with a few hours left of 2011, i was debating the two outfits i brought to a friends house to get her thoughts on what would look stellar, fab, and city new years appropriate. as she rummaged through her closet, a black, baby doll, light flower design, very ‘sarah’ dress was lightly hanging on its hanger. the love was immediate, prompting my friend not only to loan it out for the night, but as a donation to my ever growing dress collection. i told her ‘hey, i can wear this on my flight back’. A bit of shock and, not awe, but surprise came from her face. A bit of confusion over why I would forgo the common comforts of yoga pants on a plane for something as ‘dressy’.
This reminded me of a recent article I read where Scarlett Johannson listed people in pjs at the airport as one of her pet peeves, something that prompted me to shout ‘yes!’, in enthusiastic agreement.
I can understand the need to be comfortable while flying, trust me. With 31 flights in 2011 alone, ranging from 1 hour to 14, I can respect the fact that economy seats never recline enough for a solid nap, that the toilets will always have wet floors, and that you will inevitably spill some of your veggie pasta on your lap during turbulence. I used to stick to my fake birks, cargo pants, and loose top to make such journeys, but with more and more travel I’ve found that I actually want to separate from my prior backpacker ways. I have already given a post on this (see sarah’s guide to dressing like a classy broad while traveling) but then I stumbled on the following video by chance and i felt this is an ‘issue’ i need to revisit.
Miss Jenna Marbles, I can respect the fact you want to be comfortable, but hey now, style is style whether your at sea level or peeing 20000+ feet in the air.
But I put the question out to the faithful viewers, what is your go-to airport wear?Do you agree with Miss Marbles, or of the ‘bringing back style to travel’ persuasion?
Looking forward to your replies! Best and blackouts from India*
ps. On my last flight I did wear said new black/flower baby doll dress, black opaque tights,flat mary janes, and a cozy but still stylish black and white cardigan. I was wiping a few tears away, so I didnt think of taking a photo. Next time though!
Aww, ladyfriend! It’s always a sad day when you leave the continent.
Also, everyone who’s seen the scarf you gave me has thought it was fantastic
Your good taste has been confirmed by committee!
lovely!!!!
I’m a big believer in a comfy dress and sweater and a cozy scarf. And flying first class. All but the last have been tested successfully.
see, in a dress you’d still pass as a first class passenger, which means they’d be less hesitant to offer you an upgrade
On my recent 47 hour journey from Canada to Australia (I went the very cheap way!) I wore a cotton dress, leggings, a scarf (because it’s always cold on planes) and a zip cardigan. I was comfortable both physically and, um emotionally? All I know is that I felt like myself and looked slightly crumpled but decent even into hour number 46… There’s no reason to dress schlubbily, it just makes you feel schlubby too and isn’t travelling exhausting enough?
exactly, danielle i couldnt have said it better! and 47 hours, now that is a marathon