OK COMMUTER An illustrated rendering of savvy outfits suited for all the new ways we’re getting around town.
Photo: Jason RaishMASS TRANSIT is losing its masses. In the Covid era, hordes of urban commuters have adopted more personal modes of transport, trading buses and subways for sidewalks and bike lanes. Whether you’re going back to work or zipping across town to pick up your favorite floral-scented hand sanitizer, your new commute might call for some new clothes, lest those wide-legged pants that worked so well on the subway get stuck in your bike chain. Four commuters in the know offer sartorial solutions for the new ways we’re getting around.
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Play It Close to the Chest
STAND-UP SCOOTER
Once viewed as an irksome kids’ toy or a punchline, the stand-up scooter is on the rise. Liron Reiter, a 40-year-old freelance film editor, recently purchased a motorized version to travel from lower Manhattan to Brooklyn—a ride involving trips over windy bridges. She’s quickly learned to avoid baggy or flowy clothes to reduce air drag. Instead, she opts for a minimalist’s uniform of fitted cotton trousers, classic white tees and Adidas Stan Smith sneakers. Ms. Reiter’s helmet is the one item she does want to catch some air; she recommends getting one with vents. You won’t score fashion points, but you will avoid a sweaty nest of hair.
Stick to Classics, Skip the Spandex
BIKE
It is possible to assemble a practical biking ensemble that doesn’t involve elastic synthetics. Josephine Papasavvas, 40, a London-based consultant for fashion brands, relies on high-waisted stretch jeans for the 20-minute ride to her current studio space. Lately, she has been centering her smart-casual look around silk blouses and a sunny, orange Jacquemus blazer. “The blazer makes me feel like it’s time to get to business,” she said. Her printed Gucci crossbody bag stays snug to her body during the ride, and she keeps her feet firmly on the pedals with sturdy flatforms by Nicholas Kirkwood or leather ankle boots.
Adopt High-Octane Accessories
VESPA
Annie Ojile, 45, owns Scooteroma, a Rome-based tour company that zips patrons around on Vespas. In a city awash with moped devotees, Ms. Ojile stands out with her potent accessories, the most important of which are “my helmet, my sunglasses and [red] lipstick,” she said. Follow her lead with a vivid helmet and statement shades such as her blue mirrored aviators. For combating wind, Ms. Ojile swears by her fitted leather jacket and slim turtlenecks and pashmina scarfs that provide warmth without bulk. While basic, her black nylon backpack is a sensible essential that masks dirt and exhaust grime—frequent hazards of Vespa life.
Put Your Feet First
PEDESTRIAN
For those pounding the pavement, a swank sneaker or supportive flat is a must. Turn to something timeless and versatile, like white, retro-inspired leather trainers or classic canvas lace-ups (a la Converse or Vans). When striding through downtown Manhattan, hair stylist Jordy Quilenderino, 30, wears her white Nike Cortez sneakers with everything from faded denim to breezy, vintage-feeling dresses. Come fall, she plans to guard against the chill by layering her frocks over mock turtlenecks. To lug a day’s essentials, Ms. Quilenderino suggests a sturdy tote or fuss-free leather backpack.
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Appeared in the September 5, 2020, print edition as 'Shunning the Bus? How to Dress for Your New Commute.'
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