What to Wear to Feel Good and Look Great After a Long Flight
Five Tips for Traveling in Comfort Without Sacrificing Style
Want to look your best when you step off the plane after a flight? No matter where you’re going, you’re going to need to be ready to go when you land. We share a few tips for exactly how to do it, with no outfit change required.
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Whether your flight is a short two-hour hop to a theme park destination, or a six-hour cross-country or overseas journey, air travel doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your style for comfort. If you plan right, the right outfit can carry you from gate to getaway with no change of clothes required.
With just a little planning (and one great hoodie), you can be cozy in-flight and look sharp the moment you land and get on your way.
Five Ways to Look Good When You Step Off the Plane
Here are five things to consider that will ensure you look good after your next flight, no matter how long you're in the air.
1. Choose Comfortable, Curated, Travel Outfits
Remember when people used to dress down on travel day? There’s no need for the frumpy look anymore. Today’s travel clothes combine comfort with style for anyone on the go. That means relaxed outfits that still look fresh when you land.
Go with comfortable — but stylish — shorts, joggers or stretch denim. Pair that with a graphic tee with personality, and comfortable easy-on shoes or sneakers. You’ll not only breeze through security, but you’ll still look great and ready-to-go at the arrival gate.
2. Pack Wrinkle-Resistant Fabrics and Easy Layers
Wrinkle free clothing has come a long way in both performance and style.
From recycled poly-cotton blends to tri-knit tops, wrinkle-resistant fabrics are a travel game-changer. They hold their shape during hours of sitting, folding and laying on your carry-on. Layering adds both function and fashion to your travel wardrobe.
Start with a breathable t-shirt and top it with a soft hoodie. Add a denim jacket or something similar that will look good slung over your seat or your shoulders.
3. Don’t Travel Without Your Go-To Hoodie or Sweatshirt
A soft, mid-weight hoodie is the real MVP of air travel.
Need a blanket? Hoodie. Cold on the plane? Hoodie. Want to look effortlessly cool at the arrivals gate? Hoodie.
Our 1923 Main Street® graphic sweatshirts and hoodies are made for moments like this—super-soft with a vintage edge that feels broken-in from day one. They bring personality and warmth to your outfit without bulk and will travel with you long after your journey has ended.
4. Wear Outfits That Go Straight from Plane to Patio
When you land, the last thing you want to do is dig through your bag for a whole new outfit. Forget about changing in the airport bathrooms…
Your airport outfit should double as your first-day-of-adventure outfit. That’s why we love elegant statement graphic tees layered with neutral staples. Throw on a hat and sunglasses and you're instantly ready to hit the streets, hit the parks, check out a café, or snap that all-important “I’ve arrived” first vacation selfie.
5. Feature the Style You Want the World to See
Built for travelers, dreamers and modern nomads, our 1923 Main Street designs are inspired by classic destinations, eternal memories and that vintage travel vibe. Our apparel is all about the love of the journey itself. 1923 Main Street t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies aren’t just comfy and warm—they tell a story. From airport terminals to cobblestone streets, they’re designed to stand out without looking like you’re trying too hard.
No matter your destination—or flight time—your style should travel as well as you do. Pack light, layer smart, and don’t forget your 1923 Main Street travel-ready gear.
Because looking good after a six-hour flight? That’s not magic, it’s just good planning.
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