Close your eyes - well one eye, you'll need at least one to read this - and imagine a world where your clothes are multifunctional, don't require irons, can be thrown into your washer with abandon and never look worse for wear.
Where is this utopia you ask?
Tilley Endurables.
Yup. That Tilley Endurables.
The one your parents have been shopping at for years. The one where your dad got that hat that he still swears by years later.
The one that you wouldn't think to go to to shop for yourself because you are way too cool for that spot.
Yup. That one. And you should go.
Why?
Because Tilley does a few things very, very well.
1. They make clothing that lasts at a price point that's reasonable.
2. They understand that no one wants to spend unreasonable parts of their life worrying about how to care for their clothes!
3. The clothes looks good! Seriously - and it fits with stuff you already have in your wardrobe.
(yeah, that's me in full Tilley wear!)
4. They do alterations in store so you go home with clothes meant for your body type.
5. They sell shorts and short sleeves in winter. Hello winter getaway to sun.
6. A lot of their stuff is guaranteed! And I'm not talking about those fly-by-night TV product guarantees. I mean the real "You lose it/rip it/ruin it, we replace it" type.
7. Those hidden pockets mean you'll never have to wear a fanny pack.
But my number 1 reason why you should consider giving Tilley Endurables a second look? It allows you to travel and look good without buying a complete second wardrobe!
We took Tilley clothing with us around the world and they remain the staple products I turn to now that I'm home. They work well on the road or in the 'burbs and still look good after being stuffed in a suitcase or pulled from the dryer.
But don't take my word for it....
CONTEST ALERT!
Tilley Endurables is giving one lucky reader the chance to win an outfit inspired by travel!
Choose from...
LONDON
PARIS
MELBOURNE
RIO
NEW YORK
HOW TO ENTER:
Comment below and tell us which outfit you would like to win, or tweet your favourite using #TilleyHoliday. One lucky reader will be selected at random to win the outfit of choice! Approximate retail value is $300 to $500 depending on the outfit (excludes footwear and accessories).
Contest Closes: November 28th, 2012.
Click here for Contest Rules and Regulations
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About Heather Greenwood Davis (aka Globetrotting Mama)
Heather is an award-winning Canadian travel writer who recently returned from a year of travel with her husband and young kids. She blogged and photographed their journey from some of the most remote places to the busiest areas in the world. Included in the one bag(!) of clothing she carried with her? A few pieces from Tilley Endurables.
I think the Rio Outfit would look great on me when I go to Thailand in February!
Paris PLEASE!! That is one of the places on my Bucket list to travel to!
I think I'm a Rio girl through and through!
I would love to win the Melbourne look!!
How fun! And tough choice. I think I'd go with Rio. (Love Tilley stuff.)
I really like the Rio outfit and would love to own it!
I would like to win the Paris outfit
My wife would look great in the Paris dress.
I love the London Look , so cool
Paris for me!
I would pick Rio - comfort first! Not sure it will go with my ancient Tilley hat, though.
Would like to win London outfit.
Rio is just my style!
I love the New York outfit.
NEW YORK
I am all over Paris. Gorgeous.
Gotta go with the Melbourne cuz I love that hat! Classic. Though it's hard to pick. Tilley is looking good.
Blame it on Rio! I love that outfit!
Of course, I also love the Paris, London, Melbourne and NY outfits, but Rio is the one that resonates. Especially since Rio is in my travel plans for September 2013. Shouldn't I be wearing the outfit that matches the city??
Thanks for the opportunity to check out the Tilley site. I had no idea the clothes had shifted from the beige Out of Africa motif into such funky stuff.
I'd love to be singing Tilley's praises while strutting around in my new Rio outfit :)
oh it was so hard to pick.... so i tossed a coin and new york won, with paris as a close 2nd,,, melborne a 3rd,,, but really they all look great,,,and i would love to win any of them,,, happy holidays!!
The LONDON outfit is super cute! Looks like you could dress that up with a work blazer and tall boots.
The Rio look is really me. I would love it.
I would pick RIO because it looks so comfortable.
I would pick RIO because it looks so comfortable.
Paris, mais oui!
New York
Hard to choose & surprising how chique these outfits are - I will choose PARIS :)
Great looking outfits. I would love the Melbourne outfit, but they all look great. Thanks
I love all the outfits.. but if I have to choose.. Rio will be my choice. !!!
I've gotta go Rio.....love it
I love the "London" outfit. The plaid hat is so adorable!
I love the Paris outfit.
I like Rio - comfortable and perfect for strolling the streets on a nice summer's day
Great stuff! It's a tie between Paris and London
PARIS
Would love to win the New York package. It would make my day.
I like Rio!
Rio is my style :)
New York for sure, I love it.
I love the Rio look the best. They are all great.
New York style is my favourite!
I love the Rio outfit and would pick that one.
I love the Rio outfit.....its classic!
