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After spending the last few columns looking at work clothes this time I’m taking a break and contemplating stylish outdoor wear. In the episode “Darkness Falls” Mulder drags Scully on a “nice trip to the forest” to investigate the disappearance of a group of loggers. Scully takes this as an opportunity to drag out her collection of XXL men’s shirts and a technicolor raincoat which absolutely did not inspire my choice of coats for a camping trip age 12 OK? While the wardrobe department attempted to create a practical outfit for Scully’s trip many of their choices were anything but. Instead they succeeded in creating a strange, shapeless mass of clothing not really suited to anything, least if all hiking through a forest.
Scully’s denim shirt is a great practical choice for a hiking trip but she still doesn’t need it to be sized so large that her hands disappear entirely. This dark denim shirt from Next will be just as versatile but maintains her figure with a great feminine cut.
Check Out: Denim Shirt ($31)
The vest Scully wears over her shirt in the original outfit seems to serve very little purpose with its two tiny pockets. Far better would be this practical vest from H&M with plenty of pockets for carrying everything she might need while leaving her hands free for investigating.
Check Out: H & M Vest ($46)
In the original outfit Scully seems to wear a second black top under her shirt. While another great choice for practicality, and at least she’s trying to do layers, having a polo neckline means the top sticks up over the neck of her shirt and looks plain odd. A great choice would be this grandad top from Superdry which will keep her warm yet is also perfect on its own if she gets hot back at the cabin in the evening (and who wouldn’t with Agent Mulder there?)
Check Out: Superdry Top ($80)
Leggings were everywhere in the early 90s but that doesn’t mean they’re suited to the forest where they risk getting wet & rubbing for the rest of the day. A proper pair of hiking pants such as this pair from Regatta are a basic necessity for keeping warm and dry as well as adding yet more useful pockets.
Check Out: Regatta Pants ($46)
The final item on this outfit is probably one of the most vital to get right. A sturdy and well-fitted pair of hiking boots is essential if you want to avoid injury making them well worth investing money in. This pair from Zappos match comfort and practicality with great style.
Check Out: Lowa Renegade Boots ($220)
Sophie Brown is one of the core contributors over at GeekMom and so far the only Brit, which sometimes makes her feel guilty for not being a bigger fan of Doctor Who and Sherlock.
She is a die-hard X-Phile who loves cross stitching and baking cupcakes whilst marathoning sci-fi shows on Netflix. She is also an occasional cosplayer, spends far too many hours reading and writing X-Files fanfiction, and is attempting to learn Latin this year. You can email her at [email protected], especially about anything X-Files related, but be prepared for a very long answer.
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