Do you struggle looking for the perfect clothes to fly in? You know, the type that take you smoothly from airport to plane to destination, and you don’t arrive a crumpled, uncomfortable mess? Yes those. You’re not alone, flying can be a nightmare, never mind the lack of leg-room, the food and how the cabin pressure can take its toll on your body, making sure you’re comfortable and that your skin stays hydrated needs to be a pre-boarding priority. Check in here for The Stylish Stuff’s guide to the in-flight fashion and beauty essentials that celebrities and models reach for when hopping on and off long haul flights. After years of travelling around the world, I can certainly vouch for the fact that comfort is your best friend in the air – and yes, you can still be stylish…
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Angling for an upgrade? Choose classy tonal colours and luxe fabrics;
From top left clockwise; sunglasses, Ray-Ban, Sunglasses Shop; cashmere poncho,Pure Collection at John Lewis ; white tote Zara; cream trilby, Reiss, cream scarf, Zara; white jeans J Brand; cream flats, Jigsaw; cream lace bra Stella McCartney; white long sleeve t-shirt H&M; headphones Sennheiser.
Socking it to comfort – feet get chilly on long flights, especially if you’re not privy to a duvet in first class. £35 well spent, The White Company.
We’re talking comfort blanket clothing in luxe layers and the kind of roomy tote bags that have plenty of space for your luxury essentials, including a darn fine read. Clockwise from top left; fawn jumper, Gerard Darel at John Lewis; camel fringed poncho, Acne Studio at Net-a-Porter; cream alpaca draped vest, Isabel Marant at Net-a-Porter; tan tote, Jigsaw; cream and tan tote Zara; nude flats, Pretty Ballerina; white trainers, Adidas Originals; tinted aviator glasses, Ray-Ban; perfume, Le Labo at Liberty; in-flight reading, The Woman who Ran by Sam Baker at Amazon.
Sitting pretty. Image / Pinterest.
Nailed it – supermodel Irina Shayk and her many airport guises. From sporty (literally), to stretch jeans, Isabel Marant velcro trainers and the classy, luxe coat upgradeable option. (images/Pinterest)
Keeping it casual – a celebrity guide to keeping it grounded (and simple) in the air. Images/Pinterest.
Beauty Editor, Kate Turner’s tips;
I love the ritual of preparing my pre-flight beauty stash. It really helps me to get in the right mental zone ready for travel and it’s a comfort knowing I have my trusted favourites within reach. Pack these in a big transparent cosmetics case from Muji so you don’t have to rummage. De Mamiel Altitude Oil – I dab this under my nose and on my airplane pillow to help kill any airborne nasties and help me relax. Origins Peace of Mind On the Spot Relief – Portable aromatherapy for when I get panicky in turbulence. Smooth onto temples and earlobes for instant Zen. Lanolips Tinted Balm – My lips get so dry flying. Slathering this on helps and it has a very pretty, natural tint.Caudalie Beauty Elixir – I’m obsessed with this dreamy facial toner which is packed with essential oils. A quick spritz after take off and before landing wakes up my skin and gives a lovely dewy glow. YSL Touche Eclat – I can’t be bothered with a full makeover at the end of a long flight. But a little Touche Eclat under my eyes helps me look surprisingly fresh.
Kate’s five a flying day;
The Stylish Stuff’s Shelly Vella; I can’t fly without;
Hydrating mist is an absolute must – I spritz my face regularly throughout the flight, my favourite? Sukin, Hydrating Mist Toner. My eyes tend to suffer the most from the cabin pressure so my saviour is Clarins Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate, I dab it around my eye socket hourly. Next up, a serum is a must have and the REN Radiance Perfection Serum, helps restore the glow sapped away by hours in the air, followed by a generous helping of Balance Me Restore and Replenish Face Cream. Finally, a lip balm, all the moisture your lips need AND with a hint of a tint. Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia or Rose, wins hands down.
Shelly’s five a flying day;
And finally, THIS. LOTS OF THIS.
Fashion & Style Director Shelly Vella
Beauty Editor Kate Turner