You’ve packed all those cute outfits ready for your vacation but now you need to decide what to wear on the flight. Whether it’s long-haul or just a couple of hours, wearing the right clothes can make the difference between an enjoyable journey or a travel trauma. Here are our top tips for choosing the best airplane outfit.
Cozy is Key
Airport queues, schlepping your luggage, and finding your seat can be sweaty work. However, once you’re up in the air, it’s normally very cold on the plane. Light layers are ideal for the airport, and then make sure you have a big cozy jumper, scarf, shawl, or pashmina and warm socks for the flight. If it ends up being warmer than anticipated, the scarf can double up as a soft and comfy pillow.
Elastic Waists for the Win
Our cardinal rule of airplane dressing is Don’t Wear Jeans! Having something tight and stiff round your middle is annoying in hour one but becomes pretty much unbearable by hour eight! Now is the time to embrace elastic waists and wear sweatpants, yoga pants, or other stretchy lounge-wear pants.
Compression Socks & Co-ords
Yes, they’re not sexy, but compression socks are essential on long-haul flights. Compression socks are designed to help reduce soreness in your legs and feet, as well as prevent deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots.
If you’re shopping for compression socks, why not treat yourself to some comfy co-ords while you’re at it? Replace your ratty old sweats with a luxurious matching set and feel cute and vacation-ready!