What do you wear on the plane?
In eleven days, I can take to the skies again. When the taxi stops at Schiphol, my heart shifts into sixth gear. Schiphol is synonymous with adventure. With stories. With the starting signal to crawl under a dome and go on vacation. I also enjoy being on the plane. Except for that one moment of fear during takeoff (‘Are we going to keep flying? Yes?’), I love sitting wifi-less and strapped into a seat. Especially when it's next to my loved ones. But what do you actually wear on a plane? I personally get a bit tired of all those pajama types who, as soon as they go up in the air for even forty minutes to London or Paris, dress ultra-comfortably. Come on, be normal. You don't change clothes when you travel from Rozendaal to Rotterdam, do you? But there are some points to consider that can make your trip easier. The good old DO's and DON'Ts in a row.
DON'Ts
1. Wear nothing that constricts
I do travel in jeans, but not in super tight ones (definitely not a good idea if you've passed a certain age). Tight jackets are also not preferred. In the air, you swell up, so anything that was ‘just right’ will start to constrict. Opt for flexible fabrics and shoes that you could also wear with ski socks. That way, you can be sure you'll get them back on at the end of the flight.
2. No onesie
Looks so fun, such a cool overall, but then you're stuck in a too-tight, stained bathroom and suddenly that onesie has to be completely peeled off before you can squat. Not handy and not exactly hygienic.
3. Heels
Again, as far as I'm concerned, you really don't have to travel in your slippers, but it's handy at airports to be able to sprint if necessary. If you're not entirely team sneaker or ballerina: a little boot can work too, but treat yourself to a nice, wide heel.
DO’S
1. Dress in layers
In one plane, it's Siberian cold, in another you think you've landed in a sauna, and you have no idea what it's going to be like beforehand. Make sure to wear layers so you can adjust your outfit to the temperature.
2. Socks
Pack a nice pair of socks in your bag. If your feet are freezing, ask the flight attendant if she has a spare pair. In business class, they are standard, and she will definitely want to take good care of you.
3. A scarf
A nice big one that isn't too thick. Ideal for wrapping around your head when you don't feel like interacting or prefer not to have someone filming you sleeping with your mouth open and posting it on Dumpert.
4. Make sure it looks neat
Your adventure starts at Schiphol (Kiki says you should never drink wine at Schiphol, but I refuse to agree with that), so make it a celebration. Moreover, a slightly preppy outfit greatly increases the chances of a forward move towards business class.
And P.S.: Also think a bit about the environment. Because flying is nice, but it is harmful. Make sure to offset your CO2 emissions and stay at your destination for a nice long time to justify your flight.
P.P.S.: This weekend, Kiki will give you her ‘travel in style’ tips. I'm curious. She is definitely not team carry-on, I know that much.
