Wear a sports jacket
Jun 3, 2022, 4:28 am
#94
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Jun 3, 2022, 11:35 am
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Jun 3, 2022, 12:14 pm
#97
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I just wear anything that covers my belly...
When I was younger in the 90's I used to travel in a sports jacket.. and I have a nice Daks one with the elbow pads.
It's in the wardrobe with several others awaiting the time when I loose 3 stone...
Now I cover the belly with whatever looks half decent and forgiving and blag the cabin crew for a second desert plus the cheese... please...
Chris
When I was younger in the 90's I used to travel in a sports jacket.. and I have a nice Daks one with the elbow pads.
It's in the wardrobe with several others awaiting the time when I loose 3 stone...
Now I cover the belly with whatever looks half decent and forgiving and blag the cabin crew for a second desert plus the cheese... please...
Chris
Jun 3, 2022, 11:45 pm
#99
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Not sure if this is the right place for this, but seems as good place as any.
I once wore a blue suit in the CCR probably about 5 years ago, I was in my 20s and working in investment banking at the time (I had come straight from the office back in the pre-Zoom days, when people still would wear a suit in the office). I arrived at the lounge and dropped my bags, but needed the loo so was obviously walking with purpose. As I went past a lady sat in one of the armchairs put her hand up and shouted “excuse me!”. I turned around and looked confused, we stared at each other for a second then we both smiled and understood - she had assumed I was part of the CCR team. I have not worn a jacket in the CCR since…
I once wore a blue suit in the CCR probably about 5 years ago, I was in my 20s and working in investment banking at the time (I had come straight from the office back in the pre-Zoom days, when people still would wear a suit in the office). I arrived at the lounge and dropped my bags, but needed the loo so was obviously walking with purpose. As I went past a lady sat in one of the armchairs put her hand up and shouted “excuse me!”. I turned around and looked confused, we stared at each other for a second then we both smiled and understood - she had assumed I was part of the CCR team
. I have not worn a jacket in the CCR since…
Jun 7, 2022, 1:04 am
#100
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Thank you! I thought I was going mad...
Jun 7, 2022, 1:10 am
#101
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I can't say I was wearing my tweed jacket but I always carry my shooting stick as I do like to take a seat while smoking my pipe. That's totally ignoring me as usual.
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Jul 11, 2022, 3:59 pm
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I wear a sport coat for just this reason: I like having all the pockets. If I'm on a short flight and the FA offers to hang it for me I'll decline so I can have my pockets. Plus if you're a larger gentleman like me it helps conceal some of your girth.