Stop Wearing Pajamas! Why Men Stopped Dressing Sharp To Travel

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[@DWilliam1]

We both know that when traveling TUMI is the only name in luggage…

[@markrussell4682]

I travel with real style. My 30 year old green US Navy seabag with a massive padlock to keep it secure.

[@BrookeSanders-fx7pz]

How can you have a "great time" with the top button of your shirt holding that collar around your neck like a lynch man's noose? And a sexist tie and suit taking away all rights of freedom of expression. It's like having a sexist job like male lawyer or male TV host or male news broadcaster where you have ZERO FREEDOM. If they still had their sexist dress codes on men, most of us would no longer fly the airline foolish enough to try it - and employers would avoid that airline too, since many employees are not paid for their travel time on business trips and would be seeking different employers.

[@juan00]

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[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

My opinion, men or women just look better when they dress up even a little bit. It makes them look more confident and improves your appearance and I don’t mean in snobby sort of way. It doesn’t take designer clothes or expensive clothes as long as they fit you and look good on you. It’s just nice to look at someone that looks somewhat well, dressed up than sloppy T-shirts with a bad profanity slogan in jeans that are somewhat torn up and don’t fit, right. Of course, if I was playing sports or hiking then athletic clothes are of course better

[@damselinadress2069]

My dad says this all the time!! He commented that I dress like people in the 50's when I travel. I hate looking like a slob.

[@charlesyoung9980]

My father told me "You should always dress your best when you fly on an airplane for 2 reasons. 1 you never know who you're going to meet on the plane. And 2 you never know if you're going to make it off the plane."

[@arielmscisney6128]

Actually both really great points, and are still technically true anytime you leave the house.

[@d7r_tv]

Solid words. Will think about these points more often for sure.

[@jaysterling26]

Is reason no.2 to be prepared for cocktails on a desert island or in heaven? ( I bet it's purgatory if flying with the more economical aerolines).

[@SFVnative]

Your father never saw a picture of what people look like after a plane crash I presume. 😬

[@kentfrederick8929]

Reason number three: if you're dressed well, your chances of an upgrade improve. Airlines have dress codes for employees, when they fly "non-rev." The dress codes are stricter, if an employee is willing to fly first class, which is more expensive. For one airline, it used to be no jeans in first for non-rev.

[@janlibourel7803]

Antonio, you really hit it out of the park this time! This "comfort" rationale has always eluded me. Wearing a properly tailored suit or sport coat is scarcely less comfortable than sweats. (The idea of wearing pajamas in public would be inconceivable to me!) I can recall returning directly from a trade show wearing the charcoal pinstripe suit I wore while working the show. While I was waiting for my wife to pick me up at the airport, people were staring at me as if I were wearing George Washington's uniform! I am old enough to remember when air travel was an elegant, gracious experience. I now refuse to travel anywhere by air!

[@RMSUkraine]

If I'm traveling to Florida for vacation why would I waste space to bring a suit if I'm never gonna use it on vacation

[@ThundermansThunder]

@@RMSUkraine if you wear the suit on the plane, it takes up on space at all. 😉

[@Woodlands_View_Guest]

@@ThundermansThunder Why wear a suit to go an vacation on the beach? Not sure if you are serious . . .

[@Dreadlock1227]

The day you learn not to give a shit what people think enough to wear pajamas in public is a liberating day. My nicest outfit I own is jeans, a pair of vans and a flannel. Anyone who isn’t cool with that, or thinks less of me because of how I’m dressed, probably isn’t someone I have anything in common with or am going to be friends with, so I just don’t see any point in going out of my way trying to impress them lol.

[@applejuice9468]

I have amazing nice dress slacks, with slip on loafers and comfortable dress shirt. Id honestly prefer that over most "comfortable" clothing. lol

[@blakemcnamara9105]

I still dress up when I travel by plane or train. Yes it's a hassle sometimes but it builds character and shows that you respect yourself and those around you.

[@garmtpug]

As a woman I always dress nicely, but comfortably when flying. Too many people use the excuse that it's uncomfortable to "dress up" and fly. Well, it is very possible to look polished and be comfortable at the same time, as well as breeze through TSA! I really dislike the whole sloppy look that so many people have decided looks fine in public.

