Bring on the Fun: Vacation Apparel Captures Men's Imaginations.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail A miniature representation of a page or image that is used to identify a file by its contents. Clicking the thumbnail opens the file. Thumbnails are an option in file managers, such as Windows Explorer, and they are found in photo editing and graphics program to quickly browse multiple image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.070703/bb5 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2003 Ah, vacation. The sand, the surf. The mountains and hiking. The city streets and sidewalk A Microsoft service that was launched in 1997 to provide online arts and entertainment guides on the Web for major cities worldwide. In 1999, Microsoft sold Sidewalk to Ticketmaster, which continued to provide guides, ticketing and other information to the MSN network. cafes. And the new clothes to go with it all. Well, a guy doesn't necessarily put the two together. But, given the choice between new clothes for a vacation or new clothes for a business meeting, guys are more apt to shop for travel, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Cotton Incorporated's Lifestyle Monitor(TM). As it turns out, 57% of men are more apt to buy a new outfit for vacation than a business meeting, reports the Monitor. Let's face it, buying clothes for vacation has an element of excitement to it. "In a power dressing Power dressing refers to a style of clothing and hair intended to make wearers seem authoritative and competent, especially in professional settings in business, law and government. situation, you get your suit, the right shirt, tie and pocket square - and that all serves a great purpose," says Tommy Bahama's Lucio Dalla  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. Gasperina, partner and vice president of design. "But on vacation, you have more fun with your clothes because you think, 'I'll wear this when I'm biking, this when I'm riding my motorcycle, this for golfing.'" Axis Apparel's James Campbell
James Campbell (February 4, 1826 – April 21, 1900) is the founder of the Estate of James Campbell , vice president of sales and marketing, agrees vacation time is all about fun. "For this brief period, people are breaking out of that work mold and expressing their individuality. For us it's about fun prints. A big thing is novelties with pick stitching on the collar or pieced panels. Florals are always good, and we're seeing a movement into vintage-inspired prints." Campbell says if there's any requirement for vacation apparel, it's comfort. "That's key. It's all about great tops, knits and shorts in natural fabrics." The Monitor's respondents also report that they prefer to wear one comfortable outfit for different activities (62%), rather than change their clothes to fit each one they do (36%). At the The Wyckoff Ivy Shop, a northern New Jersey apparel store for men, women and children, owner Bob Abbiati says the top-selling vacation looks include Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama is a licensed line of clothing that markets high-end tropical-themed wear amongst other clothing and household goods. The company sells these products through its own chain of retail outlets in Canada and the United States, and through other retailers. , golf brands like Ashworth and Bobby Jones, and surf styles such as those by Quiksilver and Billabong bil·la·bong n. Australian 1. A dead-end channel extending from the main stream of a river. 2. A streambed filled with water only in the rainy season. 3. A stagnant pool or backwater. . "Men like the surf look - the shirts look great and have a young feel," Abbiati says. Dalla Gasperina agrees that it's important to not get backed into a corner with your vacation wardrobe. "A lot of what we have can cross the boundaries of events or affairs," he says. "They're clothes that can tie the afternoon into the evening." He says men can keep their vacation options open with Tommy Bahama's cotton blend canvas short worn with a white shirt, garment dyed knit pullovers and a signature printed shirt or two. Campbell relates that vacation-minded men like to buy the Axis print camp shirts, cotton and silk shorts, and polo shirts. Vacation basics are definitely the way to go, according to fashion experts. If you're going out for dinner at a country club, khakis khak·i n. 1. A light olive brown to moderate or light yellowish brown. 2. a. A sturdy cloth of this color. b. khakis A uniform made of this cloth. and a polo shirt are apropos ap·ro·pos adj. Being at once opportune and to the point. See Synonyms at relevant. adv. 1. At an appropriate time; opportunely. 2. . But if you're headed down to the ole Crusty Crab for an $8.95 bucket of all-you-can-eat, a Hawaiian shirt Hawaiian shirt n. A colorfully patterned short-sleeved sport shirt. [From the fact that the style originated in Hawaii.] and a pair of shorts will do you just fine. Now that's the kind of vacation a guy could get used to. Sidebar (1) A Windows Vista desktop panel that holds mini applications (gadgets) such as a calendar, calculator, stock ticker and Vonage phone dialer. It is the Windows counterpart to the Dashboard in the Mac. See Windows Vista and gadget.
Vacation Clothing Checklist
for Him
Whether he's packing for himself or you're packing for him, remember
that looking good on vacation doesn't mean sacrificing comfort.
The following list of cotton clothing essentials will keep him
feeling good and looking great, no matter which activity he
partakes in - whether watersliding with the kids, or kicking back
on the porch with an icy lemonade.
5 Short Sleeve Shirts 2 fitted T-shirts, each in solid color; 2 or 3
polo or Henley knit shirts.
Online Sources: landsend.com; and gap.com.
3-4 Pairs of Shorts 2 khaki shorts, 1 pair tennis whites and/or 1 pair
of golf shorts.
Online Sources: bananarepublic.com and eddiebauer.com.
3 Button-down Shirts 2 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve. Look for vacation-
ready colors, such as coral and aqua.
Online Sources: landsend.com and brooksbrothers.com.
2 Pair Pants plain front and/or pleated front trousers in neutral
colors.
Online Sources: bananarepublic.com and Dockers at us.dockers.com.
2 Sweaters 1 slim fit, lightweight sweater to wear under jacket and 1
looser fit to wear as shirt or over shirt.
Online Sources: landsend.com; and jcrew.com.
1 Blazer Look for an unlined blazer made from cool, breathable tropic-
weight cotton.
Online Sources: llbean.com and landsend.com.
2 Pairs Swim Trunks The sky's the limit in terms of colors and
patterns.
Online Sources: landsend.com; and theresortshop.com.
1 Hat or Baseball Cap (no logos!) Consider a wide brim hat made of a
water repellent, cotton duck.
Online Sources: Tilley Endurables at tilley.com; and sportif.com.
2 Pairs Shoes Beach sandals for day; and a pair for day-to-evening
slip-on casuals.
Online Sources: sperrytopsider.com; and shoes.com.
1 Item Sleepwear Don't forget to pack what you're comfortable wearing
in warm weather!
Underwear & Socks Typically 1 pair for each day.
1-2 Belts Look for cotton web belts. They're durable and very
inexpensive.
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