Comments on: 8 July 2009 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:22:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: 15 July 2009 - Travel Style : academichic http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3887 15 July 2009 - Travel Style : academichic Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:54:21 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3887 [...] from last week, when I wore it for my flight to my parents’ house and from my discussion on travel comfortable clothing. I wore the same jersey dress to fly back in for all the reasons I mentioned then, and once more, [...] [...] from last week, when I wore it for my flight to my parents’ house and from my discussion on travel comfortable clothing. I wore the same jersey dress to fly back in for all the reasons I mentioned then, and once more, [...]

]]> By: Amy http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3688 Amy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:18:16 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3688 Thanks for the tips on flying and looking stylish. I am mighty scared and anxious when I fly and tend to put zero thought into what I'm wearing, which results in jeans/pumas/cardigans. However, as I do more flying, it has struck me that perhaps I should put as much thought into travel attire as I do with the rest of my wardrobe. These thoughts usually occur as some lovely woman disembarks looking stylish and impossibly fresh! I agree with Audi on the earplugs - screaming children are never pleasant. Thanks for the tips on flying and looking stylish. I am mighty scared and anxious when I fly and tend to put zero thought into what I’m wearing, which results in jeans/pumas/cardigans. However, as I do more flying, it has struck me that perhaps I should put as much thought into travel attire as I do with the rest of my wardrobe. These thoughts usually occur as some lovely woman disembarks looking stylish and impossibly fresh!

I agree with Audi on the earplugs – screaming children are never pleasant.

]]> By: Audi http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3679 Audi Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:38:46 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3679 I never fly anywhere without a good pair of earplugs, since I always seem to be seated in the screaming child section... I never fly anywhere without a good pair of earplugs, since I always seem to be seated in the screaming child section…

]]> By: admin http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3675 admin Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:54:09 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3675 Hi everyone! Thanks for such great comments, as always, they are a pleasure to read! @D - Have a great trip to the Netherlands, that sounds fantastic! I have yet to leave for my year abroad to Munich, but I did post my packing plan here: http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/27/how-to-pack-for-a-research-year-abroad/ and an annotated version explaining my choices here: http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/28/one-year-capsule-wardrobe-annotated-edition/ I realize that you need far less things and more season specific items, but maybe these posts could serve as a starting point? I would suggest pieces that can be layered, mostly solids (because they mix and match so easily) with some patterned accessories or jewelry to diversify each look. And items like a dark pant or skirt that can be made casual for day or polished for a professional look given your shoe and accessories choice. Same with blazers - pack one that fits well and can be a day time jacket with jeans or a suit separate with that dark skirt or pant. Hope these suggestions help! Also, if you're only going to one location (and can unpack at arrival), try the bundle packing method! I'm sold since trying it out for this post: http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/30/unpacking-methodologies-rolling-vs-bundle/#more-3987 I've been using it since and swear that it keeps things less wrinkly and takes up less room. Happy travels! S. Hi everyone! Thanks for such great comments, as always, they are a pleasure to read!

@D – Have a great trip to the Netherlands, that sounds fantastic! I have yet to leave for my year abroad to Munich, but I did post my packing plan here:
http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/27/how-to-pack-for-a-research-year-abroad/

and an annotated version explaining my choices here:
http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/28/one-year-capsule-wardrobe-annotated-edition/

I realize that you need far less things and more season specific items, but maybe these posts could serve as a starting point?

I would suggest pieces that can be layered, mostly solids (because they mix and match so easily) with some patterned accessories or jewelry to diversify each look. And items like a dark pant or skirt that can be made casual for day or polished for a professional look given your shoe and accessories choice. Same with blazers – pack one that fits well and can be a day time jacket with jeans or a suit separate with that dark skirt or pant. Hope these suggestions help!

Also, if you’re only going to one location (and can unpack at arrival), try the bundle packing method! I’m sold since trying it out for this post:
http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/30/unpacking-methodologies-rolling-vs-bundle/#more-3987

I’ve been using it since and swear that it keeps things less wrinkly and takes up less room. Happy travels! S.

]]> By: penny http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3654 penny Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:04:35 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3654 Heey, I agree with Sal on the leggings and tunic!Girly and practical! But I also always carry a pasmina that so far has served me as a scarf, as a small blanket and once on a ship even as a mattress so as not to sit directly on the floor!! Heey, I agree with Sal on the leggings and tunic!Girly and practical! But I also always carry a pasmina that so far has served me as a scarf, as a small blanket and once on a ship even as a mattress so as not to sit directly on the floor!!

]]> By: piglet http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3646 piglet Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:17:12 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3646 Oh I agree, a pashmina is a must when flying. Oh I agree, a pashmina is a must when flying.

]]> By: Clare http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3643 Clare Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:49:17 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3643 S, I love your travel outfit! For years I traveled in the most casual ensemble I could find. This usually meant baggy jeans or sweats, sneakers, and some combo of t-shirts and hoodies. It literally wasn't until maybe 2 years ago that I started to put more thought behind the fashion side of air travel, and lo and behold! I found I was comfier too! I pretty much stick to a strict diet of jersey skirts/dresses, my comfiest leather boots, layered tops and a scarf. Not far off from your outfit! S, I love your travel outfit! For years I traveled in the most casual ensemble I could find. This usually meant baggy jeans or sweats, sneakers, and some combo of t-shirts and hoodies. It literally wasn’t until maybe 2 years ago that I started to put more thought behind the fashion side of air travel, and lo and behold! I found I was comfier too! I pretty much stick to a strict diet of jersey skirts/dresses, my comfiest leather boots, layered tops and a scarf. Not far off from your outfit!

]]> By: GingerSnap http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3642 GingerSnap Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:04:17 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3642 I love the concept of your blog. The academic world needs a little dose of fashion! I love the concept of your blog. The academic world needs a little dose of fashion!

]]> By: Katie K http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3641 Katie K Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:01:12 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3641 S, you must be a mind reader! I'm leaving tomorrow on vacation and I'm taking a flight from Milwaukee to Boston. While I was packing, I realized that I had no idea what to wear on the plane--wear a cardigan with jeans and risk being warm, wear shorts and risk being cold? I added a dress to the pile, not knowing when I would wear it but now I know exactly when I'll use it! Thanks! S, you must be a mind reader! I’m leaving tomorrow on vacation and I’m taking a flight from Milwaukee to Boston. While I was packing, I realized that I had no idea what to wear on the plane–wear a cardigan with jeans and risk being warm, wear shorts and risk being cold? I added a dress to the pile, not knowing when I would wear it but now I know exactly when I’ll use it! Thanks!

]]> By: msmeta http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3640 msmeta Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:17:40 +0000 http://www.academichic.com/2009/07/08/8-july-2009-2/#comment-3640 I wore a very similar outfit on a recent transatlantic flight, including the pashmina, but I wore leggings under the dress. Perfect. I wore a very similar outfit on a recent transatlantic flight, including the pashmina, but I wore leggings under the dress. Perfect.

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