What do you wear on the plane?

Hi, Just starting to work out what clothes etc we will need to get and it occurred to me that I have no idea what we should wear on the plane. It's many years since I've been on a plane and the girls have never flown. Obviously it will be summer here when we leave and return but it is not going to be Florida hot so which climate do you usually dress for on travel days? Also is it likely to be chilly on the plane?

Thanks for bearing with my silly questions

i wore some stretchy coloured cotton jeans they were comfortable and not too warm but we were also arriving late at night so knew it would be a bit cooler and wanted them for our sept return then just a vest top with a shawl style cardigan and i wore my high wedge shoes as these took up more space in the case than flip flops

they had pillows and blankets on the flight

kids just had soft jeans tshirts and little hooded sweaters

I agree comfy clothes. Yoga pants. Depending on where you're coming from or when going, T-shirt with sweatshirt (sweatshirt can be used as a pillow or a blanket.) Since you have to take your shoes off at the airport security I always wear my Disney Crocs! Or sandals so we don't have to wait to tie shoes.

Just regular clothes. Casual, maybe jeans and a tshirt. We take a jumper or hoodie in case the plane is cold. Sometimes it is, sometimes not. Like others, for ease at security we avoid jewellery, belts, lace-up shoes etc. Don't worry about thr weather, you won't be outside.

Random one, even if you're not wearing them have socks in your hand luggage in case you get cold feet!

This is what I wear, honed from periods of extensive travel for work and a lesser amount of vacation travel. YMMV.

I always dress in and bring layers.

I bring a fleece jacket which usually lives in my personal item (tote) unless I need it, though not only is it useful for cold airplane air, but also to smunch up as a pillow. This jacket also comes in handy at destination, even a warm one, if there are for example cool evenings. (even departing Canada in the depths of winter, I can get away with: long sleeve top, fleece, and waterproof/windproof rain coat -- all of which individually are useful in a warm destination; the layering is great ! And those three together are enough even at -40 for the short duration one is outside between house and car and car and terminal -- if I drive to the airport I park in covered parking, which insulates some from the cold; otherwise we use a cab, which takes us right to/from the terminal; I also add scarf, hat and mitts for winter; and the mitts in the hat, rolled in the scarf can make a nice neck rest on the plane or at the hotel). (the outer rain/wind jacket gets put into the carry-on bag since it won't be needed once we are in the airport/in-flight).

I wear loose fitting black fitness or yoga-style traveling pants. The ones I have are by Ex-Officio, but I don't think they make the style anymore. They are comfy, flexible and I have used them as my pants when traveling by plane for the last several years. Because they are black, made of substantive material, and drape well, they can also double as dressy pants or casual pants during the trip. I bring one pair and wear it on both the trip to and from. I usually wash it once I arrive at destination if I have the chance. They have an elastic waist, so no need for a belt.

I wear a loosely cut cotton or cotton-blend top; often a loose long-sleeve t-shirt, but sometimes a short sleeve polo shirt. It is a judgement based on the weather at destination. However, I have some nice lightweight long sleeve t-shirts which can make the transition from winter to summer prretty well, so they are my preference. This is also where having that fleece comes in handy

At home I always wear an undershirt under my tops. I do this when I travel as well. I like the Tees by Tina brand, and depending on the sleeve length of the outer top, will wear either the short sleeve or tank top style. It contributes to layering, and helps prevent overheating, moving moisture away from the human I also like Ex-Officio's Give-N-Go women's tank top and men's short sleeve tee (which fits just fine on a female) for the same reasons, and the Ex Officio underwear tops do an even better job of moisture management and are designed for travel, so wash and dry easily if needed while traveling.

Comfy underwear. Sitting on an airplane at 35,000 feet for however many hours is NOT when you want to have uncomfortable underwear that rides up, chafes or does other undesirable things. Everyone will have their own preference in this department, but whatever you choose make sure it is comfortable !!

Bra. Again, comfort and proper support are important. Underwire bras will often trip the magnetometer alarm, which in my experience ends with a search by wand or sometimes a pat-down. I don;'t have a problem with this, but others might, so consider your bra choice carefully.

Comfy socks. Comfortable fitness/walking/running-type practical shoes - both for the practicality of moving around airports and thus walking quite a bit, and also because should the plane need to be evacuated, I want safe footwear on my feet that can stay on my feet (I have been on 5 planes that had to have emergency landings, one of which came rather too close to us having to evacuate for my comfort; therefore, I prefer to be prepared for the highly unlikely eventuality). These are the same shoes I will wear in the parks if a WDW vacation.

No belts, and the only jewlery is watch, fitness monitor bracelet, (both of which come off to clear airport security; I put them in a small zippered pocket in my personal item before we even enter the screening area, and put them back on either on the other side of screening or at the gate), MedicAlert bracelet (which never comes off, but it does sometimes set off the magnetometer alarm) and plain stud earrings (they also stay in and have yet to alarm on me). My hair clip is a Goody plastic clip, no metal. Car/house keys go into a specific pocket in my purse (so I know where to find them at the end of the trip; same pocket each time) once we arrive at the airport, so are not an issue for screening.

