What to Wear to Go Hiking When You're a Fashion Girl

Lack of AC demands more shade, which you can get (kind of) with a baseball cap.

The hike must go on, rain or shine. Make sure you can see 20/20 with shades that are UV protected (for the sun) and polarized (for rain).

Whether you're hiking Mount Taurus in the Hudson Valley or the Sólheimajökull glacier in Iceland, it gets cold up there. Bring a waterproof jacket to act as a buffer once temps start dropping and to keep you ready to fare every kind of weather, including unexpected showers.

When your whole look is black, navy, gray, white, and silver, add a pop of color with your sports bra. Bonus perk: If you wander off the trail, this will make you easier to spot.

These days, bandanas are more fashion than function. But on a hike, they're fashionably functional when it's tied around your neck to sop up sweat. (Pro tip from a co-worker: If you come across a river or stream, you can soak your bandana and use it as a cold compress.)

Sweat-wicking fabric, a relaxed silhouette (for breathability), a cool sporty trim—this performance top has it all.

Perforated panels along each leg aren't just sexy, they also maximize ventilation when you're at risk of overheating as you scale a mountain.

I once carried a clutch to hike with, which obviously, wasn't smart. Shoulder a hold-everything backpack in a go-with-everything color (aka black) for snacks, water, a waterproof jacket, an extra layer, Band-Aids—you get the idea.

This leakproof, insulated stainless steel bottle can keep ice cold water ice cold for hours. No one's thirst can be quenched with 90-degree water from a plastic water bottle.

Your phone isn't going to last long after a full day of snapping, 'gramming views, and GPS-tracking your every move (someone has to make sure that the group doesn't get lost—and become bait). Pack a charged Mophie for extra juice.

You're not hiking for just any view, you're getting the #view, which is only made possible with an iPhone lens clip-on. Because if you didn't 'gram it, did it even happen?

If you're on a hiking kick, I'd suggest investing in boots designed for the trail. That way, you'll get extra support and cushion during your trek, and you won't ruin your beloved workout shoes with dirt and grime (RIP, my Nike Frees).