I love the RIO outfit.
I'd like to win the Paris outfit.
Love the Rio!
I like them all, but I think Rio is most practical for me.
It's the Rio outfit for me.
I would like the London outfit!!
They are becoming very stylish
I like the London look or maybe the Paris! Thanks.
I love the London look by Tilley, so cute!
I like the Rio outfit.
I would love to win either the London outfit or the Paris outfit.
I love the LONDON outfit - jacket is great + boots too - perfect
New York for me.
I like the Melbourne outfit
Love the Rio, looks comfortable and nice at the same time.
I like Rio.
The London outfit would look smashing on me!
I think they're all great but Rio is the best
Love the New York outfit!
What can I say - eight kids means I need a fashion boost! LONDON is so spunky and fun and I just love the hat!!
"Rio" really suits my tastes perfectly!
Woul love to have the New York outfit
The paris look is for me. Yes please! I never knew Tilly could be so fashionable!!
I LOVE the Paris outfit!
I prefer the London outfit
My favorite is the 'Rio' outfit
I like the Rio look, although they are all stylish.
Love....love....love them....my choice would be Melbourne!
New York suits me perfectly!
I love the New York look - I'd also want to add the ubiquitous Tilley hat. Somehow, without it, I'd miss it. Thanks.
I absolutely love them all, however, Paris holds a special place in my heart
Rio for me; looks comfy and great for travel!
I would love to win the Melbourne outfit.
I think the RIO outfit is my style of travel wear. i go for comfort & this certainly looks it.
would choose Rio
I really like the "Rio" outfit.
New york is my favourite, but all are great.
Love the London look
My choice would have to be the New York outfit!
I love the Rio outfit.
London is my choice!
Paris looks great
They are all gorgeous , difficult choice but I think I will go with the Paris dress, can't go wrong with a black dress.
Definitely the New York
I like theLlondon ou
tfit
I would pick MELBOURNE
The New York outfit is great! love it
Love them all but I would pick New York
I like the "London Look". It would be great in any city.
This is a tough choice - but I think I have to go with the Melbourne outfit
I love the Rio outfit, hope I win but good luck to all!
It is hard to pick but I would love the Paris or the New York look!
New York for me. Love the boots and the jacket....cool. Thanks for the contest, good luck to all!!
It's gotta be New York but Rio is awesome too!
New York, New York.. all the way. It's a wonderful town and a wonderful outfit!
Cheers!
It's Paris for me!
Melbourne suits my travel needs
I Love Tilly. I would love to win the paris outfit; it looks fantastic. It is hard to find something that looks formal but packs in a backpack and this looks like it may work
Rio! comfy and ready to go perfect for on the go mom!
new york, new york...
would like to win this giveaway I like the new york style
I love Tilley clothes. And I love the Paris outfit.
I would choose London. Throw in a pair of tights or skinny jeans and it is perfect for a hip traveller :)
I adore the Paris dress but the London look is more me :D #TilleyHoliday
the rio one..hides the tum tum haha
Love the Rio look
I'd take any of the above, but thinking the Rio look is best!
i think the melbourne works for me....or rio....lets go with melbourne...
London or New York! London if I had to choose just one!
Love the Rio outfit!
I love the Paris outfit.
I love Paris! So chique!
London please
I like the London look
Wow! Those are all great outfits, but Paris is definitely my favourite (outfit and city).
I like the Rio
The Rio Look is my favourite. Now I will just have to book a trip to a place where I can wear it!!
I would love to win the Rio outfit!! If I don't say so myself I look good in capris!
RIO. The ultimate in understated chic. Thanks, Tilley!
I would love the RIO outfit, it looks so sharp for the warmer months
I would like to win Rio but I must say I'd take any of them, they're all great.
I think I'd look best in Rio
The Rio is for me too.
Oh gosh I love the New York!
I like the London outfit.
I would love to step out in the Rio look
I'm torn between Paris and New York…
i love the paris, such a sexy outfit
it's MELBOURNE for me.
I like the Rio the bes.
new york love the outfit and would be good for this senior lady
I love the Paris outfit! It will be perfect when I travel there in 2014!
I like the Rio look
I like them all but I would go with Melbourne...could mix and match those pieces!
i would look amazing in the new york outfit. because i just moved to toronto for a same country town and i don't have fashionable clothing. this would be a step towards my new and fabulous out fit.
I think Rio looks great.
I think I'd look hot in RIO
They're all great but I like the casual look of Rio
Rio. Casual and can be worn to work
Definitely Paris - would look dressy enough for a night out, yet casual enough for a shopping day
I like Rio the best.
I prefer the LONDON look! :)
I like Rio, especially the top.
RIO is my choice.
I like RIO!
I love the New York outfit!
I love the New York the best
I could use a NEW TILLEY Outfit - my old one is still durable but outdated. The Melbourne Look would be Perfect.