<p>Actually, I’m totally travelling with a carry-on and one personal item (a tote). I’ll have everything of MINE with me. We are checking a bag with items that are being taken to the destination…none of my clothes or toiletries are included in that.</p>
<p>I will put the ESSENTIALS (including my change of clothes and toiletries, and medications and my IPad) in the tote…just in case I need to gate check my other bag. Plus I will want the tote WITH me during the flight.</p>
<p>My yoga pants (I have four pair) are all full length. They look just like Chicos slacks except that they are a cotton blend instead of that clingy what’s it stuff.</p>
<p>Oh…my sweater is a turtleneck…a chenille one. I’ve worn it on planes before…and it’s very comfy but fitted. If I have to take it off, it will be a delight to the TSA folks:)</p>
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I wear the Lucy pants usually with a ribbed tank, long sleeve waffle T type of shirt (I picked up several Lucky brand waffle long sleeves at Costco that look nice). I also bring a fleece vest. The vest keeps me warm but gives me some mobility when I am trying to sleep. A pasmina to use as an additional blanket. I find most flights to be freezing cold. I carry a clean T shirt and underwear in my carry on. In a warm climate destination I will go to the rest room and change my top for the short sleeve. I find I can leave the Lucy pants on till I get to my actual destination. They are warm but doable. On arrival I will put the Lucy pants along with my return long sleeve top in a separate part of my luggage because I will not need them.</p>
<p>On a very long flight, you can almost guarantee the temp will fluctuate. Even to Europe in the winter, I wear shorts and a tank top, as I’m of that age where I get quite warm. I bring a silk/cashmere cardigan from Brooks Brothers and a 36" square silk scarf. Another option that could be practical are zip-off pants.</p>
<p>I have the sweater in black and grey but mine is in a sweatshirt material. I have these pants in gray and they are very comfortable but I also have a pair of black lucy yoga pants that are so comfortable. </p>
<p>I wear a short sleeve tee instead of a tank or a long sleeve tee. So that I can take off the sweater and you don’t have to see my flabby arms and I think that a long sleeve tee is uncomfortable under a long sleeve sweater.</p>
<p>Let me suggest this company - Scottevest. My son bought their travel vest and liked it so much, that he also bought their jacket. Their clothing is designed for travel. </p>
<p>You guys are great. I do NOT have time to order anything from anywhere…leaving too soon. I could easily do that JJill look. I have the black pants…a blue sweater (I got at Christopher and Bank) and I have PLENTY of shirts I could put on. I’ll have to work on that look. And my pashmini would still match! Even my shoes look like the ones in the pics (Clarks).</p>
<p>I would recommend that you wear a Coolmax or some other kind of high tec tank or undershirt under a long sleeve shirt. It will absorb any perspiration, keep you comfortable, not clammy, but cozy on the plane. Then you can either remove it or take off the top layer when you arrive, if it is warm. Do not wear jeans on the plane…even if they have spandex in them, the waist will annoy you by the time you get there. Some of the new knit fabrics look nice and stay nice. It is too late now, but Mountain Hardware makes very comfortable travel pants, different lengths available, and there are some that have a four way stretch to them…very comfy. Safe travels!</p>
<p>I think you are doing a great job travelling with all carry-on. No risk of lost luggage. And checking luggage, especially for an international flight can be very expensive. Costs more than a bike seat :)</p>
<p>I’d pack the most compact pair of extra yoga pants, just in case. On my recent (thankfully) short flight to Atlanta my seatmate spilled their entire cup of burning hot coffee in my seat. Thanks to my extra yoga pants and a pashimina I didn’t have to sit in wet coffee jeans the entire flight.</p>
<p>Second sporta bra. I am always colder than I expect on flights. Shoes with no ties is good when your feet feel tight in them after a while. When we have traveled in different climates and seasons on long flights I try to do layers and stick to black. Black shoes and pants are a little more formal looking with a coat if things get really cold you could use as a blanket.</p>