[@ernestturner915]

Exactly 💯

[@bq-9238]

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[@inventiveowl395]

I do agree to a degree. To a degree, because people like me exist. I am comfortable wearing shorts and a t-shirt going for a jog in -10°C (14°F) (dependent on humidity). If it's above 10°C (50°F), I only ever wear trousers and long sleeved shirts if it's absolutely neccessary (funerals, weddings, playing with a band - wearing uniform, etc.). Because no matter what material is the clothing, if I move more than a couple meters, I will sweat through the clothing in minutes. Above 25°C (77°F), I will sweat even if I'm wearing shorts and a t-shirt, except when I'm just sitting on a spot without moving. I've tried a linen suit. Breathable they said.. You know what? Linen get's transparent if you sweat enough.. I wear athleisure (functional clothing) because the fabric dries up quickly and only get's stained with salt if you wear it multiple days in a row in hot weather. Not in a matter of hours. So I'd like to ask you: Is it more socially unacceptable to be unfashionable, or to be fashionable/sharp dressed, while sweating profusely?

[@garmtpug]

@@inventiveowl395 You mentioned athleisure clothing. There are lots of brands of nice looking athleisure wear and I think you can look put together in a lot of those items nowadays. I have some Teck Gear joggers that look like dress pants and wear them anywhere! It's really your choice to look kind of thrown together or to look put together. And I see nothing wrong with some nice pieces of athleisure wear being worn on a plane trip. Planes are usually fairly chilly so hopefully your sweating problem wouldn't be very bad with some well made and more expensive athleisure outfits. Pieces that can be mixed and matched would make looking put together very easy. 🙂

[@mtngrl5859]

@@inventiveowl395 You need to see a physician, you may have some medical issues. It's unusual to be sweating like you are doing.

[@danielmcintyre5802]

I dress in a sport coat, dress shirt, comfy slacks and non complicated shoes for going thru security. I bring a book to read. I'm single and have been approached by a few women in my time. When I get to me seat, I introduce myself to the 1 or 2 people that are seated next to me. I usually end up having some good conversations. Lastly I apologize in advance if I happen to fall asleep and start snoring! LOL

[@Nacoinini]

Hi Antonio, here in Europe we have these economy airlines where their seats on some of these kind of aircraft are so tight and close to each other, wearing formal clothes makes it harder to get seated comfortable, additionally they have no option to 1st and/ or business classes, I know I had to do it cause of my work. Thanks for the video.

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

Something I find quite amusing about comfortable clothes is that, unlike the perception of most these days, decently made suits are extremely comfortable and practical: they allow to dress in layers by easily removing the jacket if it's too hot, they have plenty of pockets to keep all the needed stuff when moving around, and their trousers are softer and less tight than denim jeans if one has to be sitting and standing for hours. Maybe get a polo shirt under it if it's warm and it's a perfect combination of style and comfort. And even loafers are so much better for walking than flip flops, and for colder weather good Chelsea boots are super comfy and easy to remove if needed. I realized that during my first business trips for work and started applying it to some of my leisure travels too.

[@yining200]

Personally reasons: 1) the airplane is filthy. I’m not too keen on wearing all my nice stuff to the airplane where someone is just going to spill tea, coffee, or coke on it. 2) security checks. I’m not going to be wearing my nice shoes, belt, and jacket just so I can take it off and put it back on at the security checks. 3) comfort. If I’m going to be stuck in a box for 12 hours, the last thing I want is to be wearing clothes that look nice, but will make me sweat or otherwise uncomfortable.

[@adamsamuelroth4160]

The primary reason why I stopped dressing up is dealing with security. You have to take off your shoes, then your belt, and then your jacket. Then you have to empty your pockets. It's just easier to where sweats with no pockets and carry everything in your carry on. Then you get through security super fast.

[@TarrelScot]

There seems to be no limit to the torture they put you through. I've often been tempted to show up in nothing but a pair of Speedos and dare them to get me to take anything else off. (Wouldn't be a pretty sight though!)

[@DWilliam1]

Get CLEAR and the TSA pre check…

[@awalton9024]

Somebody I know suggested that airlines eliminate this hassle by all flying naked. Instead of first class and coach there's just sections for pretty people and ugly people.

