What I Wore – Fashion Over 40
The truth is, I’m not travelling anywhere soon ~ unless you count the trip I’m taking to my magical hairdresser this afternoon!:)
However, I realized that today’s outfit is actually my favorite travelling outfit. I did, in fact, wear it on a trip to Alberta last month with my husband.
In my humble opinion, the following three elements are required to make up the perfect travelling outfit:
- Comfort: Choose comfortable pants and a shirt that fits well.
- Layers: This is key! If you layer up (I have on a tank top and long sleeve shirt under the sweater), you can always take off things if you get too hot! And I love a nice, long sweater for airplane rides. If it’s a little cool, I just take it off and use it like a blanket. (The scarf can be taken off and bunched up to make a perfect pillow, too.)
- Bulk: Wear the bulkiest items you’re taking to conserve room in your suitcase. I like to take only a carry on, so I wear my bulkiest footwear on travel day.
Keep in mind that when you layer up like this, you need to be ready to be a quick change artist in the airport security line. I got mighty quick at whipping off the scarf, sweater, belt, boots, and bracelets. I figure it’s always good to get a little extra exercise in! ha!:)
Although it’s not really part of the outfit, I also wanted to share with you my new (and very favorite!) laptop bag.
I bought it in a hurry the day before we left (at Staples). I had to make a decision fast and chose to upgrade $20 from the very cheapest bag I could find to get this one…and it was so worth it! You can fit a ton of stuff in it, and it even has a strap on the back to hook over the carry on handle.
edited to add: Here is the link to the laptop bag.
Now, do share what kind of clothes you like to travel in… Stilettos and a dress? PJs?…
Have a great day, Pretty Ladies!
Rita Joy
Linking to: I Feel Pretty, Pleated Poppy
Layers for sure and a “purse” that is big enough to hold my real purse plus whatever else doesn’t fit in my carryon suitcase.
Hey Cousin Kim, I guess great minds think alike! I also pack my “little” purse inside a bigger bag. This time, I put it in my carry-on.
Love that bag also! Can you post a link for it?
Shelley, great question! I put the link in the post for you.
Thank you, great price, I was expecting about double that!
Great post and lovely bag! I love the pop of colour in your scarf (where’s it from?). I agree – wear layers (especially in the summer as air conditioning may be too cold), your heaviest shoes/boots, casual clothes (as you are often sitting for long periods of time in either a car or plane) and I too take a large purse and put my smaller purse inside, along with my ipad.
Heather B. in Ontario
Heather B., I got my scarf on a clearance rack at RW & Co. It is lightweight with a little shimmer of gold in it, and I love it! I’ve had it for quite some time now, so I don’t know if they’d still be selling it. After lots of trial and error, I’ve discovered I like scarves that are long and not too bulky. Some feel like they are trying to overtake what little neckspace I have!:)