<p>Take a pair of ear plugs, an eye covering if you have one (like an eye mask), toothbrush, or those whisps you can buy at Walgreens with toothpaste on them, very small … AND a warm pair of socks … a blow up pillow can be nice too, most airlines no longer provide pillows.</p>
<p>A huge NO on sports bra!!! These bras are meant to compress and hold the goods in place and are intended to be worn for periods of activity of less than 3-4 hours (average marathoner’s long training run). If worn for longer periods of time, they can interfere with circulation. Imitation sports bra or a camie bra - OK, but not a real sports bra if your travel time is more than 6 hours. Every decently constructed bra has 3 rows of closures; just use the outer row, and you will be fine. On another note, if a bra makes you so uncomfortable that you cannot wear it during an intercontinental flight, it is time to go bra fitting and change the brand/style!</p>
<p>Comfy layers clothes seem like a good plan. On my last redeye flight it was soooo cold! I had an extra layer with me worn mainly to economize suitcase space, but I was glad to have it. </p>
<p>Don’t forget to have some sort of pillow. Although bulky, we take a soft velourish neck pillow. Also 2 blow up neck pillows. DH gets a window seat and leans on window. I lean on him. We share the pillows for necks and armrest as needed. I always take off my shoes (adding socks for warmth if I’ve worn summer sandals). If my feet would completely touch the floor I’d be all set.</p>
<p>If it’s a long trip (8-10 hours), I’d take shoes without backs–some type of clog or other slip-on. When we went to New Zealand, I took off my shoes for most of the trip. By the time we were landing, my feet had swelled and I could barely get my shoes on. As we were going through customs, I smashed down the heels of my shoes so I could wear them. I finally ended up taking my shoes off and walking in my socks because my feet really hurt. Since that time, I don’t take my shoes off or if it’s a long trip and I take my shoes off, I make sure I have slip-on shoes</p>
<p>Reaction to the swollen feet mentioned in a previous post. I’m flying long distance a lot. I once had to walk bare feet at a huge Asian airport because my shoes didn’t fit anymore. Actually my ankles resembled those of an elephant. These days I’m coming out of a plane with thinner ankles than I entered it. The trick is to wear a pair of rather tight knee-high stockings (not too tight of course). Usually you can buy good ones at pharmacies/drug stores. They last forever. However, a few years ago I noticed that Walmart sold reasonable ones as well. There was some info on it to make it clear that they were fit for this purpose. </p>
<p>For the rest you need to wear lots of layers. Sometimes it is freezing in an airplane, sometimes it is ways too hot. I’m always wearing a nice silk scarf when flying. The minute I enter the plane I take it off and I put it on again just before landing. I’m doing so to look a bit more classy when facing the immigration officer after arrival. </p>
<p>Take a small flexible bag with you in which you can throw some essentials that you need during the flight itself. It is so annoying to dig out your stuff from the overhead compartment. I’m thinking of medication, a few paper towels, a small book. Even a small plastic bag that you get for free when buying something in a store can do the trick. I prefer something that is made of cloth and that has a long string though. It is ways easier to find a place for this in (on?) or near your chair than it is for most hand bags. Usually a long string string makes it possible to hang it over the little table in front of you. This bag should also include a pen, a copy of your passport (the pages that include your personal info and visa) as well as the addresses that you will be staying at after arrival. It saves you a lot of hassle when filling out immigration forms (which are quite often already handed out in the plane).</p>
<p>Bring an empty, simple, plastic, ‘throw-away’ water bottle to the airport. Fill it with water after you and your hand luggage have been checked. Sometimes it takes forever before you are offered a drink when sitting in a plane.</p>
<p>I never carry pillows with me. Immediately after getting in the plane I’m asking for an extra blanket and pillow. Usually they are very willing to give me this.</p>
<p>I never place my toiletries in my carry-on or tote… it makes going through TSA/security a nightmare with all those rules on limiting liquids to 3 oz.</p>