Travelling Outfit: Jack

As some of you may already know (because it’s what is getting me through work this month) K and I are off on holiday in June. We’re off for an American adventure for a couple of weeks and I cannot fucking wait. It’s thoroughly earned and deserved.

Anyway, two weeks away and several long flights pose some problems. Packing for holidays is always tricky (how many spare pairs of pants to take, what if it rains etc.) but what also needs to be addressed is: what do you wear when you travel? There are basically two methods that can be used here:

Method 1:

Plan. Work out what the weather is going to be like where you’re arriving. You’re going to be in the airport before you travel so the British weather isn’t too much to worry about, so wear shorts if you’re going somewhere hot, or layers if it’s somewhere chilly. There’s nothing worse than coming off a long flight, all tired and stagnant from the recirculated air, and then having to deal with epic heat in jeans and a jacket. Make sure your shoes are comfy, you’re going to be wearing them a while on the flight (no one likes stinky feet being freed in an airtight cabin). Don’t wear anything too tight or restrictive either, airplane seats aren’t big enough to shuffle around and get comfy in so you need to give yourself every advantage you can. With planning, you can make the journey easy and start your holiday in the right mood.

Method 2:

WEAR EVERYTHING. ALL OF IT. FUCK BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE, YOUR BODY IS A REAL WORLD CHEAT CODE. Ahem…

Basically, that’s the method though. Make sure you wear your heaviest shoes and jeans, layer up on top (at least one t-shirt, a shirt, a hoodie and a jacket). Pockets are key too, you can fill them with your books for the flight and even spare clothes. Who cares if you’re too warm and uncomfortable on the flight, it’s only a small proportion of your overall holiday? Take those shoes off and kick them under your seat. De-layer and either use it all as a pillow and makeshift blanket, or jam it in the corner of an overhead locker. Fuck those airlines (I’m looking at you Ryanair) who give you pussy little back age allowances and charge extra for check in bags. Wear one of these bad boys and, although you’ll look a little like someone who owns a booklet listing all the different trains they’ve seen, you’ll be all be to pack everything you need at no extra cost.

In reality, we all do a little of both. Comfort is key, definitely for long flights, but you do need to consider what’s going to take up space in your suitcase and add to your baggage weight. It’s going to be better to wear boots over trainers but really, how much space/weight do you save wearing jeans instead of shorts? And just don’t fly Ryanair. Just don’t.