Most comfortable decent looking travel clothes?

[An Aussie]

I usually go J class and try to pick flights that arrive at the destination early evening. Once on board I change to comfy PJ pants in an animal print that my sons says looks just like leggings. Last time I did not change out of them and went to the hotel in them! I also take a single size cotton blanket to sleep with as I find the blankets too hot! I have travelled the world many times with my lime green cotton blanket. I love it! I haven't lost it because of the colour!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I usually go J class and try to pick flights that arrive at the destination early evening. Once on board I change to comfy PJ pants in an animal print that my sons says looks just like leggings. Last time I did not change out of them and went to the hotel in them! I also take a single size cotton blanket to sleep with as I find the blankets too hot! I have travelled the world many times with my lime green cotton blanket. I love it! I haven't lost it because of the colour!

If you ever forget your blanket the alternative is to ask the crew for an economy blanket. Which is what I do. Makes sleeping easier, and the thick business blanket can then be used as an additional mattress.

 

[kyle]

“National dress” of Queensland

Lol except I'm in Vic

 

[stm1sydney]

If you ever forget your blanket the alternative is to ask the crew for an economy blanket. Which is what I do. Makes sleeping easier, and the thick business blanket can then be used as an additional mattress.

+1 on this - economy blanket is always lighter and thinner, and the J one can be used as a mattress topper.

 

[dairyfloss]

I've had much the same 'flight uniform' for about 15 years now*. Straight leg jeans in dark blue or black; not too tight, denim not too heavy (I like Jag, for these). Black v-neck tee. Cotton casual jacket (RL or similar), for extra pockets and/or arrival into cooler places. Light loafers/drivers or Onitsuka Tiger slip-ons for ease at security and in tighter footwells onboard.

*Boys weekends excluded, where the substitute likely includes cargo shorts, a polo shirt, and a massive hangover.

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[Bigkev]

5.11s, a polo shirt and slip on shoes

 

[Skyring]

My travel clobber is nylon. Some trousers - with a plastic belt - and a cotton or fine wool t-shirt under a nylon long-sleeved shirt. I have a light spray jacket in my carryon. Flight sox and slip-on leather shoes.
Not very stylish but plenty of pockets, I don't need to take the belt off (mostly), and I can layer my torso up or down as required.
Easily washed in a hotel room, dries quick. I can survive indefinitely along with some undies, socks, pair of light board shorts and another fine woollen t-shirt for sleeping in.
I bought most of this stuff in Mountain Designs, though this kind of clothing is easily found in Kathmandu etc.

 

[kookaburra75]

I've had much the same 'flight uniform' for about 15 years now*. Straight leg jeans in dark blue or black; not too tight, denim not too heavy (I like Jag, for these). Black v-neck tee. Cotton casual jacket (RL or similar), for extra pockets and/or arrival into cooler places. Light loafers/drivers or Onitsuka Tiger slip-ons for ease at security and in tighter footwells onboard.

*Boys weekends excluded, where the substitute likely includes cargo shorts, a polo shirt, and a massive hangover.

Cheers,
Matt.

Pretty much the same for me too, jeans, polo shirt, light jacket - except I've learnt to pace myself and don't get hangovers (too often).

I prefer jeans, as they are cotton and if the worst happens, they're not a fire risk like synthetics can be.

 

[tdimdad]

I prefer jeans, as they are cotton and if the worst happens, they're not a fire risk like synthetics can be.

Same thoughts here. I also feel more comfy in the long run in natural materials.

 

[tdimdad]

As an alternative to the Kathmandu flight pants (which I have also worn a lot), the Lululemon Commission pants are excellent. Slightly dressier but just as comfortable.

Ended up buying the Lululemons. They are really comfy and effortless to wear and seem to look neat even after being tightly stuffed in a bag.

But, they are suited only for temperate climates, temperatures 0 - 25 C. Great in Sydney winter and room temperatures but I went to Singapore wearing these and was boiling. Point taken and the subsequent visits to SG have been preceded by a change to shorts.

 

[tdimdad]

Light loafers/drivers or Onitsuka Tiger slip-ons for ease at security and in tighter footwells onboard.

This gave me an idea because I needed new sneakers, anyway. My old Timberlands had already seen too much and are now in their well-earnt retirement. Bought Onitsuka sneakers and they seem to be a good choice. Now I'm hoping they prove to be long-lasting.

 

[dairyfloss]

This gave me an idea because I needed new sneakers, anyway. My old Timberlands had already seen too much and are now in their well-earnt retirement. Bought Onitsuka sneakers and they seem to be a good choice. Now I'm hoping they prove to be long-lasting.

The uppers last pretty well, but as the soles are quite thin, they only go the distance if you’re doing it on indoor type surfaces. Fine for airports and such! I’ve had about 10 pairs over the years

 

[stm1sydney]

Apropos of the Haneda incident, I have always been a bit concerned about wearing my extremely comfortable and nice-looking Lululemon Commission pants because they are synthetic. I would miss them because they are a dressier but comfortable option for the plane and for walking around all day, even in the tropics.

Does anyone know of a decent comfortable alternative which is natural fibre but not heavy? Or are my chances of being involved in a Haneda-like incident so low that I should not worry? (Simple precautions like wearing proper shoes for t/o and landing are of course a given.)

(If travelling to cooler climates, then my stretch jeans are quite comfy but they are 15% synthetic - probably okay, I think?)

 

[The Flying Schwartz]

Pretty much the same for me too, jeans, polo shirt, light jacket - except I've learnt to pace myself and don't get hangovers (too often).

I prefer jeans, as they are cotton and if the worst happens, they're not a fire risk like synthetics can be.

I’ve never been a jeans fan for travel until I lashed out and bought a pair of Aviator jeans from the US. Not too heavy, not too light, and with secret zip pockets and deep front pocket for phone. I’m wearing them on our current trip to mid west USA in January and they’ve been great. They’re very expensive with postage to Australia though so I bought them on clearance. Having said that, I also bought a pair of target jeans in black for about $30 and they have a very similar level of comfort but without the travel friendly features or free hemming. I’m a convert to jeans.

 

[DC3]

Crown jewels are also well secured with a zip

 

[MARTINE]

Ended up buying the Lululemons. They are really comfy and effortless to wear and seem to look neat even after being tightly stuffed in a bag.

But, they are suited only for temperate climates, temperatures 0 - 25 C. Great in Sydney winter and room temperatures but I went to Singapore wearing these and was boiling. Point taken and the subsequent visits to SG have been preceded by a change to shorts.

I am now thinking linen as they are not synthetic , comfortable and meant to look a little creased for that ‘Out of Africa’ look. They are also suitable for the humidity intensive places like SIN. After the Japan incident would avoid shorts on board but pack them for appropriate climes when on terra firma.

 

[TiredOldFlyer]

“National dress” of Queensland

Not correct - Qld "National Dress" includes blue singlet not T.