Clothes for travel days at work

Short answer: A work travel day means train or plane, a meeting and the journey home in the same outfit. Your clothes need to handle four hours of sitting, still look tidy, and cope with changing temperatures all day.

Four hours seated without creases

A fabric that falls back into place looks better after a train journey. Knit gives as you sit and smooths out when you stand up. Woven fabric, on the other hand, holds the folds. The same goes for the inner layer, which should stay put without riding up during the trip. See bamboo panties.

The temperature changes three times

Train, street and meeting room each have their own temperature on the same day. The train may be warm, the platform cold and the meeting room somewhere in between. A layer you can take off and put on easily handles all three. See bamboo sweat for men and women for a light layer that fits in your bag.

A clean set in your bag

When you get home late in the evening, a clean set of underwear is what you miss most. Put it in a small bag with a pair of socks. If the meeting runs over or the trip home is delayed, you can change and feel fresh again. See the range for women for the rest of your travel set.

Sitting still for hours

Long stretches in a seat can make the legs heavy and the body stiff. Clothing that pulls at the waist or knees becomes more noticeable every hour. Choose trousers with a little stretch and a waistband that does not dig in. Stand up and walk a few steps when you can.

Pack light

A travel day with one meeting does not need a large suitcase. A bag with an extra layer, a clean set of underwear, socks and a water bottle covers most of it. The less you carry, the easier the changes between train, street and meeting. Pack the evening before so the morning stays calm.

Flights and dry air

Flights often have dry air and a cabin that can feel cool. A light layer over the shoulders and socks that fit well make the trip more comfortable. Drink water along the way and avoid clothing that pulls when you sit for a long time. Change your top after landing if you go straight to the meeting.

The midday meeting

When you arrive, you often have only a few minutes before the meeting. Take off the outer layer, straighten your clothes and check that nothing has creased. If you chose clothes that fall back into place, it is quickly done. Then you walk into the meeting without thinking about the four hours on the train.

The trip home

The journey home is often when you are most tired. A soft layer and a clean set of underwear make it more comfortable. Many people also take off the smarter layer and put on something softer. Plan it in advance so you do not need to think about it at the end of the day.

Frequently asked questions

What should you wear on a travel day

Something that does not crease when you sit for hours, plus layers you can adjust between train, street and meeting.

How do you avoid creases on a train journey

Choose a knitted fabric rather than a woven one. Knit falls back into place, while woven fabric holds the folds after many hours.

What should go in your bag

A clean set of underwear and a pair of socks. It takes no space and saves the last part of the day if the trip home runs late.