Why always take it to the extreme, talking about requiring suits on the one hand and being ready to go direct from the plane to the beach on the other?
What I'm talking about is exposing so much bare skin it makes some or many of us go yuck, that's offensive and inappropriate when you are iin close quarters with complete strangers on a plane.
It is not about dressing up. The common denominator you see most on flights is jeans. Board shorts or Bermuda shorts with a tee or polo and sandals is fine. It is easy to find something comfortable yet modest to wear.