TURNIPSEED TRAVEL
  • Home
  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Resources
  • Partner With Us
  • New Visitors

Travel Gear Review: Tilley Endurable's Travel Skort

24/8/2013

 

It's a skirt! It's a short! But is it really a skort?

Update! Tilley no longer makes skorts but I hope this post will inspire you to check out all the other amazing things they make.

Tilley Endurables review travel skort
Vanessa modeling the skort mid-transition.
Like many ladies, my view of a skort is an above-the-knee pair of shorts with a skirt-style front, combining the sporty practicality of shorts with a more polished skirt finish. My Tilley Endurable skort is much different -a pair of knee length, lightweight, comfortable, regular shorts – with a detachable skirt that can zip over them! How crafty is that!?! The skirt layer is a few inches longer than the shorts, hitting below my knees, and attaches around the waist band via a discreet zipper. You can easily unzip the skirt portion in under 30 seconds, and it just takes a tiny bit longer to re-zip it back on.
The skirt is a bit longer and fuller than my usual style, but I still like it as a practical choice for visiting religious sites and other more formal settings, knowing that I am modestly and appropriately dressed. I like having the option of wearing the skort combo in the morning to visit a temple, then unzipping to just the shorts for an afternoon hike, then reattaching the skirt to be a bit more dressed up if I score last minute theatre tickets.  It's a great choice if you're not sure what your day will bring and also a good choice if you want a bit of warmth in the morning but suspect the temperature will rise later in the day.

I was concerned that the combination of the two layers would feel too warm, but I tested it on a very hot day in Toronto and it was very manageable. Of course, you are wearing two layers instead of just one, but the fabric is extremely lightweight and the skirt layer is button down in style, allowing for greater breath-ability. 
Vanessa in a travel skort Picture
Casual at the farmers market.
Vanessa in a travel skort Picture
Wearing the skirt to tour churches and galleries downtown.
Vanessa standing outside Tilley PictureDressed up and ready to go!
The big question: can you wear the skirt part on its own? For the most part: no! The skirt layer has no proper waistband, as it just zips onto the waistband of the shorts. As well, the front of the skirt has generous gaps between buttons and it would be hard to stay –ahem- covered up in some critical areas. That being said, if you paired the black skort skirt with black leggings, you might be able to get away with it in a pinch. You would also be fine using it short term to throw over a bathing suit bottom at the beach, where you wouldn't be so concerned about people seeing through the gaps between the buttons.

I have only one adjustment I'd make to the skort. While the skirt layer has four pockets (two open at the sides and two zippered at the back, the shorts layer only has one hidden security pocket. When wearing just the shorts, I often try to put a receipt in my pocket, forgetting that I have none! Ideally, I would love to see future models split the pockets more evenly between the two layers. 

I love the endless versatility of this piece and I can't wait to put it in action when we set out for our round-the-world trip.  I know the shorts will be perfect for exploring the rain forests of Australia and taking a harbour tour of San Francisco, while the skirt will be the comfortable and appropriate choice for visiting a war cemetery outside Singapore or taking a cycling tour in Bangkok. 

As always, I welcome and encourage your comments. Do you have a favourite piece of travel clothing that does double duty?

If you enjoyed this article, you'll also like:
The Perfect Little Black Travel Dress
Anywhere in the World with Carry-on
Around the World in 80k: Going Around the World on Points

Jo link
27/8/2013 10:35:06 pm

I would never normally consider a garment like this, but I do like the idea of this one. As well as the obvious advantage for temples etc, there are also times in the big city (particularly in Europe) where shorts just wouldn't cut it, and the ability to 'cover up' with a dressier skirt can add more flexibility to the day. The other I like about this convertible garment is that it doesn't look like most convertible garments - I find they look like hiking gear, and I just wouldn't be happy with that!

Does Tilley want an Aussie ambassador??

Vanessa
1/9/2013 10:53:57 am

Jo - I'll pass your name on to Tilley Canada!!! You never know....

I agree - usually I would just take regular shorts and a regular skirt, but I like the versatility in this. The more I'm planning my rtw itinerary, the more I'm finding there are occasions where there's nothing forbidden about shorts, but a skirt just seems more appropriate. Like visiting war cemeteries in Europe and Singapore, or taking a tour of Parliament in Australia, that kind of thing.

Jennifer link
6/12/2013 10:25:57 am

SMart! Love it, didn't know this existed, will check it out!

Vanessa
11/12/2013 02:16:07 am

I took it with me on our round the world trip and it worked really well!


Comments are closed.
    Recent Posts
    Posts by Location
    Turnipseed Travel Category Canada
    Turnipseed Travel Category USA
    Turnipseed Travel Category Europe
    Turnipseed Travel Category Africa
    Turnipseed Travel Category Australia
    Turnipseed Travel Category Asia

    Post Categories

    All
    $200 Challenge
    200m Challenge
    Accommodation
    Africa
    Amsterdam
    Anti Adventurist
    Asia
    Australia
    Belgium
    Business Travel
    Camping
    Canada
    Central Counties
    Cozy Travel
    Destinations
    Europe
    Experiences & Activities
    Female Travel
    Food And Drink
    Gear And Packing
    Golf
    Greece
    Guest Posts & Interviews
    Health
    Inspiration
    Making Travel Memories
    Montreal
    Most Popular Posts
    National Parks
    Norfolk County
    Ontario
    Ottawa
    Paris
    Partners
    Pet Travel
    Photo Essay
    Preparation
    Press Trip Portfolio
    Reviews Accommodation
    Reviews Gear Packing
    Round The World
    Saving
    Toronto
    Transportation
    Travel Cooking
    Travel Memories Series
    UK & Ireland
    United States

    Posts by Date

    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012

Disclaimers, Privacy, and Cookie Policy

Top 100 Travel Influencer
As named by the Obama White House in 2014.​
White House Study Abroad Logo 2014
Turnipseed Travel Logo 2019
DMCA.com Protection Status
© COPYRIGHT 2024.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Home
  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Resources
  • Partner With Us
  • New Visitors