Originally Posted by
Tizzette
Not so much about people's fashion sense as their lack of consideration for the sensibilities of others in a situation it is not possible to simply avoid your fellow passengers.
When traveling to conservative countries, we do not resent respecting the majority culture by dressing so as not to offend. After all, we made the choice to go there.
Same with choosing to fly. There's a broad spectrum of strangers on a plane, so why not dress and behave toward the conservative side? The common denominator of what most wear and think appropriate is jeans and a shirt or something equivalent, which is pretty covered up and preserves your privacy and mine.
So how is it possible to show up dressed for the beach or the gym and think that is appropriate? They don't think...or they don't care. Sure, that attire is less offensive if the body is young and slim, but how can it be OK for some and not for others.
This forum contributes to forming a "community standard" for flying. I am advocating that such a standard of appropriate dress does exist even if there
are no written rules.
I will wear shorts and a tank top (and sandals with no socks) if I am hot (I am absolutely not going to be wearing jeans if I am coming from a destination that is 35 degrees C and sunny - in fact, there won't be jeans or trousers in my luggage if that is the case!) I carry a wrap so that I am not cold on the flight. There is nothing wrong with that IMO - it is not a religious building, nor a boardroom, so why would I dress as tho it was? I would far rather someone wore shorts and a short sleeved top, than force themselves to dress in jeans and a shirt, thus sweating into said jeans and shirt, and being stinky for the flight back thank you!