Friday, November 8, 2013

traveling style {what to wear on flights}


Jacket: Zara (obsessed with this one); Shirt: Zoe Karrsen (similar style here); Jeans: c/o MiH; Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Bag: Proenza Schouler; Necklaces: Jennifer Zeuner; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

I often get asked what I wear for flights and I figured this 12-hour trek of ours would be the best time to answer it. Basically it boils down to a few essentials: a wrap around coat (a great blanket for when it gets chilly mid-flight), a pair of skinny jeans, a broken in tee and two pairs of shoes: flats and heels. The flats are the more practical choice for most of the flight but I like keeping the heels as a back up pair for when we land, in the event we can't check into our hotel room yet and I still want to look polished and put together.

I'm curious -- what do you normally wear for flights?

Photos by Dan Johnson

28 comments:

  1. nice pics!! ;0)


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  2. Stylish yet comfy enough outfit for travelling!

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  3. Amazing look. Love the coat and heels.

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  4. Ok I thought you kept the heels on the while time, I usually travel in jeans and a cute top and pretty flats or sandals.

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  5. nice pics.... flying for me is Chloe flats and cashmere sweats and sweater.... comfort is key.

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  6. Gorgeous look!! Love your style, as always!

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  7. Love this outfit . I like the idea of having a back up pair of shoes. Its always cool to see how awsome some people dress when they travel. I normaly travel in jeans, layers and sneakers or boots.

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  8. Love this outfit! I normally rock the same...a good tee, jeans, quick slip off shoes and a pair of socks in my handbag. I can't allow my feet to touch the airport floors. ;-) Happy Friday!

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  9. I've worn heels to the airport before and I still haven't lived it down! Usually I'm in dark or black skinny jeans and a comfortable top; tee, sweater and a scarf that will double as a blanket.

    Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache

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  10. I always wear leggings (comfy), boots (warm and easy to slip on and off for security), and an oversize shirt or sweater (because leggings).

    Joliene
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    1. Yes! I'm always freezing on the plane and I need to be comfy in case I have to run to catch my connecting flight.

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  11. Great outfit for traveling! I'm usually wearing converse and jeans when I'm on a long flight and heels if it's a short one:)

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    Victoria

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  12. I like everything, except the high heels. I read once that one should never wear heels on an airplane, just in case the worst happens, which is generally during take-off or landing. You cannot safely navigate down the aisle in heels, and cannot wear them on the emergency chute. I think you would look just as put together in flats, and being prepared is always beautiful in my book. Thank you for your blog, and great style!

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  13. Great outfit for flying. Have a safe and wonderful trip.


    Happy Friday! :)

    Sofia

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  14. SO cute! Those jeans look comfy! :)

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  15. A maxi dress and a long, thick scarf. I've found that maxi dresses are way more comfy than jeans (or even sweats), and the scarf doubles as a blanket.

    Have a fun and safe trip!

    Kendra
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  16. Oh I like your backup plan with the heels. I typically pull them out of my luggage. I might have to start packing them with me on my carry on. Have a safe trip!

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  17. a wonderful, effortless traveling outfit that allows for style and comfort. beautiful ensemble!

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  18. I wear sweatpants or skinny jeans and a soft tee or long sleeve. I am really boring. I like the backup heels idea.

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  19. Lovely casual flight outfit! I most always wear flats, although for business trips I'll just wear heels the whole time and kick them off in the plane :)
    A big scarf is my essential no matter where I'm going - use as a blanket and or pillow to keep comfy in the plane! :)


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  21. This outfit is ace. I never look as polished when I travel, although I do try. Sometimes I go even lower than flats and just put on tennis shoes. And then other times I got heeled booties. Oooh, I wish I had someone to take an airport photo of me.... :)

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  22. NIce and comfy look!

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  23. I wear something similiar, but instead of skinny jeans I usually wear a maxi skirt (super comfy!) I liked your tip of wearing flats but taking a pair of heels. It really gives out that jet setter vibe! xx

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  24. since we live in Sydney, most of our international flights are long haul flights - comfort is key...I love loose boyfriend jeans, tank tops and layered sweaters...I also like a large wrap incase it gets chilly and ballet flats. Once im in and settled, I take off my contact lenses, makeup and wear my glasses instead and lots of hydrating moisturiser too! I watch movies, snack, read...and it still feels like forever! haha..

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