What do you wear to travel in?

BAW 53 - I always wondered what the secret was to getting upgraded. Now I know. Thanks for the tip.

Always loose trousers with several pockets and a soft stretchy shirt. If flying, walking shoes (heaviest part of luggage)and fleece tucked through handle of carry-on bag.
If driving, same top and trousers but softer shoes and just chuck everything else I might need in the back of the car. If cruising, compromise. Same as when flying but I think more about what I will REALLY wear. Put it all out on the bed, hang at least half of it up again and pack the rest. I'll probably get it wrong and still bring several things back unworn but never mind, at least I feel as if I made the effort.
What I would love to do is travel looking chic in a dress. I do envy those who can. I have a couple of so-called "travel dresses" but they seem to need much ironing which is never my favourite activity and certainly not on holiday. So I guess I'm stuck with my trousers and shirt.

It's the hoverers who make the seat wet!
Not this one, I always wipe round just in case.
Sometimes a very vigorous flushing system will leave droplets on the seat too!

Surely you'd check first?

Ah but if you don't hover, you run the risk of sitting in a puddle of someone else's wee. Yuc!

My knees won't let me hover. And I have to wear leggings or tight'ish fitting jeans when I travel as I don't have to worry about losing my Tena lady down the leg of anything loose fitting#thejoysofoldage

I can't understand 'hoverers'. What on earth do they think they're going to catch by sitting on a toilet seat?

DD always wonders why I take so long in the toilet when we're out.

OCD is mine, all mine.

God! You are as bad as I am. Who knew?!

lizzypopbottle I didn't realise that.
jingls I will get some of those as well I think

Belt and braces.

Good idea, I have taken the wipes into hospital with me and wipe everything, seat, handles, door handle etc

www.webmd.com/balance/features/what-can-you-catch-in-restrooms?pagenumber=2

get some of these

BaNANAGran3....Not sure if anybody has posted this but I see you were looking for certain shoes.....I found Soul of Africa shoes by just looking for them on the Internet...hope this helps.......

Jalima hovering is bad for you, prevents you emptying your bladder fully. Why not pack some flushable seat wipes in your hand luggage? You'll have a much more comfortable journey if you sit down.

Lewlew yes, approximately 45 mins in the air (give or take for weather) going north. It's a bit longer going south (maybe 50/55mins). The cabin crew dash along with the trolley and invite anyone who wants to buy from the duty free catalogue to call an attendant. They nip along with a rubbish bag then it's 'cabin crew seats for landing'. There's no time for anything else. If you book well enough in advance it can be as cheap as £29 each way. No, I don't work for them!

It's the hoverers who make the seat wet!

I'm out of step with most comments here about dressing for comfort. Sorry if this sounds awful but I like to look as though I'm travelling on business not on holiday. Smart trousers, jacket, handbag, jewellery or scarf including on longhaul. This does not get you upgraded BTW, it just doesn't work like that.
I don't find it at all uncomfortable to dress up a bit, but airports involve a lot of walking so an absolute must is flat, roomy shoes, nice ones of course!

lizzypopbottle ... just 45mins Newcastle to Bristol? I think I need to make this journey to my friend in South Shields soon. I didn't know that was an EJ route. TYVM

Rohan trousers ( look like chinos) a short sleeve top , a smart jacket and a cashmere Travel Wrap and if flying long haul always leather shoes never trainers or sandals ! We did a round the world trip and were upgraded on 12 of the 14 flights( sheer bliss) I was actually told at Air Canada check in desk that she had noticed I was wearing leather shoes and not sports shoes or sandals and she was pleased to give me an upgrade to business class ( from Sydney to Hawaii) ..same at JFK for the flight to Frankfurt and there we got invited into the First Class lounge for lunch before the flight as well....hubby always wears chinos, a blazer and well shined leather shoes....

It's what I wear on my feet that I'm most careful with having once worn pull on cowboy boots on a flight to USA. I took them off for the flight then found I couldn't get them back on as my feet had swollen during the flight!
I also get really bloated on long haul flights so would never wear jeans, a maxi skirt with an elasticated waist is the way to go for me plus a cashmere cardigan, so light, warm and snugly!

Well we're flying to France tomorrow with DD1 and her hubby and children. Only a short hop from Brum to Nantes. Have finally decided will wear (lightweight) jeans (so Any dirt won't show) with a stripy top. Will wear open sandals (with pop sox in pocket in case of cold feet).
Will wear lightweight shower jacket just in case at either end.
Had a fit packing, case for hold was WAY over limit, rapidly redistributed stuff (damn that fluid limit rule) then found I was WAY under-don't think scales v reliable?

I do have a problem on long haul flights because I won't sit on the seat, so end up a bit bunged up iyswim
probably tmi

(practising anacronyms )

I can't remember if I've ever felt it necessary to go to the loo on short haul flights. But the rolling up the trousers thing was already a habit from back in the days where French toilets were just a hole in the ground (and/or British public toilets always had wet floors)

We never fly, but have long journeys by train or car across Europe. This year it's Sicily and Naples and there are lots of long journeys. I wear my trainers, comfortable loose trousers, and layers - plus rucksack full of things I might need for the journey. Comfort is far more important when travelling than looking glam (which I never do anyway!)

Good tip about rolling up trouser legs before visiting the loo. Train toilets can be vile.