Comments on: Pajama Party at the Airport

By: Alexa

Alexa — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:45:19 +0000

I absolutely adore you for writing this post. For me its the same when I see people wearing PJs in the mall or even Walmart. It was also my biggest pet peve during college. If I get up in the morning and put on pants I’m pretty sure most of the adult world has that ability too!

And really, does wearing fleece pj pants covered in puppies, whimsical BS, balloons, (insert other cute thing here) in public really scream professional or adult/mature in any way? Though I now have moved on to feeling sorry for them since most adults in pjs in public look either crazy or like a raging f*ckwit.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:05:40 +0000

This is one of my biggest pet peeves..pajamas and sweatsuits do NOT belong at the airport!

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:19:21 +0000

I traveled for business extensively in another life and then I was conscious of my appearance for no other reason than I had a professional obligation on the other end. In this life, with four kids, while not in pajamas I am comfortable and there is no pretense of smart dress. I want to be comfortable for the laps I may do around the plane, the numerous chaparoned trips to the bathroom and the awkward food service (if lucky enough to be upfront). I try not to judge what other people are wearing. Plane travel causes a lot of tension and anxiety for some and really who are you dressing up for? Its public transportation. elizabeth’s most recent blog post: Rain, Rain go away

By: Mandy

Mandy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:13:56 +0000

I don’t wear pj pants on flights, but I do usually wear sweat pants, and a t-shirt on long flights. I’m sorry, but if I’m going to be sitting in a seat with hardly any room to move for multiple hours on end I don’t want to be in a dress, in “business casual” or even jeans. If I was going on a business trip–HA!– then it might be different. But if I’m taking a flight for pleasure, paying for it, then I want to be comfortable. However, I will never, ever be seen wearing sweats with words plastered across my butt or with any sort of print, plaid, or stripe on them.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:33:52 +0000

I don’t know about true “business casual”, but I do try to look put together, and not like I just woke up or don’t care. I usually wear jeans, and some sort of nice top or sweater. My thing, though, are shoes that slip on and off easily. Nothing’s worse than going through security and trying to lace up your shoes!

My husband is a very frequent business traveller too. But he will change – if he can – from his business attire to jeans and a polo or nice T-shirt. For one, this way his shirts and slacks don’t get wrinkled. For two, if he sweats a little, he isn’t leaving wet stains under his arms (gross… sorry!).

It does bother me, though, when I go to the store, or anywhere in public, and see grown-ups weaing PJ’s. Or anything that could be construed as PJ’s. Come on – put on some jeans or something, at least!

By: Julia Remix

Julia Remix — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:22:26 +0000

I absolutely agree! And Elizabeth, sweatpants can be made to look like daywear. Comfy daywear. Totally not the same as PJs.

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:24:10 +0000

love this post – it made me giggle!

maybe it’s the chicago-casual in me, but if i’m on a flight longer than say, 3 hours, i’m in sweatpants, a t-shirt, a wrap to keep warm, flip flops, my hair pulled back, and my contacts are out so i can try to sleep. haha :)

side note: if i’m headed overseas i always pack a carry-on with a complete change of clothes, toiletries etc, so while my planemates are rushing through customs i hang back in the restroom and get presentable, and missing the customs rush is a bonus!

By: ABC Dragoo

ABC Dragoo — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:39:19 +0000

I wear a dress and comfy shoes on every flight. No different than a day at work.

You NEVER know who you’ll meet. I have two different friends who met their future husbands on a flight! One has celebrated 11 years this year and the other is on her way to a 5 year anniversary.

P.S. What gets to me are those who carry a pillow (in pillowcase) straight off the bed through security and x-ray machines only to put their head on it again. It completely grosses me out!

By: Newlywed Next Door

Newlywed Next Door — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:13:56 +0000

I too am a business traveler, traveling 2x a week in Biz Casual. However, when I have a personal flight (say a red eye to Boston from LA, or flying to Hawaii) I do wear Juicy track suits. I think they are comfortable and still look decently put together. I also make sure to have my hair/makeup look nice which makes the outfit look nicer. So I’m not sure if I fall into your “sloppy” category or not? Thoughts?

By: Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride

Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:59:32 +0000

While I'm not a "juicy" tracksuit pj type person, I do travel comfortable. I'm in sneakers (because I normally have to connect through ATL and I've never made it without a all out sprint), jeans cause they are my normal attire, comfy with pockets! I wear a travel specific t-shirt (great material that breathes and doesnt get staticy! And normally a hoodie (regardless of where I am going because its always cold in flight). Do I look big city professional and ready for a manhattan meeting? No. But that isnt what I am doing. I haven't seen the rash of actual pjs (just the running suit sets), but if they are college kids, I get it. I know plenty of them who go to class in pjs. Is it different from what the social norm was? Yup. But then, at my first college (which churns out CEOs by the class load) kids went to class in slacks, or bathing suits and there wasn't much in between. (Yeah not kidding - bikini and towel to class and no one thought twice about it.) Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride’s most recent blog post: Capricious Creativity: Barefoot Sandals - DIY "How to"