What do you wear for Business Class?
Oct 28, 2002, 6:46 am
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What do you wear for Business Class?
I know I shouldn't care, but I'm female and travelling Business on an internationl flight for the first time. Should I avoid jeans and jogging shoes and go for my almost-designer outfit? What about my faithful old backpack? 
P.S. I hope I can ask about the First Class someday.
P.S. I hope I can ask about the First Class someday.
Oct 28, 2002, 6:52 am
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wear the same things that you feel comfortable (for yourselve and regarding the impression you want or don't want to make to third 'parties') in any class of service.
Oct 28, 2002, 7:06 am
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You don't need to avoid the jeans, comfy shoes, or backpack. Honestly, nobody cares one iota. Be comfortable.
My wife and I recently got back from a short European backpacking trip. Not only did we go casual all the way, but I can't remember what one other person on the aircraft looked like or was wearing. (We always fly biz using miles or upgrade awards to/from Europe.)
My wife and I recently got back from a short European backpacking trip. Not only did we go casual all the way, but I can't remember what one other person on the aircraft looked like or was wearing. (We always fly biz using miles or upgrade awards to/from Europe.)
Oct 28, 2002, 9:50 am
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On long flights, I wear what I would on a long road trip.
Don't worry about what the other PAX are thinking about your attire, because they are not paying you for your flight or theirs, and you are not paying them.
Erik.
Don't worry about what the other PAX are thinking about your attire, because they are not paying you for your flight or theirs, and you are not paying them.
Erik.
Oct 28, 2002, 11:03 am
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Wear whatever you want, especially if you've already got the ticket (better dress might improve your chance for an upgrade at the gate, but it sounds like you aren't looking for one). The main rule is to be comfortable so you can sleep or rest, which is the great advantage of business class over coach.
The backpack doesn't matter either because that disappears into the overhead compartment.
The backpack doesn't matter either because that disappears into the overhead compartment.
Oct 28, 2002, 11:05 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by minatonka:
Just my opinion, but I am amazed at how bad some of us look in our old T-shirts and especially the loose sweatpants. </font>
Just my opinion, but I am amazed at how bad some of us look in our old T-shirts and especially the loose sweatpants. </font>
I fly 10-15 long haul F segments international each month and I always wear baggy sweats, a BIG T shift and running shoes - for 10,000 dollars a crack ALL I care about is my own comfort.
With any luck the other PAX will think I am beneath them and leave me ALONE - I also do not fly to socialize, but to reach my destination refreshed and ready for business.
Oct 28, 2002, 11:19 am
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I do not care if anyone spends 10K on their ticket or not, common deceny calls for wearing decent clothing. Someone wearing sweats is showing disrespect for his/her fellow passengers. The airline lounges do have dress codes -- it is a pity that the lounges do not enforce them.
I was in the flagship lounge in DFW last year and some person was wearing very baggy sweats, a T-shirt full of holes, and he had is bare feet up on the table. To make things worse, he was drinking this green slime out of a milk jug carton. This person was enough to make me get up and seek refuge in the Admirals Club. For all of you saying wear what you want, I can only hope this person does not sit next to you on your next long flight.
I was in the flagship lounge in DFW last year and some person was wearing very baggy sweats, a T-shirt full of holes, and he had is bare feet up on the table. To make things worse, he was drinking this green slime out of a milk jug carton. This person was enough to make me get up and seek refuge in the Admirals Club. For all of you saying wear what you want, I can only hope this person does not sit next to you on your next long flight.
Oct 28, 2002, 11:36 am
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think comfortable but classy. chico's has great travel wear. My official long haul travel outfit in business is draw string knit pants and cotton sweater set. I can take the cardigan off if it is hot or can leave it on if it cold. I wear slides for shoes. I can slip on the socks in the Biz Class amenity kits but can slip my shoes on easily over the socks to go to the lav. I always carry my backpack in biz class. It is not a fashion show.