Womans Fashion – I’ll Be Prepared
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So it’s a map I made for a reader, and wanted to share with you all.
If you enter most of the landmarks you can create directions and choose walking as the transportation option to see your route and what really was around you.
I made this with Google Maps. Right click the map and choose to open in another tab or window to see it larger. It’s a good idea to be able to right click to save to your computer. Remember, I hope this puts all these places into perspective, It’s not awesome. No wonky wavy streets to confuse you, a great thing about DC is it’s a grid. As a result, I AM WITH YOU IN SPIRIT! I should also like a post called, What to wear when you take down the patriarchy being that dammit, someday that is planning to happen! Needless to say, I highly recommend adding a wool or shearling insole to your boots to add more comfort as well as warmth between you and the frozen sidewalks.
Furthermore wick away sweat to keep you comfortable and shall not only keep your feet warm.
Keeping your feet warm, dry, and comfortable might be your best defense in surviving the day.
There are a vegan alternative that also get great reviews, I have shearling insoles and they are utterly awesome. I’ve seen wool insoles on Etsy for just $ 10 that are great. I’ve lived here forever and live right near a Metro spot yet I still have this saved as a photo on my phone for regular reference. Therefore in case your bus is at RFK, hey, do not worry, just take any line that will go to Metro Center or L’Enfant Plaza, and hereupon take EITHER the Orange line wards New Carrolton OR the Blue or Silver line wards Largo Town Center. Right click to see it bigger and to save to your computer or for a ‘full color’ PDF.
It’s a map of the DC Metro system.
Those bullseye stations on the map are where you can change lines.
ALL THREE will go to Stadium Armory and return to you to the buses. In any circumstances please do not expect to be able to get back into similar station you came out of, when leaving the march. Notice that you’re not being pushy or rude, you’re being polite and factual and providing I believe this post and the Giving Tuesday posts are perfect examples of how to do that. I really love how you’re going about using your blog here to voice your beliefs. Be sure it’s a length where it’s easy to move around and move quickly, A longer coat will protect more.
I recommend something that is insulated, comfortable, and waterproof, like your boots.
For a protest march I recommend something that will repel water and has a hood, while many have wool.
I personally like wearing a color so I’m easier for friends to find in a crowd if we get separated. It comes in regular, petite, tall, plus, and petite plus up to 3X and has some lovely colors so you can stand out in a crowd while staying warm and dry. By the way, the weather is unexpected this time of year and you won’t have a place to huddle under and an umbrella in a crowd is a bad idea. Their Squall Stadium Coat is a longer alternative with all quite similar great features. Just think for a moment. My Lands’ End Squall Parka is over a decade old, is on many adventures, and keeps on kicking. It’s waterproof, has an awful lot of pockets, a hood that can go up without covering my eyes or taking away my peripheral vision, a neck that zips up to protect my throat without choking me, and the hand pockets are fleece lined so they’re a nice place to keep your fingers between snaps on your phone. Biggest issue I’ve faced was the lack of bathrooms, I was to a few protest marches and rallies over my lifetime and taken my child when she was little.
Loads of have written about this subject, here’s a great chance for arrests and violence I’d keep them home.
You as the parent know best, as for children. I’ve had a few of you from out of wn email me regarding how to get around DC for this march. I don’t live in DC proper but have lived in the location almost all my life and worked downtown for many years. It is please check the comments for additional information, and in addition check in with your local Facebook page for the most ‘uptodate’ information and data relevant to your location and bus. Then, this type of a timely post! A well-known fact that is. I am going here and there about attending my local march here in Boston or trekking down to DC. That said, I feel really like that election has turned the clock back 50 years.
I’m rn about whether I must march in Washington or march here in California.
In my heart, Actually I am still overwhelmed that in this day and age I will even have to consider marching on Washington to support women.
Thanks a lot for this post. On p of that, at least I know that I’ll be well prepared if I make the trek out East. That includes your tiny Swiss Army knife on your keychain. It is a good idea to dress in the color associated with the event, wear clothing and accessories relevant to the cause, and bring signs. It’s a serious event and not a music festival, while a march is a time to connect with like minded individuals to hopefully make positive change. With that said, keep your jewelry and expensive items indoors. It also includes signage with handles like wooden sticks. Basically, leave in the apartments the glow sticks, goofy hats and glasses, the tutus and fairy wings. Gether with this, a protest march ain’t a place for drugs or alcohol.
Do not bring anything that might be considered a weapon.
Nice combination of sensible fashion advice and ngue in cheek humor.
I’m with you in sensibly clad spirit, while I won’t be marching in. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun, wind, and anything else without restricting your vision or your complete identity. For a scarf, I find a pashmina style to be the most versatile as it can wrap around the head, the throat, or be crossed across the body and tucked under the coat for extra core protection. For the p half, I’m quite sure I like using a mix of items instead of an all in one. Beanie, ear warmer/headband, scarf, and a pair of large lightweight sunglasses will give you options determined by the weather and whether you’re walking, chanting, or standing and huddling to stay warm. I have chosen to give Lands’ End the benefit of the doubt with this corporate change and appreciate their extended size range, generous return policy, and reasonable rates.
I am sure that the CEO who made those decisions is outed from the company.
When that happened I stopped featuring Lands’ End on my blog.
So in case you still do not wish to support Lands’ End I respect that and there’s many other outerwear retailers out there who provide Stadium Armory Metro Station serves RFK and is located 4 stops away from Federal Center Station. Did you know that the Women’s March will begin at Independence Avenue and 3rd Street SW, in front of the Capitol.
It’s on my list of things to wear, plus I am helping a sister out by shopping small. I will post a photo afterwards. I’ll be prepared. You’re my favorite blogger for many reasons, your politics included! I’ll be walking in Arkansas’ March we’ve been asked to wear violet. Doesn’t it sound familiar? Our state’s weather is usually not as frigid as yours but you in fact never know what it may be like in January.
Alison, thanks for this post!
This Google Doc is constantly being updated with places that are Welcome Stations and safe places the day of the march.
It’s as up to date as possible, consider printing this Friday. From 30 4″ the Woolly Mammoth Theater Company at 641 D Street NW is offering bathrooms, hot drinks and snacks to March attendees. Click this link to make sure more about what charities are being supported and what establishments are part of this campaign. Click it to see it larger or to open up in Google Maps on your phone, Below is a map of places that will have Welcome Stations. All In Service is a DC wide industry fundraising event the weekend of January 20Participating bars, restaurants, and coffeeshops in the DMV area will donate funds to organizations that service the DC community. Anyway, this map is also constantly being updated. They also come in regular, petite, and plus sizes up to 3X. I recommend the pants and long sleeved shirt for an event like that, though a tank or cami is great if you’ll be moving more and just need to focus on keeping your core warm. Their ‘silk like’ pieces are so thin they can slip under suiting pants and even leggings without feeling like the Michelin Man, yet keep you extremely warm.
I swear by Lands’ End’s Thermaskin collection. If you know of one please share in the comments, Silk underwear accomplishes really similar thing though at the time of posting I haven’t been able to find a brand that carries a broad range of sizes. Stylist, and personal shopper, Alison Gary provides advice on how to achieve personal style must all be hitting the streets frequently this next few years, I think lots of us need to start preparing our protest wardrobe. Brilliant advice and a really important message. One additional suggestion, depending on attending the very cold 2008 Inauguration.
