Have you ever been so uncomfortable on a plane that you couldn't wait for your feet to touch the ground? Or regretted wearing those tight jeans that looked so good in your bedroom mirror but now feel like a vise grip around your waist.

Or those stylish ankle boots that are now a claustrophobic prison for your swelling feet. At Breeth, we're all about comfort and believe a few practical style tips can improve any travel situation.

Air travel comes with its challenges. Stressing to be on time. Check-in’s. Security screening. Feeling hot but then a blast of cold air hits you at the gate. Cramped onboard seats and flight delays are still an air travel fact of life. The key to navigating this ever-changing landscape? Layers, breathability, and smart fabric choices.

A pulled-together look in neutral colours goes miles in style points no matter how casual the clothes are. First slide into your cotton leggings add a flattering tee and a boatneck sweater or even a stylish hoodie. Finish your look off with easy slip-on shoes like sneakers or the new stylish Crocs selection (I’m yet to find a more comfortable shoe!)

On this point, make sure to get your hands on a pair of Breeth socks that are moisture-wicking and quick-dry, meaning no stinky feet!  (These are a lifesaver, believe me).

Skip anything that is stiff, structured, too bare or complicated like skinny jeans, tank tops, booties, mules, and sandals, or rigid underwire bras. 

Not only do jeans and tight clothing affect mobility and comfort, but they can also put your health at risk while you’re up in the air. With the air pressure in the cabin increasing the higher the plane flies, the more likely you are to experience a unique form of bloating known as “jet belly.” Peter Hackett, M.D., who works as the director of the Institute for Altitude Medicine in Telluride, explains that gas in the intestines will expand about 30% with a cabin altitude of approximately 2000 meters. In addition to “jet belly” tight clothing can cause greater health issues, such as slowed blood circulation and even blood clots. A frequent condition that befalls airline passengers is deep vein thrombosis. For this reason, it is best to avoid any form of jeans or tight clothing that restricts your abdomen and instead opt for our Breeth leggings that have a waistband that moves with you.

Skip long, flowy dresses or skirts that will restrict your movement and make your flight experience uncomfortable.

Overalls and jumpsuits might seem like an ideal and comfortable choice for airplane travel. However, if you think about the practicalities of wearing overalls, jumpsuits or any sort of one-piece attire on a plane, you will probably think again about snapping those straps into place before leaving for the airport.

Synthetic clothing is a hard NO! Synthetic fibres are man-made and inorganically sourced from chemicals rather than naturally occurring materials. These fibres have become incredibly popular because they’re lightweight and flexible. However, people should also know that synthetic fibres take energy out of your body and are flammable- extremely flammable. This might not highly affect your day-to-day life but if you’re in an aircraft, it would be wise to double check the tags on your clothing to make sure that you won’t be donning synthetically-made clothing on the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board warns that 68% of plane crash deaths happen not during impact, but rather in “post-crash fires” This means out of 25 passengers that pass away, 17 of them are fire related casualties (via Scientific American). For comfort, energy and safety, it’s best to wear natural fibres such as cotton, linen and wool that are breathable and can regulate your temperature depending on your environment.

Avoid strong scents that might trigger an allergic reaction in other passengers or that can make you nauseas. While it can be tempting to spritz up with your favourite fancy cologne or perfume before boarding a plane to an exciting destination, the rule of plane etiquette is to hold back and wait until the plane has landed before spraying your mysterious chemicals.

For the fashionista out there, this one might be a hard pill to swallow, but one accessory you should be careful about wearing on a flight is large, chunky jewellery. While most passengers will be able to wear their dainty jewellery pieces through airport security, those who wear bigger statement pieces might have to leave it in their treasure chest.