Why don't you wrap yourself in a bag to go shopping? There is no reason to look nice.
this post was submitted on 22 Aug 2026
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Look good feel good, switch to the PJs in business class...
Hell yeah. Too many people sleep on the socks from the business class amenities bag too. Put those on, then at the end of your nine hour flight putting your socks back on is like a fresh pair.
at the airport you also have higher chances to meet people from different countries and cultures with different standards for what is casual clothing. A fancy dress for an American is an outfit to go at the grocery store for an Italian or a French
The fancy dress in Italy or France is what Eastern europeans wear to go at the grocery store.. hahahah Albanians and balcans tooπ
True, but they are going to wear it with sneakers.
In IT and Fr you mean.
I think it's because some people like to look nice
Poor = bad to most, even subconsciously
Apparently you should at least avoid wearing shorts on planes. There's multiple reasons, including not sticking your skin where others people's skin have been stuck, but the most important to me is because of the slides in case of emergency.
If you wear shorts and for some reason the slides have to be used to exit the plane, you risk being burned.
If you wear shorts and for some reason the slides have to be used to exit the plane, you risk being burned.
I'll take that risk over wearing jeans on an 8 hour flight.
Yeah, I didn't check the stats but I'm pretty sure we have much more chances of just being hit by a car while existing than getting our thighs burned by the emergency slides while evacuating a plane, so I also sometimes take that chance anyway.
I really don't get people's issues with jeans, I can sleep in them
Human bias. People tend to treat you favorably when you dress a bit nicely. You don't have to over-do it, but you also don't want to appear "rough". I've travelled both ways, and can tell you for a fact, you get hassled more if you look like you just rolled out of bed, as opposed to someone who's at least trying to look presentable.
You nailed it. When I wear a T-shirt and have my tattoos visible, security treat me like shit and I always get pulled aside for extra checks and drug swipes. If I wear a nice suit, I get smiles and no hassle.
Isn't strange, that not to be pulled aside for extra checks me, as woman, I have to look bad,not to be interesting for security, opening luggage ect, where males can check. If I come with nice dress and makeup, hair done, I am wwwaaaayyy likeli going to be stopped for extra check. Even if later female officer comes to check if I am bot bringing anything, males will stand and watch me during ... so, bunny tail, oversized t-shirt and something sloppy usually doesn't attract their attention.
If I come with nice dress and makeup
I can't help but wonder: a test scenario missing here is what if you wear a boring βprofessionalβ suit and hairdo like men do.
Of course, a case of a dude in a dress also remains to be checked.
Or a dude in more flamboyant menswear that isn't professional, but is definitely nicer
It's funny because in my country, the airport security would prefer you to wear light clothes so it doesn't mess with their metal detectors. If you wear a formal dress with coats, belts, etc., then it makes their work harder and unless you are Muslim or Sikh they will probably ask you to remove the extra clothes.
When I fly long distance I always make the effort to go in the (plane) bathroom and freshen up, brush my hair and such before I get there because I feel I get less hassle from immigration when I'm looking fresh as opposed to when I'm a red-eyed mess.
Despite the fact it should be perfectly expected for people to look like shit after a long-haul flight.
As you say, It's just human bias and people are affected by their biases even in roles where they should try not to be.
There is a simple reason you haven't considered.
I want to bring my suit on the trip, and I don't want to crush it into a bag, because it'll wrinkle.
LPT: You can roll suits and shirts in the bag so they don't wrinkle.
I'm bringing t-shirts, work clothes, and a suit.
What packs best? What packs into my bag with the most/least difficulty?
I wear the thing that tolerates bags the least, and I pack the rest.
I always put on pants when I go out. It's the decent thing to do
Will definitely try this next time
Don't bother. I tried it. 1 star.
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I never understood why not. Dressing up "nicely" doesn't need to be uncomfortable at all. If the clothes fit well and are suitable for the occasion and location you can be comfortable and be dressed nicely.
What I never understood is people going out in pjama's or sportwear while acting like those are the only comfy clothes in the world and the rest of the people are making themselves have a worse time. Be it at airports/planes or elsewhere. Putting on decent pants take 2 seconds and can be just as comfy, so time and comfort aren't really much of an excuse. People should invest in good basics for day to day use, you'll earn it back in daily comfort.
But also, some people simply enjoy looking a certain way. Even for less comfortable clothes, that enjoyment can be bigger than the discomfort making it worth it to them. It's not always about having a reason.
Yes, but also, if people like wearing pijamas or sportswear, don't judge them for that. Just let people wear what they are comfy in.
I actually find office/dress wear extremely comfortable.
Like to the extent I actually will wear more casual clothes to work to make sure I stay awake some days.
My company was very old school and had a dress code for all stupid situations, including travel on business. Also, fly in and fly out meetings are a thing. In the 90βs they wouldnβt let you sit in first class - before points aligned status were a thing, travel enough and you would get bumped up often when in a suit over others.
Because I come from a family of pilots and the free F&F tickets came with the stipulation that we dressed very nice. I grew up with that and the habit stuck.
Gotta be classy sometimes yk
They probably dress nicely most of the time.
I wore suits and ties for many years, and now that I'm retired, I'll never wear another tie again.
Most days, I wear loose cotton pants, a t-shirt, and maybe an open shirt over that. And sneakers. Probably not even socks. If they don't like it, Fuck'em, I really don't care.
I'll put on big boy pants and a nice shirt if we're going out for Christmas dinner, and I'll wear socks, but it's still sneakers. And no tie, ever.
I like clothes. When flying was a bigger deal people would dress up. With the democratisation of air travel, nobody does any more. Still, in my head it's an "excuse" to dress up due to the old etiquette. It feels good to me to arrive at a new place and look put together while I'm at it.
Flying on an airplane used to be an experience in and out itself. Now it's just basically a bus.
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I donβt dress formally, but I always try to put effort into my outfit. Why not look good if I have the choice?
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