Why do people still expect you to dress nicely while flying?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why it's so hard to look presentable on a flight. I mean, I just put on a simple wrap dress with some ballet flats, and of course I keep a cashmere wrap in my Neverfull. It's just as comfortable as sweats and looks classy.

I don’t like air to touch my panties in crowded spaces and having bare feet in flats that long is gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why it's so hard to look presentable on a flight. I mean, I just put on a simple wrap dress with some ballet flats, and of course I keep a cashmere wrap in my Neverfull. It's just as comfortable as sweats and looks classy.

tell me you are on the ffacj subreddit please

as a petite size negative zero baby lawyer i find a cashmere wrap is all i need to wear, and really just a cashmere bandana. the problem is that i look so young everyone assumes i am a literal baby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why it's so hard to look presentable on a flight. I mean, I just put on a simple wrap dress with some ballet flats, and of course I keep a cashmere wrap in my Neverfull. It's just as comfortable as sweats and looks classy.

I am always freezing on a plane. No way could I have bare legs on a flight. And my feet would freeze in ballet flats (which are out, by the way).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I usually wear travel pants - soft and breathable fabric, wrinkle-proof, waterproof and stainproof, lots of zippered pockets, in a neurtal color. I top it with a bright full sleeve loose, soft material top, and a fleece fitted zippered sweatshirt with pockets. I also will have a super soft and pretty pashmina scarf that is very soft and can double up as a head-cover, a shawl or a blanket. I do not like to wear PJs while travelling but I like to be dressed in loose clothes and in layers.

If I have access to luxury business lounge during layovers, I usually also carry a change of underwear and take a hot shower. I also carry fuzzy socks with me. I never carry a conventional purse. It is always a super sturdy backpack purse. And super comfortable sneakers.

Frankly I think this outfit sounds like the purview of 70 year old Florida retirees. I know some of you don't want to hear this, but matching sweatsuits are much more stylish right now than "travel pants and a bright top."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why it's so hard to look presentable on a flight. I mean, I just put on a simple wrap dress with some ballet flats, and of course I keep a cashmere wrap in my Neverfull. It's just as comfortable as sweats and looks classy.

I don’t like air to touch my panties in crowded spaces and having bare feet in flats that long is gross.

This made me laugh. Shine on, you crazy diamond.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Personally think there’s a good amount of in-between between baggy sweatpants/hoody and restrictive clothing. You do you but yeah I’m judging the heck out of ya.

DP and not me. Just as long as someone is clothed in something that isn't so dirty is smells and wears some kind of foot wear - even the cheapest flip flops or socks, that's enough as far as I am concerned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can think of 20 comfortable, stretchy outfits in my closet that are not sweatpants and a hoodie. The most comfortable pair of pants I own are a pair of extremely stretch ponte knit *trousers* that look and feel amazing. Some of us know how to be simultaneously comfortable and polished.

I don’t care at all what other people wear on a flight—never have, never will. But I will always dress nicely (and comfortably), and if that makes you feel insecure, that’s on you, not me.

Would you please post the brand name and tell us where you got them!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't judge others cause what they wear is none of my business, but the last time I flew I stepped it up and realized I felt better because I was presenting a better more pulled together me to the world, so I will probably continue doing that moving forward.

Even on a 15 hour flight to Asia?

NP. I don’t think you get that there is clothing that isn’t sweatpants and a hoodie that is still comfortable. I have stretchy trouser pants that are honestly as soft, stretchy and comfortable as yoga pants. And I have soft sweaters, long-sleeved shirts and jackets that are as comfortable as a hoodie. Why are you and OP acting like one must choose between sweatpants and a hoodie or a full-glam restricting outfit?

But what is really the point? You are packed in like sardines, it's mostly dark because the flight attendants are militant about putting down shades so people can watch movies or sleep, and no one is like "oh my, stretchy trouser pants and soft sweaters, an upgrade for YOU, my dear!" So why do you feel superior to someone wearing a tracksuit?

Can you please point to the part where I said I felt superior? I was making the point (that apparently you can’t argue against) that there are numerous items of clothing that are neither sweatpants or hoodies but are still just as comfortable. You’re acting like people either wear what you wear, or they won’t be comfortable. That’s just…not true.

I choose to wear soft trousers and a soft sweater or long-sleeved shirt and a pashmina, because that makes *me* feel ready for anything—if there’s a delay, I’ll be comfortable; if I run into an important colleague, a friend, or an ex (all scenarios have happened to me in the airport), I’ll be presentable; and to be honest, maybe it’s one of the reasons I’ve occasionally gotten an upgrade (which I’ve never asked for but would certainly never turn down). You do you, you wear what you want, but you don’t get to say I’m not comfortable or are somehow ridiculous for simply…making a choice that is different from yours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can think of 20 comfortable, stretchy outfits in my closet that are not sweatpants and a hoodie. The most comfortable pair of pants I own are a pair of extremely stretch ponte knit *trousers* that look and feel amazing. Some of us know how to be simultaneously comfortable and polished.

I don’t care at all what other people wear on a flight—never have, never will. But I will always dress nicely (and comfortably), and if that makes you feel insecure, that’s on you, not me.

Would you please post the brand name and tell us where you got them!

