How to dress properly when traveling from cold to hot and vice versa

A journey from cold to hot

For this option, layering is important. First, create a light basic outfit: this is the lowest layer and exactly what you will get out of the plane in and get to the hotel or other place of residence.

Then warm up. This can be done with one or more layers of clothing. The main thing is that the "top" folds easily and fits into hand luggage.

Layered option for men: T-shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, jeans.
Layered option for women: leggings, T-shirt or light cotton blouse, warm skirt or long sweater, jacket.

Shoes for such travel should also be special: ideally, they are light suede boots or boots with flexible soles that will not weigh down the travel bag. Replace them with sandals or moccasins.

A journey from heat to cold

And here layering is important, but in the opposite order. The base layer is the garment that will make you feel comfortable at the airport.

Prepare a few super-light items that will quickly warm you up upon arrival. These can be cardigans, sweaters, warm shirts, scarves and stoles.

A journey from cold to cold

To fly in a fur coat or down jacket is fraught with certain inconveniences: you have to hold them in your hands at the airport, pack them compactly on the plane, and so on. The way out is a light woolen coat that can be insulated with a warm stole (the male version is a scarf).

For women, a good option is a poncho, which in its essence resembles a warm blanket (in this role it will also come in handy on an airplane). You can wear at least five sweaters under it if it is very cold outside.

A journey from heat to heat

This is probably the easiest option: you can dress easily, take a minimum of things with you. However, just in case, grab a light thin scarf: it will save you from both the coolness and the scorching sun, it can be wrapped around your head, used as a pareo on the beach, and so on.

Finally, remember an important rule: take into account not only the air temperature at your destination, but also the weather in general. What is the humidity, whether the wind is strong, whether there is snow or rain, and so on.

After all, even a weak wind intensifies the frost, and humidity contributes to the fact that the cold can penetrate to the bones.