I swear by my Superga Classics as well for the airport! They are the heaviest footwear I carry in my hand-carry so naturally I wear them on my feet. They go with every outfit I pack.
As an Asian man, I wear a Mandarin suit. Very comfortable. No ties required. I wear loafer shoes - not bedroom slippers. If airplane crashes and everyone survives, I don't want to be caught wearing bedroom slippers on the runway running away from the plane.
If the airplane crashes you will be splashed few miles radius. I wouldn't worry about slippers - nobody's gonna know what human tissue they belonged to.
“I got bored and I’m not sure exactly what he said”…..just a spot on and lovely description on my married life. Going to be 50 years in 2023….survival! And we are flying 1st class to Vegas for a wing-ding blowout…can’t wait to get my travel outfit arranged!. Thanks for this vid!💕
My father is a retired airline pilot. We always dressed nicely when we travelled standby when I was growing up because we were “representative of the airline”. I never quite got over that, and I’ve never been able to be “schleppy” when I travel. Good to see others with the same type of travel “uniform” 😎
The clothes that airlines require their employees and employees of other airlines to wear can vary from airline to airline and class you are flying. I know my husband and I got 2 first class seats from Hou to CUN. At the time he was a Delta Connection pilot. We were given the first class seats over an employee and travel companion because the travel companion’s outfit didn’t meet the requirements for first class.
@@_itzastro4931 I was not allowed to fly once because I wasn't wearing nylons back in the day :) I still like to dress nicely in case I'm moved to first class (my father is also a retired Delta pilot).
I became an Airline employee in 1970. I worked for three different airlines, and then eventually for two major travel agencies. Over 40 years of non revving. I love dressing up. I loved having my kids all dressed up with my son in a sports jacket beginning at age 18 months old through his early twenties. My daughter always in dresses. When the airline's relaxed the dress code, due to the general population dressing down so we would blend in, I didn't like it.
When travelling in the US during the summer, I tend to wear Old Navy stretch (running) leggings, tee & a Duluth Trading stretch, wick-away shirt (for warmth & comfort in the AC) & sneakers 😎
I love that you included some scarves! A lightweight long scarf (like the first one you showed) is a must-have on all flights for me. I find that it helps so much with the draft from the vents.
I agree with everything Jen says about choosing flying outfits and want to add my $0.02. I pick tops and pants for the plane that will not easily show spills, drips, or crumbs. Because the airline blankets are usually dark & fuzzy, I also avoid clothes that are light-colored or lint magnets. Final tip for any flight longer than 4 hours: COMPRESSION SOCKS. The light pressure socks are comfortable. Your feet, ankles, and calves will feel better even if swelling is not an issue for you. If your feet and ankles tend to swell on long flights, then wear the next step higher in compression. You can wear compression socks under your regular socks, and then remove at the end of the flight if a warm weather destination.
I love wearing my Lululemon Vinyasa scarf it’s saved me so many times. It’s an infinity scarf with snaps and it can open to a blanket, shawl etc and tied a bunch of ways. I always wear it on the plane and use it as a blanket and then on vacation it’s good for cold restaurants
LOVE this!! 👍🏼 I'm glad to see more people out there care about what they wear on the plane! I'm the same way, be comfortable but please wear appropriate things.
I'm a bit surprised her pilot husband did not tell her about safety in air travel clothing. One should wear only organic fabrics like cotton, wool, etc. If there is a fire, synthetic fabrics will weld to the skin and cannot be surgically removed as can organics. (Other tips: most accidents happen in landing or near runway--the plane breaks apart, those near the front are nearest the engines and the fracture point, so try to reserve seats in the rear of tbe plane. Get out as fast as possible--unbuckle yourself first and a dependent child only after you have the mobility to save both of you. The tiny flame or smoke puff you see up nearer tbe engines becomes an all-consuming fireball within mere SECONDS (remember the damaged oxygen containers on board)--if you don't risk broken bones by jumping ASAP to the tarmack, you will likely be incinerated. Except for securing your child, a crash landing is not the time to try to aid any of your fellow beings--altruism will almost surely cost you your life...
@@starrbowie8649 , this was not the time to discuss safety. Also, why would you assume that Jen’s pilot husband has not discussed safety with her? This was all about comfortable and reasonably priced clothing for travel. Starr, you went overboard!
@@SandwichLady If clothing for plane travel is the subject and the author says nothing about the relative safety and dangers of certain fibers/materials, I think it's unconscionable not to try to warn people. I can see your point with regard to the other safety tips being off-point, however. Decades ago, soon after a couple of horrible crashes on airfields, a mainstream newspaper ran an article with all the points I raised, so I have grouped them in my mind. Also, I haven't seen any of these points raised since then in any popular forum, so I thought I might as well mention them. If the writer's husband did inform her, why didn't she consider cautioning her readers? Comfort, attractiveness, and safety are not incompatible qualities in clothing. While I can see your point about the tips not all being directly on the subject, I am somewhat puzzled that you dismiss the tip about safe CLOTHING and that you can only fault me for taking the time to type out info that I clearly intend to help protect people with. Were you aware of the info I conveyed before reading my comment? Do you think it is commonpllace? If you can say "yes," your reaction makes more sense to me. I would be glad to know that many people are aware of these factors in plane travel--I just haven't seen it. If you would answer "no" to my two questions, I think you might benefit from considering why you emphasize what values motivate your objections, which include no acknowledgement whatsoever of my clear intention to possibly save lives.
Great tips!! For security checks, I wear footies over my socks or 2 socks. After the checks, I remove the footies, and store them in a sandwich bag. Remaining socks go back to my shoes.
This is going to sound weird but when I have a long flight I like to wear black scrub pants and a long sleeve tee of some sort. Then I layer my favorite cardigan. I love scrub pants because they are very soft, roomy and easy to navigate in the teeny tiny loo AND super simple to care for when using a public laundry area - just wash, dry and go!
