I adore fashion. Really, I do. Dresses, skirts, heels, you name it. However, there is a time and place for everything. For most of us, airport adventures and long-haul flights just don’t mix with fussy fashion. I marvel at the occasional celebrity airport snapshot I see in magazines or online where it looks like they have just had a full makeover during the flight—perfect hair, perfectly pressed designer outfit, 5-inch heels, full armor of accessories, and a bright smile. After a big trip (the longest I’ve had is a 17-hour direct flight), I look and feel like I have been through the wringer.
The reality for most of us is that the entire travel process from door to door is exhausting. You never know what you’re going face in terms of time and temperature. For example, you may face hot airport lounges, cold airplane cabins, long lines, surprise delays, or sitting on floors, waiting endlessly in your chair, running to find a gate, or sprinting to get your bags before someone else does. What you wear during this entire process is critical to your survival and stamina. My advice is to leave the big heels in your baggage and suit-up properly for the ride of your life. Here’s what I’ve found works as my travel-day uniform:
