What to Wear on a Plane to Paris

 

Choosing the perfect outfit for a long flight, such as New York to Paris is tricky.

The priority is on comfort.

A cross-atlantic flight is a minimum of 6-7 hours, not including the time spent pre-flight in the airport, waiting in security lines, and lounging at the gate.

However, you want to pack light.

Checking a bag for a long flight is not only costly, but trekking the historic, and often rugged stone streets of Paris is not easily accomplished dragging 30" Hard side luggage.

Lastly, you don't to look like a total slob.

Nothing say "I'm a tourist" like walking off the plane in Charles De Gaulle airport wearing pyjamas and runners.

Our recommended long haul plane outfit touches on all of the key elements: comfort, style, and traveling light. Perfect for late Spring, Summer or Early Fall travels abroad.

What to Wear on a Plane to Paris

 

 

The Flight to Paris Outfit:

A top that won't wrinkle, or look sloppy after 7+ hours

Avoiding the white-coloured clothing for long-haul flights is essential. A bright, but darker colour will any accidental spills, and also brighten your complexion. Look for fabrics like Merino Wool, or Tencel which are naturally wrinkle-resistant.

A multi-functional scarf cardi layering piece

Wrap it up. Adding a multiway scarf to your long haul flight outfit is something you will not regret. Use it as a wrap, scarf, hood, blanket, pillow and more. Multiway scarves are also useful at your destination as many of them, like our Chrysalis Cardi can transform into other outfits. Hello, space saver!

Stylish pants that flex

While leggings are a viable option, not everyone subscribes to the notion that 'leggings are pants' especially Parisians. Go minimal, chic and comfortable with a tapered pair of dressy sweatpants. 

Your Heaviest (and ideally, comfiest) shoes

The shoes you wear on the plane will vary greatly with the time of year of your cross-Atlantic travels. However, a solid Ballet Flat (like Tieks), lightweight runner or bootie is always a good option.

A Great Carry-On Bag + Travel Purse

Invest in a GOOD carry-on. Consider not only the aesthetics but most importantly -- the weight, the ease of turning (2 wheels vs. 4), interior pockets and organizational aspects, and other nice to have features such as built-in USB chargers.

Your companion travel purse should go with your carry-on for easy transport, however choosing a classic shaped tote, that's easy to dress up or down will give your bag double duty en route and at your destination.

Parisian Inspired Shades

Sunglasses, just so essential.

Eye mask/ Reusable Water Bottle + Facial Mist (stay hydrated!)

Long haul flights are extremely dehydrating and exhausting. Pack a reusable water bottle (our pick is the BKR bottle), Facial Mist, and an Eye Mask to let your eyes rest even if you cannot sleep on the 7+ hour journey.

 

THE PARIS FLIGHT ESSENTIALS PRIZE PACK

 

Enter our Say Hello to Summer Giveaway!

Our 4-week contest focused on wanderlusters like you, will get you summer travel ready in no time.

Week 1's giveaway starts on Wednesday, June 8th at 12:01am EST and ends Tuesday, June 14th at 11:59pm EST.

This week's prize features a pair of our ultra-soft, comfortable and chic Dressy Sweatpants, a Paris-themed journal (to jot down all of your brilliant ideas on the plane), and a Crabtree & Evelyn Travel sized Lavender body care set.

Enter below, and don't forget to come back to enter next week's draw. The contest runs for 4 weeks, more details + rules/regs are here. 

Say Hello to Summer Giveaway - Week 1

 

Good luck! 

With wanderlust,

Kristi

Chief Fashionpreneur, encircled

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