I also think that dressing nicely on a flight offers respect to the flight crew, not unlike dressing nicely to meet a friend for lunch. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean that you should pull out a cocktail dress, but wearing dressed up casual. Looking like a bum doesn’t earn you any brownie points anywhere.
My airplane outfit is always the same. A cotton tshirt dress. Leggings underneath it. A lightweight open cardigan. If it gets hot cardigan and leggings come off. If traveling to Orlando so much easier to take leggings off under a dress than change into shorts. Also I won’t wear anything that you have to take off by pulling over my head. I may or may not have elbowed my seat mate once trying to do that. And always small sneakers and socks!
I totally agree that when you find that unicorn outfit that is comfortable and stylish and "fits in" at your destination, you wear it all the time on the plane. The best part is that no one knows you wore it on your last plane ride too!
Charles, why would someone give a damn what outfit one had worn before? Just doesn’t matter in the scheme of things. Glad you agree. Extremely trivial, IMHO!
I am just loving this channel and couldn’t agree more with the short shorts comment. They’re actually very rarely appropriate to wear anywhere!! And yet they’re so common
The barefoot dreams cardigan is a must for me. I use it as a bathrobe. Plus I try to dress for arrival, so I can throw my cardigan aside when we land. I try to wear closed toe shoes on a plane & bring flip flops on the plane.
1. I love that you did this video - I also have strong feelings about this! 2. I never ever wear anything pale on a flight because once I wore a white T-shirt and cabin crew spilt coffee on me. I was so embarrassed at how awful I looked with coffee stains for the rest of my travel day! 3. I like wearing a smart & comfortable wide leg trouser so I can easily put my flight compression socks on just before we board/when I’m in my seat as I find them quite unpleasant to wear longer than I have to! #travelgeek
All the thumbs up to that Eddie Bauer packable jacket. I purchased it when you first showcased it several years ago on one of your European trip videos and it's one of my best purchases ever.
Got mine at Costco, even less expensive. They also carry "travel pants" by Eddie Bauer or under their private label, in crop and capri length, that are wonderful!
Enjoy youre comments, apart from the shoes, i COME FROM A VERY WARM CLIMATE(australia) and I find sneakers ,even with socks, way too hot, I have bought the Sketchers brand small wedge shoes - you can slip them off and wear socks for warmth - then slip them back on at arrival - they look very smart and are cool and comfortable
Jen a very well done video. I am a retired aircraft mechanic on major airlines where you live. Unfortunately if there is a major issue where there is an evacuation if wearing shorts or a skirt and hose going down the slide will melt nylon or burn your legs. Also flip flops is a total no no. Also wear dark socks as going through TSA turn white socks nasty.i have flights to the Philippines so have 25 hour flights to Taiwan and change planes to Cebu. I wear compression socks as helps swelling. Going show my Filipina wife your video. She 6ft and slim 40yo. I do n8t ever tell what wear. She likes shorts and short skirts. Wished I could find light weight shoes like yours. I am a cousin to big foot. Can't find shoes in the Philippines. Thans again.
I miss the air travel attire worn in the 60s. I loved that people dressed up a little more, but were still comfortable. I always thought that added to the mystique and elegance of flying. Nowadays, people wear grubby jeans and the airlines serve no food. It's sad what became of air travel.
Yeah no I wouldn’t want to be cold and uncomfortable in an long flight and i wouldn’t wear any make up either, the airplane is there to bring you to your destination not having an chic hightea and gossiping and you probably wouldn’t dress all fancy in an bus or tram either
@@collettediva2001 I miss those days when flying used to be a classy way to travel. Too bad! Too many torn jeans ... wrinkled and grubby clothes where no one one cares how they look. Another sad end to an originally classy mode of travel. However you feel ... I miss the dressier type of air travel. When you're meeting someone at the airport that you havent seen for a while and you know you're looking good. Not like you just woke up from a long fitful sleep.
My mother had her hair styled and bought a beautiful outfit for our flight to NY in the 1960s. I got a pretty outfit too. Everyone was so classy back then. People are trashy nowadays.
@@pegatheetoo1437 hmm nah even if it’s for a few hours, I want to be comfortable, no way would I have to need to wear some pants suite. Flying may of been a upclass th8ng to be able to do back then but so glad it isn’t anymore.
@@triciacooper9317 no it’s actually called wanting to be comfortable and not having to live up to others ideal just to get on a flight. Unless a women has a business meeting after they land,they don’t want to deal w their hair.
This was very informative! I have so much clothes to choose from but I wanted to make sure I have the right clothes to dress appropriately on my plane flight.
I just love your personality! And I also feel strongly about what you should wear on a plane! I always see people wearing things like heels or barely any clothing and just wonder why? Just why?? lol. You need layers, you need comfortable shoes that you can run in if need be. Heaven forbid your plane has something bad happen and you need to get off quickly or even worse, have to get off quick and are in some remote terrain. You just never know! I feel like the Boy Scouts "always need to be prepared!"
This is my 1st time hearing about tieks and after looking into them I have to have a pair now because how adorable they look ! Also they really look comfortable especially if your going somewhere that is going to have alot of walking involved!
Watching your vlogs are great! you are informative yet funny! for example, regarding your husband, "tried to give me some technical explanation as to why it gets cold but i got bored and i'm not exactly sure what he said'. LoL...loved it.. I believe in comfort traveling all the way. I always pack a scarf just in case i get cold on the plane too and like to look chique depending on weather.
Thank you for this info - I love your style, and these are the sort of things I would choose. I want that Eddie Bauer jacket! Going through airport security if I have to take my shoes off I put on those disposable polythene overshoes, (the kind that workmen wear when they come into your home). I noticed that Basel Airport, Switzerland had a help yourself supply at the start of the security section. I would hate to put the "dirty" socks on my feet back into my shoes. Am I too fussy?
I’m the same way! I pack extra socks to switch into after walking across security…😅👍🏻 Who wants the “souvenire” from the airport floor forever in their shoes?!?🤢🥴
Love this video! Totally agree on the shorts thing! Thinking of your skin touching the airplane seats grosses me out! I love your more stylish tips. I usually just wear my jeans with a hoodie.
