I get that some people have business waiting at the pickup and wanting to look professional, but why everybody else?
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.
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.
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.
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 in 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.
But, not a shirt, right? God, it’s so hot right now. I just want my pits to air out a bit.
Gotta be classy sometimes yk
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.
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 90’s they wouldn’t 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.
I don’t dress formally, but I always try to put effort into my outfit. Why not look good ig I have the choice?
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.
“Democratisation of air travel” … Puhhh … It’s a fucking nightmare considering you are giving up almost every individual right when flying with commercial airlines.
I’d say… why not?
For me, comfort, but also I’m usually flying for some kind of vacation where formal apparel doesn’t make sense, like snowboarding or hiking.
As utilitarian as pyjamas are, not everyone finds them to be in good taste.
There is a huge margin between pajamas and a suit.
