Oh, travel days! Traveling days can be long and stressful, but that doesn’t mean you have to dread days when you have to go to the airport.
Travel has been a big part of my life for a long time and COVID has been a strange and sad experience to say the least. I’m not traveling like I used to, but I am still on the occasional plane. I particularly miss the days of going overseas, but I know those days will come again. I am sharing how I typically dress for flying/travel in general and a few things that I never go without!
- Travel Joggers – These Travel Joggers by Abercrombie are my go-tos! They have a wind breaker fabric and that means that they can withstand a spill better than traditional sweatpants or jeans. They are currently limited in petite sizes, but available in regular sizes all three colors (olive, black, and cream). And lets face it, there is nothing worse than getting on a plane with a noticeable coffee spill down your front. I also love these pants because they are versatile and I can style them in other ways when I get to my destination! A&F also does carry a ton of other joggers and these Fleece Joggers are another great option!
2. A comfortable sweatshirt for traveling is a must. Even if you think you wont get cold on a plane, carry one with you! Plane temps can be all over the place and a soft sweater makes the journey more enjoyable. I’m coming back to Abercrombie because they really do have great travel pieces. Try this Mockneck Sweatshirt or this Side-Snap Turtleneck Sweatshirt. Both options are stylish and cozy.
3. An inexpensive backpack. I’m all for an expensive bag, but when you’re traveling, your bag touches everything and rather than worry about a bag getting some travel related wear-and-tear, I’d rather use a less expensive option that holds all of my travel related things. I use this Dome backpack from Target and love how roomy it is! It’s spacious enough to carry my laptop, wallet, a book, and other small odds and ends.
4. A basic ballcap and oversized sunglasses to cover that plane hair and tired eyes after you land. Try this black baseball cap from Target and my favorite oversized sunnies are these Cabana Sunglasses from J.Crew.
5. Besides a sweatshirt, I always carry a coat with me. I prefer a longer coat so that I can use it as blanket if I get cold on the plane. I love the classic feel of a trench coat. Try this Cotton Twill Trench from Banana Republic that comes in two colors and has petite sizes! I also like a comfortable tennis shoe like the Adidas Edge. It only takes one bad blister experience in an airport to know to wear comfortable shoes. If I do wear flats or heels, I always pack tennis shoes and a thick pair of socks in my carry-on so that I can change after take off. *Side note, it also doesn’t hurt to carry some Advil and a few Band-Aids in your carry-on.*
6. In terms of beauty, in my carryon I have a lip balm, a good concealer, and a face cream. For my lip balm, I love Moroccan Magic! It’s oil based and I find that it keeps your lips extra hydrated vs. traditional wax based balms. For my concealer, I use Lauren Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer. This concealer comes in a variety of skin tones and I use the Natural Finish for my fairer complexion. I really like this concealer because it is not too heavy and when I’m traveling, I don’t want my skin to be weighed down with makeup. For my skin cream, I use Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask. I swear by this stuff! I apply this goodness after I land and it really does hydrate and refresh your skin in a way that doesn’t seem real.
So I do have to level with you, Summer Friday recently came out to say that they had a batch of the mask that was compromised. Having a company take responsibility when they make a mistake is admirable. Click here to read their full statement. This means a lot of the product has been pulled from shelves temporarily. I have never had any sort of reaction to their products and they are still selling the mask on Amazon, but I don’t feel comfortable sharing it unless you contact me directly. I don’t ever want to share a product that is potentially harmful! As it stands, I will update this post when the mask comes back to the market.
7. My last must have when traveling is a power pack (don’t be the person hunting for an outlet to plug into). Try this Portable Charger from Best Buy for under $30. If you’re flying economy or domestically and you don’t have a charger under your seat, it’s worth it to travel with a battery pack.
Happy travels!
-xo
Darcy
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