Thread: OK. HOW DO YOU DRESS WHEN YOU TRAVEL???

Good question...

On my own airline I always wear slacks, button up shirt, jacket and dress shoes.

I do this on any other airline too, with the exception of any US based airlines as it doesn't seem to matter? I stayed dressed up the other day on a DL buddy pass as I knew I would prob be upgraded. But then I used a ZED on them the next day in jeans and got upgraded anyways! I never bother on AA or WN. I heard DL changed their policy to say that if it doesn't get you kicked off as a rev pax, it won't preclude you from a seat or an upgrade.

How much does it matter any more?

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!

The clip on tie is incase a crazy pax attacks and tries to strangle you because of a delay As for ties, I know how to do one up as I wear one at work but I wouldn't go as far as to wear one on the plane!

Personally, I prefer to travel in jeans but feel like I haven't made that much of an effort. Basically I have seen jeans seem to be OK for domestic US airlines, but will somtimes preclude you from upgrade. I now know I can get upgraded on DL with them, WN one can't get upgraded, and on AA that upgrade list is always full and I am always like 20th standby anyways, so jeans it is!!

well, I realized my husband wears the "noose" type cheater tie w/his uniform

maybe Palms can guard the doors when the pilots take their breaks!


dressing to represent the airline went way out the window when DL changed their policy (and insisted no visible ID's unless in uniform)


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Well 76er, I think even the Walmartshoppers in their own minds think that they respect themselves and adhere to personal principles. Oh well.

(I doubt they could even spell r-e-s-p-e-c-t without Aretha's help)

Sometimes nice jeans, usually slacks or a skirt - always a nice nondescript shirt/blouse/sweater - ALWAYS freshly laundered (even the coat) and a little face.

I HATE seeing people looking like slobs (and some people, I wonder HOW the hell they manage to get out of the house!) and really mind my P's and Q's - I ask my travel companions to dress like they are going to a job interview...

For years I wore only dresses while flying but now I incorporate dress slacks as well. I always wear heals and dress as if I were going out to dinner. Heck, I may be the only person dressed like that on the plane but I like to look nice. My kids were never allowed to nonrev without a collared shirt.

I like the idea of blending in with the other pax. I can recall the days when a suit and tie were mandatory for the premium cabin and I did look way out of place going to PVR in July with it being 90 degrees and 100% humidity.

I still dress up(business casual) though just in case I have to switch over to a different carrier last minute.