https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 04:37:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style/page/2#post-148219 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:14:39 +0000 JennyK (NC) 148219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had a sash and a tiara to wear, you can bet I'd wear it all the time! I'd be in the supermarket in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style/page/2#post-148150 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:33:44 +0000 Katja 148150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's probably in her contract that she has to wear that stuff in public - I was at a weekend conference/course thingie that Ms. Wheelchair America attended; she had to wear sash and tiara at all times. It was pretty goofy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style/page/2#post-147943 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:56:48 +0000 Debora 147943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen, that is hilarious! It brought back a memory for me. We ran into Miss America 1995 in an ice cream shop when my son was an infant. She cooed over him and even signed an autograph for him. Pretty cool, right? Not quite. He slept through the whole thing! We'll never let him live that one down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style/page/2#post-147883 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:12:09 +0000 Kristen 147883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to discuss the gentleman in a cowboy hat in the middle of the Hartford Connecticut airport, or the young man with the long hair and fedora who looks like an unfortunate cross of Carrot Top and the bass player for the band Foreigner, but then I saw the one outfit I never ever expected. </p> <p>There is a gorgeous young girl with long curly hair with a tiara perched on top. No, not a tiara, a crown. A crown and a sash announcing her as Miss Teen Arknsas. </p> <p>I am never making fun of people dressing down at the airport again. I look like a schlump next to her!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147872 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:29:31 +0000 Katja 147872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What to wear on the plane is a perennial topic at FlyerTalk's Women Travelers Forum (<a href="http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/women-travelers-166/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flyertalk.com/forum.....elers-166/</a>), which I co-moderate. I'd invite all of you to take a look at the discussion and contribute your fashion know-how. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147868 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:14:57 +0000 Kristen 147868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved reading all these replies! I am on my way home tonight so I will post if there are more tragic outfits. I am again in leggings, one of my Kohls dresses and a cute black canvas Talbots cropped jacket I picked up at a consignment store with my sister this weekend. Pictures to come soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147826 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:03:25 +0000 Sihaya 147826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean. I just flew to Sweden via Heathrow and the guy next to me on the long haul flight was in sweats. I always wear layers because I'm always freezing on the plane. I used to wear shoes that are easy to take off but this time I wore the shoes that were bulkiest to pack - Paul Green ankle boots. The thing I forgot is that my feet swell up when flying so the boots were a little uncomfortable when landing - however, I just didn't zip them up and I was ok. Also once I started moving a bit, I got the circulation back and it wasn't a biggie. On the other end of the continuum, for some reason, I also feel uncomfortable with people who over dress on planes - this time there was a woman with oodles of gold, leather/pleather (?) leggings, a full dark suit, and too much makeup. It felt almost like she was hoping for a cute co-passenger who she could pick up? It's a toss up for me between that and the sweats .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147742 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:52:58 +0000 cciele 147742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to be paranoid about what I wore on planes. Not in a fashion sense, but a survival sense. I read that it's best to wear only natural fibers, because synthetic fibers melt when exposed to heat and can burn you if there was an accident. Rubber and synthetic soles of shoes can melt too.</p> <p>Now with two kids I have other things to worry about regarding dressing for flights, but the wearing of natural fibers is always in the back of my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147740 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:45:59 +0000 Angie 147740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth, I like the way you think!</p> <p>AJ, fab traveling outfit. I like that you're covered, because I am always freezing on long flights especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147608 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:10:46 +0000 Beth 147608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't get me started on this one:)</p> <p>My dad is a retired airline pilot and so 90% of the flying I've ever done has been for free. One of the requirements though, is that there's a dress code. Up until recently, men had to wear a coat and tie. :O</p> <p>The last time I flew on dad's passes, I wore a skirt, tights and 3" heels. This was on an overnight international flight. Maybe it's all those years of dressing up to fly, but I don't mind it. As a matter of fact, I think the magic Nine West dress would be a fab and very comfortable option on a plane compared to a ratty pair of jeans:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147605 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:46:18 +0000 Anonymous 147605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Someone should start a site with photos of airline passengers like the one on people who shop at Walmart. That one is a hoot and unfortunately so true. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147602 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:58:08 +0000 AJ 147602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once a year, I go visit my sister sans kids and I haven't yet seen pajamas or bathing suits at the airport. So sorry you had to experience that, KristenKP!!</p> <p>I usually wear jeans and a sweater, but last October, I thought I would take it up a notch:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4146236812/in/set-72157623168731522/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....168731522/</a><br /> It actually wasn't bad traveling in a skirt and I felt great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147458 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:26:35 +0000 Alecia 147458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha. I play this game all over the place, but the airport is probably one of the best places for it. But more than anything, I really like to pay attention to the people who stand out and see if there ideas I can steal. </p> <p>Kristen, I want to see a picture of your outfit. Have you posted? