There's nothing worse than having your suitcase packed with clothes in preparation for a big trip abroad, only to find that your clothes are crushed when you arrive and you can't wear them without an iron.
Who doesn't want to waste precious time sorting and ironing their clothes before going out to dinner in the south of France or riding a gondola in Venice?
Lifestyle brand Carolina is putting an end to holiday ironing with the release of a clever wash-and-wear fabric that achieved cult status almost overnight.
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The famous silky fabric, made in founder Carolina Giraldo's home country of Colombia, South America, is used throughout the Essential range.
Designed for convenience without sacrificing style, wearers can say goodbye to ironing and go about their day in wrinkle-free luxury.
The fabric, which is used for dresses, skirts and shirts, is also perfect for travel, wearers say.
It looks just as beautiful out of the suitcase as it does in it.
One review of the best-selling Georgina dress described it as a “fantastic travel dress”.
“The navy color is lovely. I love the fabric. There were minimal wrinkles when I took it out of the box after traveling across the continent.”
“Beautiful dress!!” said another.
“The fit is perfect and it's super easy to pack and throw on when traveling or wearing around town.”
“I love this beautiful dress! Fabulous silky, washable fabric. Perfect for traveling. Can be worn casually or dressed up for a special occasion,” said a third.
As one reviewer was excited, this dress also has pockets, making it even more versatile and convenient.
Carolina Lifestyle's philosophy is to make fashion accessible to Australians of all shapes and sizes, which is why the collection ranges from sizes 6 to 22.
The brand also prides itself on designing clothing that fits and flatters a variety of body types.
“Finally, a label created for middle-aged goddesses who love style and fashion is born. The dress fits like a dream, drapes in all the right places without being stiff,” said one very satisfied customer.
“The elastic at the waist is soft and the fabric is luxurious and form-fitting,” said another of the more than 3,000 positive reviews on the Carolina Lifestyle website.
The brand is also very popular for its bags, with Ramona leather handbags being popular right now.
Blending fashion and function, the 100% Colombian leather craftsmanship ensures durability, and the adjustable strap makes it versatile from cross-body to bum bag style.
Ramona is available in 10 colors and 2 sizes to match any outfit or mood.
“A gorgeous everyday bag. It fits all your essentials and you can adjust the straps to wear it how you like,” says one review.
Another said: “I've always wanted a Ramona bag and it's finally here.”
Carolina Lifestyle, which has 18 stores across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Adelaide and the ACT, is also available online and currently offers 20% off your order when you use code 'HELLO20' at checkout.
Minimum spend is $100.
For more information or to see the entire product line, visit the Carolina Lifestyle website here.
