere, just like the parent , LuluLemon.) I drool over their "techno cashmere" but where are the bigger sizes? There has been much criticism of LuluLemon for the same issue.<br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-38344221027368218902017-04-05T08:20:16.835-04:002017-04-05T08:20:16.835-04:00Lagatta, Miik definitely sells in retail stores an...Lagatta, Miik definitely sells in retail stores and I believe so does Encircled. Usually stores featuring natural fibres, made in Canada, that type of approach. I gave the websites just so people could have a quick look.LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47024618910683494182017-04-05T08:13:52.161-04:002017-04-05T08:13:52.161-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-3882862660236054622017-04-04T21:42:51.824-04:002017-04-04T21:42:51.824-04:00LauraH, thanks for your advice - I prefer to buy l...LauraH, thanks for your advice - I prefer to buy locally and ideally to be able to try things on at the shop. <br /><br />Duchesse and Materfamilias, the food writing of Rachel Roddy in Rome with her husband, their little boy and all the neighbourhood gives me such joy: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/apr/04/spinach-herb-and-ricotta-pie-recipe-rachel-roddy-torta-pasqualina I'm also posting this because I have made it for friends from Argentina, for whom a PASQUALINA becomes a PASCUALINA in Spanish - huge Italian influence in Argentina and they make it too, though sometimes with chard as Easter is in autumn down there. lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47240790186969567952017-04-04T21:08:54.253-04:002017-04-04T21:08:54.253-04:00'Lole' not 'Love'......and again :...'Lole' not 'Love'......and again :-)LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-39703236818009889052017-04-04T21:08:28.888-04:002017-04-04T21:08:28.888-04:00'Love' not 'Love'..autocorrect str...'Love' not 'Love'..autocorrect strikes againLauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51117796348141148502017-04-04T21:05:08.940-04:002017-04-04T21:05:08.940-04:00I looked at Kit and Ace but was very put off by th...I looked at Kit and Ace but was very put off by the size ceiling and the super neutral colours on offer. More to my taste is Miik, Canadian made, quality fabrics and a varied range of colours and sizes. https://www.miik.ca I have bought and worn the Silvie slouch pants, Christina hooded tunic, Sadie top and Lea tank. Love the feel, comfort and good looks. Maybe too much information but I couldn't resist plugging a made in Canada option.<br /><br />I have also bought and worn the Dressy Sweatpants from Encircled, another made in Canada company https://www.encircled.ca Their stuff my not be polished enough for your friend but it's worth a look. Love also has some nice pieces although I find the cut is too small at the hips in many cases.<br /><br />Athleisure has some great advantages, I'm still experimenting as I'm wary of looking like I'm trying to dress 'young'.LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-59259212854110014692017-04-04T20:58:39.429-04:002017-04-04T20:58:39.429-04:00I'm all over athleisure style since I have ret...I'm all over athleisure style since I have retired. Especially track pants as a change from jeans. To me they're modern and wearable. I Found a nice lightweight pair in bone at Uniqlo at a reasonable price. Northmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597456926736581361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-39959112780114604982017-04-04T20:58:29.484-04:002017-04-04T20:58:29.484-04:00I think the pants - sahrouel, sirwal or "Turk...I think the pants - sahrouel, sirwal or "Turkish trousers - look ridiculous on Westerners. I have intrepid adventurer friends who swear by them (to do adventure travel stuff and also appear as modest in some countries and regions). Indeed they are excellent quality. <br /><br />But yes, I dearly want pockets and at least one zippered one, and something that is not a mini. Macabi gets points for some colours! lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-68655991660288424842017-04-04T19:26:19.045-04:002017-04-04T19:26:19.045-04:00Royleen: Yes, tried on sweaters and found them wel...Royleen: Yes, tried on sweaters and found them well made. Did not try the trousers. Went to see the much-vaunted "technical cashmere" which blends the fibre with spandex. They are proud to say it is washable but I wash all cashmere knits anyway. The colours are all neutral so I spent my budget elsewhere, but I would buy Kit and Ace.