When we travel we never really know what to wear.
We talk to our friends, colleagues or partners before leaving: “But you, how do you dress for the flight? What did you pack?”
The three characteristics
Regardless of whether it is a business trip or a pleasure trip, keep in mind the three characteristics that the clothes you wear must have: comfort, versatility and the ability to adapt to your personal style.
Comfort because it often happens that you have to walk a bit, sit more than you would like in an uncomfortable position, go from the cold of the air conditioning in flight, to the muggy heat once you get off the plane. And in every situation we want to feel comfortable.
Versatility because you certainly expect to move from one situation to another, from an elegant setting to a more casual occasion, without having time to change and without wanting to move your entire wardrobe into your hand luggage before leaving.
Personal style because… OK, practicality, but we don't want to give up a touch of taste, a well-groomed outfit, or getting noticed for how well we're dressed.
The gabardine
Gabardine fabric embodies all these characteristics and adds others, always appreciated in everyday life, but especially during a business trip or a weekend of pleasure.
Some technicalities: this fabric is often found in cotton, more rarely in wool fibers. It is very compact , but slightly elastic , and can be recognized because it is characterized by a thin diagonal stripe.
Gabardine trousers
The trouser models made with this fabric are therefore resistant to creases - ideal for packing in a suitcase - and to wear. In addition, gabardine is relatively waterproof : a light rain will not be a problem if you wear gabardine trousers. The small percentage of elastane always present defines them as very comfortable garments , to be worn even for hours and hours without discomfort.
It is not uncommon for tailors to choose to make men's suits using gabardine, for all the features we have seen, and for its decisive, elegant and never banal character . But be careful, with a pair of sneakers and a sporty accessory like a cap with a visor, gabardine chinos become unmatched style allies in a casual situation . Pack just one pair of trousers to create an infinite number of outfits and never be caught unprepared by the unexpected events of the trip.