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Multitasking Fashion OUTDOOR APPAREL can be just as multifunctional as You
QUICK PACK
By Dahlia Jean Weinstein YOU’RE UP for a day hike, but you’ve also scheduled a mani-pedi and cocktails with friends later in the day. Your weekly hoops match with the guys is scheduled right before your favorite happy hour. Saturday Pilates class in the park is the same day as that picnic in the park, and your next tennis match is scheduled right before teatime at The Brown Palace. In Colorado, there is no time to run home to change when outdoor exercise and adventures coincide with pampering, picnics, tea parties and a very, busy social schedule. Outdoor apparel brands understand this fashion dilemma and strive to serve double duty. By incorporating cutting-edge fabrics and technologies into multipurpose stylish designs, they make the transition from outside adventures to inside activities (almost) no sweat at all.
READY TO ROMP
Making fashion a whole lot easier, Vuori’s best-selling women’s shorts are now available as a tanked romper. Made with the same ultralightweight fourway stretch fabric as the original shorts, the Clementine Romper is perfect for every type of exercise and cute enough to carry over into cocktail hour. $88 at vuoriclothing.com
Rooted in mountain culture and outdoor living, but love exploring cities and world travel, Topo Designs looks to proven classics for inspiration to ensure a timeless look with innovative technologies and modern functionality. This mini but mighty pack can be slung over your shoulder or worn around your waist and is perfect for a quick hike followed by boutique browsing. An external bike light attachment loop and internal organization pocket are practical for daily use, and the external zippered pocket has an internal key clip to keep them handy (and not lost). $55 at Topo Designs, Denver 303.954.8420; topodesigns.com
HAUTE STATEMENT
A mix between a jogger and a legging, this hybrid from the Kadyluxe Galaxy Collection is an easy transition piece from outside exercise to indoor fun. Made from recycled fishing nets, water bottles and fabric waste, this nylon-spandex and faux leather blend with subtle grommet details is a bold and beautiful fashion statement. $89 at kadyluxe.com
KEEP ON TREKKING
Belong Designs’ Traverse Tek Hoodie is not only for Alpine adventures, but for running at lunch, biking after work, and sitting around a campfire with friends. Made from REPREVE recycled polyester and dyed, recycled VersaTek fabric, this eco-conscious hoodie features 4-way stretch, breathability and sweat-wicking capability while remaining soft, durable and wrinkle and soil-resistant. $74 at belongdesigns.com
ON TRACK
Venture out but stay comfortable and stylish in your new favorite track jacket. Four-way stretch, anti-odor technology and water-resistance make this track jacket perfect for outdoor workouts and the color and linen-texture effect give it its indoor style. It is made with midweight performance stretch woven fabric with DWR for water resistance and UPF 30+ sun protection. $98 at vuoriclothing.com
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june 2021 // AvidLifestyle
