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

[Anonymous]

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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.

I travel in a maxi and it's very comfortable, like wearing a nightgown. It's also practical because it keeps my legs warm on the flight, but is still fine for walking around in warm destinations after I land.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am going to try this midi dress on a 14 h flight tomorrow!

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/womens/palister-dress

Every woman will be jealous. Such a stylish look.

I know you are being sarcastic but I actually like this look -- way overpriced though

Thanks, I posted it! It's very functional, with a big kangaroo pocket that can fit a tablet. I wear it everywhere but first time on a long flight.

[Anonymous]

I absolutely love maxi dresses on planes. I have a cardigan in my bag. It feels like I’m wearing a big blanket.

[Anonymous]

They are a terrible idea if there is an emergency and you have to run or escape somewhere. So are flip flops and most open tied shoes. Err on the side of safety AND comfort. Where cropped pants and a nice t shirt with slip on closed toed tennis shoes. Leave the dresses, sandals and flip flops for when you arrive at your destination.

[Anonymous]

I hate wearing a bra on long flights, so I usually wear leggings and a thicker t-shirt. No dress for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are a terrible idea if there is an emergency and you have to run or escape somewhere. So are flip flops and most open tied shoes. Err on the side of safety AND comfort. Where cropped pants and a nice t shirt with slip on closed toed tennis shoes. Leave the dresses, sandals and flip flops for when you arrive at your destination.

How often do you have to run or escape somewhere?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are a terrible idea if there is an emergency and you have to run or escape somewhere. So are flip flops and most open tied shoes. Err on the side of safety AND comfort. Where cropped pants and a nice t shirt with slip on closed toed tennis shoes. Leave the dresses, sandals and flip flops for when you arrive at your destination.

I generally wear my dresses with sneakers or sport sandals when I travel so the footwear isn't an issue (though if I wear sneakers I keep a pair of sandals or flats in my bag because if my destination is warm it will feel so good to slip into sandals when I get outside.

I actually think most of my dresses would be find if I had to run or escape somewhere. Which is an extremely remote possiblity. And get real -- if something happened that was so bad I needed to run for my life or escape do you really think cropped pants versus a midi dress is going to save me. You could argue that a dress is more likely to make you look feminine in a way that might make a plane hijacker spare your life. Or that you could use the extra fabric from the skirt to make bandages or something if you were stranded on a deserted island. Like if you are going to make up insane scenarios with a near 0% chance of happening there's no reason that your cropped pants ensemble (with a "nice t shirt" because why if your main concern is emergency safety -- a utility vest with a first aid kit would be less flattering but far more practical right) is any more practical than a comfortable midi dress.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They are a terrible idea if there is an emergency and you have to run or escape somewhere. So are flip flops and most open tied shoes. Err on the side of safety AND comfort. Where cropped pants and a nice t shirt with slip on closed toed tennis shoes. Leave the dresses, sandals and flip flops for when you arrive at your destination.

How often do you have to run or escape somewhere?

Not often, but if you do, you don’t want to trip on your dress and fall. Could be the difference between life or death.

There’s a possibility, low though it may be, of an emergency when flying. Why take a chance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are a terrible idea if there is an emergency and you have to run or escape somewhere. So are flip flops and most open tied shoes. Err on the side of safety AND comfort. Where cropped pants and a nice t shirt with slip on closed toed tennis shoes. Leave the dresses, sandals and flip flops for when you arrive at your destination.

Weird because flight attendants are not dressed to flee and they fly WAY more than I do! They are wearing heels and pencil skirts.

A maxi dress is fine. I've done it and it was terrific and cozy. Soft, flowy and comfy. I'd always bring something to go over it if the plane is cold, but I do that when I wear pants too.

[Anonymous]

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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?

Vejas or ballet flats. Sandals around town, but not on a plane -- I get too cold.

[Anonymous]

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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

It isn't geriatric DCUM without a link to Chico's and a formless dress.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They are a terrible idea if there is an emergency and you have to run or escape somewhere. So are flip flops and most open tied shoes. Err on the side of safety AND comfort. Where cropped pants and a nice t shirt with slip on closed toed tennis shoes. Leave the dresses, sandals and flip flops for when you arrive at your destination.

How often do you have to run or escape somewhere?

Not often, but if you do, you don’t want to trip on your dress and fall. Could be the difference between life or death.

There’s a possibility, low though it may be, of an emergency when flying. Why take a chance?

DP. This isn't exactly life and death, but if you travel enough at some point you will probably end up running through an airport to make a connection.

[Anonymous]

I usually wear legging while travelling, but my last trip was an overnight flight to southern Spain and I knew it would be very hot when I landed so I wore a light cotton maxi dress and it was great. Kept my legs covered during the flight when it got chilly and looked decent when we landed and took off sightseeing for the day. It did have pockets, but I also brought a cross body purse where I had money and travel documents and that worked well too.

[Anonymous]

PP, as a postscript, we did have to run to make a connection and I had no issues with the Maxi dress. I am also short (5'2) but my Maxi dress was a petite so no issues with dragging on the floor.

[Anonymous]

I hate wearing a bra on long flights

I never wear one on flights. And normally I should. I drape a scarf to fall over my chest. Otherwise, when in an airlines seat, even that's s not necessary.