Hope this helps.

-SW

I normally wear jeans and a loose long sleeved t-shirt. However, I am not sure how comfy I'll be in jeans for the duration so I am considering a long maxi dress which has short sleeves (rather than vest type) and a hoodie for over the top. I may put a pair of 3/4 leggings underneath (which you won't see as dress is long) in case it's cold, or which I can take off it airplane is hot/or just before arrival. I am considering wearing flight socks which aren't that fashionable lol (I don't have great circulation in my legs at the best of times!), so the long dress will come in handy as you won't see them. We arrive early afternoon so I expect it will be hot and humid so I don't want to be wearing too much as our journey will be quite long to US.

For the girls, I'm planning 3/4 leggings, socks and a t-shirt with hoodie which again they can wear if cold. I nearly always put them in leggings for a flight and they never complain.

I always find I'm cold on flights but I believe, as we are in PE, we are supplied with a blanket and can ask for a duvet if required. I can't see us needing the latter on the way out though!

Footwear - I haven't really totally considered yet. I agree with a pp that says it's best to wear sturdy/comfy footwear in case of emergency and something not too tight as feet tend to swell. I usually wear pump type shoes - converse or something. I may go for skechers 'go walks' which I haven't bought yet but do intend to in the next month or so. I also intend getting them for the girls - so again, they may wear those on flight or trainers with trainer socks.

I think it just depends what you are comfortable in tbh. Everyone is different but I would suggest a lightweight hoodie or layer for you all just in case!

We also go with comfy bottoms, leggings for us girls but DH always travels in jeans! We layer up, t-shirt under a sweat top or hooded jacket.

Shoes are easy to take off, we all wear sandals.

Going from home to airport were not outside that much so just use what were wearing.

I also pack an extra light t-shirt for the girls for accidents! (spilt drinks) especially as my youngest was sick on our last trip (both ways) luckily I had extra set of clothing. I even pack an extra t-shirt for me as I always seem to get spilt on!!

When we arrive if its warm then we are suitable dressed, tops go in the hand luggage, if its cooler then tops are worn. Either way I would take a sweat top/hoodie if even just for the plane. DH never takes a top tho!

I am a big fan of a top and leggings on the plane and I always take a pair of slippers as well. In Primark they sell Disney ballerina ones that are fluffy and roll up in your hand luggage really well and they are great. It gives you a break from your shoes and my feet swell and these don't constrict

Like tink18, I always take slippers- I don't like wearing shoes, but I want something with a decent sole for using the toilet.

I wish I felt less self-conscious about wearing jogging bottoms in public- I only wear them at home, but I recognise they would be the most comfortable thing to wear otherwise.

I often get cold on planes, so I take layers (a zip-up hoodie of some sort, so I don't have to pull it over my head!) I hadn't done a red eye flight before visiting WDW- they turned up the heating overnight to try and get people to sleep and I nearly melted! Just to warn you!

Wow - so many replies, thank you all for your help. I will make sure we all wear a t-shirt and then have a jumper/hoody type thing on the plane with us to keep warm or use as a pillow. That should work well as the girls are all used to tying jumpers around their waists when we are out for the day.

I think I will make sure we all wear socks and trainers/pumps of some kind so we have sturdy footwear in case we need it and their sandals will take up less space in the case. I'll see what we have that is easy to get on/off I do quite like the idea of taking slippers but not sure DH will let me get away with that one - he has already accused me of trying to take the kitchen sink!

It hadn't even crossed my mind to put the girls in leggings but I think that is what I shall do. I might pack some shorts in the hand luggage for them to change into because we are landing mid afternoon and it will be very hot. DH can sort himself out. Still not totally sure what I will wear, I don't wear leggings/jogging bottoms out either so my current thinking is a pair of lightweight full length trousers.

I will make sure I wear comfy underwear - I always seem to manage to wear the most uncomfortable underwear on long car journeys so imagine it would be much the same on a long flight!

I love the idea of making sure we have spares in the hand luggage. Youngest DD has the knack of being sick at the least convenient times and middle DD is very clumsy so will likely spill something at some point!

I'm not a big jewellery wearer so going without for the travel won't be a problem.

Thanks again for all your advice. Jo

Not that blue and black dress....

Big coat or jacket with lots of pockets to stuff heavy things (batteries? laptop charger?) that would cost me extra to put in my luggage.

In terms of hand baggage, pack a spare set of clothes plus anything you'll need overnight, in case of delays. Maybe not shampoos etc but a toothbrush, small toothpaste, comb, PJs etc. If you wind up stuck in transit, this is priceless, but it's also great if you arrive exhausted as you can leave the unpacking until morning (or get the kids to bed quickly, so you can unpack in peace!).

Ziplock bags are great if you know you have a puker in your party, otherwise you have the problem of dealing with soiled clothes....

For hold luggage, if you've more than one item, split everyone's belongings between the luggage. That way, if one bag goes missing, everyone still has some oftheir stuff.

