Fashion doesn't skip us regardless of the circumstances. Going to the pool or spa also raises questions about attire, and it depends on us whether we want to skip the hassle or want to look trendy here as well.
However, either way, it's worth considering what to bring to the spa to avoid stress and embarrassment. Especially if we are going only to the spa facility and not combining it with a hotel stay, we need to know what to bring. And fashion may or may not accompany us in this outing.
First of all, it should be comfortable. Clothes that are too tight and stiff are not only difficult to take off but also cause problems afterwards. After treatments, when, as expected, we will be more relaxed, the skin will be moisturized, sometimes more sensitive or swollen after peels, and tight clothes can be irritating. Therefore, it can simply be difficult to put on less comfortable and less flexible clothes again.
Besides, if we are not sure what we will decide on in the spa, it's worth dressing in layers. Back or neck massages or leg treatments do not necessarily require removing all clothing. It is better to choose sweatpants rather than stylish jeans and skip higher fashion demands at that moment. From a more technical side, it's worth contacting the spa for detailed guidelines on what to bring and what is offered on-site.
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The type of treatments we choose will be important. If our goal is the sauna, the swimsuit is out, and we take a larger towel with us. A one-piece swimsuit will come in handy when planning water massages, mud baths, cryotherapy chamber visits, or salt caves. Pools and jacuzzis are also places for swimsuits, including bikinis. The robe is a clothing element especially useful in places that require going from the locker room or hotel room to the spa zone. For our own and others' comfort and health, to not get cold in air-conditioned places and drafts, it is worth reaching the spa in a robe. Leaving the pool, sauna, or cryotherapy chamber can also bring certain thermal sensations where wearing a robe helps.
It is a fact that to avoid any dangerous situations related to slipping on wet surfaces, we should bring pool flip-flops. The Wellness & Spa zone is a place with higher moisture, and also there are cosmetic products that may increase the risk of slipping. Flip-flops also contribute to our and others' aesthetic comfort. Despite hygiene rules, fungal foot infections still occur in spa salons. We expose ourselves and others less when we secure our own flip-flops rather than borrowing ones at the location. Often, spas offer disposable slippers that can be useful if we forget our own.
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Some people won't argue and want to look good regardless of the situation. Especially if going to the spa mainly means staying in a luxury hotel in exotic countries. Fashionable bikinis, branded sunglasses, and unique flip-flops will then be essentials in the suitcase. Even if we usually feel the need to look stylish, pay attention to every piece of clothing and accessories, remember that sequins and high heels in the spa are too much. Breathable and comfortable cotton or viscose are materials that easily fit into a fashionable dress or spectacular, maybe slightly elegant sweatpants. All so that our skin can breathe and feel comfort and freedom of movement. It will also allow us to enjoy the effects of treatments longer, which too tight and restrictive clothes can quickly negate.
Let's think about spa clothing like pajamas. They should be comfortable, soft to the touch, and give us freedom of movement. And we know well that pajamas can be different—fancy, bold, warm, or light. But they all don't hinder and even promote good sleep. We go to the spa to take care of our body, so let fashion stay second.
