Everyone has that one overzealous relative who takes it upon themselves to choose a gift they’re sure you’ll love. While the thought really is what counts, sometimes those diamante-encrusted purple suede pantaloons just aren’t you. In which case, instead of hiding them in the depths of your cupboard or letting them clog up your wardrobe, why not exchange them for a dreamy dress you’ll really want? (Or you could send them to the Culture Trip office – we’ve been looking for a pair.)
The summer dress
Six months is a hell of a lot shorter than the rest of your life to wait to wear an item, so make like the savvy lady you vowed to be in 2016 and invest in your July wardrobe now. The January sales are a great opportunity to pillage old season stock for your own benefit.
Bridal (seriously)
Sensible dresses
For the lady who lunches and lunges, shift dresses are always a smart investment piece. This versatile piece of clothing can be transformed into a Parisian cliché (just add a polo neck and baguette) or a Roman Holiday dream (simply alter your face to look like Audrey Hepburn). For evenings, experiment with silk shirts or dark lace tops. Finish with fishnets and block heels for the complete look. There, doesn’t that sound sensible?
1. Twin-set drop-waist colour-block dress, £123, 2. Cotélac contrasting detail dress, £176, 3. Au Jour Le Jour tulle dress, £194, 4. MM6 high-low hem dress, £220
Date-night dresses
Swiped right on Tinder but now freaking out? How about freaking in (style) and treating yourself to a slinky LBD that will do all the talking, so you don’t have to? Seriously, you can train those things to sound smart, just like you :).
Fashion dresses
***Fashion month is coming***, and industry and non-industry figures alike should make the most of the whole parade while they still can. In a few years, it’s likely we’ll all be sitting at home in Juicy Couture tracksuits watching the circus unfold in VR, so dress big while there’s still a real-life person to pap you.
Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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