Winter sun – The ultimate guide to flying in style

If you’re lucky enough to eschew the cold weather and escape to warmer climes this winter, you’ll want to be well-prepared for the journey. Be sure to avoid these style pitfalls and combine comfort with elegance with this; the ultimate guide to flying in style.

WHAT TO BRING

Although what you pack in your suitcase will obviously be determined by your destination, there are certain things that a man should always bring travelling to ensure his comfort throughout…

Sunglasses

, However grey and wet it is at Heathrow before takeoff – the sun’s always shining above the clouds. Make sure you have a pair on you so you’re not blinded for the duration of the flight. The Clive by Archibald Optics in ‘champagne’ are a great choice for travelling.

Archibald Optics Clive Champagne, £165, from Archibald Optics

Card Case

, When you’re away you don’t want to be sifting through all those business and company credit cards – just to find something to buy a cup of coffee with. Simplify; a card case is much easier and it’ll mean you just take the essentials. This card case in natural oak leather by Mulberry is ideal for travel.

Mulberry Card case, £90 from Mulberry

Bag

Always make the most out of your hand-luggage allowance and bring a large – but not cumbersome – bag onto the flight. You’ll want one that’ll hold a good book or two, a tablet and all those other bits of miscellany you end up shoving into your bag. The Weekender by Dom Reilly is an ideal multi-purpose bag.

Dom Reilly Weekender Bag, £850 from Dom Reilly

WHAT TO WEAR

Although these days there seems to be a fashion for dressing like a vagrant when travelling, do not be tempted to dress down for comfort – it is possible to look good and feel comfortable…

Suit

When you’re travelling to a warmer climate it’s essential to have a suit that’s made of cotton or linen, as airy plant fibres that allow the skin to breath mean you won’t feel stifled on the plane, or when you reach your destination. This Luxury Cotton two-piece by Brooks Brothers, is an ideal multi-purpose suit and will keep you cool and refreshed.

Brooks Brothers Cotton Suit, £895 from Brooks Brothers

Shoes

We are of course advocates of the leather brogue, but when jetting off to a warmer destination this timeless shoe can sometimes feel out of place due to its country connotations. Update the fabric to a lighter, more seasonal suede however, and it will fit right in. The Richmond brown suede brogues by Coogan London are a smart purchase and are second to none for comfort and affordability.

Coogan London Richmond Suede Brogues, £38 from Coogan London