When packing for your next vacation, one of the most essential outfits is your airplane ensemble.
You want to be comfortable, especially in cramped airplane seats, but you also need to consider temperature changes, air conditioning in terminals, and getting through airport security without incident. Combined, these factors can lead to confusing wardrobe challenges, leaving many to go through their travel day uncomfortable.
Start by knowing what to avoid: Here are six items of clothing not to wear on an airplane — and what to wear instead.
Nonstretch Pants
Wearing tight, thick fabric with no give is a surefire way to make a cramped flight even more uncomfortable, and it’s one of the most cited fashion faux pas by flight attendants. Our bodies naturally swell during flights, so dressing in loose clothing is better to keep blood circulating. Avoid fabrics such as denim, wool, corduroy, and leather. Although fashionable, they offer little stretch and can hold heat. Instead, opt for pants made of looser, stretchier material, such as cotton, polyester, and nylon.Athleisure pants with elastic waists are a great option, from joggers and leggings to business casual-style trousers made from the same comfortable materials. The Gym People offers several styles of travel-friendly pants, such as these stretchy (and affordable) palazzo pants, that can be dressed up or down.
Open-Toed Shoes
Flight attendants also do not recommend wearing open-toed shoes such as sandals, flip-flops, heels, or wedges. Due to the limited space on planes, you’re much more likely to get stepped on, stub your toe, or have luggage rolled across your foot.For these reasons, choose a pair of closed-toed shoes, preferably slip-ons, for easy removal at security, as recommended by the Transportation Security Administration. Try Dr. Scholl’s Time Off Sneaker, a travel shoe that went viral thanks to its supportive insole, waterproof material, and stylish look. For added comfort on long-haul flights, you can also pack a pair of compact slippers in your carry-on to change into later when it’s time to sleep.
Read more here: 6 Things You Should Never Wear on a Flight — Daily Passport