"If God had really intended men to fly, he'd make it easier to get to the airport."

This week I will be addressing travel fashion. Don't get too excited, I'm not thinking "what to wear when you get there" but rather "what to wear while getting there." As any girl knows, it is important to look your best no matter where you are and this even includes sitting in a car or on a plane for hours on end. Most college students put in their fair share of travel time. Personally, I have flown from school to home and back so many times I could do it with my eyes closed. So here are some tips for how to be cute (and comfortable!) during your commute.

Travel by Air

Confession time- I have this fantasy of meeting the man of my dreams on an airplane. I'm not sure why, perhaps I've seen too many romantic comedies for my own good. This has obviously prompted me to attempt to look good each and every time I fly the friendly skies. Because of this and the overall public nature of flying I would opt to get slightly more dressed up for air-travel than you would for car-travel. A few factors to keep in mind- 1) When you go through security you have to take your shoes off. While this is sort of a "duh" in this post-9/11 world of ours, it kind of stresses me out. My problem is this: I hardly ever wear socks, even in winter. All of my go-to shoes (sperry's, toms, ballet flats, uggs, heels) do not require socks. SO when it comes time to go through security I am walking through barefoot. Honestly, this gives me the heeby-jeebies. My best solution is ankle boots in winter (you can wear socks, but the boots are easy to remove) and simple flats for summer (you can wear these with "no show" socks). 2) Mobility- be sure that your shoes, outfit, bag, etc. are all allowing you to walk distances quickly and get through security and baggage lines efficiently. And 3) Layering- winter or summer there is going to be much variation in temperature throughout your travel (hot stressful lines, running through the airport, walking onto the plane in freezing temperatures, the person next to you insists on turning their air vent right at you, ... you get my point). I would recommend a blazer for winter travel (not too bulky but will keep you pretty warm), and a moderately thick cardigan for summer.

Winter

(also, its always best to have brightly colored luggage that is easy to pick out at baggage claim)

Summer

Travel by Car

While it is still always important to look put together, traveling by car calls for a certain comfort level. Being stuck in a car is neither glamorous nor convenient but there are ways to not look like you're in your pajamas at three in the afternoon at a gas station on the side of the road. Admittedly, the chances of you meeting your future husband in said gas station are highly unlikely but you still shouldn't look like a slob! Personally, I'm a fan of the leggings-as-pants strategy (although I know many who aren't). Leggings are just as comfortable as sweatpants but effortlessly more chic. For the summer, modest shorts are a good choice as well. Flowy tops are a must for any season. And don't forget the shades!

Winter

Summer