Do you "dress up" to fly premium cabin?
Feb 17, 2016, 5:43 pm
#151
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Flipflops and simiilar open shoes (or high heels) aren't wise from a safety viewpoint. There was a plane crash (and fire IIRC) where the investigators determined that a bunch of female SQ FAs would have lived if they had been wearing footwear other than the little slippers that go with their uniforms. Ever since then, they are required to wear sturdy closed black shoes for takeoff and landing.
Feb 17, 2016, 7:53 pm
#152
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i book a bed. virgin atlantic (in first) gave us pj's and escorted us to the plane after a delightful dinner.
we usually fly in J, and i wear sweat shirt and sweat pants, and fabric house slippers. after using the latrine on the russian train, house slippers are disposable.
we usually fly in J, and i wear sweat shirt and sweat pants, and fabric house slippers. after using the latrine on the russian train, house slippers are disposable.
Feb 17, 2016, 7:55 pm
#153
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Me too, although I didn't always do this. In fact, when I first started flying I somehow thought that your were supposed to keep your shoes on until the seat belt sign went off after takeoff, and then I noticed that some others were removing their shoes before we left the gate.
Feb 20, 2016, 11:00 am
#154
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I have these in very dark grey. Best travel investment I have ever made.
http://shop.lululemon.com/products/c...-Pant?cc=11547
And they tailor their products for free.
Feb 20, 2016, 11:24 am
#155
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The SN has it's purpose. I wear a usually pink unicorn shirt or a variation of a unicorn shirt every single time I fly - it doesn't matter what cabin I am in.
Feb 21, 2016, 4:09 pm
#156
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Talbots, llbean and lands end (the starfish line) are also good sources. All have versions that have flat (not gathered) waistbands, dark colors and nice fabrics that travel well.
Feb 22, 2016, 6:40 pm
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Feb 22, 2016, 7:00 pm
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Feb 22, 2016, 9:59 pm
#163
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Feb 23, 2016, 6:41 am
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Some airlines require women to remove high heeled shoes before going down the slide. So, I fly in shoes that I could keep on in an evacuation. I do also keep them on for takeoff and landing.
In terms of clothing I want to look nice, but I also need to be comfortable. My career doesn't require suits, so I am usually wearing leggings or tights and a dress or tunic.
I don't exactly know how to define "nice", but it involves wearing clothes that fit well, are in good shape (not faded, pilly, etc.), and have some sort of sense of style.
Breathable non-wrinkle fabrics and layers are a must, since temperatures can vary greatly both on the aircraft and from departure to destination.
I don't wear airplane pajamas because I can't fathom changing into them in the restroom (I maybe a little bit of a germaphobe), so I bring them home to my husband.
For long haul flights I usually do not wear makeup, because flying is so hard on my skin and I want to be able to moisturize in flight. I will bring it with me in my carry on to apply before landing if I need to look immediately presentable.
I don't care what other people wear as long as it does not smell bad, although I don't have any interest in being close proximity to anyone's bare feet. If you wouldn't do it in a restaurant, you shouldn't do it on a plane.
I do understand that I may not receive the highest level of service if I am not dressed to the nines and wearing makeup, but it is a chance I am willing to take.
In terms of clothing I want to look nice, but I also need to be comfortable. My career doesn't require suits, so I am usually wearing leggings or tights and a dress or tunic.
I don't exactly know how to define "nice", but it involves wearing clothes that fit well, are in good shape (not faded, pilly, etc.), and have some sort of sense of style.
Breathable non-wrinkle fabrics and layers are a must, since temperatures can vary greatly both on the aircraft and from departure to destination.
I don't wear airplane pajamas because I can't fathom changing into them in the restroom (I maybe a little bit of a germaphobe), so I bring them home to my husband.
For long haul flights I usually do not wear makeup, because flying is so hard on my skin and I want to be able to moisturize in flight. I will bring it with me in my carry on to apply before landing if I need to look immediately presentable.
I don't care what other people wear as long as it does not smell bad, although I don't have any interest in being close proximity to anyone's bare feet. If you wouldn't do it in a restaurant, you shouldn't do it on a plane.
I do understand that I may not receive the highest level of service if I am not dressed to the nines and wearing makeup, but it is a chance I am willing to take.
Feb 23, 2016, 8:47 am
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