From Resort to Sport: This Clothing Label Has You Covered

Women can take the hassle out of packing for travel and move seamlessly from resort to sport with athleisure wear from A. Putnam.

As veteran travelers at Vacationer, it’s taken us some years to perfect the art of packing like a sailor and strutting out of our hotel suite looking confident, comfortable, and styled. The secret lies in the garments we choose to bring with us. Yes, there is a place for our rainbows and sequins, but they won’t get us from A to Z.

A. Putnam is a luxury resort to sport brand for women with comfortable, elegant lifestyle pieces that add flexibility and performance to your wardrobe. Founded by Allison Putnam, the collections are designed to move with you throughout your day, with unique features like moisture-wicking and water- and stain-resistant fabrics, as well as accommodating stretch while maintaining shape as you travel. The inspiration for A. Putnam came from a noticeable gap in women’s athletic and luxury clothing for pieces that would look great at the resort but also function in life and sport.

“Women’s clothing has evolved to meet a need for transition pieces that look great at the resort but also function in life and sport,” says Ali Putnam. “I saw an opportunity to create an ‘athstyle’ brand and empower women with comfortable, versatile performance apparel that works on the course without sacrificing luxury and style. While I’m an entrepreneur at heart, I’m also a busy mom of five boys, so I appreciate garments that can flex with my day.”

What we love about A. Putnam is that every item in their collections is modern but classic, understated but stylish, elegant without being fragile, and a neutral palette that works well with all occasions.

Best of all, we love that A. Putnam moves with you: whether you are running to get your flight, walking all day, or sitting down for a long drive. And stylewise, the label takes you from brunch at the resort through your travel itinerary, whether that’s trekking, touring, shopping, sailing, a spot of tennis or a few rounds of golf. And you’ll still look stylish enough to hit the clubhouse, cocktail bar or restaurant in what you’re wearing. Designed predominantly for active women, we think the brand would appeal to any woman or non-binary-identified person who would like to add a touch of old-world preppy glamour to their travel wardrobe. Think of an independent, gender-fluid spirit like Katharine Hepburn. Here are some of our favorite picks:

Travel Blazer

Designed as a travel layer or clubhouse jacket, this stylish and comfy blazer not only looks great, but is made with a moisture-wicking stretch fabric that moves with you and is water- and stain-repellent. The deep royal blue color is one few can argue with. And for golfers, the garment comes with an A. Putnam magnetic ball marker. Pair it with a simple Pocket Tee or Button Up for a sophisticated but relaxed dinner look. We always pack just one blazer in case we need to dress up, and this is our pick!

Pocket Tee

Made with 95% Supima cotton for a soft, comfortable fit that can take on even the busiest lifestyles, this staple piece is fade-resistant, offers excellent shape retention and an accommodating stretch to move with you, and is resistant to pilling.

Bright White Classic Button Up

This wardrobe essential features easy-stretch fabric that moves with you, and a comfortable, cuffed knit sleeve so you can easily transition from an elegant, long-sleeved look to a casual three-quarter sleeve that frees you up for a day-making drive. Also available in Periwinkle.

Asti Trouser

At last, a golf trouser that screams sophistication and wears perfectly. We love that the wide leg pant features tonal tuxedo stripes and a 3″ hidden hem. The 4-way stretch fabric is comfortable, wrinkle resistant and repels both water and stains.

“This pant,” says Ali. “It’s been one I’ve dreamt of designing from the beginning. Bringing back a golf trouser that is timeless and versatile. If you haven’t heard, trousers are the new leggings. Extremely comfortable yet have the ability to be styled in so many ways. The name, Asti, it’s the nearest town where I grew up in the summers. I’ll always remember going in to town to shop and adore the Italian’s style.”

Keyhole Top

Made with a silk-like modal blend, this top features feminine details on the shoulder and keyhole back that can help you meets the requirements of a formal dress code on the course or in the cocktail bar. Available in sleeveless and longsleeve.

Enza Washable Cashmere Vest

The washable cashmere vest with a perfect v-neck. Beautiful alone or layered, the functional buttons allow for this to be styled in many ways. The multi-season weight allows this to play nicely in the spring months as well. Versatile enough to go with any bottom you choose!

Enza Washable Cashmere Dress

A washable cashmere sweater dress that transitions from fall and into winter and pairs well with sneakers or boots or even with an anorak thrown over the top. This is our pick for lounging around at the resort’s après-ski. And after your long day and night are done, you can even throw it in the wash.

Shop the full collection here.