I love my Scottevest hoodie! Like wearing a blanket…so comfy, and I personally love all the pockets! I’ve never understood how people wear shorts and flip flops on a plane. I would be miserable.
Wear your jeans on the flight.......such a great tip for this girl 🙋♀️ who also travels with carryon (my husbands preference as he despises the wait at the carousels)...packing has begun for our WDW trip in November. Yay! Enjoy your Disneyland trip and safe travels!
I'm a retired fa. I travel intl flights almost every months. I wear jeans or nice pants,sneakers,socks,long sleeve top, and blazer. I always look nice. As a standby, I stand aside or sit and wait for the gate agent to call my name. I list first/business, and get nice seats most of the time. Many others up front either by purchase,miles or upgrades rarely look great. Jeans,sweats,tshirts. They are relaxing and enjoying their long flight. I'm respectful of crew. Many times. I know the crew. When asked what I would like for dinner, I always say doesn't matter,whatever you have left. I love flying especially now that I'm retired.life is great!✈️✈️
Many years ago I saw an episode of Oprah - don't remember everything, but the guest gave tips on flying. She said don't wear anything flammable, or that exposes skin (shorts, etc.), and she even said don't wear hairspray. It stuck with me. My "go-tos" are a track suit or jeans, and layers of shirts with a jacket or a hooded sweatshirt.
Yeah the thing is you're far more likely to be involved in a fire in a car than an airplane so this advice feels very strange to me. Also, my husband is an actual airline pilot and they don't advise this even for them.
I'm just starting to get back to flying more frequently, so this was very well timed for me. Thank you for the advice and links. Wishing you a productive, joyful, and peaceful week leading up to your trip "home" to Disneyland!
I'm still trapped in Canada, so no flights for me right now, HOWEVER I had to share this. Banana Republic Factory has this line of pants called "airstretch" and they are so insanely perfect for flying! They're made of an almost bathing-suit like fabric -super stretchy (but not leggings) breathable, totally wrinkle-free, they come in a couple of styles and look very dressy/stylish. There's even a cargo style with extra leg pockets :) :)
I recently found these pants and ADORE THEM! I have them in every color now and they are my go to pants for work. Secretly they are even more comfortable than my pajama pants but they look put together
I grew up when men wore suits and women wore dresses, stockings and heels for travel. While societal norms have changed, I agree hygiene is an issue when someone has a sleeveless tee shirt and body odor, or a crop top, short shorts and flip flops, and with everything exposed. That being said, I appreciate your selections, except for the shoes. I have heard leather soled shoes are safest when traveling. Sharp objects, spills, and worse, plus emergencies they offer best protection. I always have a blazer, with pockets, light weight for warmers climates and heavier for cold. I always have a scarf. Yes, it's good for the cool breeze against my neck, but also for the seat backs and what they harbor. I don't wear jeans, preferring slacks with deep side seam pockets. I may be considered old fashioned, but I have been upgraded to first class and don't feel out of place.
Enjoyed your video which just popped up and looked interesting. Yes, it was helpful and I plan to travel soon. It's been hard during covid but I must go and see family and all the exciting things happening in their lives. I love that you are from Dunedin, me too. I moved there in 1956 as a child and graduated in 65. I love reunions and meeting up with old friends. Thank you for the travel hints, you have good taste. Enjoy your summer.
Just happened on your channel and love your content and personality! Will be binge watching other videos! As a former (VERY former, probably from your father's era) flight attendant, I would add to the NOT to wear list FLIP FLOPS!!!!! Soooo gross and bad in an emergency situation.
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge thank you Jen! No doubt it will be beautiful. :) I’m very much looking forward to the trip because I can finally visit my sister who is completing her masters program in Paris! By the way, I used the Eddie Bauer link but it didn’t seem to work (said site maintenance). Just so you know!
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm taking my first flight (solo!) from Hartsfield later this month and I'm quite nervous about navigating the airport. At least now I feel a little more comfortable knowing how to dress.
I'm there at least once a month - it's big but there are plenty of signs to direct you! Just allow plenty of time to get to your gate and you'll be absolutely fine. Good luck!
UK has just announced US travel back on after November, can't tell you how happy we are, flying out to Orlando in July. This means binge watching packing tips. It's a good week to be having a good week.
I really want a Burberry scarf too! I’m not working right now, but will be going back to work soon, and it’s at the top of my list to get one! Can’t wait.
It's great to have a goal like that - it's motivating to save and the satisfaction when you can finally get it is a big deal. Hopefully you won't have to wait 30 years like I did!
I usually wear my Scottevest jacket that has tons of interior pockets for passport, phone, cords, ever a big pocket on my back for my computer, then always either under seat personal item or carryon.
I can remember flying to Italy with my grandmother and every single time my mom would book the bulkhead because "extra leg room!" and every time people would line up for the bathroom and my grandmother would yell, "a--es in my face! All 9 hours, a--es in my face!" So thank you for reminding me of that.
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge This was also perfectly timed because I am taking a red eye next week and my plan was basically pajamas for the plane and then change in the first airport bathroom I get to. I used to do it in the airplane bathroom but after the horror of my pants touching the floor I can't do that again.
Being warm is important for me. The trip is uncomfortable because of the cramped seating, being cold doesn't help. One flight I spilled my drink and when I went to sop it up it was frozen to the carpet. That's how cold it was!
It amazes me how many people wear shoes such as flip flops on a plane. If you have to evac that plane in a hurry, you really want closed toe shoes that will stay on your feet. Also, I don't like walking through TSA even with socks. I pack little painters' booties in my carryon that are quick and easy to slip over the socks.
I think people only started wearing flip flops after 9/11 because they were TOLD by travel gurus they would have to take their shoes off at TSA. I remember that shift and everyone I knew was suddenly buying flip flops for air travel specifically, even though they never wore them before. Maybe the trend is dying down, but TSA still requires you to remove your shoes, unless you wear flip flips, so idk 🤷♀️.
