A flight attendant named Cher has shared the one clothing item you should leave in your bag and ‘never’ wear on a plane – and it might make you want to rethink your outfit for your next flight
Choosing the perfect outfit for air travel can be a real headache. While things like jeans feels incredibly restricting and uncomfortable to sit in for hours on end, you risk catching a chill if you wear shorts and flip-flops during your journey instead.
If this sounds like your predicament, you’ll be happy to know that one TikTok creator named Cher, who also happens to be a seasoned flight attendant with over six years’ experience, recently shared her insider knowledge with her 24,000 followers. She posted her optimal travel outfit formula, highlighting specific garments that passengers should pack away rather than sport on travel day.
“Outfits I surprisingly approve of as a flight attendant,” Cher said at the start of her TikTok video before jumping in to her list of tips and tricks.
The first thing she said was that wearing shorts aboard aircraft should be ‘banned’ since it exposes your skin to the ‘disgusting’ seating – having previously disclosed how infrequently they receive proper cleaning.
Instead, she went on to share how you should think when planning your travel outfit, which can be adapted to anyone’s tastes.
Flight attendant’s perfect travel outfit
Cher’s recommended look features relaxed, comfortable trousers, trainers, a simple tee and a jumper that shields your shoulders. This formula works equally well for both gents and ladies, utilising any suitable items from your existing wardrobe.
“This is the perfect travel outfit no matter what,” she declared.
It ensures you appear presentable whilst remaining cosy and shielded from the ‘revolting’ seats and frequently frigid cabin atmosphere.
Should this ensemble not appeal to you, alternatives exist. Cher suggests the following…..
Maxi dresses
The first alternative is wearing a long maxi dress that covers your legs – and Cher showed the iconic Skims black maxi dress as an example.
“Any variation of a long dress like this is cute, and your legs are covered, they’re not touching the seat,” she added.
With this, she suggests adding a pair of trainers and a cardigan or jumper for added comfort.
Long skirts
Her next alternative is to ditch the dress or trousers and instead wear a long skirt, possibly with a matching top.
Giving an example, she explained: “Would I have my toes out? Absolutely not. But with sneakers, this would be perfect.”
Cher continued by saying that any version of a coordinated ensemble featuring a lengthy skirt paired with a matching top creates an excellent appearance for those wanting to look polished at the airport whilst remaining comfortable.
So there you have it – some simple outfit suggestions for air travel!