If you travel a lot, you gradually become immune to many annoyances! 
Someone eating pretzels or trail mix next to me is not a big deal.. constant farting is a different issue!
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(Not related to dress codes, but since this thread has already gone way off topic…)
I thought this was clever and funny 
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That’s hysterical lol
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Hmm… wonder if that is why sometimes the airline pretzels are Flatz (less crunch/noisy).
When the UPS plane recently crashed into businesses, the heat was so intense a coat melted on a customer in the business. I would’ve never thought about that when flying a plane- I will now.
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I always wear golf pants as well. I pack multiple pairs because they resist wrinkles very well. I pair them with a quality quarter zip and either a t-shirt, or golf shirt. For shoes it’s sneakers, either traditional, or a pair of these Cole Haan “sneakers” that do double duty as shoes to wear out to a nice restaurant on trips.
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@GKUnion - I have a similar pair of Cole Haan leather sneakers (in black). The do look nicer than the usual sneakers and are very comfortable. Great travel shoes.
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Watched a video by an airline stewardess. Here are some points she made about dress:
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Wearing more form fitting clothing (but not tight) is better than very loose. A bulky or oversized hoodie, top, dress, pants, coat may get you side-lined at the scanner because the machine won’t read correctly and you may end up in a pat down.
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Best shoes are close toed. Sandals or flip flops just open your feet to pick up every germ thats in that big airport. She said sneakers are best safety wise (you can run in them) and they stay on your feet. That may be true for running but I read that the soles of sneakers can melt on a hot tarmac (in case of fire). The best option is a leather soled shoe.
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Don’t wear mini-skirts, short shorts, skin showing tops. You want to be covered on those seats that may or may not have been cleaned recently. Keep a barrier between you and the seat for hygienic purposes. Plus it can get freezing cold and airlines don’t have blankets for everyone. (Keeps germs down plus keeps people from fainting).
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Elastic or expanding waist band. It’s called “airplane belly”. You will automatically expand at the waistline as the gasses inside you expand with altitude. Very uncomfortable.
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Polyester melts if you end up (god forbid) in a fire situation. Cotton or other natural fiber will turn to ash but at least it’s not melted onto you.
Side note: While many on this thread are taking offense that the secretary is worried more about what you (and I’m betting he isn’t directing his remarks to you) wear rather than doing other “more important” stuff consider that he shouldn’t HAVE to tell people how to dress properly out of respect for others. But obviously it’s come to his attention…
Airlines have come up with their own rules:
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Revealing Attire: Items such as see-through clothing, exposed private parts (breasts, buttocks), or overly revealing outfits like certain crop tops or strapless rompers that staff determined were inadequate coverage.
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Specific Garments: Hawaiian Airlines specifically prohibits bikini bottoms and Speedos, while some international carriers may ban sportswear or flip-flops from certain lounges or cabins.
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Lack of Proper Attire: Nearly all airlines require passengers to be fully clothed and wearing shoes (being barefoot is generally not allowed).
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Hygiene/Odor: Delta Air Lines’ policy mentions that attire, hygiene, or odor that creates an “unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers” can be grounds for removal.
The rules only exist because some people lack common courtesy and have zero common sense apparently. Can you imagine sitting next to a guy in a speedo? Or someone who hasn’t bathed in who knows how long? The airline wouldn’t need a rule unless someone’s already done it. Show some respect–I don’t want your feet up in the air and on the back of my headrest. Airline travel is stressful enough.
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The latest stuff they came out with (exercise bars!) just made me think - none of these people ever fly commercial. Dude, just go to muscle beach and spend the money on hiring air traffic controllers.
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Heading to Munich tomorrow. My airplane outfit is my comfortable Athleta leggings, a cotton tank top with an oversized cotton button down shirt. Then I have a duster length gray cashmere sweater over that. I will wear my compression socks and my Taos leather sneakers on my feet. In my travel bag on the airplane I’ll have my light weight down jacket to wear once we arrive.
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Okay, I had to look that one up. When you said “exercise bars”, I thought maybe they were telling people to bring healthy bars to eat onboard the flights instead of stinky hot food, and so people could lose weight. Uh, nope, pull-up bars? Unless they’re also adding public showers, thanks for nothing, sitting next to a stinky dude covered in dry sweat. And seeing as most women can’t even do one pull-up, thanks for nothing, Duffy!
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FYI, wool is naturally fire resistant due to its high nitrogen content. Good choice for baby blankets, sleep sacks like Woolinos, and travel clothes. 
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Yes, wool and cotton are great fabrics.
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I like the Pepperidge Farm Chess shortbread cookies - they come in snack packs of 6 cookies I think - always would stick a box of them in my kids backpack if they were flying somewhere along with the gum and something salty likes the healthy nuts snack packs.
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I got served this up in an ad (I’ve been looking for a lightweight vest) and I thought it might be a good travel item - a little more than a vest, not a coat. I don’t shop at Coldwater Creek so I don’t know about the quality or sizing, etc. Anyone have this??
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When we had a physical store here, their clothes were basic (tees, shirts, jeans, etc.) but good quality. The reviews seem positive! Very cute and practical!
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My normal outfit is capri exercise leggings, shirt, fleece vest and a scarf. I always wear tennis shoes, because i leave dh with the luggage while I get my steps in. I’m always cold, especially on a plane, so even in summer this is what I wear, maybe sans scarf.
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Warm weather to cold weather: Jeans, tee or polo, regular shoes and socks. Coat or sweater in one of the carry-ons. (however, if the weather isn’t expected to be below about 40 degrees when we land, I may wear shorts. But I’ll still have at least a sweatshirt on hand to toss on for the arrival.)
I mainly dress based on the expected weather of where we are going, while also being just warm or cool enough for where we are leaving.
I typically dress casually, but never in pajamas. I usually opt for jeans rather than shorts, shoes rather than sandals, and a polo rather than a tee.
I’m just back from a trip. On the outbound portion my daughter and I had a good laugh about not dressing up for the flight. I wore Vuori halo flare pants, a t shirt, and a half zipped sweatshirt. My husband always travels in shorts. On our return flight it was so cold he pulled on his flannel pajama pants over his shorts. I’m beyond telling him what to wear.
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