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Sports' dress codes

(lifestyle.com)
Updated: 2007-02-07 11:06



Spring holiday is a time to get away from the city. Having breakfast on
top of a mountain 5,000 feet high, playing cards with friends in a deep
canyon, snuggling under the starry sky with your lover, skiing in the
Alps... these are all possibilities for the spring holiday. However
before setting out on a trip, you should be aware of what clothes and
equipment you need to have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Different outdoor activities require different kinds of clothes and gear.
For example, mountaineers have special jackets and skiers have outfits
made of thick, waterproof material. But for the layman who just wants to
enjoy the outdoors, there are three necessary layers of clothing you
should make sure you have in your suitcase.

Underclothes
It's important not to wear cotton as the clothing that is next to your
skin, as cotton will absorb sweat, but doesn't dry quickly, making you
cold. Try using special materials like Cool Max that absorb sweat but
also dry quickly.

The middle layer
Wool is not the best choice to wear over top of undergarments, as it is
heavy and hard to dry if it gets wet. Manmade fleece works well for the
middle layer because of its high breathability and protection from the
wind.

The outer layer
A good jacket can help block the wind and keep the rain off. Gore Tex
outer wear is light, wind and water proof, and breathes well.


Specific sports dresses

Golf
It's said that golf is a game that helps people mature, and the main
purpose of golf costumes has always been to display perfect delicacy and
elegance. So for those who want to play golf, pro golf clothes are a good
idea.

What to wear:
Long or short sleeve shirts together with 100% cotton or pure wool
trousers have always been the perfect combination for golf's aristocratic
delicacy and elegance, although there are some tight shirts and skirts
for women. Golf shirts normally have a collar, are of one color or have
cross stripes, while jackets and sweaters are a bit darker in color or
have the typical British check patterns.

It may also be a good idea to bring an umbrella and a pair of golfing
gloves,

Where to get it:
Location 1: No.23, Xizhimen Beidajie, Haidian
Tel: 010-62216946

Location 2: Changqing Golf Shop, Room C54, Building No.11, No.2299, Yanan
Xilu
Tel: 021-62360996

Skiing
Ski suits are designed especially for resisting snow, retaining warmth,
and protecting the person wearing it. Ski outfits cannot be replaced by
ordinary jackets or sweaters. Ski suits generally have a high collar that
extends to just below the eyes to protect the face, wristbands on the
sleeves to seal the sleeve against snow, double-layered pants, with the
inner layer fastened with a rubber band at the ankles and waist to keep
out the snow and the outer layer made of durable material that protects
the ski boots in case of accidents.

What you need:
What to wear: Ski jackets and pants. Try to buy them in bright colors as
it makes you easier to spot on the hill.

Gloves and hats. Waterproof cotton gloves with bands can protect hands
from the cold and keep the snow out. A hat not only keeps your head warm,
but also keeps your hair from getting in your face as you ski down the
slopes.

Where to get it:
Location: 509, 5F, Zheng Ren Building, Chong Wen Men Wai Street, Chong
Wen District
Tel: 010-67083737/67080695


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