Comfortable Skirts for Women Who Travel

Comfort is a priority if you plan to wear a skirt while traveling. I find a longer, fuller skirt is easier to navigate in than a mini skirt. Women have varying tastes when it comes to clothes. So, hopefully you will be able to find the perfect (for you) skirt from these retailers.

Blair offers some excellent choices for skirts. The V-Yoke Denim skirt-#53706 has an elastic waist and slant pockets. It is machine washable. It comes in six colors-Indigo, Warm Camel, Sagamore Green, Serendipidty Plum, Rhubarb (red) and Black. The prices range from $19.99-$24.99 and are available in sizes 6P to 26W.

Another lovely choice offered by Blair is the Velour Skirt-#47922. It is an A-line skirt with an elastic waist. It has a slit in the back. It is a soft velvety polyester knit velour. It is machine washable. The skirt comes in Black, Evergreen, Plum, Merlot and Royal. They are priced from $14.99-$17.99 and come in sizes PS-3XL.

Christopher & Banks offers a Pansy Floral Print Flounce Skirt-#00808813764. It is a full skirt with plenty of flounce and bounce. It is made of polyester and spandex with an elastic waistband. It is machine washable in cold water. The skirt has a black background with white flowers. It is discounted to $19.99 and is available in sizes S-XL.

CJ Banks is the plus size division of Christopher & Banks. They offer a Print Moleskin Tulip Skirt-#02801835820. It is a dressy ankle length skirt. The material is a mix of polyester and spandex. It has an elastic waistband. It should be washed in cold water. It is priced at $45.50 and is available in sizes 14W-24W.

A second great buy from CJ Banks is the Denim Trouser Skirt-#02701735627. It is a medium weight denim. It should be washed in cold water. The color is dark stonewashed denim. The price is $39.50. The sizes range from 14W-20W.

Landsend offers the Women's Long Stretch Corduroy Skirt-#23161-7AEO. It is a below the knee length skirt. It is constructed mostly of cotton with a bit of spandex which helps eliminate wrinkles. It is machine washable. The colors offered are Khaki and Classic Navy. It is priced at $39.50. The sizes range from 4-18.

Old Navy offers a Women's Smocked-Waist skirt-#618602. This skirt has a flouncy layered look to it. It has a wide elastic smocked waistband. The skirt is 100% cotton and machine washable. It comes in two colors-Black and White. Currently, the skirt is marked down to $20.00. It is available in sizes XS-3XL.

Another comfortable skirt from Old Navy is the Women's Voile Drawstring skirt-#629692. It has a pleated hem and a twirly, appealing look. It is made from 100% cotton with an elastic drawstring waistband. It is machine washable. The skirt is available in four colors-Light Blue, Red, Dark Brown and White. The price is $24.50 and it is offered in sizes XXS-XXL.

Always check the clearance section of a store or website. One can often find a suitable skirt for a fraction of the cost. Signing up for a company's emails can be bothersome, but they frequently send coupons for either dollar or percentage amounts off purchases. The financial savings are worth the hassle. Remember, if you are making an on-line purchase there may be shipping charges.

Tips for Measuring for a Skirt

Waist-Measure around the narrowest part of your natural waist (normally belly button area). Do not pull the measuring tape too tight. To make sure that it is loose place your finger between your body and the measuring tape.

Hips-Measure around the fullest part of your hips (usually top of legs area). Place your feet about 6" apart for an accurate measurement.

Happy Travels!