On the plane if we are travelling in summer me and DD(6) wear a skirt and top or loose fitting sleeveless dress. Take a hoody to wear if we get cold on the plane.

DH wears a polo shirt and cargo shorts.

All wear trainers as they are usually the heaviest shoes we take.

I always wear my watch, gold necklace and pandora bracelet through security and have never had the alarm go off on me.

And for the OP bra underwires are generally not wire these days but plastic!

Kath2003 said:

In terms of hand baggage, pack a spare set of clothes plus anything you'll need overnight, in case of delays. Maybe not shampoos etc but a toothbrush, small toothpaste, comb, PJs etc. If you wind up stuck in transit, this is priceless, but it's also great if you arrive exhausted as you can leave the unpacking until morning (or get the kids to bed quickly, so you can unpack in peace!).

Ziplock bags are great if you know you have a puker in your party, otherwise you have the problem of dealing with soiled clothes....

For hold luggage, if you've more than one item, split everyone's belongings between the luggage. That way, if one bag goes missing, everyone still has some oftheir stuff.

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Thanks, I had heard the tip of packing everybody's things in all suitcases so am planning to do that. I was going to take some ziplock bags with me to hopefully keep things in my bag dry in case we get caught in rain or on a wet ride so I will make sure I have some extras in the hand luggage just in case. DD3 isn't sick a lot probably only half a dozen times in her life (she's just turned 7) it's just that it is always in really bad places for example in the PP queue at DLP and in the audience when we were watching her sister at a gym competition and I didn't even have a packet of wipes with me! I will travel prepared and she will most likely be fine.

Elise79 said:

On the plane if we are travelling in summer me and DD(6) wear a skirt and top or loose fitting sleeveless dress. Take a hoody to wear if we get cold on the plane.

DH wears a polo shirt and cargo shorts.

All wear trainers as they are usually the heaviest shoes we take.

I always wear my watch, gold necklace and pandora bracelet through security and have never had the alarm go off on me.

And for the OP bra underwires are generally not wire these days but plastic!

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Thanks I think it will make the most sense for us to wear the trainers and pack the other footwear for the weight allowance. I think DH will wear shorts and a polo shirt as that is what he lives in virtually all year.

BudgieMama said:

I wish I felt less self-conscious about wearing jogging bottoms in public- I only wear them at home, but I recognise they would be the most comfortable thing to wear otherwise.

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A pair of well made black or navy blue sweat pants with an open (not elastic) cuff (uncuffed, just hemed?) can pass, IMO, as pants. If someone actually is close enough to you for them to realise they are sweat pants, you have a whole other problem to be worrying about ;-)

(something like this in navy or black or another dark colour: http://www.northernreflections.com/uncuffed-fleece-pants/ )

(or, for a non-sweat pant fabric, something like this: http://www.northernreflections.com/active-pant/ )

-SW

I usually wear some jogging bottoms (I am lucky enough to work for clothing company that does provide me with a lot of clothes!) tshirt and then a crew top or light jacket. Sometimes I also pack an extra layer in carry on as I have been on some planes that are very cold - I think it was one from PHL to MCO and they were even apologising for the temperatures because it was so icy. On the way back I will probably take some looser fitting bottoms (basically they're PJs but they're not too obviously PJs) to change in to for overnight flight, I do find it very cold getting off the plane back in the UK. Footwear I go with trainers or Toms and do often take them off on the flight and just wear big socks. Have always been provided with a pillow/blanket on long haul leg of any flights I've been on (we tend to go indirect, as no children and they don't really provide you with much on the internal leg).

On the jewellery front I have about 25 piercings and I wear jewellery in all of them, all the time and I've never set off an alarm. I did once have a bizarre experience of getting stopped for a lot of extra security checks with my sister, a priest and a lady with a week old baby but that's another story!

Going out in summer - 3/4 jogging bottoms, T shirt and I take a hoodie. I always travel in converse flip flops as they're so comfy.

Coming back - 3/4 thin trousers, T shirt and hoodie for landing. Same flip flops and hope that it's reasonably warm on landing!

Light Jogging bottoms, T Shirt, hoody, converse. It's a boring 8 to 9 hour slouch not a fashion parade and you need to be comfy! I wouldn't worry about the heat when you arrive. You are going to walk through an air conditioned airport to an air conditioned bus or car into an air conditioned lobby then an air conditioned hotel room. Time outside from plane to resort is minimal. Personally I think jeans are the singularly most uncomfortable thing to wear on a plane. Someone mentioned comfy underwear. That was good advice. I always take a spare set of clothes each in case of delays or food/drink accidents. I also travel with a toothbrush and toothpaste. That journey is too long to do within been able to clean my teeth.

We went in at the end of August in 2012 and beginning of September last year. I made the mistake of not having something long sleeved for the airplane in 2012. Let's just say that going into 90+ degree weather, this past year I made sure that I had at least a long sleeve t-shirt on over a regular t-shirt for the plane ride and I just took the top layer off once we landed and got out in the heat.