on travel days do you dress down?
Apr 29, 2014, 7:47 am
#16
Join Date: May 2013
Location: JFK
Posts: 459
I travel in comfortable slacks -- St. John is my go-to brand, whether their knitwear, if I am going straight to a more business type event when I get off the flight, or their various versions of leggings. I have two pairs that are a cross between leggings and slacks (essentially, they pull up, like leggings, but are thicker, and not totally skintight, so fit more like slacks). I can pair them up with a sweater or dress them up with a tank and a jacket.
Apr 29, 2014, 4:54 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: qantas club
Posts: 56
A pull-on knitted nylon bra, camisole, tunic length top, merino or cashmere cardi and socks and a pashmina is my basic plane kit. Add supplex pants in warm weather, ponte for cold. Wear my heaviest boots/shoes/sandals, but have thongs (flip flops, jandals) or folding ballet style slippers at hand. Spare bra and knickers in my handbag, along with wipes and travel toothbrush for freshening. Cotton balls soaked in Eau de Cologne for light scent, crystal deodorant.
Apr 30, 2014, 8:41 am
#19
Join Date: May 2013
Location: JFK
Posts: 459
I am "fortunate" enough to live close enough to an outlet center that has, among others, St John, Tumi, Kipling, Kate Spade, Ted Baker, Neiman Marcus.... I regularly stop by, especially during sales and promotions, hunting for work & travel related items.
May 12, 2014, 8:10 am
#21
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Delta Gold, silver, what yr is it?
Posts: 2,417
I'll check out Misook as well. Thanks so much. Knits like this are a great idea & they never occurred to me.
I am "fortunate" enough to live close enough to an outlet center that has, among others, St John, Tumi, Kipling, Kate Spade, Ted Baker, Neiman Marcus.... I regularly stop by, especially during sales and promotions, hunting for work & travel related items.
I am "fortunate" enough to live close enough to an outlet center that has, among others, St John, Tumi, Kipling, Kate Spade, Ted Baker, Neiman Marcus.... I regularly stop by, especially during sales and promotions, hunting for work & travel related items.
I am on the hunt to replace my black Misook tank sheath - that is perfect for me for business/travel because I can wear with a jacket if I need to be very business-y (not normal for me) or a cardigan for every day work, it spans seasons well where I live...
May 12, 2014, 1:34 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PHL/EWR
Programs: AA MM; UA-S; HH-D; Marriott-LTP
Posts: 223
When I'm on travel for work, I typically dress in what my office calls smart casual. And while I may bring a suit, I'm not wearing it on the plane unless I have to (like going directly to or coming from a meeting). I'm fidgety to begin with so I'm all for dressing for comfort.
When traveling for business or pleasure, I always carry with me a little cardigan, and if I have open toe shoes, I also have socks. I get chilly on planes!
When traveling for business or pleasure, I always carry with me a little cardigan, and if I have open toe shoes, I also have socks. I get chilly on planes!
May 12, 2014, 1:57 pm
#23
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SNA, LAX, PHL, NYC
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 663
I typically dress like a college student (workout pants, sweatshirt, sanuks/moccasins - gets a lot of looks when I roll into F :-P). Tomorrow will be my first flight in a LONG time dressing a little nicer when I fly. Loving the Misook knit suggestion. I'm going to scour my closet and see if I have any nice substantial knit pants or dresses I may have forgotten about. They do sound great for the plane.
May 13, 2014, 4:12 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1,736
I am assuming that this is one of those language barrier moments? In post war Britain the knitted swimming trunk was often used. I have never heard of anyone knitting a bra? Maybe 1960s macrami style?
So either
a) a bra doesn't mean a brassiere
b) knitted doesn't mean something that you make with knitting needles
or
c) knitting bras is in fact common place in some parts of the world.
I am now imagining a sort of shetland style knitted contraption.
And a spare one in the bag- is that in case the 1st one stretches so much there is no longer any support (as 1950s swimming costumes used to and were notorious for falling down) or maybe you change for a fair isle design?
So either
a) a bra doesn't mean a brassiere
b) knitted doesn't mean something that you make with knitting needles
or
c) knitting bras is in fact common place in some parts of the world.
I am now imagining a sort of shetland style knitted contraption.
And a spare one in the bag- is that in case the 1st one stretches so much there is no longer any support (as 1950s swimming costumes used to and were notorious for falling down) or maybe you change for a fair isle design?
May 13, 2014, 5:33 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Delta Gold, silver, what yr is it?
Posts: 2,417
http://www.amazon.com/Seamless-Woven...=pull+over+bra
May 14, 2014, 11:43 am
#26
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NJ, USA
Posts: 2,837
Reading this I'm reminded when casual Friday first started. A person that just joined remarked that there seemed to be a 'shift' in clothing. Some peoples casual wear was others dress up.
St John's and Misook seem expensive to me and not what I would think of as casual
I wear yoga type pants - soft and with stretch and soft undies and top with a sweater or shawl
Guess you can buy these anywhere from Walmart to Nieman Marcus
St John's and Misook seem expensive to me and not what I would think of as casual
I wear yoga type pants - soft and with stretch and soft undies and top with a sweater or shawl
Guess you can buy these anywhere from Walmart to Nieman Marcus
May 16, 2014, 1:07 pm
#27
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 21
I remember when I was a little girl and flew with my mother in the mid-80s people still dressed up a bit to fly. She always bought me a new dress or something like that. Now, I try to be comfortable but I can't quite buy into wearing pajamas on the plane. I'll usually try for a comfortable dress and keep a shawl with me to cover up if I get cold.
May 28, 2014, 10:16 pm
#28
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: SPG, HH, AC/AS
Posts: 77
I really enjoy fashion. On a daily basis I'm always very thoughtful of my outfits, travel days are no exception. I like having fun with it and am very appreciative that I'm still in my twenties and can look great in any look. 
May 29, 2014, 2:49 am
#29
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: qantas club
Posts: 56
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(b) Or on a specialised knitting machine...
(c) One of my greataunts used to wear ferocious knitted "liberty bodices", scratchy baby wool in winter and smooth mercerised cotton in summer...
I'd tend more to Fairisle, though Aran could be a hit with the less generously endowed...
As for the spare in the handbag, one experience of trying to find a reasonably priced, comfortable 20E when the luggage ended on another continent was enough...
May 30, 2014, 4:23 am
#30
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 55,189
I dress in business casual — black slacks, black blouse, shoes, socks. I avoid sandals or flip flops because I don't want to walk barefoot in the airport. I don't walk barefoot in a hotel room except the shower!