[@DavidWilliams-qr5yj]

LOL 😂

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

@@awalton9024 I’d be sort of cold flying to Iceland

[@Bruhstorfer]

I'm 37, the first time I wore jeans on a plane made me anxious; still have never worn shorts. I have an upcoming 13hr flight and I have a nice pair of golf pants picked out for the flight. They look nice, breathable, and flexible. If you think outside the box, you can put together a comfortable, nice looking wardrobe.

[@Jog2019]

I agree with this. I used to dress down a little when I was younger. But as I’ve gotten older I usually wear a polo and causal pants (Wrangler ATG pants). How you dress creates a perception and you never know who you might meet.

[@johnwu8916]

For me, it's a combination of TSA rules, cramped seats, and air pressure changes. I did a lot of long-haul flights (5+ hours), and I always wear utility pants and loose-fitting slip-on tennis shoes or cross-trainers with a tight-fitting hoodie and/or jacket. This gives me the max amount of pockets (to keep wallets, tickets, snacks, phone, headphones, etc.), no need to take off and put back on belts, with quick on-off shoes but comfortable for that sprint across the airport to make my connections. At the same time, the hoodie allows me to adjust for the different temp shifts from the airport to the plane, to the travel between home, hotel, and airport. Also, the tennis shoes/trainer allows enough room for my foot to swell and shrink as the pressure changes. If I need to, I pack a change of cloth in my carry-on so I can change before I travel to the office if I don't have time to stop by the hotel first. The light jacket (usually a waterproof/water resistant shell) will give me more options if the weather is unexpectedly bad at the destination. Okay, I may have completely overthought this.

[@Tiger_Simple]

Polos are my favorite to wear while traveling. They look nice (so long as they don’t have frays) feel comfortable on the move, and don’t feel so stuffy on a plane/ in the car. Pairing a polo shirt with some nice khaki/grey pants, dive watch, and leather boots is my go to

[@bartvanriel6767]

I’ve been on a 16 hour non-stop flight (Asmterdam-Jakarta) and I did wear a pair of sweatpants, a t-shirt, nike’s and a seiko watch because it’s a long, boring yet stressfull event. I did talk to my seat-neighbour for a good hour and I did behave properly though

[@Fratern8]

I certainly find that wearing a blazer, even when flying to a beach holiday, is immensely practical: it has inner chest pockets for my passport and other documents, and it's a layer which can easily be removed or donned, depending upon the cabin temperature.

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Antonio , This is one of my pet peeves! When I fly , I always dress at least smart casual, or better in cooler weather. To me , it's just laziness, and even when I fly business, I see people in t shirts and flip flops! If you can't make an effort , stay off my Fu%^ing plane..LOL. Cheers Gregg

[@StukovM1g]

I used to dress casual to board a plane, but in recent years, have moved to dressing smart casual. A dress shirt and a pair of jeans. It makes me feel much better and present myself better.

[@SL-eo5pz]

I can understand dressing sharp for domestic (up to 12 hours of travel time) but for me, I have to travel international more often (22-36 hours depending on layover) so I stick to joggers and a light jacket. I usually take a shower and have a second set of clothes during the layover

[@blazingfire_0712]

I usually ride on long haul flights (12+ hours), so comfortability is a must as you’d definitely go sleep with those hours.

[@adilusa]

I always dress nicely no matter where I go or what I do. Even when I was a delivery guy at a local pizza shop I was dressed appropriately. Even phone girls were giving me compliments regarding my look. One even did ask "why are you dressed like you going out?" and I replied "I'm already out. Out of my house"

[@TheRhythmOfLife1972]

Love the Chapter Headings. When people dress & are well groomed= you made an effort to show up & be a grownup.

[@harenterberge2632]

Comfort and practicality are more important than some arbitrary idea of "style"

[@mursidbilim668]

I flew every year to my hometown in Türkiye 🇹🇷 together with my family for vacation. Last year I did fly on my own for the first time, so to make it a unforgettable memorie, I dressed up in my business suit to look good. ( For a 100€ flight at economi ) It wasn't uncomfortable wearing it on the plane, but what was really uncomfortable, was all the weird looks and faces I got from the passengers. I was the only one, who dressed up nicely. What I found funny, was the way the flight crew talked with me ... Saying "Sir" and " Mr" even tho I was only 16 😂. The crew even asked me, if I wanted to sit on a more comfortable place, with more legroom, because I am pretty big and tall. 😂😂😂 That was my best flight ever😂

[@percyjackson5069]

I came up in the 60s, and when our family traveled by car, we still dressed We have lost our sense of occasion. It's not just you being comfortable it is making sure you don't make everyone else feel uncomfortable I don't care to see anyone in their bedroom clothes. Finally, I am comfortable in whatever I wear ... if it fits, you will be comfortable

[@jon9103]

Dressing comfortably doesn't make everyone else feel uncomfortable, if it makes you uncomfortable get over it.

