Red-eye Flight to London

This week, my friend Jenevieve is moving to England for a year or three. While I'll miss her, I'm also insanely excited that she gets to go and live across the pond and experience all kinds of new adventures over there!

She emailed me the other day, asking for advice on what to wear on the flight over. They'll be catching a red-eye, so she wants an outfit that's comfortable to sleep in, easy to travel in, and classy at the same time (she's going to England, after all!). Her ensemble also needs to be able to make the temperature transition from here to the airport to the plane to her final destination (Jenevieve said it'll be in the 50's there).

She suggested wearing a pair of black cotton/linen pants that she has, but then wasn't quite sure about what to wear on top. Let's address that idea first:


Cotton pants are a great idea, especially since the temperature won't be freezing, and they're easy to move in. You always want to travel in layers, so a cardigan/tee combination is a good bet. A scarf can also be easily taken off or put on when the temperature varies. It can also be stashed in a carry-on, and makes the outfit look polished. For shoes, I'd recommend something close-toed, for riding elevators, warmth, and comfort: TOMs are great to walk in, or maybe choose a favorite pair of worn-in flats that don't rub your feet.

A couple other ideas for overnight travel:


Try leggings and an oversized tee and big sweater or cardigan. Make sure the leggings are thick & opaque, and be sure that the tee and the cardigan covers your rump. A slouchy, long tee will keep you comfortable (borrow one from your husband if you have to!). Again, a scarf is a good on/off warmth option. For shoes, boots will instantly make the whole outfit classy (and can be easily slipped off in the plane for sleeping). Moccasins or cute sneakers would also work.




One other option is trying a jersey maxi skirt. Since it's long and will cover your legs, it would be easy and comfortable to sleep in, while still keeping your outfit chic. Match it up with a jacket, cardigan, and tee. The jacket can be removed for sleeping and it's nice to have on hand for temperature changes. Shoe options with the maxi skirt include loafers, TOMs, or slip-on sneakers.

Just a couple ideas! Has anyone else found classy but comfortable outfit options for long flights? Leave a comment and let us know.