Choosing what to wear on a flight is a fine art, and one the Conde Nast Traveller editors have taken years to refine. Between us, we’ve spent more hours on route, in, or leaving airports than just about anywhere else in the world, so we know a thing or two about how to dress for the occasion. Staying true to your personal style is the key to success here, but there are also a few hard and fast rules we abide by that guarantee we feel as comfortable and fresh as possible, no matter how long we’ve been in transit for.
These are 10 things you should never wear on a plane, plus what to wear instead.
Don’t wear white, wear dark colours
Travel days are not the time to take risks when it comes to clothing, and white or cream is best saved for days when turbulence is unlikely to play a part. Darker colours in breezy fabrics and loose cuts are paramount, and will keep you looking and feeling fresh despite early-morning alarm calls and long days in the sky. Rise & Fall’s wrap-around knit is the perfect layering piece, while Massimo Dutti takes the thought process out of styling accessories with its two-piece T-shirt and scarf.
