Traveling in a maxi dress or dress in general - terrible idea or easiest to wear?

[Anonymous]

Is it a pain with all of the bending and lifting when it comes to luggage and rows and maintaining modesty (I.e. underwear showing) . Or easiest since it’s quite breezy and a one piece outfit?

[Anonymous]

I almost always wear a maxi dress when traveling. Something like this, with a cardigan or hoodie: https://www.amazon.com/GRECERELLE-Womens-Summer-Casual-Pockets/dp/B0CR5RYX3H/ref=sr_1_14_sspa?crid=1G897OEZAM4ZF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2Rqk_P_0Q2BkVF79IzD4FXpbMJa5ns-JECO_P1PcWWvUo8wHdYSDv1CjAbantdIuu8uJn_g-SeZ-He8KJ398W_SnCg-LOTrbtPi__gtvA_nuSyWbwj3UfHtALwNlGf0fh5-4l2AXfj9yUn4mPTVtZ38rTEkDTbtIJRQaT3GV7G6OgrtyUcC3k0Bx0UmLX-T9zZjfKCmctyAAAV2awHiCiDv8KszYvIJzqMSrvcanDOZimJaPL8u7qiuqxVhmw74b5Y4HUw9LpUPN5ytVOtIrLWxcUSE7EREfATy6xGKcIGE.l7eS0Axwbg6c9Y5oBCwukLG1k2hztKeWV3MQdlIbQNU&dib_tag=se&keywords=maxi+dress&qid=1718907070&sprefix=maxi+dress%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-14-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1

I have not had any trouble dealing with luggage because I was in a dress?

[Anonymous]

I wear knee length dresses all the time, I'm too short to pull off a maxi. Never had a problem.

[Anonymous]

Maxis are the most comfortable for travel for me personally.

[Anonymous]

I wear maxis all the time to travel. So long as they aren't above knee length, modesty when moving around shouldn't be an issue

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I almost always wear a maxi dress when traveling. Something like this, with a cardigan or hoodie: https://www.amazon.com/GRECERELLE-Womens-Summer-Casual-Pockets/dp/B0CR5RYX3H/ref=sr_1_14_sspa?crid=1G897OEZAM4ZF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2Rqk_P_0Q2BkVF79IzD4FXpbMJa5ns-JECO_P1PcWWvUo8wHdYSDv1CjAbantdIuu8uJn_g-SeZ-He8KJ398W_SnCg-LOTrbtPi__gtvA_nuSyWbwj3UfHtALwNlGf0fh5-4l2AXfj9yUn4mPTVtZ38rTEkDTbtIJRQaT3GV7G6OgrtyUcC3k0Bx0UmLX-T9zZjfKCmctyAAAV2awHiCiDv8KszYvIJzqMSrvcanDOZimJaPL8u7qiuqxVhmw74b5Y4HUw9LpUPN5ytVOtIrLWxcUSE7EREfATy6xGKcIGE.l7eS0Axwbg6c9Y5oBCwukLG1k2hztKeWV3MQdlIbQNU&dib_tag=se&keywords=maxi+dress&qid=1718907070&sprefix=maxi+dress%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-14-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1

I have not had any trouble dealing with luggage because I was in a dress?

NP. What shoes do you wear with that?

[Anonymous]

I an anti dresses for plane/bus travel because I like my legs covered but I think that’s a cute dress and idea as long as it doesn’t drag the floor. Bathroom floors can be filthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it a pain with all of the bending and lifting when it comes to luggage and rows and maintaining modesty (I.e. underwear showing) . Or easiest since it’s quite breezy and a one piece outfit?

No this is not comfy.

Nor is it practical

Where some joggers with pockets or some light travel pants

A one piece ie jumpsuit is also a pain.

[Anonymous]

I like a "midaxi" lenght -- something that hits at midcalf or a little lower or higher depending on what flatters you (I find an a-line or fuller skirt on the dress keeps this length from looking frumpy).

