I have always worn jeans on the plane as well as while I am in Europe. Most everyone there wears jeans when they are not on their job.

My jeans actually dry overnight because they have spandex in them.

but don't want to be the tacky, touristy ugly Americans

which has little, if anything to do with your clothes, and everything to do with your attitude and demeanor.

Jeans have got to be the bottom of the barrel when it comes to comfort on a long flight.

Oh, I do love you all. Diversity is the stuff of life, isn't it? Thanks for so many points of view, all of which confirm that while attitude is everything, comfort, common sense and personal taste are essential.

"which has little, if anything to do with your clothes, and everything to do with your attitude and demeanor."

Aint that the truth!

I keep thinking of this American woman that was staying in the same hotel as we were in Austria (don't worry, not an "ugly American" story - she just happened to be American). She was with what appeared to be her extended family (the rest of whom seemed to have very nice manners) and I got the impression that this woman had been outvoted when it came time to choose a family vacation. She was very well dressed - and very loud in her complaints about EVERYTHING.

Black jeans - with a little bit of stretch - are my travel uniform on planes and a large part of a trip. Dress them up or down. Comfy. Best part? Lots of pockets for ID, a bit of $$$ and chapstick on the plane.

I would not take a trip (and haven't in xxxx years) without my black jeans.

Yes - everyone wears jeans in Europe - In Paris I saw only two dressed up ladies (very old) - the rest wore jeans - young - old - everyone!

On the plane - I wear comfortable, stylish jogging outfits. Very comfy.

"Yes - everyone wears jeans in Europe - In Paris I saw only two dressed up ladies (very old) - the rest wore jeans - young - old - everyone!"


These threads are hilarious. Only two dressed up ladies in the whole of Paris and everyone else in the whole of Europe wearing jeans.

Everyone wears jeans in Europe. There's no way anyone would think you're "Tacky touristy ugly Americans." If you've never been to Europe before, then you'll see on this trip that most people of all countries are dressed comfortable and casual when our touring. My parents are young 60 somethings and always wear jeans to Europe. Wearing jeans doesn't equate to looking slopy and I think some people have that misconception ( not saying you do ), but they are in fashion and pretty much universal in my opinion. Enjoy :) Melissa

Yes, many people in Europe wear jeans ( Europe is a big place) but in Paris or Vienna you will not find too many elegant women ( or man) in jeans.

Wear jeans if you look like Juliette Binoche!

Don't wear Mom Jeans!

:-)

And, men can wear jeans if they look like Brad Pitt but not Danny deVito?

PLEASE tell me there are similar quidelines for men!!!

Starrsville asks: "And, men can wear jeans if they look like Brad Pitt but not Danny deVito?" Yep.

And she askes "PLEASE tell me there are similar quidelines for men!!!"

Of course. Ten Guidelines for men.

1. Make sure the waist size of your pants is your real waist size so that your belly doesn't hang over your belt. If you aren't a 36 anymore, admit it and buy a 42.
2. No male ever looked good in a tank top or those long hip hop shorts that look like pedal pushers.
3. Leave the baseball cap back in the room while you are in the city. If you wear one, take it off when you come indoors.
4. Don't wear logo shirts or anything with a cartoon character or "funny" slogan on it.
5. Save golf, tennis, and jogging clothes for the golf course, the tennis court, and the parcours.
6. Unless you are from the west, you should skip the cowboy hat and cowboy boots.
7. Never wear anything that is the latest thing.
8. Never wear anything your wife or girlfriend tells you is "cute".
9. Do not wear those bone or beige colored walking shoes from New Balance. 10. Unless you are trekking in the desert, leave the photographer's vest and Tilley broadbrimmed hat at home.

How's that for a start? :-)

Well Ira, you can make fun if you want but I am a girly girl and I wear skirts most of the time. Yes I do wear jeans sometimes but they are always a popular style. Also many pairs of heels. I don't however wear sneakers ever.

My husband (bless him) wears Levis and Hardrock T shirts LOL. Although he will dress up when needed and has started wearing safari pants on the plane as the comfort level is better than jeans.

And just so you know, "dressers" sometimes make fun of slobs too. We just don't do it out loud.

:)

ira,

<i>brown wing-tipped Oxfords</i>

No. No. No. Brown is gauche. Black slip-ons with a bow string.

Double-breasted is a bit over. Wear a traditional cut because you want to leave it unbuttoned most of the time.

Other than that you are right on!

Yes, jeans are all overall and you'll fit right in. Wear what you feel comfortable in--you have to wear it. Unless you are very self-conscious and it will make you feel uncomfortable, it really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

Having said that, I happen to love to fly in a pair of black jeans w/ stretch which you can dress up with heels, pashmina, etc. To me, it looks much better than tromping on a plane in a sweat suit.

I honestly NEVER notice what other people are wearing. I like to look &quot;nice&quot;...or I should say, I like to dress so that I FEEL good. If someone takes offence to my jeans and running shoes...oh well.
What I take offence to is uncleanliness. I hate sitting on an airplane behind the person who hasn't washed their hair in a week...or more! Geez that's what bugs me. As long as your clean...I don't care what colour your shoes are or your jeans are. And in reply to the poster who imagines that he/she gets better service when dressed up a bit....it's all in the attitude that you put out there. I think a smile and friendly attitude is going to get you alot further that what you are wearing. In my business I have all kinds of dressers coming in...I'm more willing to go the extra mile for the people who have a pleasant attitude than a nice outfit.

I never paid that much attention to what anyone else was wearing until this last trip to Paris, last November. It had been three years since my last trip and after all the posts about what and what not to wear, what the Parisians were wearing etc., I looked at everybody. I also checked out the tourists.

&lt;&lt;I think a smile and friendly attitude is going to get you a lot further than what you are wearing. In my business I have all kinds of dressers coming in...I'm more willing to go the extra mile for the people who have a pleasant attitude than a nice outfit.&gt;&gt;

Yup! I always wonder: How do the people who claim they get better service because they are dressed up know that? Do they watch people who are casually, or comfortably dressed for travel to see how they are treated?

Luisah,
I have seen people denied entry and I was seated.