Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 29, 2014 13:06:41 GMT
Yes, and warm socks.
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Jul 29, 2014 13:12:00 GMT
Yes, I usually bring something to cover up. It can get chilly once you are in the air.
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Post by bdawnb on Jul 29, 2014 13:32:23 GMT
What I wear depends on where I'm going- am I going to need something warmer or lightweight once I get on the ground? But I always take something because I typically freeze on the pkane.
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scrappinchar
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Post by scrappinchar on Jul 29, 2014 13:51:37 GMT
I am always cold and bring one for sure.
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Jul 29, 2014 14:04:39 GMT
I always bring something, either a fleece jacket or a pashmina. I usually get cold so I definitely need something to wrap-up in.
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Post by KikiPea on Jul 29, 2014 14:07:24 GMT
I do. I may not end up wearing it, but I always take one.
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Post by ferblover on Jul 29, 2014 14:07:52 GMT
My feet (on my socks and tennis shoes) were numb from the cold air on the floor on my flight Sunday. My backpack that was under the seat stayed cold inside even after we were off the plane. I would bring a light jacket or sweater AND wear socks!
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Post by Zee on Jul 29, 2014 14:11:14 GMT
I usually wear one, or a sweater, and if I'm too hot I use it as a pillow. A hooded one is best to hide my face to discourage chatty seatmates ;p
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caro
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Post by caro on Jul 29, 2014 14:11:54 GMT
I flew last week and I was fine with no jacket but then again, i'm always hot. Have fun on your trip.
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Post by khaleesi on Jul 29, 2014 14:13:43 GMT
If it is warm when I leave and warm where I am going, I do not. If either will be cool, then I do. I do this as well. I may have to try the pashmina idea, I hadn't thought of that.
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Post by meowgal on Jul 29, 2014 14:18:53 GMT
I also do a pashmina...it is so useful, easy to take off, get on, etc. I find the temps vary a LOT..and on the same flight! Be prepared (I like to bring a pair of socks too and wear shoes that are slip on, slip off) I also don't wear skirts or capris on a flight...I find lightweight knit pants work best, as they're non constricting, not too heavy and not too light. I wear stretch everything when flying tho!
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Post by turangaleela on Jul 29, 2014 14:43:03 GMT
I wear a sweater knit poncho, then when you're on the plane it kinda turns into a snuggie. It's a very cool poncho though, get the 60's version out of your head. I promise I don't look like some hippie flower child....although I did grow up in that era! This sounds interesting. Do you have a picture or link to show it off?
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linda~lou
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 29, 2014 17:52:52 GMT
I wear a sweater knit poncho, then when you're on the plane it kinda turns into a snuggie. It's a very cool poncho though, get the 60's version out of your head. I promise I don't look like some hippie flower child....although I did grow up in that era! This sounds interesting. Do you have a picture or link to show it off? I have about 10 ponchos, I love, love them. So comfy and hide a multitude of sins! These are 2 of mine. I have a couple made of sweatshirt material with a hoodie that I wear instead of a zip hoodie. Those I got on eBay!!
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 29, 2014 18:15:36 GMT
I dress according to the season. Winter, hoodie. Summer, no jacket.
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Post by gale w on Jul 29, 2014 18:51:23 GMT
thanks everyone! We all have a lightweight jacket to take so we'll do that. Except for DS and DH. They insist they don't need anything. We shall see.
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Post by turangaleela on Jul 29, 2014 20:56:57 GMT
This sounds interesting. Do you have a picture or link to show it off? I have about 10 ponchos, I love, love them. So comfy and hide a multitude of sins! These are 2 of mine. I have a couple made of sweatshirt material with a hoodie that I wear instead of a zip hoodie. Those I got on eBay!! Very cute!
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Post by originalvanillabean on Jul 31, 2014 1:26:36 GMT
Yes because I am always cold on planes.
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 31, 2014 1:37:34 GMT
I would love a poncho made out of sweatshirt fabric! I need to go look for one of those.
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linda~lou
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Post by linda~lou on Jul 31, 2014 4:11:28 GMT
I would love a poncho made out of sweatshirt fabric! I need to go look for one of those. Julee, I found mine on eBay. I looked for you but I couldn't find one exactly like mine. I got it last year so it doesn't show up in my recent items. I did a search on eBay for fleece poncho, sweatshirt poncho, hoodie poncho...I found quite a few. Try searching using those tags and hopefully you can find one. I love mine, I wish I could have found it for you unless the seller doesn't have any left. It was new and I'm pretty sure the seller was a small shop. Good luck! If I run across one, I will let you know! I just found this on Amazon! Hurry, only one left! Amazon poncho
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Jul 31, 2014 4:19:16 GMT
Love your ponchos lindalou. Very cute!!! I usually do the pashmina thing as well.
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tanya2
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Post by tanya2 on Jul 31, 2014 4:21:30 GMT
I flew west a couple of weeks ago (5 hours) & only had a short sleeve hoodie over a tshirt - and I was freezing! Long sleeves from now on. Although I'm loving the pashmina idea, may have to try that next time
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Post by judy on Jul 31, 2014 4:24:59 GMT
I always have a light jacket or cardigan as I get cold often. It's hard to relax on a flight if you're freezing.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 31, 2014 4:26:28 GMT
Definitely wear layers. It can be really cold, or warm. I usually end up wearing short sleeved top, long sleeved sweater or cardigan and either wearing/carrying jacket or pashmina.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jul 31, 2014 4:30:59 GMT
I'm another who uses a pashmina. I usually find the plane too hot before takeoff and too cold after.
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Post by sacteach on Aug 1, 2014 17:00:29 GMT
I'm confused. I thought pashmina was a type of fabric (like cotton, wool, etc) but it sounds like it's actually an item? When people are saying, "I wear a pashmina" - what are you talking about? I've seen different items made OF pashmina, but what exactly is A pashmina?
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Aug 1, 2014 17:54:52 GMT
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Post by sacteach on Aug 1, 2014 18:10:35 GMT
So people are just talking about wearing a shawl that happens to be made of pashmina. I've never heard them called a pashmina, I've just heard them called shawls or a pashmina shawl, but there are also pashmina scarves, etc. It just sounded odd to me like "I wear a cotton" or "I wear a wool"
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Post by mamastone on Aug 1, 2014 18:28:14 GMT
A light sweater is usually enough for me...and usually enough for the warmer destinations!
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Post by loco coco on Aug 1, 2014 18:30:08 GMT
I always bring a little cardigan or wrap
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Post by quiltz on Aug 1, 2014 20:06:36 GMT
I also wear/bring a pashmina. I also wear compression knee-high socks. I don't like cold toes or cold shoulders.
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