Sunglasses
“Nobody ever feels particularly glamorous after deplane. Sunglasses are an absolute essential. An classic, oversized Jackie-O-style pair will mask jetlag and always looks chic.”
Image courtesy of Madewell.
Travel Outfit
“When picking out your in-flight outfit, go for something wrinkle-resistant—especially important if you’ll be heading from the airport straight to a meeting. Jersey and cashmere tend to be safe bets. Also, when traveling by plane, always pack a wrap that can double as a blanket. Far more luxurious than those threadbare airline-provided throws!”
Image courtesy of Vince.
Passport Holder
“When heading abroad, it’s important that you be able to find your passport at a moment’s notice. Choose a brightly-colored or patterned passport holder to make searching through your jam-packed carryon bag a little simpler.”
Image courtesy of mypassportholders.com.
Dry Skin Cures
“Plane air is notoriously drying. Be sure that a good lip balm and moisturizer are stowed in your travel bag, both of which you should reapply regularly. Just be careful not to pack any skincare items over 3 ounces!”
Image courtesy of Rosebud Salve.
Eye Mask
“When passing through international time zones, you can’t always control the amount of daylight streaming into your plane’s cabin. Come prepared with a cashmere or satin eye mask, and you’ll be sleeping soundly whether you’re bound for Los Angeles or London.”
Image courtesy of Ralph Lauren.
Clutch
“Pack a favorite clutch—you can use it to store your makeup and toiletries, then pull it out for an evening of dinner and drinks.”
Clutch by Marc Jacobs. Image courtesy of Net-a-porter.
Spacious Tote
“Carry on a soft tote spacious enough to fit your airplane survival items—magazines, your iPad, and so on. Later, you can fold up the bag and stow it in your luggage. It’s also perfect for carrying home your travel souvenirs.”
Image courtesy of Longchamp.
Travel Alarm Clock
“Jetlag can make arriving at meetings, appointments, and fashion shows on time tricky. I don’t like relying on hotel wake-up calls—a sleek little travel alarm clock is a must.”
Image courtesy of Tiffany.
Footwear
"In terms of footwear, flats are an airplane essential for going through airport security and lugging baggage from terminal to terminal."
Flats by Repetto, Image courtesy of Joan Shepp