Just noticed the photo for "Our Tours" on the front page has Rick sporting a very nice scarf, which I don't think I've ever seen before. After all these years, he looks very European :)
Posted by
Rick Steves Europe
353 posts
Yep, he started wearing one last year I believe. Even around the office here in Edmonds!
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
He's finally acknowledged what most of us have known for years... Europeans do, in fact, wear shorts when it gets hot. Wardrobe change to follow, Mr. Steves?
Posted by
East Peoria, IL
789 posts
As long as he loses the sweater-around-the-shoulders look. ;-)
Posted by
Edinburgh
2676 posts
now he just needs to start wearing socks with his sandals for that true European look.
Posted by
TN, USA
2144 posts
And WHAT? No scarf on the "travel accessories" section of the Rick Steve's Shop Online site? Is this a missed revenue generator for Europe Thru the Back Door? Then, of course, there could be the accompanying guidebook on "how" to wear said scarf :) This could all morph into Rick's entire clothing line. Giggle, giggle.
Posted by
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
2349 posts
Will there be a scarf tying class?
Posted by
Los Angeles
1825 posts
Even Rick wants to look like a local ;) I wear a scarf at home since my first trip to Europe. I tend to wear it on cooler nights as opposed to guys in the Marais who wear them no matter how warm it is. I wear an unconstructed sport coat and sometimes a scarf when I travel. They may not mistake me for a local but they don't see me as an American yokel.
Posted by
Edinburgh
2676 posts
well I have lived in Europe for 60 years and never worn a scarf.
Posted by
2535 posts
What next, those ugly pointy-toed shoes?
Posted by
Nashville, TN, USA
3839 posts
Margaret, I was just thinking the same thing!
How great would that be, to have a selection of scarves available on the Rick Steves Shop pages?! Terrific idea.
About Rick in a scarf....looking dashing and handsome, as always!
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9141 posts
Happy to see him wearing normal jeans instead of those docker trousers.
Posted by
Los Angeles
1825 posts
In his newest travel tips show he says he packs a pair of jeans!
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA, United States
873 posts
Honestly, with all the questions that get asked here about clothing and walking shoes, I think Rick could easily expand his "empire" into clothing and shoes! Or at least collaborate with a popular brand like Keen or Clarks to create a Rick Steves shoe or something. All that walking around Europe, he's basically an athlete!
Posted by
Los Angeles
1825 posts
Rick should have his own line of pants with zip off legs, Tilly hats and Tiva sandals. Has anyone ever been on a tour and not seen all three? ;)
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA, United States
873 posts
His clothes could have built in money belts! Complementary clothesline for sink washing with each purchase.