Do you know how the weather is in England and Ireland mid September through early October? My daughter is taking me with her to those countries and it would help to get an idea what to wear not only in the airplane (which this video helped tremendously) but also what to wear once we're there. Thank you!
If the flight is 4 hours or less, I can go for stretchy jeans, if I travel for work and am going directly to the office, then I am usually wearing a dress (work business appropriate) and if it more than 4 hours of travel (usually crossing the giant pond -Atlantic ocean-) I am wearing black or navy fabletic leggings with side pockets on the legs for passport of phone. I am a full figure /big chest girl so, if it a long flight, I go with sports bra as I usually wear underwire bra on the daily (previous daily when I actually went out into the world). Before becoming a mother, I would wear stretchy pants but dressier but, with small children, 10+ hour travel days are better in leggings because you are going to have something spilled on you or they will accidentally draw on you with markers. I guarantee it will happen
Nordstrom has many racks and different styles! I was there today and I bought packing cubes at your suggestion! Going to Europe for 2 weeks with a carry on. 😳
I can't do the barefoot thing either, but I travel with my daughter and she sometimes does.. eww... Howeer, I don't even want my socks on those floors, so I put little footie socks over my socks and then take those off and put them in a sandwich bag in my purse before putting my shoes back on. I was surprised about your wider leg pants. I try to wear pants that won't ever touch the ground, even sitting down, so leggings, yoga pants, slim leg pants.
These are all great tips! I'm also noticing that you tend to stick with the same color theme with your travel outfits, so that everything goes together. 👍
New to your channel, love the content and have just subscribed, totally agree with you as regards to short shorts 😱. I do hanker for the days when air travel was so ‘romantic’, suits, hats, gloves - not very practical these days I guess but very Pan Am 😊. Going to watch a few more of your videos now. Thanks 🙏
As always, love this video. Could I ask what size you have in the Barefoot Dreams Cardigan? We look to be about the same shape and I find that all cardigans can fit differently on me in sizes. Thank you!
Growing up, the rule was you dressed up to fly (dress pants/skirt and nice blouse or a dress with a dressy type of coat or jacket. Singularly the most uncomfortable flights I’ve ever taken. Now I dress for comfort. I usually wear yoga pants (wide leg, can pass for slacks), sometimes leggings, or comfy jeans, with a shirt (like you I make sure it covers the butt), and sweater/jacket. I tend to dress for the destination (eg. going to a colder climate, I wear warmer clothes). Much better.
On your recommendation I changed my mind about the sweater to wear on a recent flight. The Barefoot Dreams Circle Cardigan was perfect ~ warm, cozy and remained unwrinkled. Thank you!
Great tips and finds. I haven't flown since 2013, but have taken several long haul train rides, including one cross country and another to Canada. I'd definitely take the same advice for those thanks for sharing.
I love lands end knit pants in America. Certain underwear fabric I wont wear when travelling. I think the funnies thing I saw was a lady wearing flannel PJ as it was a long flight and wearing pants inside out.
I swear by my Superga Classics as well for the airport! They are the heaviest footwear I carry in my hand-carry so naturally I wear them on my feet. They go with every outfit I pack.
I love wearing compression socks on my flights! And, i also change into some kind of slippers for long haul flights…Thanks for your tips and links!
I’m a fan of J Jill , classy and good quality . Also love Eddie Bauer , their outdoor clothing are awesome .
As an Asian man, I wear a Mandarin suit. Very comfortable. No ties required. I wear loafer shoes - not bedroom slippers. If airplane crashes and everyone survives, I don't want to be caught wearing bedroom slippers on the runway running away from the plane.
If the airplane crashes you will be splashed few miles radius.
I wouldn't worry about slippers - nobody's gonna know what human tissue they belonged to.
“I got bored and I’m not sure exactly what he said”…..just a spot on and lovely description on my married life. Going to be 50 years in 2023….survival! And we are flying 1st class to Vegas for a wing-ding blowout…can’t wait to get my travel outfit arranged!. Thanks for this vid!💕
My father is a retired airline pilot. We always dressed nicely when we travelled standby when I was growing up because we were “representative of the airline”. I never quite got over that, and I’ve never been able to be “schleppy” when I travel. Good to see others with the same type of travel “uniform” 😎
The clothes that airlines require their employees and employees of other airlines to wear can vary from airline to airline and class you are flying. I know my husband and I got 2 first class seats from Hou to CUN. At the time he was a Delta Connection pilot. We were given the first class seats over an employee and travel companion because the travel companion’s outfit didn’t meet the requirements for first class.
@@_itzastro4931 I was not allowed to fly once because I wasn't wearing nylons back in the day :) I still like to dress nicely in case I'm moved to first class (my father is also a retired Delta pilot).
I became an Airline employee in 1970. I worked for three different airlines, and then eventually for two major travel agencies. Over 40 years of non revving. I love dressing up. I loved having my kids all dressed up with my son in a sports jacket beginning at age 18 months old through his early twenties. My daughter always in dresses. When the airline's relaxed the dress code, due to the general population dressing down so we would blend in, I didn't like it.
When travelling in the US during the summer, I tend to wear Old Navy stretch (running) leggings, tee & a Duluth Trading stretch, wick-away shirt (for warmth & comfort in the AC) & sneakers 😎
I love that you included some scarves! A lightweight long scarf (like the first one you showed) is a must-have on all flights for me. I find that it helps so much with the draft from the vents.
I agree with everything Jen says about choosing flying outfits and want to add my $0.02. I pick tops and pants for the plane that will not easily show spills, drips, or crumbs. Because the airline blankets are usually dark & fuzzy, I also avoid clothes that are light-colored or lint magnets. Final tip for any flight longer than 4 hours: COMPRESSION SOCKS. The light pressure socks are comfortable. Your feet, ankles, and calves will feel better even if swelling is not an issue for you. If your feet and ankles tend to swell on long flights, then wear the next step higher in compression. You can wear compression socks under your regular socks, and then remove at the end of the flight if a warm weather destination.
