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A question of clothing?
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 11-30-06 16:02A question of clothing?
Hello again
I am skiing for the first time in January in Borovets. I just need to ask a few q's about clothing. I don't actually own anything that I can ski in so was wondering:
Shall I buy any old outfit (ie. Aldi have offers on today for about £40) or shall I splurge £200 on the fabulous one I've seen in the Roxy shop? I'm pretty sure I'll pick up skiing quite easily (it looks fairly easy anyway!) so I plan to make it a regular thing.
Is everybody else in designer stuff on ...
I am skiing for the first time in January in Borovets. I just need to ask a few q's about clothing. I don't actually own anything that I can ski in so was wondering:
Shall I buy any old outfit (ie. Aldi have offers on today for about £40) or shall I splurge £200 on the fabulous one I've seen in the Roxy shop? I'm pretty sure I'll pick up skiing quite easily (it looks fairly easy anyway!) so I plan to make it a regular thing. Is everybody else in designer stuff on ...Hello again
I am skiing for the first time in January in Borovets. I just need to ask a few q's about clothing. I don't actually own anything that I can ski in so was wondering:
Shall I buy any old outfit (ie. Aldi have offers on today for about £40) or shall I splurge £200 on the fabulous one I've seen in the Roxy shop? I'm pretty sure I'll pick up skiing quite easily (it looks fairly easy anyway!) so I plan to make it a regular thing.
Is everybody else in designer stuff on the piste or are people not that bothered?
What do people wear at night? I assume I'd be stupid to bring heels with me!
Really sorry to be asking questions that 1000's others have probably asked before me but I have never been anywhere like this before! Your answers will be greatly appeciated!
Thanks
Luce x
I am skiing for the first time in January in Borovets. I just need to ask a few q's about clothing. I don't actually own anything that I can ski in so was wondering:
Shall I buy any old outfit (ie. Aldi have offers on today for about £40) or shall I splurge £200 on the fabulous one I've seen in the Roxy shop? I'm pretty sure I'll pick up skiing quite easily (it looks fairly easy anyway!) so I plan to make it a regular thing. Is everybody else in designer stuff on the piste or are people not that bothered? What do people wear at night? I assume I'd be stupid to bring heels with me!Really sorry to be asking questions that 1000's others have probably asked before me but I have never been anywhere like this before! Your answers will be greatly appeciated!
Thanks
Luce x
re: A question of clothing?
Designer gear in Bulgaria ha think not. Bit tricky Luce if you are convinced that you will love skiing an plan to go lots more then yes a more expensive Jacket will pay dividends. But I think £200 is a bit much unless you are loaded!!!As for for what to wear in the evening whatever makes you comfortable, but I would suggset heels might be a touch lethal / silly walking in snow and ice at night as would a micro skirt and boob tube!!!
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Hi Luce,
the gear i've got is mid range stuff, i paid £70 for my pants and my first jacket (roxy) i paid about £110, i've since bought a new jacket (northface) when we were in Canada earlier this year, which was more money but really good quality! Personally i wouldn't buy another Roxy jacket because i don't think the quality is that great but for a first timer it would be fine..
As for night time, i take a couple of pairs of jeans, some nice tops, tshirts and my Cat boots which i ...
the gear i've got is mid range stuff, i paid £70 for my pants and my first jacket (roxy) i paid about £110, i've since bought a new jacket (northface) when we were in Canada earlier this year, which was more money but really good quality! Personally i wouldn't buy another Roxy jacket because i don't think the quality is that great but for a first timer it would be fine..
As for night time, i take a couple of pairs of jeans, some nice tops, tshirts and my Cat boots which i ...
Hi Luce,
the gear i've got is mid range stuff, i paid £70 for my pants and my first jacket (roxy) i paid about £110, i've since bought a new jacket (northface) when we were in Canada earlier this year, which was more money but really good quality! Personally i wouldn't buy another Roxy jacket because i don't think the quality is that great but for a first timer it would be fine..
As for night time, i take a couple of pairs of jeans, some nice tops, tshirts and my Cat boots which i wear everywhere, i've never taken heels on a skiing holiday! the hotels and restaurants tend to be warm inside so you don't need to take big wooly jumpers, lightweight fleeces are perfect.
hope this helps a bit
the gear i've got is mid range stuff, i paid £70 for my pants and my first jacket (roxy) i paid about £110, i've since bought a new jacket (northface) when we were in Canada earlier this year, which was more money but really good quality! Personally i wouldn't buy another Roxy jacket because i don't think the quality is that great but for a first timer it would be fine..
As for night time, i take a couple of pairs of jeans, some nice tops, tshirts and my Cat boots which i wear everywhere, i've never taken heels on a skiing holiday! the hotels and restaurants tend to be warm inside so you don't need to take big wooly jumpers, lightweight fleeces are perfect.
hope this helps a bit
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Yeah, for first time get a cheap jacket - shop around though it doesnt have to cost a fortune. I got a decent jacket from Trespass in the Trespass shop (funnily enough) in the Milton keynes snowdome. Was on sale - only about £50.
As for night clothing, a decent pair of shoes and a coat and gloves get you from one place(bar) to another, you can still wear a boob tube or any other skimpy outfit for the clubs/bars, and even jeans instead of a skirt if you must - though make sure they are ...
As for night clothing, a decent pair of shoes and a coat and gloves get you from one place(bar) to another, you can still wear a boob tube or any other skimpy outfit for the clubs/bars, and even jeans instead of a skirt if you must - though make sure they are ...
Yeah, for first time get a cheap jacket - shop around though it doesnt have to cost a fortune. I got a decent jacket from Trespass in the Trespass shop (funnily enough) in the Milton keynes snowdome. Was on sale - only about £50.
As for night clothing, a decent pair of shoes and a coat and gloves get you from one place(bar) to another, you can still wear a boob tube or any other skimpy outfit for the clubs/bars, and even jeans instead of a skirt if you must - though make sure they are tight jeans :-)
As for night clothing, a decent pair of shoes and a coat and gloves get you from one place(bar) to another, you can still wear a boob tube or any other skimpy outfit for the clubs/bars, and even jeans instead of a skirt if you must - though make sure they are tight jeans :-)
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Aldi suits are fine we bought one last year and had no problems, always think its a waste spending a fortune on clothes in case you dont take to the sking. Mind you Luce you would have to be mad not to fall in love with Bulgaria. Best of Luckre: A question of clothing?
Why not try Ebay, you can get some great "new" gear including labels for a lot less than the shops.Bikergirl
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Head to Decathlon, good, cheap, functional kit. No-one is in designer gear in Bulgaria.re: A question of clothing?
HI LuceI got my Vodoo dolls ski jacket of ebay £37! Brand new, and i got my Ski trousers for £24 from TChibo(not to sure how it spelt)and got my gloves for £8! I have been skiing before(7 years ago....going to be pretty funny trying to remeber how to ski)and I know i loved it then, but still i dont wanna pay loads for ski stuff taht you will wear for a week or two!
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I'd recommend tkmaxx if you want designer stuff cheap,i found myself a dc jacket for £49.99 (last season would have been more like £170).As for evening wear,again i'm going to reccomend tkmaxx for some cheap walking boots, get some cheap ski tube socks aswell for in the evening. Furthermore get a jacket or trousers that has zip up packets(if you like drinking,you'll understand)
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Thanks so much for all your comments. Will be shopping at the wknd - can't wait! 