<br /><br />lagatta and Royleen: For longer skirts with POCKETS in performance fabric check out www.macabiskirt.com.<br />The "pants" option was weird to me, but the skirt is genius. I had one.<br />This is a terrific longer skirt and also comes in an even longer length and in many sizes.<br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-76665534955915385922017-04-04T18:40:18.299-04:002017-04-04T18:40:18.299-04:00Also, another vote for longer skirts, with zippere...Also, another vote for longer skirts, with zippered pockets. So hard to find!royleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935701918629007223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91248180303339287032017-04-04T18:39:31.563-04:002017-04-04T18:39:31.563-04:00Looking at Kit and Ace site, and the size chart, i...Looking at Kit and Ace site, and the size chart, it appears that they go to a size 12. Have you tried any of their clothes? Those Trousers look nice!royleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935701918629007223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-36994423093351002362017-04-04T15:01:34.699-04:002017-04-04T15:01:34.699-04:00Riekers are actually quite supportive - not a true...Riekers are actually quite supportive - not a true orthopaedic line, but designed for people who walk a lot, like many northern Europeans. https://www.rieker.co.uk/remonte-ladies-c63 Their Remonte line tends to run wider and more supportive (i.e. for older consumers) but many are stylish. <br /><br />One finds longer skirts in "travel" lines, but with the opposite problem - they can be too fusty. <br /><br />Hope your supper was nice... lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-16210666493556668652017-04-04T13:47:49.654-04:002017-04-04T13:47:49.654-04:00lagatta: The skirts are all short, and generally t...lagatta: The skirts are all short, and generally the line is a narrow missy cut, but there are always some looser cuts among the tops.<br /><br />hostess: My friend is still working, so is looking for dressier footwear than what we would be likely to wear to and from yoga. For that, I usually wear shoes that kick off and can withstand being 'nudged' when left at the door. Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-40385609818976462962017-04-04T12:41:39.827-04:002017-04-04T12:41:39.827-04:00Since returning to Yoga classes I have been wearin...Since returning to Yoga classes I have been wearing casual stretchy pieces more often and regularly go to the market after my class. The new relaxed athleisure lines will be worth studying. Thank you for the introduction and now I am wanting some new hipper footwear! <br />Hope you enjoyed your Quebec City jaunt! hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-69532654654740824712017-04-04T11:56:12.587-04:002017-04-04T11:56:12.587-04:00I'm always looking for skirts in that type of ...I'm always looking for skirts in that type of material, but the two by Lolé are too short for my taste. I know that there are other lines that have knee-length skirts. (And yes, I know that I'm shorter than the models). They also have to be at least A-line, or gored, for the bicycle. Shh, if I'm going any distance, I wear lycra running shorts underneath... <br /><br />I hope you had a wonderful time in Québec, despite the bitter weather. I'm also disappointed that MEC there has moved; it was so convenient to drop in there when staying in Québec!lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-81256898072829424972017-04-04T11:54:10.777-04:002017-04-04T11:54:10.777-04:00Wendelah: Difficult feet need specialized shoes. A...Wendelah: Difficult feet need specialized shoes. Alyson has no particular problems (such as bunions) but twisted an ankle not long ago and if not supported well, it acts up. If you would like to recommend an orthopedic shoe brand (or model) you like, please do so for the benefit of readers who need them.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12250926926192746932017-04-04T11:31:56.968-04:002017-04-04T11:31:56.968-04:00Those elbow-length sweaters in Tall are a find, an...Those elbow-length sweaters in Tall are a find, and at a great price, too. There's a sleeveless version of the shirt, essential when one lives in a desert climate. <br /><br />Maybe it's just me and my difficult feet, but for anyone used to shoes with real support, your alternatives could be a hard sell. But they're undeniably attractive.Wendelahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158168587352273324noreply@blogger.com