Travel Outfits to NOT Wear in the Airplane

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As the wife of a 35 year pilot I would like to suggest a couple of things that my husband has always impressed on me when flying. Safety first. Always wear low healed closed toe shoes and loose fitting (not baggy) natural fabric pants and top. If there was an emergency and for some reason airplane fuel ( a million to one chance so don’t panic) should get on your clothes your skin will be better protected. Also, if the emergency slide should be deployed it’s best to have shoes that will stay on your feet. You can still look fabulous, stay comfortable, and be safe.

Jogging type pants with elastic cuffs at the legs are good for airplane toilets because they don't drape on the floor.

Re: not wearing a shawl. Each to their own. I travel with a shawl/scarf (it's basically a large black rectangle) that packs up really small. I put it in my carry on and if I get cold I use it as a blanket so I don't have to use the icky airline blankets. Further, it has a multitude of uses when you get where you're going and it looks fancy.

Tips for wearing jewelry on the flight. My mother raised me to be stylish no matter what. I put my jewelry in a small pouch or box in my tote or backpack. I don't wear anything to the airport except my watch. AFTER going through the security line when Im sitting on the bench getting organized, I then put on my jewelry. So Im still able to meet my mother's high standards, but not stressed out in the security line. 😊

FRAGRANCES! Please do not wear fragrances or use scented lotions on a flight—both men and women. Some of us have respiratory issues that are set off by fragrances. For me, I can go into a coughing fit, feel my throat close up, and get an instant migraine-like headache. If I'm on the ground and your fragrance affects me, I can and do step away to remove myself from the situation. On a packed flight, I do not have the ability to do that. And please don't tell me to take an alternate form of transportation. It's difficult to get to Europe or Asia by car or train.

35 year flight attendant here and I recommend layering. The temp inside the plane can be warm one minute and cold the next. A classic rectangle shawl is a great versatile option.

This for those who never travels. You should always bring a wrap… it’s too cold! ❄️

The hardest thing for me to understand and put into practice when I pack clothing items for trips is this: Just because it’s cute doesn’t mean it has to go on vacation with me! 😳

Ohhh. Had a full cup of OJ dumped on my head and face as the steward was handing it to the passenger next to me. A sticky mess, I was wearing a hoodie and 😢 had checked my bag! No clothes in my carry-on. I looked like I'd thrown up on myself by the time we arrived in London from Atlanta. A miserably long flight. Good GRIEF, friends, listen to this brilliant Miss Laurie!

Sketchers slip on sneakers are the best! Easy to take off and put on in TSA if necessary. Also, I always wear a pashmina shawl around my neck. Great if you get cold, great as a head cover, great if you want to wrap it around your head to block out noise or light. I’ve also used it as a skirt and a light blocker in hotel room drapes that gap. That and a few hair clips, good to go.

Another reason not to wear the very comfy big leg, flowy pants is they could be a problem when taking the escalator. A few years ago I was wearing a pair of those. As I was going up the escalator, my pants caused me to trip, falling backwards while on the escalator. Thankfully, I was not hurt (just totally embarrassed). But I did learn my lesson about wearing clothes with too much extra fabric while traveling.

I just got back from my first plane trip in ages, and I chose to wear sweatpants, long-sleeve thermal shirt and a hoodie plus my beloved Sketchers for security and comfort. As an over-60, plus-size lady, I value comfort! :) Also, I noticed that one young woman (20's or older) had worn a pair of flip-flops (what I used to call thongs) and the center part of one had pulled away from the sole, rendering it useless. So perhaps remind people to save the flip-flops or sandals for vacation and not the airport? Just a thought.

I traveled for work for about 20 years, flying almost more than I was on the ground, and your tips were spot on!

Oh gosh, I was a pilot wife back in the 80’s and beyond. To travel non-rev we were required to wear a dress or skirt and jacket with hosiery. Talk about traveling in discomfort that was it. And, running to the gate between flights was a feat in heels.

I have a tip for shoes. Amazon sells many types of elastic shoe laces. They make any tennis shoes into slip ons. I make my converse slip ons this way.

I love that you do these tips so quickly..!! No longer lingering explanations..! ❤❤❤

Hi Laurie! Another lesson learned for me: if you're wearing comfy pants with a drawstring, tuck the strings inside the pants. They can get caught on so many things. Thanks for the helpful tips. Happy travelling, y'all! 😊

I have a travel outfit that I wear on repeat, it’s pair of black joggers, a black cotton sweater, and a waterproof trench coat. I also like a pair of slip on sneakers. In the winter, I will wear a winter coat and boots instead of the sneakers and trench. I’ve found that this is so comfortable for me.

I love to put my in-seat essentials in my stretchy waistband, lip balm, saline spray, gum, breath mints. That way I don’t have to dig into a bag for those items. I wish you could print your list and hand it to all passengers, along with an airplane etiquette guide.