Yeah I always wear compression socks too 👍🏽
I'm a huge convert! I grabbed mine for an 18h flight and they were essential but now I wear every flight!
I love wearing my Lululemon Vinyasa scarf it’s saved me so many times. It’s an infinity scarf with snaps and it can open to a blanket, shawl etc and tied a bunch of ways. I always wear it on the plane and use it as a blanket and then on vacation it’s good for cold restaurants
Rose, I do the same :) so handy for travel!
But nylon just isn’t cosy.
I travel with the same scarf!
LOVE this!! 👍🏼 I'm glad to see more people out there care about what they wear on the plane! I'm the same way, be comfortable but please wear appropriate things.
I'm a bit surprised her pilot husband did not tell her about safety in air travel clothing. One should wear only organic fabrics like cotton, wool, etc. If there is a fire, synthetic fabrics will weld to the skin and cannot be surgically removed as can organics. (Other tips: most accidents happen in landing or near runway--the plane breaks apart, those near the front are nearest the engines and the fracture point, so try to reserve seats in the rear of tbe plane. Get out as fast as possible--unbuckle yourself first and a dependent child only after you have the mobility to save both of you. The tiny flame or smoke puff you see up nearer tbe engines becomes an all-consuming fireball within mere SECONDS (remember the damaged oxygen containers on board)--if you don't risk broken bones by jumping ASAP to the tarmack, you will likely be incinerated. Except for securing your child, a crash landing is not the time to try to aid any of your fellow beings--altruism will almost surely cost you your life...
@@starrbowie8649 Wow!! This is just a bit too much....that's all I'm going to say....
@@TheMKgal لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله
What in the world are you taking about!!!!!!?????
@@starrbowie8649 , this was not the time to discuss safety. Also, why would you assume that Jen’s pilot husband has not discussed safety with her? This was all about comfortable and reasonably priced clothing for travel. Starr, you went overboard!
@@SandwichLady If clothing for plane travel is the subject and the author says nothing about the relative safety and dangers of certain fibers/materials, I think it's unconscionable not to try to warn people. I can see your point with regard to the other safety tips being off-point, however. Decades ago, soon after a couple of horrible crashes on airfields, a mainstream newspaper ran an article with all the points I raised, so I have grouped them in my mind. Also, I haven't seen any of these points raised since then in any popular forum, so I thought I might as well mention them. If the writer's husband did inform her, why didn't she consider cautioning her readers? Comfort, attractiveness, and safety are not incompatible qualities in clothing. While I can see your point about the tips not all being directly on the subject, I am somewhat puzzled that you dismiss the tip about safe CLOTHING and that you can only fault me for taking the time to type out info that I clearly intend to help protect people with. Were you aware of the info I conveyed before reading my comment? Do you think it is commonpllace? If you can say "yes," your reaction makes more sense to me. I would be glad to know that many people are aware of these factors in plane travel--I just haven't seen it. If you would answer "no" to my two questions, I think you might benefit from considering why you emphasize what values motivate your objections, which include no acknowledgement whatsoever of my clear intention to possibly save lives.
Love the “I got bored”.
I mean . . you know . . pilot stuff blah blah blah 😂
Great tips!! For security checks, I wear footies over my socks or 2 socks. After the checks, I remove the footies, and store them in a sandwich bag. Remaining socks go back to my shoes.
This is going to sound weird but when I have a long flight I like to wear black scrub pants and a long sleeve tee of some sort. Then I layer my favorite cardigan. I love scrub pants because they are very soft, roomy and easy to navigate in the teeny tiny loo AND super simple to care for when using a public laundry area - just wash, dry and go!
I also think that dressing nicely on a flight offers respect to the flight crew, not unlike dressing nicely to meet a friend for lunch. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean that you should pull out a cocktail dress, but wearing dressed up casual. Looking like a bum doesn’t earn you any brownie points anywhere.
My airplane outfit is always the same. A cotton tshirt dress. Leggings underneath it. A lightweight open cardigan. If it gets hot cardigan and leggings come off. If traveling to Orlando so much easier to take leggings off under a dress than change into shorts. Also I won’t wear anything that you have to take off by pulling over my head. I may or may not have elbowed my seat mate once trying to do that. And always small sneakers and socks!
LOL yes. That's a thing. And the leggings under a dress thing I've done too - great call for FL!
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I totally agree that when you find that unicorn outfit that is comfortable and stylish and "fits in" at your destination, you wear it all the time on the plane. The best part is that no one knows you wore it on your last plane ride too!
It's so true!!
Charles, why would someone give a damn what outfit one had worn before? Just doesn’t matter in the scheme of things. Glad you agree. Extremely trivial, IMHO!
I am just loving this channel and couldn’t agree more with the short shorts comment. They’re actually very rarely appropriate to wear anywhere!! And yet they’re so common
So glad you mentioned the bare feet! That totally freaks me out! I hate seeing small children running around stores barefoot also…all the germs! 😱
The barefoot dreams cardigan is a must for me. I use it as a bathrobe. Plus I try to dress for arrival, so I can throw my cardigan aside when we land. I try to wear closed toe shoes on a plane & bring flip flops on the plane.
Loved everything! These are outfits I would wear and comfort is key. Hope you have a great trip!
1. I love that you did this video - I also have strong feelings about this!
2. I never ever wear anything pale on a flight because once I wore a white T-shirt and cabin crew spilt coffee on me. I was so embarrassed at how awful I looked with coffee stains for the rest of my travel day!
3. I like wearing a smart & comfortable wide leg trouser so I can easily put my flight compression socks on just before we board/when I’m in my seat as I find them quite unpleasant to wear longer than I have to!
