My Travel Uniform (What I Wear Every Time I Travel)

Often times traveling can be hectic and stressful. That’s why I created my “travel uniform” so I have one less thing I need to worry about when traveling. Any time I travel, I know exactly what I’m going to wear and don’t have to worry about putting an outfit together or feeling uncomfortable on the plane or car.

My travel uniform consists of the following:

• comfortable walking shoes

• a loose solid color top

• comfy bottoms

• a weather appropriate layering piece (sweater, cardigan or jacket)

• compression socks

I’ll explain why I chose each one, how I adapt the uniform depending on where I am going, and some tips for creating your own travel uniform.

comfortable walking shoes

First and foremost, comfortable walking shoes. I like shoes that give me a lot of back support so I don’t get uncomfortable even after walking around the airport. I also like them to be easy to slip on and off for airport security. I usually wear white, cream or black sneakers that will match the rest of the outfits I’ve packed so I don’t have to pack multiple shoes. My favorites are my Time Off Sneakers and my Nike V2k but I’m always testing out new shoe options. For longer haul flights, I sometimes wear my Ugg dupes which are really cozy and I can use as slippers at the hotel.

a loose solid color top

A solid color top is a great option because it goes with literally anything. I usually pick a white or black shirt but you can pick any other color. I prefer a loose fitting shirt because I can also use it as a pajama shirt, if necessary, and it’s more comfortable on a long flight. I also try to wear cotton or linen so it’s more breathable. This is my favorite basic cotton tee.

comfy bottoms

Sitting on long flights can be so uncomfortable so I always opt for my comfiest sweatpants when I travel. Plus, I can also wear them while lounging around at hotels or as pajamas in colder weather. I usually get mine from Old Navy because they’re affordable and mostly made from cotton. If you want to look a little more put together, you can also wear loose trousers like these or these. Aritzia also has a ton of loose, comfortable options like the lodge pants. And in the summer time, you can wear linen pants which are even more breathable.

a weather appropriate layering piece

I almost always choose a different jacket or cardigan as it really depends on my mood that day and what the weather will be like but I do make sure to pick outerwear that will match the outfits I’ve packed. I also try to wear something that opens at the front because it is easier to take on and off when in the airplane. My recent fave is this jacket from Lululemon because it packs light, it’s breathable and it’s water resistant in case of any rain.

compression socks

I’ve seen horror stories online about people forming blood clots after long flights so now I always add compression socks as part of my travel uniform. These are the ones I use and I have both the knee high socks and ankle versions. I have definitely found that I come off of long flights with less swelling in my feet and feel much more comfortable when I wear them.

bonus - a flat clip

I don’t know about you but I get really hot on airplanes while boarding so I always like to have a hairclip or scrunchie so I can get my hair off my neck to feel a bit cooler. Flat clips like these work better because they don’t push you forward as much so you can sit back comfortably in your seat.

https://youtu.be/k11AmOK4LKw

some tips

When creating your own “travel uniform” here are a couple of things to consider:

• Pick weather appropriate options. A t-shirt can be swapped out for a long sleeve shirt depending on where you are going. The cardigan can be thinner or thicker and the material can vary based on weather.

• Avoid shoes that are difficult to slip on and off. Airport security is a b*tch so the smoother you can make the process, the better.

• Opt for jackets or cardigans instead of closed sweaters you have to put on over your head. Closed sweaters are more difficult to take off in the tight confines of your airplane or car seat if you start getting too toasty.

• Whatever bottoms you choose, make sure they have pockets! Pockets make it so much more convenient for you to quickly tuck away your ID or phone during check-in and boarding.

• You don’t need to do neutral colors. If you love dressing in bright colors or patterns, ROCK IT. For example, your uniform can be a patterned shirt and comfortable solid color pants. Then whenever you travel, you can swap out a different colored shirt and pants, if you wish.

The next time you go on a trip, give a travel uniform a try! And if you do, let me know by posting a picture on instagram and tagging me or DM me a picture of your new travel uniform.

Want to know what I take with me in my personal item? Watch the video below!

https://youtu.be/AvRFaGQigiM