[@linuskyle]

because of the airport and travel mishaps. if you are traveling like in the Philippines, you never know when will you get onboard or how long will you stay in the airport. you better dress comfortably than wear slick and elegant in the 1st 1 hr and than feel sweaty and grumpy for the next 12 hrs at the airport.

[@19241119]

In this video, you touched on my sore subject, there are so few of us

[@user-oi6fy9mo8w]

Great advice Antonio. I've been amazed when people comment that I am very well dressed and all I've done is wear a jacket/blazer, proving that your appearance does matter- like it or not. In relation to TSA/security checks a jacket offers at least 5 pockets to store passports, boarding passes or phone for electronic tickets etc. When you are in that long security line simply take anything in your trouser pockets and put them in your jacket pockets including your belt and watch. This way you only have to remove your jacket and everything is safe. When you're through security move away from the people gathering immediately after security, move to the wall (giving you and your fellow passengers more space) and return the items you removed prior to the security check. How you feel and act when properly dressed I completely agree with e.g. your bearing and confidence. Some people have commented that slip on shoes/boots/loafers can speed up the security check process, good advice. You can usually hang your jacket on the hook of the seat back in front of you when you sit That way everything is accessible. Have a look at George Clooney's advice on travelling in 'Up in the air'. Final advice 'Ranger Roll' and pack in large freezer bags, then compress taking the air out before closing. You'll be amazed.

[@akuseru85]

I flew from Japan to Norway this summer. Total travel time was 21 hours. Me and my seven year old son. I wore a suit, with suspenders. No big deal. Pretty comfortable I have to say.

[@ikenj]

I like to travel w/ just a carry-on and a backpack, so wearing my heavier outfit (usually my best pieces) to the airport, allows more items in my luggage.

[@Mustlehard]

People are waking up at 5 am tired as hell and the whole flying process is annoying and long so nobody wants to dress up they just wanna throw anything comfortable on and get it over with

[@mypace5799]

Just wear anything that’s comfortable yet presentable 🙏🏽

[@tntac1]

This is very informative video and great advice especially towards the end about dressing to be prepared for an opportunity or an emergency.

[@MatthewHoHiWorld]

Every time I wear business casual on a plane, I get stopped by TSA for a drug swab. When I wear a regular t-shirt, I never get stopped.

[@mikemacheese7174]

6:04 "More people were flying by air than by train". I've never been on a flying train !

[@KenronTheGamer]

Think I'll stick to my slides/retro 1s lows, graphic tees, and jeans for travel. It's not pj's but it's conformable for me. Plus I've gotten quite a few likes with my graphic tees.

[@DragoonMS]

Talk about "art imitates life", you can also notice that with professional sports. For instance, suits were the order of the day for NFL coaches on gameday and at press events, same for the players at press events. But as soon as perhaps the early 80s, you could see a very sharp shift away from the formal attire to the sweatshirts, sweatpants, hoodies, t-shirts, etc. So that it's happened at airlines and probably even bus terminals, train stations, etc. is no surprise at all. You make some very interesting points that I personally hadn't even considered until the early 2000s, particularly post-9/11/01. Before that, I would've absolutely said that the change was probably because in addition to accessibility, people just got lazy.

[@ManwithScents]

How about something on fragrances while traveling or none?

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Good idea! I'll add this to my list.

[@av1301]

Flying for me often entails making a first impression. New to-be friends/colleagues in a foreign land, or just family I haven't seen in years. Sometimes there's last (hopefully not forever last) impressions too, saying goodbyes before/after. I'm not about to cement my image as "pyjamas-in-public guy"

[@nicholasmathias2059]

Thanks for the video Antonio. Always love how informative your videos are

[@soxlearning]

Clean and comfortable - I agree this will go a long way to making the whole air travel experience better.

