What airport? Yeah, if there's too much "coverage," it looks suspicious, and you get patted down. I don't wear maxi dresses, you know, the 70s are over, but I wear oversized pajamas and I've been pulled aside for a patdown for that reason. It doesn't really hold up the line, or at least at MSY it doesn't, because it comes up pretty often, and they have sufficient female screeners. I say wear what you like and just leave a little time if you're worried. I would rather wear my PJs and be comfortable for the plane, than to wear something more form-fitting that makes the TSA happier because they can see my body contours better. A patdown, you're uncomfortable for like 30 seconds. But during a flight, if you're wearing the form-fitting jeans or whatever that makes TSA happy, you're uncomfortable for hours. So that's my vote. You are "not slowing people up." If they're worried about me slowing them up, I always tell them to please step around me.
If you frequently fly through an airport with not enough female staff, I guess it would be a consideration.
Originally Posted by
collegenonsense
I'm new to the forums and I thought this might be the best place to post this question. It's pretty trivial but I'd love some help!
I fly often but I have always worn slack/shorter dresses through security, never looser garments. I've heard a couple of differing stories on maxi dresses (for those who may not be familiar, they're dresses that reach to your ankles--a lot cuter than they sound). Some girls have been pulled to the side and some have been fine walking through the scanner. I normally go through the expert lane at my airport, but I'm hesitant to do so if I'm going to be pulled to the side. I hate slowing people up.
I'd love any input! The dress itself is fairly fitted, but I'm wondering if the length will pose extra security scrutiny.