Yes, my son at age 26 owns several also.

Dress Code Jetiquette
 

I could not agree more! It definitely pays off to go for a comfortable and classically tasteful look. I too prefer a sport coat with any jeans or trousers. Even if you decide to wear driving or athletic shoes, the sport coat (which may be removed at any time) takes it up several notches.

The Pillow and Pajama look drive me crazy!!!

Going for the Gregory Peck look is not a bad idea. Sometimes we have to fantasize in order to bring back some degree of glamour. If everyone could get on the same page (airline management, staff, and pax) it would make it easier.

When it comes to airlines putting some style back into air travel Virgin America is doing it in a modern, hip way.

I'm with you on that one ^

Generally I don't care what other people are wearing. As long as people show respect for other people in enclosed cramp areas you can sit naked next to me for what I care.

Once flying into Stockholm there was a gang of 30 somethings in their suits waiting for their luggage trying to look sharp. Next to them was an up and coming rock band at the time wearing clothes reflecting their profession. An elderly lady was trying to get her bag but couldn't grasp it and almost fell. The suits couldn't care or less while the "outcast" did what they could to help the lady and make sure she was ok.

Lesson learnt: Wearing the right clothes says nothing about you or who you are. Being helpful no mater what you wear will get you further in the long run...

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Translation, please? I've heard of him, but beyond that...

I don't get it, it's just a plane, its transportation, it's not a party in the sky. If I am flying somewhere that requires a specific attire, I will wear it. If I am just getting somewhere I will wear what makes me comfortable. What people think of what I am wearing is of no concern to me.

Do people dress up to ride trains and buses too? LOL

DC-3 were mainly converted C-47
 

My recollection of travel in this aircraft must have been travelling in down the back in Economy... the photo here shows a rather narrow seat spacing, and everybody seems very casually dressed - working clothes and boots abound.

Whilst the boarding seen here seems quite orderly, the exit routine seems a little hurried, with no friendly ground reception in sight.

In 1962, I ended up in the back of a C-130, McGuire AFB-Gander-Thule-Keyflavik-Prestwick-RheinMain, an endless and uncomfortable trip, in Service Dress Blue (Grey Gloves & White Cap Cover), not a uniform for relaxing, although I could wrap myself in my Bridge Coat to avoid freezing.

The aircrew were wearing nice, comfortable jumpsuits, not even that itchy but fire-resistant Nomex back in those days.

I swore that ever thereafter unless required in best bib and tucker or equivalent immediately after touchdown, I would make ever attempt at comfort consistent with "suitably attired" and the duration of the flight(s)/journey involved. The basics of that approach do require some limits....no shorts, flip flops, sandals (as much for safety and avoid stubbed toes as for looks) and the ability to easily add/subtract layers to meet weather changes. Add careful planning and purchasing to minimize weight and compressible volume and to increase flexibility with multiple usage, and you've improved not only the time on the plane but the time at your destination(s). My wife and I are off to Central/Eastern Europe in late April, 2 1/2 weeks, over burdened by cameraware, but "carry ons only" this time around.

Fashion is a very SENSITIVE topic here on FT... I got hate mails for speaking up once and I am about to make the same mistake .

Sure I work for the biggest fashion magazine in the world; sure I just went to about 45 fashion shows at NY fashion week last week, and I am going to dress a few actresses to the Oscar tomorrow evening. However, my opinion about fashion on Flyertalk is useless.

Mom and dad on here would slap across my face if I ever tell them what to wear. So yes, go ahead and wear whatever you like. Go for those hideous Crocs, sweatpants, because at the end of the day, if you are brave enough to go out of the house looking like that, I salute you.

To answer someone who wonders if anyone under 60 owns sport jackets... YES, many people who are under 60 still wear sport jackets.

I don't get what all the fuss is about. Just wear what is comfortable for YOU. If that's a sport jacket, so be it. If that's PJs, go for it. Why would you care what others around you are wearing? I guess I don't get it.

BTW, I'm one of those who does usually wear a sport jacket while traveling (yes, I'm not 60 yet). I find them comfortable and convenient.

If you make it past the front desk wearing shorts in an Asian or European lounge and I'm there, I'll complain and you will be asked by the staff to change attire. Simply a fact.

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You all have missed an interesting point about the author's profession.

I'm going to go out on a limb and hazard a guess here. When the author of that article fires up his Alienware and starts testing out the latest computer game, the effect of the snazzy clothing on his seatmates and the FAs is quickly lost.

Next time I'm in the same lounge as you and you're NOT wearing specific clothes that falls in my taste I'll complain and you will be asked by the staff to change attire.

Who are you to judge people on their appearance? Shame on you!

And again I ask why? What possible business is it of yours what I wear?

My travel, my choice to wear what is suitable for my requirements. None of your business, period.

Perhaps you could also elaborate about why you harangue lounge staff about things that are none of your business?

If I've already made it past the front desk, then I obviously have met whatever requirements they may have. So at that point, as others have already said, please mind your own business.