[@raymondchatwinfilms7542]

I don't even know anyone who wears a suite except for at funerals. I'm going to go buy me a suite and start wearing it on Sundays.

[@Road_Dawg]

For Me- Uniform of the day when traveling: A nice conservative, clean pair of cargo shorts, a pressed polo or golf shirt and a sharp looking watch. It's comfortable, it's casual, but not sloppy and above all- it's functional. The pockets give me space for travel EDC.

[@airpeguiV2]

Nobody is taking my tracksuit bottoms away while flying!

[@Reverend_Salem]

the one time i flew. (to arizona) i was in 4th grade and dressed fairly well. (shorts, a button-up and sandals, because i didnt want to deal with laces, which is how i normally dressed and how i often dress now) i had a new belt, and it set off the metal detector. my sister had, at the time, braces, and we were practicing what to do if she set off the detector (just so we were prepaired) she didn't set the detector off, and it took us a bit to realise that a belt with metal pieces should be placed on the convayor. luckily, they just took the wand and wiped it over me and let us go. if i were to fly now, i would probably still dress nicely, but probably not wear a belt, just so its one less thing to fight with at the line, and so i dont get tackled if i forget to take it off. i also do woodworking and sewing, and plan on making my own luggage set.

[@califdad4]

Also because of TSA, it takes time to undress somewhat and remove your jewelry, tie pins shoes etc, I usually wear flip flops shorts and a t-shirt , whenever I wear shoes I have to walk to a bench and sit down to put my shoes on and tied. Also we are sitting much closer than we used to on the planes, we need to be comfortable

[@FOHguy]

I constantly travel for work. The vast majority of the time in first class. I wear jeans, tennis shoes and a "tour" t-shirt. My hair goes down to my elbows. I sometimes get some double takes, but my favorites are the people who finally get up the nerve to approach me and are disappointed that I'm not famous.

[@karljoachim8037]

I usually dress business casual when I fly. You never know who you might meet on a flight. I even wore a tie when I flew from London to Chicago. It was the cherry on top of my outfit.

[@IanBarth]

I think an important point you missed is that with having to go through security where they need you to remove articles of clothing including shoes, it forces you to want to wear clothes and especially shoes that are easy to take off and put back on quickly.

[@Official_MikeyT]

Thankfully loafers and espadrilles exist for that very purpose. Even a sneaker tied loose enough to quickly slip into and out from makes that a non-issue.

[@StuartLoria]

Loved the wolverine comics in the background, a good man has layers just like a good suit.

[@SkellyBobRoss]

I want to echo that most people want to tune out the world, I don't drive and use Uber or Lyft during Winter months and I find many times I don't want to talk to the driver. The BEST rides I've had are the ones where we get to have a great genuine conversation. I had a ride today with a great gentleman, we talked about all sorts of topics and it was great fun a genuine connection. I love to have these random encounters more nowadays. I still understand why people don't want to talk to people, I can't tell you how many cars I've been in that reek of different smells.

[@gregsedmak]

You have a low bar here. But flying as much as I do, I understand why. If you are able to, I would love to see your suggestions on the types of clothes that make the most sense (the cotton rule is good). Which pants are most comfortable yet stylish, and the same with shirts. What is a preferred "top" wear, jacket or sweater... I love the bags at Carl Friedrik. Again, good video. Great history on air travel, but I would love to hear more tips on what to wear and why specifically.

[@fgreen411]

Clean and courteous, yes! And have restraint in regards to fragrance.

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[@zonafortier]

My first time flying by myself as an adult is coming up soon. I am excited to dress the part but nervous!

[@anantaakansh]

I always wear a jacket on airplane. Anytime of the year. You never know how cold the airport of the destination is going to be. If you feel hot you can always take it off. You can't do the same if you're feeling cold and missing those extra layers. And shoes. I always wear them. The type depends on what I'm traveling for but I've always avoided filp flops/sandals for travelling.

[@michaelbiever2092]

Its not just on airlines, its everywhere. I went out to a somewhat upscale returant in Minneapolis recenly and I coulnt beleive what people were wearing. Ripped jeans and ratty t shirts with dirty sneakers. People realy stopped carimng about how they look when covid hit and they didnt need to get out of their pajamas for months on end. It drives me crazy when I see people out shopping in their pjs's.

