{"id":20791,"date":"2016-10-25T16:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=20791"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:56:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:56:31","slug":"packing-hacks-need-travel-uniform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/packing-hacks-need-travel-uniform\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing hacks: Why you need a travel uniform"},"content":{"rendered":"

Models wear one. CEOs wear one. Fashion designers wear one. Each of these frequent flying groups shares a commonality that soars beyond age, altitude, and attitude: They swear by a travel<\/a> uniform.<\/span><\/p>\n

Travel uniform: A go-to outfit that travels well, looks chic, and cocoons you in comfort every time you\u00a0jet-set<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Much like having a set of travel toiletries at the ready for a last-minute trip, finding a getup you feel good in takes the guesswork out of packing, and is one less thing to worry about when you\u2019re racing to the airport. It also shaves a ton of time off your trip prep. <\/span><\/p>\n

The goal: Dress and depart without reimagining what to wear every time you travel. Supermodel and travel aficionado Doutzen Kroes agrees with this easy approach, telling<\/a> Who What Wear,<\/em>\u00a0\u201cI think the biggest mistake people make is bringing too many options when it comes to their clothing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Viewfinder Tip: To find your ideal travel uniform search\u00a0for photos of your style icon. \u00a0Then, select similar threads from your closet and wear them out and about to test what works best.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

After all, once you find a good thing, you stick with it\u2014whether it\u2019s a favorite travel destination, a best friend, or an airport outfit. Jenna Lyons, J. Crew\u2019s president and creative director even employs the \u201cuniform\u201d method with her midday meal. In a recent article in Bon App\u00e9tit Magazine<\/i><\/a>, she mused about her \u201clunch uniform\u201d (a cobb salad, if you\u2019re interested), mentioning that for her, predictability is key, \u201cit\u2019s one less thing to decide.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Applying this same logic to airport apparel, being able to copy and paste<\/em> your travel uniform to 99\u00a0percent\u00a0of travel scenarios and seasons makes for a more seamless home to hotel transition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Essentials of a style-savvy airport outfit<\/strong>
\n*It\u2019s an extension of your personal style
\n<\/span>*The color scheme always skews toward neutrals, or black and white
\n<\/span>*The fabrics and layering tactics make it multi-climate friendly
\n<\/span>*Uses a simple base that can be dressed up or down
\n<\/span>*Looks smart enough for an\u00a0airline upgrade<\/a> or hotel room enhancement<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hers<\/strong>
\n\"airport
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"travel<\/p>\n

Using black jeans and a white T as my travel uniform base, I add jewelry, and a sweater or scarf depending on where I’m headed. I also choose to wear easy-on, easy-off booties with socks so that slipping\u00a0my shoes off at security is a breeze (and I don’t have to stand around with bare feet). Add a pair of sunglasses for those moments when it’s just a little too early (or late!) to face the light.<\/span><\/p>\n

His
\n<\/span><\/strong>\"menswear<\/span><\/p>\n

\"airport<\/p>\n

My husband and travel partner, Mr. Trip Styler, always chooses jeans for his base because they are bulky to pack and comfortable to wear in transit. This is always accompanied by a smart pair of lace-up booties, a white V-neck T, and a button-up shirt which he can add or subtract depending on the climate. While the jacket may shift from trip-to-trip, his favored coat is his trench because \u00a0it has lots of pockets and doesn’t wrinkle.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does your travel uniform consist of?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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