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    Keep in mind, I was only 19-20 years old during my summer of nonrev, so I think if I dressed up too much it'd probably be a little strange. Plus, I only once even tried to get into first class (ANC-MSP redeye) but didn't get it anyway.

    That said, I usually wore collared polos if I WASN'T flying, and that seemed to work out ok on the flights. This was never really brought up as an issue when we were told about our flight privileges, but it'd come up in conversation sometimes at work. I think I may have been pushing it a little, but it was only brought up once, and barely. I was wearing a t-shirt this time, (actually, I think I'm wearing the same one right now) trying to get listed for an earlier flight from YYZ-DTW. The gate agent was really friendly about it, was shocked that my seniority was only about 2 months. He told me that "as someone that's worked here for a long time, it's always best to dress up for first, since you never know if that's all that will be left. If you're not dressed for the part, and that plane is about to go, you risk it flying without you" but since I was in coach, it wasn't a problem.

    Another time, I was flying from MSP-SEA. I sat next to a guy on a buddy pass going from LAS-MSP-SEA to see his brother. He wasn't dressed very well to begin with, and the gate agent at MSP said he needed a collared shirt, even in the back. He was able to get one at a shop at the airport, at least.

    I also heard a story from someone at work years back: She was trying to get a flight home from NRT (or maybe to NRT, then home, I forget) and was overall pretty well dressed. The only problem was, her dress shoes were in her checked luggage and the gate agent was VERY picky. She wouldn't let her on the plane without better shoes, and I think for some reason buying them in the airport was not an option. Desperate to get on that flight (other options were limited, and there's a good chance she'd have the same gate agent anyway) she ended up talking with a pax who agreed to switch shoes during boarding. When the gate agent saw that, she glared at her (understandably, but options were very limited at that time). It wasn't until the plane was airborne that my coworker dared to trade shoes back
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    We dress well, what is probably best described as business casual.

    I typically will wear a nice Tommy Bahama (T shirt and slacks. Only once (in Sydney) has a CSR given me a hard time about my TB shirt. What, a hundred dollar shirt* isn't acceptable?

    *Not that I paid $100, mind you...

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    Slacks & button up shirt.
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    When I came home on a QF flight the other day I got talking to another person in the line. She was on an AA staff member's companion ticket and had rocked up in jeans with holes ripped out of both knees! Sure enough QF in LAX and SYD gave her boarding passes! Nevertheless I told her it isn't the best idea for the return leg...
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    according to the DL dress code (which hardly exists) not torn or soiled clothing and no PJ or underwear as outer garments---wish I could say "AS IF...) but there will always be at least one who pushes the limit. One of hubby's kids had frayed "hem" jeans and dad told her to change. She also had an undershirt with a visible rip (gee--must be from pulling it over her butt all the time--so chic!!) and he told her "I can see; they can see it--change!"
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Paul Rowsey @ Oct 24 2009, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
    Slacks & button up shirt.[/b]
    That what I do also, likes good but does not look like you are just trying to get a upgrade.

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    Best buy executive denied an upgrade to First because he was wearing a track suit. And you thought only non-revs had to dress for First.
    story here
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    Decent Jeans + Polo (or button up shirt) + pair of timberland/merrell outdoor shoes. Thats it.

    So far so good. I am not looking for upgrades....just want to get to my final destination!

    I love DL approach regarding this subject
    100% honest!

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