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147427 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:12:20 +0000 Queen Mum 147427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle- I'll bet you're a great people "listener" I would imagine you can sit in an airport and catch all sorts of crazy conversations (and based on the conversation figure out how the speaker is most likely dressed!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147369 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:31:52 +0000 Mac 147369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You mention the women 30-40 years old who look really pulled together; any outfits that stood out for you? I'm often at a loss for airplane clothes and love getting inspiration by hearing about what other women wear to look sharp/ feel comfy on flights. Your outfit sounds genius! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147322 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:25:22 +0000 Michelle 147322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I could see, I know I would be a varacious people watcher...and I'd probably get run out of town because I wouldn't be able to contain my laughter! Pajamas? Seriously? A little pride, please.<br /> This has motivated me to really up my game for when I flly next week, though...Thanks! :)<br /> Kristen, where are you off to? Did I miss that update? Travel safe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147317 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:17:34 +0000 Angie 147317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Someone could devote an entire blog to airport style - it's that entertaining. Kristin, you are not exaggerating about what you saw one little bit. Like your outfit though :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147290 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:24:17 +0000 Kristine 147290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, once in a while I come back from the beach and schlep through the airport in my hoodie if my flight's at 6 am. But my hoodie's pretty decent looking and at least I wear clean pants. </p> <p>Seriously though, I used to be a bit of a slob. YLF has reformed me, the last time I flew I wore a cardigan and throw a colorful scarf around my neck. Even if I go the grocery store I find myself throwing on a jacket instead of a hoodie and ballet flats instead of flip flops. Sigh... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147279 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:12:52 +0000 taylor 147279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I have seen jammies too...:( usually groups of teens though...they are most certainly sleep deprived after spring break or whatever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147273 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:23:11 +0000 marianna 147273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, at least the poorly dressed passengers are good entertainment for us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147263 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:47:11 +0000 Dawn 147263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eep and eeek to those wearing pyjamas in public! Oh god, why would you do that?! </p> <p>I wear dresses and flats when I fly. It's so much easier to layer then for air conditioning and colder weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147261 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:05:06 +0000 Mellllls 147261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually opt for my looser fitting jeans and LAYERS. I'm flying overnight to Italy this fall though and will have one of those seats that completely reclines into a bed. I'm not sure what I'll wear then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147258 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:52:40 +0000 chellebrate 147258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*giggle* I had fun checking out the fashions at McCarren last weekend when we flew. </p> <p>I wore skinnies, denim tunic, multi-strand pearls, and flats one way. Coming home I wore a denim shirt dress, scarf, and boots. I felt fab whether I looked it or not! (I know my hair didn't on the way home. LOL) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147229 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:04:11 +0000 agrace 147229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL 'those that understand they are in public' he he he...</p> <p>It is an interesting phenomenon b/c it *really* does not take that much more effort to slip into what you have on than the aforementioned pj's. Even if one makes the cost argument, many comfortable but still decent items can be found second hand or for under $5 on clearance at TJ Maxx and Target. So there is not an excuse. I really just don't get it. I just feel so gross when I'm dressed sloppily. It's not even so much about others - it literally affects my day if I am sloshing about in sweats. </p> <p>Where did you get your jeggings? That word is fun to say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147220 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:58:45 +0000 Queen Mum 147220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately the grand USofA doesn't seem to understand that it is okay to look presentable when travelling.</p> <p>I was hoping for pictures Kristen-- pretty please? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147161 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:04:27 +0000 rute 147161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ah ah Kirsten! What a funny post!</p> <p>Here we dress well to travel, dresses and cardigans or jeans and trench coat, scarfs and, of course sun glasses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147152 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:47:15 +0000 Sarah 147152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, PJs and pillows do not need to be in public. I think it's kind of gross. :(<br /> I always fly in jeans and a knit top with either a jacket or cardigan. Layers, layers. And easy shoes.<br /> I even don tinted moisturizer, blush, and a dab of mascara.<br /> Other people have to look at me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147146 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:38:28 +0000 LoP 147146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Kristen! I love people watching at the airport, too! My favorite is people who literally bring their bed pillow and blankets on the road. They are generally also in PJs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147141 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:32:26 +0000 Boof 147141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen, I have the same go-to travel outfit! My "jeggings," tunic dress of some sort, flats or boots, and a big yummy scarf if it's cold. You FEEL like you are wearing pajamas, but you don't LOOK like you're wearing pajamas. It is amazing what some people deem appropriate to wear in public. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/airport-style#post-147123 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:13:18 +0000 Rosie 147123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen, your outfit sounds comfy yet cute. Perfect! Even for 7am flights I try to look presentable, mixing comfy pants with a nice sweater, a dress and leggings like you did, etc. I, too, have seen some really stylish people in the airport and try to emulate that. You just never know who you are going to see - do you really want to be in your pajamas? </p>