[@glennstephens5486]

Tsa security checks. When you have to take off shoes, belt, watch.. Etc you start to wear stuff you can do all that in a few seconds.

[@ashtondimovski7074]

I believe that everyone has to make their own choice as to what they will wear and I would hate to have dress codes enforced on public venues (private or more exclusive establishments, naturally excepted). But because it applies to those who wear slovenly styles, I expect it to apply to me. So if I decide that I want to wear a three piece suit onto a plane, I expect no one to take issue with it. While I don’t like looking at sloppy or delusional outfits, I would never have it mandated across the board. Personal choice must always be upheld. Besides, I rather like it that I can get better service just by wearing a sports coat because I stand out in a positive way.

[@kentfrederick8929]

A friend of mine has been a pilot withva major carrier since 1989. He is also a private pilot. The proper attire for passengers, both men and women, are long pants, made out of wool or cotton, that aren't baggy. Natural fibers protect you in a flash fire, while rayon and polyester can melt. The other reason for long, non-baggy pants, is the exit slide. It is textured, so it isn't like a playground slide. Bare legs get beat up, and baggy clothes can cause problems.

[@DanielKarjala]

So what about the much higher and escalating prices the past two years? I’ve been flying (as an ex pat family member) since 1961, as a five year then. Been to over 30 countries and flown all over the US as well. Since the 1990’s, I’ve observed embarrassingly bad attire by about 30% of the traveling public. I’ve also noticed more less-than-middle class people flying. In the ‘60s and ‘70’s I always dressed up but began dressing “down” to nice casual. As a kid in the ‘60’s, I used to always talk to flight attendants, almost always beautiful young females, and also met some international personalities. On a special flight from NYC to Caracas in 1962, we flew with Nelson Rockefeller. But that was a rarity, as I loved (and still do) meet and speak with average folks, business owners, celebrities, etc. Great way to network! People are missing the awesomeness of traveling and meeting people. Dress up a bit and have a positive and attractive demeanor!!

[@lindachan3115]

To each his own. I remember when I was back in Cambodia (before the Khmer Rouge era), I always dressed up wherever I went. And I’m still holding up to my fashionabe dress code. 😝

[@Official_MikeyT]

Good thing you avoided that because they would have killed you for simply having a sense of style.

[@roderik-4543]

wearing a jacket is actually useful and comfortable if you ask me (but being small might bias me)

[@johnw235]

I fly a sport coat, odd trousers and usually a tie. I find this comfortable on a one hour flight or a 8 hour flight. I have been complimented on by attire by pilots and by members of the cabin crew.

[@BarnaliD]

I agree with you 100%. I'm a female and when I travel, I fly on an economy ticket. I wear clothing that is comfortable but always look put together. I will occasionally wear a skirt or dress but mostly slacks with slip on shoes and always stay away from synthetic materials because as you mentioned, fires. I have been upgraded to first and business class about four times without any kind of cojoling on my part whatsoever. Let me tell you, the extra leg room and seat width is pretty sweet not to mention, better food.

[@Ruespieler]

I would be willing to pay a bit more for more leg and shoulder room, but those upgrades are not very available on US domestic flights. As long as they are going to cram me into my seat, I'm going to dress in what's more comfortable for me.

[@davidjarnot8548]

Those CF Briefcases especially in coffe brown look amazing. Whenever I get the money spare I might end up picking one or two up using your link of course.

[@iamkeithaustria]

Dressing appropriately is a must

[@tsjoencinema]

First time I took a long haul flight, I wear my best clothes. Got stopped and checked in two different airports by security. Never wore fancy clothes flying again, never stopped again. That is why I don't want to wear good clothes when flying.

[@rietagreenwell6147]

You can tell in an airport which men subscribe to RMRS and which ones don't! Always dress to be the one people notice as well-dressed in any environment. When your whole wardrobe is at that level, you can't do anything but look good. My most comfy shoes could be considered dress shoes (don't need athletic shoes for comfort), my dress and casual shirts look good in an office environment, pants look great. I feel great and I look great - and I don't feel like I'm overdoing it. I could be at a sporting event, a party, or a bar and there's no thoughts of do I look good or not! Thanks, Antonio!

