skibumette

You can find Lands End clothing in some Sears stores -- or order on line and return anything that doesn't work at Sears.

suze

That kind of pants is not that hard to find. Try the active wear section at any major department store or Target, Ross, Fred Meyer, etc. Basically they are just fancy sweatpants.

Lands End IS great stuff, their sizing is true and I have always have good luck ordering online (but if that somehow falls under your boycott of Sears, guess that won't work.)

cmazza

I wear a short sleeve t shirt or tank if going someplace warm and a zip up sweat shirt. I wear socks and keen type shoes I know socks look a little dorky but I wear them on the plane and take them off when I get to a warm destination. If I am going someplace cool I wear slip on tennis shoes. Cargo pants . lip balm , face wipes very little to no make-up and I wash my face and apply a little right before I land. I take santiary wipes(germ buster) and lotion,mints, Drink lots of water.

daffy_traveller

LynnieD- I live in So Cal (southern o.c.) as well. I have been looking at the Lucy website and they have a variety of pants to check out. There are stores around some of the malls so you can check the fabric and fit. I plan to do that very thing tomorrow!

I had what I thought were a great pair from Lucy made of poly/spandex. They were thin and loose, but they just got too hot on a long flight.

And I'm dying to know about the Sears boycott.

travelbunny

I try to mix comfort with a practical approach...esp if carry on only. I wear black pants with a bit of lycra..They are comfy have a bit of stretch and I dont look like I slept in them. I also use them during the trip. (I think my present 2 pair are Mexx brand). In the winter I tend to wear a cashmere turtle neck with a jacket or blazer and in the summer a twin set. I carry a outer jacket/coat in the cooler weather. I wear boots or my heavier pair of shoes but take them off and but on fuzzy socks (saved from business class travel). I carry a "cloth sack..think LL Bean type tote.. and put a change of underwear, a top and emergency cosmetics if I dont do carryon. I usually wear a camisole rather than a bra as it is more comfortable and warmer ( I am always cold).

djkbooks

My favorite travel slacks are from Lands End and LL Bean. Depending on the style, I favor one over the other.

For cotton/poly twill, microfiber, or corduroy (depending on the season), the comfort fit Baysides at LLBean are magnificent. The back elastic waist is just enough for comfort with no bulk. And, the very deep front pockets are fantastic for security (a bit of cash in one, a card or two in the other). The microfiber style has a full hidden zipper pocket, also excellent for security.

For knit pants, I really love the Lands End Sport Knit slacks. The cut is beautiful, the fit very flattering, and they're more dressy than casual/sloppy. Pockets could be deeper, but they're deep enough.
I wear these on the plane. They're excellent, especially if the plane is chilly. Just enough lycra so knees don't bag. Then, a white tee and a polartec jacket with hood (which I take everywhere I go no matter what). These pants also double for lounging/pj bottoms.

I prefer shoes that slip off easily (handy for going through security too), to avoid swelling. But, I always tuck a pair of socks in my tote, as sometimes there's cold air rushing around the floor of the plane.

I used to boycott Sears for a number of good reasons. But, it's just silly after many years have passed, things have changed, to avoid purchasing outstanding products because of anything that happened years ago.

Note that LLBean has a new credit card - free shipping in both directions for starters.

LynnieD

daffe_traveller: Here it goes.

My aunt (current age 72) and uncle (died last year at age 80) had a long history with Sears which began in 1944 when my aunt and her best friend Barbara snuck out of the house and spent the night in Sears Roebuck in Detroit, after hiding out in a dressing room. She loved Sears and spent most of her life working there.

Between her and my uncle, they worked at Sears for a combined total of 85 years.

By the time this incident occured, uncle was retired and she was working 1 day a week part time. She was informed by the new department manager (a young man about 20 years old) that she was working Christmas Eve. She explained to him that she never worked XMas eve, never had in all her years, and it did not fall on her 1 day/week. He advised her that if she didn't show up he would "write her up and put it in her 'permanent file'". She was so upset after so many flawless years of dedictation to Sears that she never went back!!

Thus the boycott.

lisa

Just checked my closet last night -- besides the ones from Gap & Lucy, I also have some from Eddie Bauer.

djkbooks

<<She was so upset after so many flawless years of dedictation to Sears that she never went back!>>

Well, it seems to me she could easily have found someone to override that 20 year old, and should have rather than just never go back. He probably put her on the schedule so he wouldn't have to work it himself.

GiuliaPiraino

I have a designated travel uniform! The pants, they are lightweight dark colored denim trousers. They have 2% lycra so they stetch making them just as comfortable as sweats and wrinkle free. Also the wide leg trouser style makes them dressy enough to where I feel comfortable, I don't like to be dressed up on international flights but I also don't wear sweats and sneakers, just a personal thing. I always pair this with a black lycra v-neck t-shirt and black or gray cardigan, it's a universally flattering combinatiion and the layers help with changing temperatures in the cabin. The flexibility and stretch of the fabrics makes it very easy to sleep in on long haul flights and they dont' wrinkle up!

GiuliaPiraino

I forgot too, my all time favorite travel shoes are Privo clogs made by Clarks of England. Easy to slip on and off and they have a high enough heel. I have to have heels even when I travel, flat shoes are very uncomfortable to me! These clogs are tried and true, I've taken them on 3 trips to europe and dozens of US trips, the same pair, and I've walked hundreds of miles, even hiked in them and they still look and feel great!

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/28213153/c/72.html

LynnieD

djk, I think at age 70 she just couldn't be bothered.

daffy_traveller

LynnieD - I feel for your Aunt, but you should still try the Land's End stuff....they are a good honest company and make great products.
I am going to swing by Lucy and J.Jill this morning and I'll let you know my results. I leave next week so I don't think I have time for online ordering.

LynnieD

Let me know how you do. They're aroung Fashion Island area aren't they?

Nutella

Lately, I like my Juicy velour track suit for flights. Comfy and (IMHO) presentable looking, and I like having it where I'm going for lounging around the room, going down to breakfast, etc.

GiuliaPiraino

Juicy sweats are SO cute!

november_moon

As long as they aren't the ones that actually say "juicy" across the butt

GiuliaPiraino

Yeah, that might raise a few eyebrows overseas if you have anything written across your bum! I noticed, at least in Italy and France, they don't wear sweats as an "outfit" to go around town in the way we do in the USA "athletic fashion". My girlfriends and cousins in Italy will wear sweats at home, but not out. So I don't bother packing them, since we're not often home or in the room enough to warrant a special outfit just for that.

suze

Maybe cute IF you have a great body and are under 21 years old.

GiuliaPiraino

Yes, I agree. I think I'd just look like a big blur of pink velour in one of those sweat outfits. I'll stick to slimming trousers LOL