Today, I will be taking the 6 1/2 journey across the pond; a flight Ive taken before. What do I wear on the plane? Do I go for comfort or beauty? Instead of making a decision, these questions caused me to ponder, what happened to putting on your Sunday best for a flight? When flying first became a viable option, passengers would dress themselves in their fanciest, most fashionable outfits for their journey. Taking an airplane was like going to the theater, a very upper class activity. I wish people carried on this tradition instead of showing up to the airport in their sweats. It just looks sloppy. There are ways to look great and be comfy. For example, tights and a loose fitting minidress are excellent for flying because the combination allows for mobility but the passenger still looks put together. Don't use flying as an excuse to wear your disgusting college sweatpants in public.
you sound like my dad.
ReplyDeleteA few things: If it was acceptable for me to wear tights and a minidress, I would. But that just isn't the case.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, flying is NOT what it used to be, and that goes far beyond the dress code. Unless you're flying business class (and excuse me if you are) then there is NOTHING glamorous about being wedged in between two complete strangers who may or may not be overweight and smelly. Fuck commercial airlines. Times have changed. I'm going to dress exactly the way I'm treated/feel on an airline - like shit. (Though in principle I do agree with you)
I'm with Cassidy. Great blog btw.
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