[@KewlBrown]

I’m not going to wear dress clothes if there is no reason for it. It’s literally a waste of time. I’m always going to wear my PJs. Unless you really want to look nice and impress people go for it. Im confident in myself and I’m trying to get stuff done. I know what I want and can accomplish it with whatever I wear. I don’t need to dress nice to talk to people. My opinion of course. If you cant do this then yes dress nice to help your confidence.

[@stevenj2380]

Not much money in my family and they did not fly... but I flew in early-mid 70s NYC to CHI for college, and I know from those modest flts. how much different it was.

[@Melbournelost66]

If you look at an historic film of the 1909 Australian Rules Football Grand Final, see the close ups of the crowd and how dressed up ordinary people were then. The decline started in the late 60s, early 70s. But I recall going out in the early 80s to clubs and you had to be dressed up, but by the late 80s into the 90s it became grunge. I think the same applied in all facets of life including travel.

[@krisztianandrasi8202]

I’ve got a really nice patchwork tweed jacket some months ago which is somewhat vintage style but with a modern twist. I love wearing it with dark wash jeans and dress shoes when travelling. Last November I was flying from London to Dublin with a friend and we were in the security cue somewhere in the middle, maybe 30-40 people both in front and behind us. Suddenly one of the security guys walked straight to me saying “Sir. Please come with me, I’ll take you to the fast track…” I turned to my friend saying this is strange, why us? He reconned it was the way we dressed, well he said it’s that jacket, but we were both dressed similarly. So we couldn’t find any better explanation. Then guess what. Same thing happened this week in Dublin airport and yes, I was wearing the same outfit. What I am trying to say is what Antonio has been saying for ages, people do look at you and treat you different when you are dressed up somewhat and these days you don’t even have to do too much to stand out. Antonio, thanks for all the advise😀.

[@lucaskobain]

I work for an airline, so I get to travel or 3 times a year. We non revers need to dress accordingly, at least good jeans, shoes, a dress shirt or plain t-shirt or a polo. Sometimes a jacket. Specially if I want to get an upgrade! but I wouldn't wear pajamas even to the grocery store, or walking the dog.

[@tomg.9589]

The ever present myth of an upgrade on a flight by dressing better. As someone with status on 2 major airlines, I can guarantee you looks have 0% to do with upgrades. It's waitlists, prioritization and availability.

[@lucaskobain]

@@tomg.9589 I said I'm an employee, so those things are more important than for paying customers. Even for flying in coach I need to take some care, but I'd do that anyway.

[@loveframesweddingfilms6749]

last example is so good

[@bradwalton3977]

The first time I flew was in 1969 -- and, yes, it was glamorous in comparison with today. And yes, I wore a jacket and tie and long trousers (and I was 13 years old).

[@ChevyRobSCV]

If I'm squeezed into a sardine can, I want to be as comfortable as I can, so I choose jeans or shorts and a tee shirt and not a suit.

[@JDGERSHBEIN]

I try to retain a sense of style when I travel by air. I don't wear pajamas when I fly, but I like to be comfortable. I favor high-quality athleisure wear. I work on flights, laptop up, headphones on, and focused on my screen. On longer flights, I'll cop a few Z's. I also have a change of clothes in my carry-on, so I can deplane and level up before I walk out of the airport.

[@handymanny7936]

The worse people dress the better I look! 😂 Really like this topic and wish it would be talked more of on national news. I have been traveling ✈ for decades and I would rather not talk to people. Most people just don't have anything worth remembering. And yes people, all of us, tend to spit when talking, so when you're that close, I can feel it. It's not a normal distance between people outside the plane. When it comes to check-in luggage, the airline considers it protection for the inside contents. Don't expect to get paid for damage to your bag. Once a hard case is cracked or broken, there is not repairing that. I stick to ballistic nylon and 2 wheel roller. Those 4 wheel cases just don't last. A Tumi or G-ro last about 7-9 years traveling weekly. Hard cases 1-2 years at best. Now I was talking if you travel weekly like I do. A hard case that lasts (if that's your preference), Pelican or something similar. These have replaceable components if they break and have a true warranty. I don't know about Friedrik but hope someone makes a video and reports back. Look into Airline fees, I say this because anything over a 20-23" bag will more than likely put you over 50 lbs limit before fees and the average cost is $75 for being overweight. Please weigh your bag on the foot scale before you go to the airport.

