Originally Posted by
chornedsnorkack
A major point to fly C/F is to be seen spending money. Prove that you have the money to spend on unnecessary things, and the willingness to spend it.
For me, flying in C/F is about comfort and not about conspicuous consumption. High heels and skirts ceased to be appropriate for me on a plane during an Atlantic storm where passengers had to literally jump the gap from the plane to the tunnel. (Yes we were assisted but that winter wind was COLD!) Now I wear what is comfortable. If I don't want to make space for my hikers (broken in and slightly ugly footwear) in my luggage, you bet I'll wear them, no matter where I am on the plane. And honestly, I prefer my business suits endure the flight delays/line-ups/seats with foreign crud/in-flight bathrooms in my luggage.