#travelgeek
“Scott told me, but I got bored”🤣same girl...every time my husband excitedly tells me what he did to the car
All the thumbs up to that Eddie Bauer packable jacket. I purchased it when you first showcased it several years ago on one of your European trip videos and it's one of my best purchases ever.
And it's not even very expensive! Seriously LOVE and so glad you got it, too!
Got mine at Costco, even less expensive. They also carry "travel pants" by Eddie Bauer or under their private label, in crop and capri length, that are wonderful!
I totally agree with you. I am more comfy with a longer top, and leaving socks on while going thru security. Flip flops are a no, no also!
I enjoyed your video and your style is very classy. Thanks so much.
Enjoy youre comments, apart from the shoes, i COME FROM A VERY WARM CLIMATE(australia) and I find sneakers ,even with socks, way too hot, I have bought the Sketchers brand small wedge shoes - you can slip them off and wear socks for warmth - then slip them back on at arrival - they look very smart and are cool and comfortable
Jen a very well done video. I am a retired aircraft mechanic on major airlines where you live. Unfortunately if there is a major issue where there is an evacuation if wearing shorts or a skirt and hose going down the slide will melt nylon or burn your legs. Also flip flops is a total no no. Also wear dark socks as going through TSA turn white socks nasty.i have flights to the Philippines so have 25 hour flights to Taiwan and change planes to Cebu. I wear compression socks as helps swelling. Going show my Filipina wife your video. She 6ft and slim 40yo. I do n8t ever tell what wear. She likes shorts and short skirts. Wished I could find light weight shoes like yours. I am a cousin to big foot. Can't find shoes in the Philippines. Thans again.
Loved this. I remember a flight to Mexico that I absolutely froze on. Very good tips!
I miss the air travel attire worn in the 60s. I loved that people dressed up a little more, but were still comfortable. I always thought that added to the mystique and elegance of flying. Nowadays, people wear grubby jeans and the airlines serve no food. It's sad what became of air travel.
Yeah no I wouldn’t want to be cold and uncomfortable in an long flight and i wouldn’t wear any make up either, the airplane is there to bring you to your destination not having an chic hightea and gossiping and you probably wouldn’t dress all fancy in an bus or tram either
@@collettediva2001 I miss those days when flying used to be a classy way to travel. Too bad! Too many torn jeans ... wrinkled and grubby clothes where no one one cares how they look. Another sad end to an originally classy mode of travel. However you feel ... I miss the dressier type of air travel. When you're meeting someone at the airport that you havent seen for a while and you know you're looking good. Not like you just woke up from a long fitful sleep.
My mother had her hair styled and bought a beautiful outfit for our flight to NY in the 1960s. I got a pretty outfit too. Everyone was so classy back then. People are trashy nowadays.
@@pegatheetoo1437 hmm nah even if it’s for a few hours, I want to be comfortable, no way would I have to need to wear some pants suite. Flying may of been a upclass th8ng to be able to do back then but so glad it isn’t anymore.
@@triciacooper9317 no it’s actually called wanting to be comfortable and not having to live up to others ideal just to get on a flight. Unless a women has a business meeting after they land,they don’t want to deal w their hair.
This was very informative! I have so much clothes to choose from but I wanted to make sure I have the right clothes to dress appropriately on my plane flight.
I just love your personality! And I also feel strongly about what you should wear on a plane! I always see people wearing things like heels or barely any clothing and just wonder why? Just why?? lol. You need layers, you need comfortable shoes that you can run in if need be. Heaven forbid your plane has something bad happen and you need to get off quickly or even worse, have to get off quick and are in some remote terrain. You just never know! I feel like the Boy Scouts "always need to be prepared!"
Loved the video , wished more people watched it because they totally need to have a dress code for flyers.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who hears Charlie Brown’s teacher when my husband explains something tedious. 😂. Hello from Macon!
This is my 1st time hearing about tieks and after looking into them I have to have a pair now because how adorable they look ! Also they really look comfortable especially if your going somewhere that is going to have alot of walking involved!
These would totally work for those of us who travel by car as well. Love this video.
You're right they would!!! THank you, Cyndi!
Watching your vlogs are great! you are informative yet funny! for example, regarding your husband, "tried to give me some technical explanation as to why it gets cold but i got bored and i'm not exactly sure what he said'. LoL...loved it.. I believe in comfort traveling all the way. I always pack a scarf just in case i get cold on the plane too and like to look chique depending on weather.
Comfort and fabric quality are a must when considering my travel outfit.
Thank you for this info - I love your style, and these are the sort of things I would choose. I want that Eddie Bauer jacket! Going through airport security if I have to take my shoes off I put on those disposable polythene overshoes, (the kind that workmen wear when they come into your home). I noticed that Basel Airport, Switzerland had a help yourself supply at the start of the security section. I would hate to put the "dirty" socks on my feet back into my shoes. Am I too fussy?
I’m the same way! I pack extra socks to switch into after walking across security…😅👍🏻 Who wants the “souvenire” from the airport floor forever in their shoes?!?🤢🥴
Love this video! Totally agree on the shorts thing! Thinking of your skin touching the airplane seats grosses me out! I love your more stylish tips. I usually just wear my jeans with a hoodie.
I love my Scottevest hoodie! Like wearing a blanket…so comfy, and I personally love all the pockets! I’ve never understood how people wear shorts and flip flops on a plane. I would be miserable.
Great advice. I am going home to England for a vacation soon. We are taking backpacks which means minimal packing. Thank you.
Wear your jeans on the flight.......such a great tip for this girl 🙋♀️ who also travels with carryon (my husbands preference as he despises the wait at the carousels)...packing has begun for our WDW trip in November. Yay! Enjoy your Disneyland trip and safe travels!
