
By Samantha Coulson
As the junior class council begins organizing its annual trip to Montreal, we here at Little Black Dress thought we might make our own preparations, by doing our part to ensure Emerson students are in the know when it comes to traveling fashionably. After all, it might be a mere four hours away, but Montreal is a European city at heart, so being comfortable is never an excuse for dressing like a schmuck.
The trip is tentatively set for the weekend of November 7-9, and with temperatures averaging in the low 40s, the weekend getaway might be the perfect time to debut your new winter wear. And lucky for us, chunky knits, military jackets, and menswear patterns like tweed and plaid are all in season. It's on the runways in New York, so you can be sure its on the minds of fashionable Montrealers.
If you are wondering where you'll have the room to pack that chunky, knit sweater, you're on to the number one rule of traveling: pack light. We'll be traveling by bus, which is cramped enough without your fifty-pound rolling luggage. Instead, try a loosely knit scarf in a bright color to make you stand out.
Montreal is perhaps best experienced by foot, so remember your fashionable footwear. Try riding boots as a great alternative to sneakers. Really attached to those rubber soles? Canadian fashion magazines are talking about "posh grunge" so go ahead and bring those ruddy, worn converses, but leave the running shoes and hiking boots at home.
Something else to keep in mind: Montreal is a party city for anyone over eighteen, and the tour guides know all the hottest clubs, so bring a couple going-out looks. Roughed up lace is a big for fall, and all the dancing, drinking, and you-know-what will keep you warm while wearing this otherwise weather-inappropriate look. Keep your eyes open for upcoming information on trip sign-ups, get that application for your passport filled out, and when the time comes to pack those bags, remember to leave room: those with an eye for fashion will certainly be making many a purchase in Montreal's stylish boutiques.
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