What do you wear to travel in?

I roll my trousers up when I go to the loo on an aircraft, hoping it won't hit a rough patch as I hover over the loo, not touching the seat

Hi stansgran, I fly from Newcastle too, but I can cross my legs if necessary on the short flight to Bristol so avoid the toilet. I was sat next to two very nice ladies on the way home once and they were merry enough before take off but they ordered two bottles of wine each (equivalent to two large bumper glasses) when the trolley reached them! I like the odd glass myself but would've been hard pressed to get through that much in the maybe 30 minutes that were left of the 45 minute flight ? I would've needed assistance down the steps too!

I'm totally out of step with everyone as I wear a skirt. Longish denim with a split. I cannot stand the thought of trousers trailing in the loo( I fly easyjet from Newcastle where the y are queuing for the loo as soon as they can and have been drinking since gkw) washable and easy dry white blouse . Merino sweater. Alpaca pashmina(very very old) lightweight Barbour and gloves in pocket.

Easyjet, btw...

I fly to Bristol and back about once every six weeks. Obviously, it's hardly long haul (less than an hour) but I have never been cold. It's always uncomfortably warm. I'm quite pink when we get to the other end. It's always a blessed relief to get off and breathe cool air, even in winter.

Just depends if travelling by car, train or plane- if short or long haul and on climate on destination, etc. Comfortable is the key word- but it has to fit in with the above.

Do you buy Rohan clothes online or at shops? I don't have a store near me.

I thought it was a giant hair slide!

I'm also agog at over £30 for ear plugs. What they made of???

What about the flight socks - especially on long haul?
And you're right about the trainers, especially if you have to keep taking them off to go through security on multiple flights.

I thought the blue item in one shot was an oddly shaped bra, but it is an eye mask!

A newspaper article on what to wear on a flight. It's pretty much joggers all the way!

I'm a bit hmm regarding the lace-up trainers and Converse. What a fiddle-fiddle if you need to remove them!

www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/style/dressing-dilemmas-decoded-how-to-tackle-the-airport-in-style/

I just wear what I would be wearing anyway, as I also continue to do when away. As I've mentioned on some of the myriad threads on packing for holidays, I wouldn't dream of carrying my passport, phone or purse anywhere than on my person, for which jeans are ideal with all their pockets.

However, I do sometimes miss the excitement of a new holiday wardrobe with sundresses and towelling bathrobes run up by our mother, new sunhats and swim rings, and knowing weeks in advance what you're going to be wearing on the journey there.

I'm sure she always kept a spare set of clothing for us as we were always travel sick, but I remember throwing up down a lovely floral dress she was wearing on the way to a family wedding or christening once. I don't know how she got through the day.

Those were the days - sitting on your mother's lap in the front of the car!

Earlier this year I flew to Dublin. It is interesting to see how people manage to strip off their stuff for the security queue.

In the security queue I took my gilet vest with all my pockets off and threw it in the grey box. The young woman next to me took her wrap round skirt off and threw it into her box leaving her in her black leggings. Certainly an efficient and memorable way to deal with the need to go through with 'empty pockets'.

Off to UK later today, light trousers, t-shirt and over shirt, sandals. Fleece in small rucksack, it is a four and a half hour journey so comfort is priority.

Rohan I think something waterproof is a good idea in case of landing on water. I thought I had all precautions in place until I heard that.

NZ in September will still be quite chilly. It depends on whether North or South Island, as the Far North will be warming up nicely then, while the south may still be experiencing snow in the high country. If you plan on doing the whole country, you will need something cosy for the Alpine regions, but possibly teeshirts in the north. Remember that being a little chilly will be the perfect excuse for buying some merino/possum knitwear- the warmest and most durable woollies in the world!

Jeans or baggy Indian trousers, a long Indian-style top (at least I will look original, if not smart!), a long scarf (cotton or wool depending on the season) and a long cardigan. Even if it's a plane trip from 32 degrees in Accra to 32 degrees in Rome (my most frequent route), planes are freezing! A pocket is essential, not for phones and keys, but for passport and boarding pass, so I don't have to fish through all the junk in my handbag. Birkenstocks in summer, Campers in winter.

If I am checking in a case, I take just a small bag on board for phone, iPad, keys, book and valuables. It has to have enough spece to stuff in the cardigan when I arrive.

I travel less than I used to, but it was always smartish trousers with an elasticated waist, a long top so as to hide the elasticated waist, plus a bum bag so I didn't have a handbag to worry about.

I have a pair of velcro closure trainers that look more like smartish shoes, and they are marvellous for swelling feet.
I also have velcro closure sandals for the same reason.

I like to wear a cardigan so I can take it off easily or cuddle under it if the air con in the plane is making me have goosebumps. I like the pashmina idea

I'm not sure about NZ in September but we have been to Australia in September and find it is a good time to go (we are usually up North though) as it is probably similar to a British summer then gradually warming up so it's not too much of a change in temperature all at once.
It depends if it is North or South Island I suppose. I would take layers.

Agree re pashmina. Mine just lives permanently in my cabin bag, ready to be used. When Dd was smaller and we lived abroad, so travelled long haul quite a bit, she loved to snuggle up in when we were waiting for connecting flights. Of course, that meant I then didn't have it for myself.I bought her one of her own but apparently, it wasn't the same.

Does that mean you were on the place Nonnie?

Has anyone been to NZ at the end of Sept, if so what was the weather like?

I only travel by train, next trip in November to visit Mum in Yorkshire (I'm in Devon), Always travel in jeggings, no belt needed, nice top & lovely warm black jacket which doubles up for smart days out. Always wear trainers, saves on room in case & great for all the walking at stations. Just bought a smaller wheelie case so I will have to pack carefully but at least I can always borrow from Mum & wash clothes if necessary. Carry small rucksack with medication & spare top in case I spill (frequent occurance!!)

Thank you for mentioning Rohan. I hadn't heard of them before. So as we are off to Wales in four weeks, and not sure of the weather, I have been on their website and am going to order the leggings, a dress and a big comfy cardigan.

I always see ladies at the airport and think, "Why didn't I think of dressing like that!" There is always some older lady, who has got it just right. I have to wear compression stockings for flying, (Doctor's orders)and always feel quite frumpy. I do find M&S jeggings so comfy when flying. I am off to Malaga next Monday for a last minute short break and I am already agonising already what to wear.

I leave the country in November, freezing cold here, for the far east wearing cotton baggy trousers, a t-shirt, fleece and a pashmina plus a pair of socks and horrors...comfy sandels! (Easy to remove). I have in my hand lugge a spare top and knickers.