I'm a retired fa. I travel intl flights almost every months. I wear jeans or nice pants,sneakers,socks,long sleeve top, and blazer. I always look nice. As a standby, I stand aside or sit and wait for the gate agent to call my name. I list first/business, and get nice seats most of the time. Many others up front either by purchase,miles or upgrades rarely look great. Jeans,sweats,tshirts. They are relaxing and enjoying their long flight. I'm respectful of crew. Many times. I know the crew. When asked what I would like for dinner, I always say doesn't matter,whatever you have left. I love flying especially now that I'm retired.life is great!✈️✈️
Many years ago I saw an episode of Oprah - don't remember everything, but the guest gave tips on flying. She said don't wear anything flammable, or that exposes skin (shorts, etc.), and she even said don't wear hairspray. It stuck with me. My "go-tos" are a track suit or jeans, and layers of shirts with a jacket or a hooded sweatshirt.
Yeah the thing is you're far more likely to be involved in a fire in a car than an airplane so this advice feels very strange to me. Also, my husband is an actual airline pilot and they don't advise this even for them.
Merci! Vos vidéos sont claires, précises et pertinentes. Je comprends très bien votre anglais ,car vous articulez bien.😊
I'm just starting to get back to flying more frequently, so this was very well timed for me. Thank you for the advice and links. Wishing you a productive, joyful, and peaceful week leading up to your trip "home" to Disneyland!
Thanks so much, Melissa! Happy travels!
I’m watching this later. I really find buttons up my back are really uncomfortable for sitting for a long time. The shirt is adorable.
I’ve done a lot of overseas vacationing so I totally agree w layering in the airport/plane.
There’s just nothing worse than being cold on an airplane!
Great suggestions! J. Jill are my go to pants for travel also. So comfortable!
I'm still trapped in Canada, so no flights for me right now, HOWEVER I had to share this. Banana Republic Factory has this line of pants called "airstretch" and they are so insanely perfect for flying! They're made of an almost bathing-suit like fabric -super stretchy (but not leggings) breathable, totally wrinkle-free, they come in a couple of styles and look very dressy/stylish. There's even a cargo style with extra leg pockets :) :)
I will check it out, Carrie!!
I recently found these pants and ADORE THEM! I have them in every color now and they are my go to pants for work. Secretly they are even more comfortable than my pajama pants but they look put together
@@nicoleseafolk7305 they're so good hey? 😀
Just looked these up and I’m definitely getting the cargo pants. Thanks for the tip!
@@laurie812 Yay!! 😃
Very helpful thank you I plan to travel soon and happy to come across your video
I grew up when men wore suits and women wore dresses, stockings and heels for travel. While societal norms have changed, I agree hygiene is an issue when someone has a sleeveless tee shirt and body odor, or a crop top, short shorts and flip flops, and with everything exposed. That being said, I appreciate your selections, except for the shoes. I have heard leather soled shoes are safest when traveling. Sharp objects, spills, and worse, plus emergencies they offer best protection. I always have a blazer, with pockets, light weight for warmers climates and heavier for cold. I always have a scarf. Yes, it's good for the cool breeze against my neck, but also for the seat backs and what they harbor. I don't wear jeans, preferring slacks with deep side seam pockets. I may be considered old fashioned, but I have been upgraded to first class and don't feel out of place.
I remember that and loved it.
The long shirt is good also, because you don’t want your stomach hanging out when you put your bag in the overhead compartment! 🤣
I hear this!
Enjoyed your video which just popped up and looked interesting. Yes, it was helpful and I plan to travel soon. It's been hard during covid but I must go and see family and all the exciting things happening in their lives. I love that you are from Dunedin, me too. I moved there in 1956 as a child and graduated in 65. I love reunions and meeting up with old friends. Thank you for the travel hints, you have good taste. Enjoy your summer.
Flying into ATL for a conference soon. This is comming at a perfect time!!!!loved all the tips. Thank you so much!
Just happened on your channel and love your content and personality! Will be binge watching other videos! As a former (VERY former, probably from your father's era) flight attendant, I would add to the NOT to wear list FLIP FLOPS!!!!! Soooo gross and bad in an emergency situation.
Genius idea to bring the flats to change into on a long haul flight!
Lovely video as always, Jen! I expect I’ll be rewatching this video when I fly to Paris in December!
I've never been in December but I'm sure it's GORGEOUS. Happy planning!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge thank you Jen! No doubt it will be beautiful. :) I’m very much looking forward to the trip because I can finally visit my sister who is completing her masters program in Paris! By the way, I used the Eddie Bauer link but it didn’t seem to work (said site maintenance). Just so you know!
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm taking my first flight (solo!) from Hartsfield later this month and I'm quite nervous about navigating the airport. At least now I feel a little more comfortable knowing how to dress.
I'm there at least once a month - it's big but there are plenty of signs to direct you! Just allow plenty of time to get to your gate and you'll be absolutely fine. Good luck!
Do you remember the style scarf you purchased? I have been looking for a Burberry one for YEARS and that is the style I love. Thanks, Jen!!
UK has just announced US travel back on after November, can't tell you how happy we are, flying out to Orlando in July. This means binge watching packing tips. It's a good week to be having a good week.
Doing the same. Leaving in September. Cool weather awaits…I hope.
I really want a Burberry scarf too! I’m not working right now, but will be going back to work soon, and it’s at the top of my list to get one! Can’t wait.
It's great to have a goal like that - it's motivating to save and the satisfaction when you can finally get it is a big deal. Hopefully you won't have to wait 30 years like I did!
I usually wear my Scottevest jacket that has tons of interior pockets for passport, phone, cords, ever a big pocket on my back for my computer, then always either under seat personal item or carryon.
I can remember flying to Italy with my grandmother and every single time my mom would book the bulkhead because "extra leg room!" and every time people would line up for the bathroom and my grandmother would yell, "a--es in my face! All 9 hours, a--es in my face!" So thank you for reminding me of that.
Lol I mean she wasn’t wrong!😂
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge This was also perfectly timed because I am taking a red eye next week and my plan was basically pajamas for the plane and then change in the first airport bathroom I get to. I used to do it in the airplane bathroom but after the horror of my pants touching the floor I can't do that again.
Thank you for all of your excellent advice! I love your personality too!
That’s so kind!! Thank you!
