First class passenger in a coach class world

So I’m a snob.

I love the fact that air travel is affordable. And I especially love the new airlines that pair cheap tix with an elegant experience. I loooong for the days of Pan Am and TWA, but I know those days are long gone.

However, I have to say — MUST PEOPLE WEAR A FULL TERRY CLOTH JUICY JUMPSUIT ONTO THE PLANE? I don’t think people realize that they are going out in public when they board an aircraft. Just because you spent $50 for your ticket does not mean you need to look like you rolled out of bed.

Here are some quick tips for dressing for the plane:

1. No Pajamas, sweat suits. If you would sleep or exercise in it, it’s probably not what you want to wear on the plane.

2. Non-wrinkly material is good. Jersey – great choice! Linen, maybe not.

3. Dark colors if you’re a klutz (like me). I always manage to spill my spicy bloody Mary mix on myself while I am imagining I am Liz Taylor, flying off to rendezvous with Richard Burton and getting my next big rock.

4. Big sunglasses never hurt. Eyes puffy? Maybe you’re leaving a lover? Go for some BIIIIIG sunglasses! Hint: People in the 60s didn’t have Botox.

 

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