Sources:

(all remixed but shoes and bag)

• Red leather tote – Claudia Firenze, via TJMaxx
• Black jersey dress – ON
• Black wedges – Connie, thrifted on recent trip to Colorado
• Gray top – Target
• Red button pendant – Brookberrys on Etsy
• Pashmina scarf – World Market

Endnotes:

Today’s outfit was designed around the idea that I will be on an airplane and going through airports for a large chunk of my day. I wanted to be comfortable, stylish, and quick to get through security.The latter especially played a role, and if you’ve flown recently, you know what a difference a security-friendly ensemble will make.

We all three love wearing a comfortable jersey dress when flying because it’s like wearing sweats or pj’s without actually looking like you just rolled out of bed. It’s a great way to be comfortable when you’re squished in that tiny seat and you don’t want your  jean waistband digging into you tummy. The added advantage – the lack of buttons, metal clasps, or belt buckle also make you more likely to zip right through the metal detector.

I knew I wanted to wear this black jersey dress for my flight today and then I came across this image in the June issue of Lucky:

I’ve mentioned already that I’m finding myself increasingly drawn to a red and black color combination, so this outfit idea was right up my alley. I chose not to wear my gladiators like the image above suggests and instead throw on my new mary-jane wedges that I recently thrifted. I have been excited to wear them and I thought that the mary-jane sandal would make for a better pairing with the knee length hemline of my dress (vs. the maxi dress showed in Lucky).

Lastly,  I’m sure to grab a soft pashmina scarf to wrap around myself on the flight, where it’s guaranteed to be chilly once we take off. Ensconced in soft jersey and pashmina wool, I’m certain to arrive at my destination comfortable and well rested.

What do you like to do to ensure a happy flight experience? S.

8 July 2009 , originally uploaded by academichic.