Always struggle with this! Thank you, Jen!
I totally have that first top from Stitch Fix, with the buttons down the back. Same color even. :-)
Because you have great taste!
He tried to explain it “and I got bored.” Ha. Sounds like me! Looooove it!
Great tips! Thank you. Love the wardrobe choices :)
Being warm is important for me. The trip is uncomfortable because of the cramped seating, being cold doesn't help. One flight I spilled my drink and when I went to sop it up it was frozen to the carpet. That's how cold it was!
It amazes me how many people wear shoes such as flip flops on a plane. If you have to evac that plane in a hurry, you really want closed toe shoes that will stay on your feet. Also, I don't like walking through TSA even with socks. I pack little painters' booties in my carryon that are quick and easy to slip over the socks.
I think people only started wearing flip flops after 9/11 because they were TOLD by travel gurus they would have to take their shoes off at TSA. I remember that shift and everyone I knew was suddenly buying flip flops for air travel specifically, even though they never wore them before. Maybe the trend is dying down, but TSA still requires you to remove your shoes, unless you wear flip flips, so idk 🤷♀️.
Ooh, that travel blazer from Nordstroms is on sale for $41!
We just flew Delta with a layover in ATL and I may or may not have been hoping you or Scott would pass by! Thanks for sharing!
Hey, it could happen, Hannah!
Thank you for sharing. Nice suggestions/recommendations. Love it.❤️👍🏻.
Do you know how the weather is in England and Ireland mid September through early October? My daughter is taking me with her to those countries and it would help to get an idea what to wear not only in the airplane (which this video helped tremendously) but also what to wear once we're there. Thank you!
If the flight is 4 hours or less, I can go for stretchy jeans, if I travel for work and am going directly to the office, then I am usually wearing a dress (work business appropriate) and if it more than 4 hours of travel (usually crossing the giant pond -Atlantic ocean-) I am wearing black or navy fabletic leggings with side pockets on the legs for passport of phone. I am a full figure /big chest girl so, if it a long flight, I go with sports bra as I usually wear underwire bra on the daily (previous daily when I actually went out into the world). Before becoming a mother, I would wear stretchy pants but dressier but, with small children, 10+ hour travel days are better in leggings because you are going to have something spilled on you or they will accidentally draw on you with markers. I guarantee it will happen
I have the pink clover shirt in gray and I love it!
Love the boots, what is the name in the Clark selection? Thanks
You know when a detective on tv arrives at a crime scene and puts on disposable booties? That's what I think we all need for using airplane bathrooms!
Oh my gosh, this is such a good idea! I have some from carpet cleaner. I am putting them in my bag right now!
I like to wear slip on shoes, or loafers. No stopping to tie your shoes after security check!
Another great video. Absolutely love your channel. Big fan
Love your video. Thank you for the great tips. Always best to put your best foot forward where ever you go.
Now I am dreaming of a sophisticated destination: Europe or New York City! Great tips. Second outfit is amazing and you looked amazing!
Thank you, Claire!
Tieks! I'm always a fan! Love this video!
I have the same Bearfoot cardigan for my flights! Love it!
I saw they were on sale for the anniversary sale and almost bought a different color. Love so much.
Nordstrom has many racks and different styles! I was there today and I bought packing cubes at your suggestion! Going to Europe for 2 weeks with a carry on. 😳
I can't do the barefoot thing either, but I travel with my daughter and she sometimes does.. eww... Howeer, I don't even want my socks on those floors, so I put little footie socks over my socks and then take those off and put them in a sandwich bag in my purse before putting my shoes back on.
I was surprised about your wider leg pants. I try to wear pants that won't ever touch the ground, even sitting down, so leggings, yoga pants, slim leg pants.
These are all great tips! I'm also noticing that you tend to stick with the same color theme with your travel outfits, so that everything goes together. 👍
YUP I call them my garanimals! I do better when everything goes with everything else.
love your choices! age appropriate AND stylish!
New to your channel, love the content and have just subscribed, totally agree with you as regards to short shorts 😱. I do hanker for the days when air travel was so ‘romantic’, suits, hats, gloves - not very practical these days I guess but very Pan Am 😊. Going to watch a few more of your videos now. Thanks 🙏
As always, love this video. Could I ask what size you have in the Barefoot Dreams Cardigan? We look to be about the same shape and I find that all cardigans can fit differently on me in sizes. Thank you!
I wear a medium. Great question!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Thank you so much!
Love this so much! I’m a leggings and sneakers kind of traveler 💗
Growing up, the rule was you dressed up to fly (dress pants/skirt and nice blouse or a dress with a dressy type of coat or jacket. Singularly the most uncomfortable flights I’ve ever taken.
Now I dress for comfort. I usually wear yoga pants (wide leg, can pass for slacks), sometimes leggings, or comfy jeans, with a shirt (like you I make sure it covers the butt), and sweater/jacket. I tend to dress for the destination (eg. going to a colder climate, I wear warmer clothes). Much better.
I love 💕 how you show the outfits on you in the mirror!
Holy cow 🐮 you and I have very different opinions of what expensive is. $69 Yikes 😬
On your recommendation I changed my mind about the sweater to wear on a recent flight. The Barefoot Dreams Circle Cardigan was perfect ~ warm, cozy and remained unwrinkled. Thank you!
I have three of them now and they are my absolute favorite!!
My mom said back in the day they'd get dressed up for air travel.
Tip: Don't wear white! I'm always spilling something or sitting in something nasty.
Great tips and finds. I haven't flown since 2013, but have taken several long haul train rides, including one cross country and another to Canada. I'd definitely take the same advice for those thanks for sharing.
Yes great point, Nicole!
LMAO! Also married to a pilot and can really relate about getting bored with their technical explanations!! I just glaze over! Too funny!
I love lands end knit pants in America. Certain underwear fabric I wont wear when travelling. I think the funnies thing I saw was a lady wearing flannel PJ as it was a long flight and wearing pants inside out.