There's an article in this month's Vogue with tips on how to dress for cycling. I thought I'd share a few:
Charlotte Sinclair, associate features editor, leads by example: "I ride a very old, rusty, spray painted (my anti-theft plan!) Ridgemaster from Portobello Road to Hanover Square, approximately 4 miles. Normally, I'll wear shorts from Country Road, and a vest by Phillip Lim, and in the office I'll change into trousers by Phillip Lim and a Whistles T-shirt. I always wear a helmet, obviously (there's no way of looking good in a helmet yet, Marc Jacobs needs to get onto this!), Dermalogica sun cream, Stella McCartney sunglasses (best to avoid eye contact when you're flagrantly riding on No Cycling paths through the park)."
I'm a little bit worried for her. While it's nice that she can afford so many clothes by Phillip Lim, if she needs to change after cycling four miles, she has a problem.
- If you must wear bike shorts, go for Prada, Emporio Armani or Unique.
- Vogue's Miranda Almond recommends vests by Alexander Wang, classic Superga trainers and a Patagonia waterproof jacket. Espadirlles (sic) are aother (sic) good option.
- Make Marc by Marc your go-to shop for boldly printed shorts and jackets.
Charlotte Sinclair, associate features editor, leads by example: "I ride a very old, rusty, spray painted (my anti-theft plan!) Ridgemaster from Portobello Road to Hanover Square, approximately 4 miles. Normally, I'll wear shorts from Country Road, and a vest by Phillip Lim, and in the office I'll change into trousers by Phillip Lim and a Whistles T-shirt. I always wear a helmet, obviously (there's no way of looking good in a helmet yet, Marc Jacobs needs to get onto this!), Dermalogica sun cream, Stella McCartney sunglasses (best to avoid eye contact when you're flagrantly riding on No Cycling paths through the park)."
I'm a little bit worried for her. While it's nice that she can afford so many clothes by Phillip Lim, if she needs to change after cycling four miles, she has a problem.