I have a few friends who poke fun at my planned airplane outfits, but the laughing always halts when I’m the first one to be upgraded to first class. It’s very easy and completely possible to look presentably stylish and still be comfortable when traveling. Normally I wear something consisting of black leggings or skinny jeans, a charming top, cashmere sweater to layer, riding boots (that easily zip to get on and off to get through security screenings), with one accessory to avoid complications when walking through metal detectors.
I always pack in my Mulberry carry on: a cashmere wrap just in case of chilly planes, an eye mask for peaceful naps, English Vogue, Vanity Fair (I avoid trashy tabloids at all costs), a good book, my ipod with my “Airplane” playlist, a purchased water bottle after getting through security, and something healthy and organic to munch on since airplane food can be horrific (also to avoid The “Jet Bloat”). – THE WIFE
Images from Derek Blasberg’s Book “Classy”
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I’m sorry, but this post is brilliant! I’m really feeling that pull towards classy even when you’re headed to incommodious cramped spaces.
PS I LOVE YOUR BLOG! Can I be a ‘wife’?
I love your blog, especially the rules; however, I have to say that wearing black leggings is really not classy and would much more likely fall on the tramp side of that magazine page.
Fabulous post, it’s definitely a relief to see travelers becoming more concerned with their appearance. It recalls to a more stylish time in our past, as airplane travel used to be a privilege. Airlines know that the best dressed people may not be their most important passengers, so upgrades according to overall appearance are not common practice. I’m sure your upgrades were procured through other means you may have been unaware of, such as pre-booked tickets, or frequent flyer miles.
The looks are lovely but for me is not very adapted to travel on plane with boots! I remenber when i took them off ’cause police asked me! The same for the UGG, confortable but not so adapted!
However your blog is very interesting! Now i follow you!
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I disagree with Lucinda. Black leggings can be the chicest basic!! (if worn properly) 😉
From the bottom of my heart – thank you! I was so close to being a tramp. You’re a saviour!
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