Rare bird of fashion. TheirreverentIris ApfelThis book by Eric Boman about style icon Iris Apfel is on my wish list as well. Keeping your feet warm, dry, and comfortable could be your best defense in surviving the day.
I highly recommend adding a wool or shearling insole to your boots to add more comfort as well as warmth between you and the frozen sidewalks.
Wick away sweat to keep you comfortable and would not only keep your feet warm. There are a vegan alternative that also get great reviews, I have shearling insoles and they are utterly awesome. A well-known fact that is. I’ve seen wool insoles on Etsy for just $ 10 that are great.
So it’s a map I made for a reader, and wanted to share with you all.
I made this with Google Maps.
I’d say if you enter the majority of the landmarks you can create directions and choose walking as the transportation option to see your route and what really was around you. Right click the map and choose to open in another tab or window to see it larger. I hope this puts all these places into perspective, It’s not awesome. You’d better be able to right click to save to your computer. Notice, no wonky wavy streets to confuse you, a great thing about DC is it’s a grid. Basically, you’re not being pushy or rude, you’re being polite and factual and providing commenter on another site said she wanted to normalize political behavior, and I believe this post and the Giving Tuesday posts are perfect examples of how to do that. I really love how you’re going about using your blog here to voice your beliefs.
This particular timely post! I am going here and there about attending my local march here in Boston or trekking down to DC. I feel just like this election has turned the clock back 50 years. At least I know that I’ll be well prepared if I make the trek out East. In my heart, Know what, I am still overwhelmed that in this day and age I should even have to consider marching on Washington to support women. Thanks a lot for this post. Make sure you write suggestions about it below. I’m rn about whether I should march in Washington or march here in California. Notice that their Squall Stadium Coat is a longer alternative with all identical great features. I’m sure you heard about this. Weather is unexpected this time of year and you won’t have a place to huddle under and an umbrella in a crowd is a bad idea. Although, my Lands’ End Squall Parka is over a decade old, was on many adventures, and keeps on kicking.
For a protest march I recommend something that will repel water and has a hood, while many have wool.
It’s waterproof, has lots of pockets, a hood that can go up without covering my eyes or taking away my peripheral vision, a neck that zips up to protect my throat without choking me, and the hand pockets are fleece lined so they’re a nice place to keep your fingers between snaps on your phone.
Know what guys, I recommend something that is insulated, comfortable, and waterproof, like your boots. Be sure it’s a length where it’s easy to move around and move quickly, A longer coat will protect more. I personally like wearing a color so I’m easier for friends to find in a crowd if we get separated. It comes in regular, petite, tall, plus, and petite plus up to 3X and has some lovely colors so you can stand out in a crowd while staying warm and dry. That said, the Stadium Armory Metro Station serves RFK and is located 4 stops away from Federal Center Station. Actually the Women’s March will begin at Independence Avenue and 3rd Street SW, in front of the Capitol.
From what I have heard from those taking buses to DC, rally buses will park at RFK Stadium Lot, and buses will remain exactly where you leave them for your return trip. There are cheap, easy to ss in a bag, and can often be found at your local drugstore or big box retailer near the registers this time of year. Consequently, loads of you have suggested also bring a certain amount HotHands’ Hand Warmers and Foot Warmers. Remember, Wardrobe Oxygen has helped women realize their beauty and personal style and express it through their wardrobe, since 2005. Stylist, and personal shopper, Alison Gary provides advice on how to achieve personal style will also like a post called, What to wear when you take down the patriarchy as dammit, someday that is preparing to happen!
I’m with you in sensibly clad spirit, while I won’t be marching in.
Nice combination of sensible fashion advice and ngue in cheek humor. Because we should all be hitting the streets frequently this next few years, I think the majority of us need to start preparing our protest wardrobe. Brilliant advice and a really important message. Therefore, one additional suggestion, on the basis of attending the very cold 2008 Inauguration. Usually, I had on the warmest boots I owned and my feet were still getting cold until I put in the warming packs. ALL THREE will go to Stadium Armory and return to you to the buses.
If your bus is at RFK, hey, do not worry, just take any line that will go to Metro Center or L’Enfant Plaza, and hereupon take EITHER the Orange line wards New Carrolton OR the Blue or Silver line wards Largo Town Center.
Don’t expect to be able to get back into really similar station you came out of, when leaving the march.
I’ve lived here forever and live right near a Metro spot yet I still have this saved as a photo on my phone for regular reference. Nonetheless, those bullseye stations on the map are where you can change lines. Notice that’s a map of the DC Metro system. Right click to see it bigger and to save to your computer or for a ‘full color’ PDF. For the p half, I actually like using a mix of items instead of an allinone. It is for a scarf, I actually find a pashmina style to be the most versatile as it can wrap around the head, the throat, or be crossed across the body and tucked under the coat for extra core protection.
Beanie, ear warmer/headband, scarf, and a pair of large lightweight sunglasses will give you options relying upon the weather and whether you’re walking, chanting, or standing and huddling to stay warm.
Wool will also wick it away so it’s an ideal choice if you run hot, Wool and fleece are great choices as long as they repel moisture.
I’m almost sure I prefer a hat with some color and personality I can be found in a crowd, like my jacket. Nonetheless, sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun, wind, and anything else without restricting your vision or your complete identity. So if you know of one please share in the comments, Silk underwear accomplishes really similar thing though at the time of posting I haven’t been able to find a brand that carries a broad range of sizes. They also come in regular, petite, and plus sizes up to 3X. Their ‘silklike’ pieces are so thin they can slip under suiting pants and even leggings without feeling like the Michelin Man, yet keep you extremely warm. Generally, I swear by Lands’ End’s Thermaskin collection. I recommend the pants and long sleeved shirt for an event like that, though a tank or cami is great if you’ll be moving more and just need to focus on keeping your core warm.
Surely it’s a serious event and not a music festival, while a march is a time to connect with likeminded individuals to hopefully make positive change.
It also includes signage with handles like wooden sticks.
Do not bring anything that gonna be considered a weapon. Known you as the parent know best, as for children. Seriously. Therefore if it’s one where there’s a great chance for arrests and violence I’d keep them home. How about to dress in the color associated with the event, wear clothing and accessories relevant to the cause, and bring signs. Keep your jewelry and expensive items in the apartments. Now pay attention please. Gether with this, a protest march ain’t a place for drugs or alcohol. That includes your tiny Swiss Army knife on your keychain. Ok, and now one of the most important parts. Leave in the premises the glow sticks, goofy hats and glasses, the tutus and fairy wings. I know that the biggest issue I’ve faced was the lack of bathrooms, I have been to a couple of protest marches and rallies over my lifetime and taken my child when she was little.
I am attending the Women’s March in St Louis.
I will post a photo afterwards.
Thank you for the tips, a local boutique has a knit cap that says Feminist, it’s on my list of things to wear, plus I am helping a sister out by shopping small. You’re my favorite blogger for many reasons, your politics included! Alison, thanks for this post! Our state’s weather is usually not as frigid as yours but if anyone knew what it may be like in January. You see, I’ll be walking in Arkansas’ March we’ve been asked to wear dark purple.