Safe Travels
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A Stylish Affair
Packing
Before you decide what to wear on the plane- you need to pack first. My holiday wardrobes are always a carefully edited selection of pieces- if you throw everything in the suitcase, you'll struggle to keep within weight restrictions (I still struggle with this even though I do edit), end up with 10 white tee shirts and leave that once piece that would be perfect for that beach party/dinner/sightseeing day at home.
Have an idea of the places you'll be going and suitable attire for each event. I roughly pack an outfit a day/night and some spares. Making sure that everything matches and love everything that you've packed. DONT pack anything your not 100% sure about or haven't worn in the last season. Don't make the mistake of thinking that maybe, just maybe you'll wear it- trust me, I can promise you- you definitely wont. Try and choose pieces that mix and match, you want to be able to just throw on an outfit and enjoy yourself. Knowing that you have a selection of pieces that all match and that you love, will cut your getting ready time in half, leaving more time for that extra cocktail.
Lastly- roll all your clothes, it creates much more space. Stuff your shoes with socks or underwear (if they are boots or sneakers) and pack shoes so that that underside of the shoe faces the edges of your suitcase- creating even more room again.
Plane Attire
1. Footwear
Now that you've planned your outfits, try and wear shoes on the plane that you know you'll actually wear on your trip. My feet always get cold on the plane so I always travel in sneakers, then I wear them when I'm sightseeing.
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I always travel long haul in pants. You want a pair that you feel comfortable enough sitting in for hours on end (read: this is so not the time to wear your jeans). I never advocate leggings as a form of dressing however this is the only time i'll make an exception and only if you wear a long top or jumper over them. I tend to choose cuffed track pants, I find them comfortable and if your flying in the next few months you'll be right on cue with the sports luxe trend.
Layering is the key to comfortable yet appropriate flying attire. Usually when your flying long haul its from one climate to another i.e: hot to cold or cold to hot, and in the air its always cold. Wear a tee shirt or a shirt (again one that you actually intend on wearing whilst on your trip) and then a jumper (I like to wear a printed jumper to add some colour). If your going to a hot climate once you reach your destination you probably wont see the jumper again until its time to check in at the airport for your departure, so make sure its light weight so as not to take up to much room. I sometimes wear a jumper and a jacket (I'm usually flying from a cold Melbourne, to a warm Europe) my jacket of choice is always a denim jacket- ALWAYS. As I know when I get to my destination I will wear it in the evenings over my summer dresses.
4. Tote
I always carry a large leather tote on board with me. I'm a lover of the big handbag anyway so I use it on my trip too. Make sure its large enough to carry magazines, books, bottled water, lip balm and all the other in flight necessities.
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Comfort and Style Combined
P.S You may also find this Anya Hindmarch travel case handy too, clear PVC means you wont have to stop at security and search for any lip glosses hiding in your bag.
