Wear Loose Fitting Dress for Travel Comfort

For a comfortable flight, especially when flying a long distance, consider wearing a dress instead of pants or a skirt.  By opting for a relatively loose fitting, longer length, you’ll eliminate the discomfort often caused by wearing a fitted waist or a short hem.

A longer dress can still keep you warm, you can wear with hose or without, and if you make it sleeveless or short sleeves, it will give you versatility into warmer weather.  Wear a jacket or sweater if it’s cold, take a scarf or wrap “just in case” and wear it alone if the weather is hot.

This asymmetrical jersey black dress would be a perfect travel dress, and could then be worn in any number of ways when you get to your vacation destination.  And, it’s polyspandex, so it’ll be comfortable when sitting.  Just pack a few accessories, a sweater or jacket, and you’ve got a versatile core wardrobe piece that will take up no room at all.

I’d wear this dress on the plane, for visiting a museum or gallery, for a day of shopping, or out for lunch.  Dress it up with jewelry and heels, and it will take your through an evening out or a dressier event.

Available from TravelSmith, it sells for $78.  Many travel companies will offer dresses that meet these requirements, or shop at your local department or specialty store.  Just keep in mind a basic color, loose fit, easy care fabric, and something that you can accessorize.

Photo credit: TravelSmith