Legs are covered enough that no contact with seats on transportation or in public spaces.

Will not drag on the floor if you need to bend down to pick something up and you won't need to hike it up when going up stairs.

Something with pockets and that can be easily layered over.

Here's a good option for summer -- I'd bring a lightweight jacket or a linen button down to layer over it (or tie around my waist to be hands free if I got hot):

https://www.loft.com/clothing/dresses/catl000013/752878.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like a "midaxi" lenght -- something that hits at midcalf or a little lower or higher depending on what flatters you (I find an a-line or fuller skirt on the dress keeps this length from looking frumpy).

Legs are covered enough that no contact with seats on transportation or in public spaces.

Will not drag on the floor if you need to bend down to pick something up and you won't need to hike it up when going up stairs.

Something with pockets and that can be easily layered over.

Here's a good option for summer -- I'd bring a lightweight jacket or a linen button down to layer over it (or tie around my waist to be hands free if I got hot):

https://www.loft.com/clothing/dresses/catl000013/752878.html

Another in this vein if you want something less fitted -- this would transition to dinner or drinks really easily with a change of shoes:

https://www.chicos.com/store/product/Travelers-8482-V-Back-Maxi-Dress/570369701

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like a "midaxi" lenght -- something that hits at midcalf or a little lower or higher depending on what flatters you (I find an a-line or fuller skirt on the dress keeps this length from looking frumpy).

Legs are covered enough that no contact with seats on transportation or in public spaces.

Will not drag on the floor if you need to bend down to pick something up and you won't need to hike it up when going up stairs.

Something with pockets and that can be easily layered over.

Here's a good option for summer -- I'd bring a lightweight jacket or a linen button down to layer over it (or tie around my waist to be hands free if I got hot):

https://www.loft.com/clothing/dresses/catl000013/752878.html

Another in this vein if you want something less fitted -- this would transition to dinner or drinks really easily with a change of shoes:

https://www.chicos.com/store/product/Travelers-8482-V-Back-Maxi-Dress/570369701

The Boden version for people who want color or prints (and a higher neckline and sleeves):

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/amelie-jersey-midi-dress-blue-scattered-brand-spot/sty-d0982-blu

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like a "midaxi" lenght -- something that hits at midcalf or a little lower or higher depending on what flatters you (I find an a-line or fuller skirt on the dress keeps this length from looking frumpy).

Legs are covered enough that no contact with seats on transportation or in public spaces.

Will not drag on the floor if you need to bend down to pick something up and you won't need to hike it up when going up stairs.

Something with pockets and that can be easily layered over.

Here's a good option for summer -- I'd bring a lightweight jacket or a linen button down to layer over it (or tie around my waist to be hands free if I got hot):

https://www.loft.com/clothing/dresses/catl000013/752878.html

Another in this vein if you want something less fitted -- this would transition to dinner or drinks really easily with a change of shoes:

https://www.chicos.com/store/product/Travelers-8482-V-Back-Maxi-Dress/570369701

The Boden version for people who want color or prints (and a higher neckline and sleeves):

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/amelie-jersey-midi-dress-blue-scattered-brand-spot/sty-d0982-blu

Strappy version in a sport fabric (straps can be worn straight or crossed in back but this is strictly for ladies who don't need to wear a bra):

https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=601546082&vid=1&tid=atpl000063&kwid=1&ap=7&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI24PLt_jqhgMV7En_AR0iSgT3EAQYGCABEgKnj_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content

[Anonymous]

I made the mistake of wearing a wrap dress on an international redeye flight recently. Hard to remember to keep that thing closed. So annoying.

But, I mean, I put a blanket on, but still.

[Anonymous]

I'm always worried that a flight will be delayed or something and I'll be spending long hours in an airport on the floor or something, in which case I'd be better off in pants. Maybe irrational, but for me pants are just more versatile for unexpected weather or delays.

[Anonymous]

WTH are you doing if your underwear is showing in a maxi dress? Handstands?