Here
I am ready to kick off my Labor Day weekend at the BWI airport.
Airports
are the best place to do some solid people watching. Well, maybe second to a
mall or Wal-Mart depending what you're looking for.
You
can watch families, friends, and couples interact. I don’t personally
know any of these people but I would guess they way they treat each other here
is indicative of their overall relationship.
So
far I have seen:
· A daughter
roll her eyes as she explained to her mother how to “fly stand by.”
· A family laugh
as they watched their flight pull away from the gate, without them on it.
Now they have time for breakfast, the father exclaimed.
· A couple argue
over carrying the bags. The young man stood firm that if it was too
difficult to carry her bags and walk expeditiously she should have packed less
and chosen more practical shoes.
Which
brings me to my next point. Do people understand that an airport is a
public place and not just an extension of their bedroom?
Trust
me when I say, I am well aware that 6:00 am is early. I would much rather
be at home in my pajamas too; however, spare the rest of us from seeing your
superman flannels. I, and most likely the other flyers, am making snap
judgments based off the way you are dressed.
{this.is.glamorous} |
From
my people watching I have come up with some keys to flying stylishly,
comfortably, and practically. Hopefully these rules can help you get
through security quickly, to your gate on time, and without everyone wondering
if your house completely lacks mirrors.
1. A female
acquaintance of my father & frequent traveler once told me that she always
dresses to impress when flying. You never know if your future husband,
business partner, client or customer will be sitting in the seat next to
you. With that being said we all know, you only have one chance to make a
first impression. Do you think someone so influential is going to talk to
you if it appears you haven’t showered or taken the time to get dressed?
2. Conversely
ladies, you are not working the corner. If your flight changes gates or
you get caught behind the family of 12 that’s never flown, are you really going
to run through the terminal in your 5-inch heels and mini skirt? You
could be Heidi Klum and that probably still would not be attractive. Opt
for something more practical, sophisticated and polished.
Even KK has problem with her shoes at airports. |
{fashion.by.he} |
5. Perfect Flight
Attire:
· Flying has
become increasingly difficult over the past few years which often times makes
for long days. Choose something your comfortable in. I prefer
cotton - maxi dress during the summer, leggings and tunic for winter. If
you're pants dig into after sitting for an hour or your skirt is too short when
you sit down they probably don't make the best flight attire.
· In addition to
a comfortable fabric and fit, I recommend dressing in layers. If you're
anything like me, you're probably cold on a flight. Layers will also help
you adjust to varying temperatures between departure and destination. I
ALWAYS carry a cardigan and sometimes even a blazer.
6. My final piece
of advice is regarding your "personal item." Ladies this is one
of those times your b/f will love that oversized bag you call a purse. Of
course I use a rolling suitcase as my carry-on but I even take an overnight bag
as my personal item; with the right one you can fit not only your laptop,
purse, layering items, and reading material but also anything that didn't fit
in your larger carry-on.
Look
at how some of these celebs are rocking their airport style:
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