Originally Posted by FemaleFlyer
I don't have a problem with you having to carry out a rule with which I disagree, and I would appreciate additional information on the "sleeveless" rule.
There is no "sleeveless" rule. If you are wearing a jacket with either nothing on underneath, (or the appearance of such), or somthing like a shell or cami that you prefer to not expose, you can proceed through wearing your jacket. However, if you choose to wear your jacket, you are to be secondary screened and the handwander will be able to determine if your torso can be cleared by patting you through your jacket or if you'll need to remove your jacket in a private screening. The same goes for bulky sweaters and hoodies.
I agree with Japhydog (and may be stretching his argument a bit, so please forgive the license, Japhydog) that it would be easier for a young person wearing baggy pants (has the TSA seen how baggy the pants are these days?) to take something inappropriate onboard than for a professional woman in a tailored suit.
The baggy clothing rule is to be in effect for below the waist as well. If a person proceeds through wearing baggy pants, they are to be referred to secondary for wanding and a possible pat down.
I only have one suit that buttons all the way up - guess I'm going to have to get another one, so I can feel comfortable on the flight out and the flight back in.
If this works for you, fantastic! But just bear in mind that anyone choosing to wear a jacket is supposed to be sent to secondary screening.