What's wrong with cheater clip on tie? It still looks like a tie. (most pilots wear them)
I agree that the state of undress is pitiful on airlines--I'm not even gong into that SW 9"skirt "sl^t" w/the new boob job, and pelvic curves exposed...

We always had a to wear the nonrev "uniform"--collar shirts, slacks (no jeans) no sneaks, no t-shirts etc etc. It was a burden to move along a vacation course with the appropriate attire that we'd only wear on the flights, tho. Sad to say DL went WAY TOO FAR on relaxing the dress code and there is way too much peopleofwalmart idiocy in airports as it is. We still maintain standards--jeans are always clean, fitted well and neat. (I hardly find them comfy, so I opt for travel pants/khakis/slacks. I will wear walking sandals and do my make-up and hair. Whatever I travel in has to suit the trip for more than one wearing--that's my rule and I'm sticking to it. (cold-weather gear is an exception--I'm not freezing coming or going!)

I respect myself and adhere to personal principles. Sounds like you're that kinda guy, Palms!