15hr flight

[thesleepyhoglet]

Off on a very long flight soon. I'd like to find something comfortable to wear. Any suggestions. I can go into my nearest city tk browse but would rather find something online. I was thinking some sort of tracksuit type thing but can't find anything suitable- I don't want to look like sporty spice!! But equally lounge wear searches produced sets that are basically pjs.

How did you find that, Ive scoured that website and couldnt find leg lengths, fabric details or washing instructions. Was really annoying me as the clothes do look nice but like you I wont buy polyester

Forget the floral dresses. For some reason long haul flights bring out so many me’s shirts where you need you sun glasses on 😎.

I do and have done a lot of these flights . I’m not a dress person so trousers with elasticed waist , although I’ve also worn loose boyfriend style jeans and they are also fine . Scarf as my neck always gets cold and a cardigan for when I feel chilly. Spare T-shirt and panty liners as they make me feel refreshed.

My main three things I always take on a long haul flight: large pashmina style scarf, flight socks and slides to slip on to go to the toilet.

When I see people go to the toilet barefoot on a plane 🤢

Yes, something like that. There's gazillions of brands who offer dresses like that at all price points from supermarket to top end. I'm a bit puzzled why wearing a dress on a plane is such a surprising concept to some posters.

To be honest, I'm the same. My regular clothes are always dresses. I'll wear one that's comfortable and add and subtract cardigan/ jumper/ scarf as necessary.

Socks and tuck your trousers into them for the toilets!

I've just ordered these to wear on the plane in a few weeks when I go on holiday. Will wear with a plain white tee shirt and a thin wool sweater.



https://www.marksandspencer.com/linen-rich-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60636306?color=NAVY#intid=pidpg1pip48g4r1c1%7Cprodflagg_New

Sorry first link didn't attach.

I wore something very similar to this with a t-shirt and cardi when I flew to Australia back in August.

https://www.cottontraders.com/women/trousers/pull-on-cargo-wide-leg-trousers/AC16336WashedKhaki.html?dwvar_AC16336WashedKhaki_color=Washed%20Khaki&cgid=womens-t

Now need to buy some flight socks- where do you get them please?

I'm terrified of a lost bag. Is there anything I should put on my bag to try to prevent this?

I got my flight socks in Sainsburys

I once flew from Miami to the UK and a young woman in the seat behind me was wearing tight jeans, a tight jumper and a six inch wide metal corset belt type thing. She didn't take it off or adjust it throughout the entire flight.

I still think about it to this day.

I just wear basics like t shirt, zip hoodie and yoga pants/ joggers/stretchy tapered trousers, usually try to choose items that I'm likely to use while away. Socks and slip on vans trainers so that I can take my shoes off while I am sat. Thin but large scarf which I can use as a scarf or wrap if chilly, cover my head if I want to sleep, or use as a headrest. Cross body bag that I can use in the flight for essentials and means I have no need to get into my cabin bag once it's in the overhead locker. I fly quite often and this is by far the most practical, comfy and useful outfit which looks ok.

Shoes should be on for take off and landing in case of an evacuation.

Elasticated waist trousers, a t-shirt and cashmere sweater is what I usually wear.

You can buy luggage tags to put on your bag, write the flight number and your name on (I just put first name as initial only so that people can't tell I'm a woman) and phone no.

Not really. Get a luggage tag as it helps identify it quicker but sometimes things just go wrong and it doesn’t end up on the plane. It’s happened to me a few times and it’s always shown up a day or 2 later, it wasn’t lost forever or anything. But it certainly easier to deal with because I had 24 hours worth of essentials in my carry on! Once it was my skis so I rented the most expensive ones I could find on BA’s dime!

Not really as, unfortunately, things do go missing sometimes. Put a spare outfit (including underwear), into your carry on and if you are taking any prescription medication make sure that is in there too, in the original packaging that has the pharmacy label (with your name and dosage), on it. Keep receipts for anything you need to buy as a result of not having your luggage and claim it back on your insurance.

I have AirTags in my cases. Obviously wouldn’t stop them going astray but at least you’d be able to track them.

last year I wore a midi smock dress, white trainers and a denim jacket. Very comfortable. This year I’m wearing combats, vest top and cropped hoody.

The only thing you can do to prevent it is not check a bag.

There’s things you can do to make it easier if it does get lost.

1. pack an air tag or other tracking device
2. cross pack your checked bag with any travelling companions
3. always take your essentials in your cabin bag eg meds, documents, charger/ adapter/ electronics , basic toiletries, swimwear ( if you are going to a beach resort ) ,one full set of clothes and shoes suitable for your destination.
4. anything important that it would be hard to buy at your destination eg if you have difficult feet it might be your shoes, if you a very large or tall it’s hard to buy clothes in some SE Asian countries,

Obviously you don’t need to take so much under heading 3 if you are going to visit family or going home.

These are great, work with tees, trainers, sandals. Don’t crease, soft waist, and light jersey so not very warm on the other side.
https://www.meandem.com/crop-palazzo-pant-black

Last few long haul flights: soft leggings, vest, thin long sleeve top, “nice” hoodie (Sweaty Betty etc). Socks and trainers. I just want to be comfortable and look reasonably put together.

Put AirTags in your luggage. You can watch your luggage move through the airport and get loaded onto your flight. It’s very reassuring! Our whole flight recently had our bags left in London by BA and I knew before we’d left that the bags weren’t coming with us (much to the flight attendant’s dismay).

Also, make sure your bag is easily identifiable. Tags on the outside with contact details (especially your email address) and also pop a card inside with your contact details in case the tag gets ripped off.