NYDJ Slim Trouser Pants. They are so stretchy that I go a size down.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I usually wear travel pants - soft and breathable fabric, wrinkle-proof, waterproof and stainproof, lots of zippered pockets, in a neurtal color. I top it with a bright full sleeve loose, soft material top, and a fleece fitted zippered sweatshirt with pockets. I also will have a super soft and pretty pashmina scarf that is very soft and can double up as a head-cover, a shawl or a blanket. I do not like to wear PJs while travelling but I like to be dressed in loose clothes and in layers.

If I have access to luxury business lounge during layovers, I usually also carry a change of underwear and take a hot shower. I also carry fuzzy socks with me. I never carry a conventional purse. It is always a super sturdy backpack purse. And super comfortable sneakers.

Frankly I think this outfit sounds like the purview of 70 year old Florida retirees. I know some of you don't want to hear this, but matching sweatsuits are much more stylish right now than "travel pants and a bright top."

I know you don’t want to hear this, but matching sweatsuits give 90s MC Hammer crew and and early 2000s JLo/Paris Hilton velour with chihuahua-as-accessory vibes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can think of 20 comfortable, stretchy outfits in my closet that are not sweatpants and a hoodie. The most comfortable pair of pants I own are a pair of extremely stretch ponte knit *trousers* that look and feel amazing. Some of us know how to be simultaneously comfortable and polished.

I don’t care at all what other people wear on a flight—never have, never will. But I will always dress nicely (and comfortably), and if that makes you feel insecure, that’s on you, not me.

This. I routinely fly to Asia, Australia, Middle East. I always look nice on the airplane but am always comfortable. It's not an either/or. If OP wants to look like a pig, go ahead. But there are plenty of ways to not look like the unhoused and unwashed on flights.

[Anonymous]

I often dress up on planes because I am heading to or returning from work meetings. Occasionally I will swap a blazer for a sweater at the airport on the return flight, and/or change to more comfortable shoes. But otherwise I don't find it uncomfortable to sit for 2-3 hours in business clothes - I often have to wear those clothes for 12 hours at a time.

On long haul fights I wear leggings and layers - usually a short sleeve shirt for sleeping and a long cardigan for the rest of the time, usually with some kind of scarf. I will dress decently if I am flying business/first just because it's not unusual to see clients or people I know on the flight.

But honestly I truly don't notice or care what other people wear on planes. The only people I judge are those carrying pillows for the 35 minute flight to LGA or the 1 hour to Boston, when it's obvious they aren't connecting to/from a longer haul.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I usually wear travel pants - soft and breathable fabric, wrinkle-proof, waterproof and stainproof, lots of zippered pockets, in a neurtal color. I top it with a bright full sleeve loose, soft material top, and a fleece fitted zippered sweatshirt with pockets. I also will have a super soft and pretty pashmina scarf that is very soft and can double up as a head-cover, a shawl or a blanket. I do not like to wear PJs while travelling but I like to be dressed in loose clothes and in layers.

If I have access to luxury business lounge during layovers, I usually also carry a change of underwear and take a hot shower. I also carry fuzzy socks with me. I never carry a conventional purse. It is always a super sturdy backpack purse. And super comfortable sneakers.

Frankly I think this outfit sounds like the purview of 70 year old Florida retirees. I know some of you don't want to hear this, but matching sweatsuits are much more stylish right now than "travel pants and a bright top."

I know you don’t want to hear this, but matching sweatsuits give 90s MC Hammer crew and and early 2000s JLo/Paris Hilton velour with chihuahua-as-accessory vibes.

Everything old is new again. But matching your bright top to the lipstick that is bleeding into the lines around your mouth is never a good look.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't judge others cause what they wear is none of my business, but the last time I flew I stepped it up and realized I felt better because I was presenting a better more pulled together me to the world, so I will probably continue doing that moving forward.

Even on a 15 hour flight to Asia?

NP. I don’t think you get that there is clothing that isn’t sweatpants and a hoodie that is still comfortable. I have stretchy trouser pants that are honestly as soft, stretchy and comfortable as yoga pants. And I have soft sweaters, long-sleeved shirts and jackets that are as comfortable as a hoodie. Why are you and OP acting like one must choose between sweatpants and a hoodie or a full-glam restricting outfit?

But what is really the point? You are packed in like sardines, it's mostly dark because the flight attendants are militant about putting down shades so people can watch movies or sleep, and no one is like "oh my, stretchy trouser pants and soft sweaters, an upgrade for YOU, my dear!" So why do you feel superior to someone wearing a tracksuit?

Can you please point to the part where I said I felt superior? I was making the point (that apparently you can’t argue against) that there are numerous items of clothing that are neither sweatpants or hoodies but are still just as comfortable. You’re acting like people either wear what you wear, or they won’t be comfortable. That’s just…not true.

I choose to wear soft trousers and a soft sweater or long-sleeved shirt and a pashmina, because that makes *me* feel ready for anything—if there’s a delay, I’ll be comfortable; if I run into an important colleague, a friend, or an ex (all scenarios have happened to me in the airport), I’ll be presentable; and to be honest, maybe it’s one of the reasons I’ve occasionally gotten an upgrade (which I’ve never asked for but would certainly never turn down). You do you, you wear what you want, but you don’t get to say I’m not comfortable or are somehow ridiculous for simply…making a choice that is different from yours.

Tell me you haven't flown in the last 15 years without telling me you haven't flown in the last 15 years.

[Anonymous]

The people who judge you are the same people upset at moms who wear pjs to school drop off.