[@terrencesala5255]

I was on my way back from Italy and was in an airport when we got stateside, and it was raining sideways no flights taking off or landing.They told us toget acot and pillow from the storage room and sleep in the airport overnight.All those people insult and tie looked and felt like crap the next day with crumpled suit and 5 o'clock shadow. I'm never going to dress like that because you got to be ready for anything nowadys.

[@c1nis]

For a short flight, sure. But if you're spending the next 20 to 30 hours of your life in the plane, fuck dressing sharp, I'm going as comfortable as I can.

[@Tom_H327]

I used to travel in a suit and tie for work. Hated every second of it. Wearing a suit and tie on a flying bus and not sitting in first class is damn stupid. Ruined so many pairs of pants traveling in a suit. F that! Never again.

[@Sshooter444]

so how do you really feel?

[@Tom_H327]

@@Sshooter444 I thought I was pretty clear on that. 😂😉

[@paullondon5332]

My flight go to is Marino turtle neck/long sleeve polo, solid colour jeans (with some stretch) tan/black and sports jacket/Harrington with smart leather trainers - ready for anything!

[@kylehuck8192]

The luggage site crashes the browser tab. Not sure if it's your specific link or the company's website, but they need to fix the load on it. Usually it's because it's trying to spy on you too much and crashes anyone that is trying to block the spying. Just tossing it out there. Love your videos either way!

[@Venejan]

Fantastic, informative video! No pajamas for me - I'm definitely dressing up for my next flight! 😉

[@Lesteryky]

The current global trend is to dress down. Being in the tech sector for around 10 years. To be honest if a prospective employer tells me that I need to dress formal for work, I won’t even consider going for their interview. Weather also a major factor here. I live in a tropical country where the temperature range from 29-35 degrees whole year round. Nobody in their right mind will put on a suit here.

[@anthonys5568]

My dear departed mother who owned a travel agency in the 1970s to the 1990s called them the "Greyhound Passengers"....

[@JoeZasada]

Last time I flew it was for work so I wore my fire uniform. Security let me into the VIP express line. Was through much faster.

[@frakismaximus3052]

This history of commercial air travel reminds me that the label Ports International was inspired by that period..

[@buco1719]

Back then… No TSA and there was actually room to sit in the planes. Once they crammed the planes as tight as possible it’s not worth the time to dress unless it’s first or business select class

[@dan4logic500]

During Long haul trips I learned the hard way I should put comfort first.

[@stefpix]

The issue with cotton, is that if you sweat, it will stay damp for a long time. When you are rushing to the airport you may have a heavy bag on your back, do a lot of stairs in a hurry. Easy to get sweaty. So that is a factor. But yes, it may give a marginal advantage to be less harmed in a blaze situation

[@TrueOpinion99]

When I was in the Army I had to travel on orders to a couple of schools, but I was not authorized to wear a uniform while traveling. So, I'd wear a nice sports jacket, a casual button up shirt with an open collar (but I had a tie on hand, just in case), and nicer chinos and shoes. That way, I'd be representing the Army in a professional way while still being comfortable, and if I happened to meet a nice woman along the way (while i was still single) I could make a good impression.

[@Dreadlock1227]

I dunno, personally, I love chatting with people on airlines, but like if I see some dude next to me wearing a suit or whatever, dressed like he’s going to a wedding to take a flight, I’m just gonna assume we have nothing in common, and probably not bother chatting him up. Call me judgmental or whatever, but I’ve just never had an interesting conversation with some fancy dude. To me overdressed people just come across as goofy, and we probably don’t have anything to talk about anyways, so I’m just not gonna bother

[@rickberglund2134]

Look at family pics of your grandparents, and their siblings, they all dressed well back then.

[@fess04]

i think the better you dress. the bettrr you feel period. why not feel better. it helps to dress better. more should try it . i think they d love the options it affords .

[@davidcordes9283]

As a kid Mom would suit and boot me to fly. That’s just how it was and I enjoyed it. Guys in PJs and girl dressed like pole dancers. Devolution.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I travel Alot. I'm a plain Tee shirt and jeans guy. Boots and matching belt. If it don't fit in a carry-on it don't go. Now airlines are like Greyhound. People typically smell bet on the plane LOL.