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.

Good Lord. Thank goodness I fly business where most of that stuff is either not required (footrest) or given to you
You must need a massive bag

@corkystclair

or pants, some kind of 'harem' pant or jogger in a bamboo/drapey knit fabric, grey or black good for gross plane spills. Leggings if they're not that compressive, and are super stretchy and more cottony than swimsuity. You need a cuddle fleece/sherpa jumper (and this is crucial) with a hood, as this becomes your blanky (rather than plane blankets which may or may not get washed each time) and allows you to sleep, and the hood encloses you and you forget that it's the plane. If this is black it looks like streetwear rather than pjs.'

do you have any brands that you recommend for either the pants or the fleece/hoodie please?

Noise cancelling head phones are essentially and I couldn't recommend highly enough Bose (the ear muffs not the ear buds). They are expensive but REALLY worth it. It's a life investment and they come with an airplane adaptor. They are great to wear even if you aren't listening to anything as they shut out the noise of the plane engine which one you notice it is actually superloud.

@DodoTired

Are you a germaphobe?
or do you think underwear is made from kevlar or something?
i am not the one to go commando usually but there is absolutely nothing bad about sitting ON YOUR DRESS without knickers in public transport
No but 15 hour on my arse and I'd be worried about leaking something into my dress. Vaginal fluids and all.

My knickers aren't exactly lovely after a 15 hour flight. Whatever is on them would be going on the dress

this thread has taken a bad turn. No one wants to be thinking about strangers and things like that!

Unbound Merino if you can afford it.

I fly cattle truck class and I don't need that either.

What gets me on these threads is that apparently planes , and the plane toilets in particular, are filthy but on the other hand it's all "wear fine merino and cashmere".

I also don't get the angst about having the wrong clothes at the landing point. Airports are air conditioned. At the very worst you might have a brief period on the tarmac where you've got the wrong clothes on but once you're inside the terminal you can deal with it then.

Assume you might change especially if overnight. Comfy is good. Warm jumper useful.

I don't think I put this level of thought into my wedding.

yep, I don't get the concern about the change of temperature at all. I get off the plane, into the car and then shower and change asap. Yes I'd take off my hoodie when I landed in Sydney in December but that's the extent of it.

These threads always bring out the

"I'm an experienced world traveller - unlike you tourists on a package holiday"

responses.

Sometimes you have to stand on the tarmac and wait for a bus. Then stand inside a jam packed bus for 7-8 mins until everyone is off. holding your baby / toddler and two bags.

Then queue outside the terminal building, which usually has no shade.

I know it’s just great if your chauffeur is waiting at the bottom of the steps with your aid com limo. But some of us travel with the masses on budget airlines.

I fly a lot, almost every month and travel in my £10 Next leggings or cargo joggers and a sweatshirt. In the summer I swap this to cotton trousers and a baggy T shirt. I’m always really comfortable and the right temperature.
I travel long and short haul in a mixture of economy, premium and Business class. I always wear compression stockings under my leggings, remove my shoes and put on some fluffy socks which are then washed and put by for my next flight.
I wear my hair up in a bun and have travel size facial wash, moisturiser, lip balm, hand cream etc. I always travel with eye drops.

I've never flown anything other than cattle truck class. Long haul/ short haul, with and without children. It's never been the drama that some posters make out, nor needed the level of planning.

I just did a 13 1/2 hour flight and wore elasticated waist wide leg cotton trousers, a soft sports bra, a cotton t-shirt and a thin cardigan. Oh, and compression socks and comfy trainers.

Thank you for this recommendation - I love their travel dress. I have this that I always that (though I don't take it in the loo - too dangly): https://aavelle.com/products/cashmere-blend-cape-wrap-mink?_pos=2&_psq=wrap&_ss=e&_v=1.0

*always take!

I've recently ordered tartan straps for a relatives suitcases. Because as you say, luggage is mostly black/brown/grey. My own luggage has a Canadian flag emblazoned all over. But previously my black luggage always had something identifying, from a bright ribbon, to a colourful bungee cord. I am however partially sighted so I use anything to help me.

cheap jersey layers. ideally your oldest stuff
I’ve flown a lot. Travel though work. If you knew what was on flight seats you’d not buy anything new ever.

stuffnthats then washable and driable in hotel ready to wear back for these reasons
proper flight socks- compression
plus a pack of sanitising wet wipes- wipe every hard surface around your seat, and seat belt fasteners before you get settled. A plane is not cleaned between flights properly in most cases, and rarely sanitised.
also have small pack of sanitisers to take into toilets- all this shit about unisex toilets in planes are “fine” so why do women want single sexed…is bollocks. Most toilets in planes are vile. Use sanitisers to wipe seats and basin points you need to touch.

I find it hysterical when people dress up, or buy special clothes to fly …as if we’re still in 1920s when flying was a luxury . Unless you’re going first class forget it.
😱🤢🤮

Layers, loose elasticated waist trousers, a sleeping pill and a glass of wine or two. zzzzz

Agree @Dartwarbler

I take my comfy clothes, a fresh set for the return and dettol wipes!!!!!

Some countries in South East Asia are not only hot but also have very high humidity.

Whenever I leave the airport at Changi (Singapore), the minute the automatic doors open, I am hit by a wall of heat like in a sauna. In Penang (Malaysia), I was soaked through with sweat just crossing the road from my hotel to buy a snack at a stall. Same in Bali (Indonesia).

So I will be removing as many layers as possible before I get off the plane or change in the airport toilets.

Absolutely - same travelling to India, hence my fear of polyester clothing!

Why would you wear ugly old stuff? I wear comfy stuff but stuff I actually like. I don't like wearing horrible stuff. If it's old and cheap I won't wear it. I'd charity shop it

@PointerParty

yep, I don't get the concern about the change of temperature at all. I get off the plane, into the car and then shower and change asap. Yes I'd take off my hoodie when I landed in Sydney in December but that's the extent of it.
Tell us you've never been to anywhere equatorial without telling us