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Sep 6, 2019, 3:21 am

#496

redflyer24

Join Date: Sep 2018

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Aturnleft

A blazer and cravat combo in lieu of the standard red trousers would be suitable alternative. Potentially a Panama depending upon route flown for the full effect.

Or a slightly wrinkled full linen suit, complete with panama and burnished walnut walking stick for physically moving lower status individuals out of your way?

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Sep 6, 2019, 3:26 am

#497

LCY8737

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redflyer24

Or a slightly wrinkled full linen suit, complete with panama and burnished walnut walking stick for physically moving lower status individuals out of your way?

Was that you on my recent Madeira flight?

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Sep 6, 2019, 3:35 am

#498

thejohn

Join Date: Oct 2013

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Bouncer

Do red shorts count? I'm 41, if that's relevant.

As far as I'm concerned yes why not, I've got a couple of decades on you so shorts may be effective for me at least for comedic factor whilst saying DYKWIA...

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Sep 6, 2019, 3:41 am

#499

FEMW

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LCY8737

Classic "red-trousered-pensioner" behaviour. They are everywhere these days!

To be a real McCoy red trouser lady - they have to have the pearl earrings! That's the giveaway!

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Sep 6, 2019, 3:49 am

#500

1Aturnleft

Join Date: Dec 2007

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redflyer24

Or a slightly wrinkled full linen suit, complete with panama and burnished walnut walking stick for physically moving lower status individuals out of your way?

Often seen on flights to and from the tropics/colonies.
Also on routes where the posher cruise ships have just docked. I flew home from Dubai a few years ago where the majority of Club was occupied by octogenarians wearing various combinations of the above. They'd all got off a 'Yachts of Seabourn' cruise and we're heading back home to Ascot/Henley/Virginia Water .... You get the picture.

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Sep 6, 2019, 4:08 am

#501

Knodde

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wrp96

Oh bother. I didn’t pack any red trousers on my current trip. How will they KWIA?

I just do not wear trousers at all, going Donald Duck style always get you boarded first!!

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Sep 6, 2019, 4:34 am

#502

Fatdickie

Join Date: Feb 2019

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FEMW

To be a real McCoy red trouser lady - they have to have the pearl earrings! That's the giveaway!

and the over powering strong perfume which surrounds them with a 30 ft radius

Sep 6, 2019, 4:42 am

#503

The Geek

Join Date: Aug 2019

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I have a pair of bright fluorescent orange Superdry swim shorts which I think I shall wear every time I travel J from now on. If nothing else, at least the FTers will know who I am.

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Sep 6, 2019, 4:48 am

#504

GaxxyFlyer

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Oh, rats. Does this mean I need a pith helmet for my J trip to JNB next month to go with the linen suit? Should I tuck the gold card into the strap?

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Sep 6, 2019, 5:01 am

#505

13901

Join Date: May 2014

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I've been commuting on the LHR-MXP route for a few months now, following a project in that sea of factories that lies north of Milan. There's always at least one fellow with Panama hat, chevalière and linen trousers (often pink/red), who'll look absolutely out of place and will be an irresistible beacon to the Centrale pickpockets.

Sep 6, 2019, 5:25 am

#506

BA97

Join Date: Aug 2004

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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Red-Trousered DYKWIAs

This is a well-documented phenomenon. Those bemused by it may get a lot of value out of this blog.

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Sep 6, 2019, 5:36 am

#507

endoman

Join Date: Nov 2005

Location: UK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LCY8737

Not quite. The red trousers mean that you will have to strongly announce who you are. Wearing a civilised colour saves you from reminding people who you are.

Worryingly I have a linen jacket to go with them, we could make DYKWIA bingo card, oh, and a Silver tag on my cabin bag!

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Sep 6, 2019, 6:25 am

#508

GodAtum

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When flying to tropical countries, I wear a blue linen sports blazer, linen white shirt and linen beige trousers, often accompanied by a panama hat. I suppose it seems I look down on most of the other passengers!

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