Wearing jeans will ruin your chances for an upgrade? wha????? Why? That's ridiculous.

I always wear flowy pants and a nice fitted cotton top with a jacket in case I get cold. I also take a large tote and use it as my carry on and my purse at the same time that way I look chic only having to tote one bag through the airport. I can buy a magazine or book and slip it right in the tote. Plus, I can carry my jewelry and my clutches in the tote without fear of them getting of lost in my luggage. I have travelled the world and found this is one of the best tips and the best ways to look like a lady of leisure, rather than a slave to your possessions.

I suppose sneakers should be a no-no if you use the lace up variety. However, that should not included the velcro strap variety. Yes, jeans can be uncomfortable if you wear those idiotically tight jeans that are just above wearing a tournaquit on your legs. A pair of loose fitting jeans is just as comfortable as linen slacks.

Don't wear sneakers because you'll hold up the line?

In that photo Jennifer Aniston is wearing high heeled boots. It would take longer to get those on and off than sneakers, not to mention the long walks on hard floors to the gates. And what would you do with them on an overnight international flight?

A sleeveless sweater on a plane? That's just a fashion accessory -- no warmth in that; she's showing off her toned arms. Why the sunglasses inside the airport other than to call attention to herself and her style? They certainly don't hide her identity.

She, or someone else, put a stylish outfit together but that is not a practical traveling outfit. No thanks to that one.

I forgot to comment on the white pants. I don't know any woman who would wear white pants on a long flight -- it's asking for spills and stains -- wine, food. I've flown a zillion times and have never seen a woman wearing white pants.

I wonder if she changed clothes after landing. I saw another photo of her in the London airport and she was wearing dark jeans.

The advice on a leather carryon is off too; nylon or a lightweight fabric is better for the weight. Some airlines limit the weight of carryons now (15 lbs on Qantas). Leather looks good but doesn't make sense anymore. There are many great looking fabric bags now.

I dont wear pants on long flights,just my boxers.

I disagree about the sneakers. I always tell myself...what if there is an emergency landing? or a crash? or anything out of the ordinary? Would I want to get stuck somewhere wearing flip flops? NO.

Can we say blatante pushing of items for sale??? Her advice is just plain silly, but boy does she mention specific products! Jeans not comfortable? I live in my (just about) go to work in them, travel in them and never had a complaint! Used to travel a lot internationally and jean were the best. A sweatshirt to take on and off to keep warm and tie around waist went not needed. A LIGHT WEIGHT carry-on with basis, yes nylon or something similar -again, wonder how much she was paid to "recommend" certain items?

Like the others, the first thing I noticed was that Jennifer Anisten was wearing white jeans and boots. I guess if you're Jennifer Anisten it doesn't matter. Somehow I don't think she has to consider what the average passenger does when flying. I remember the days when you did wear jeans and sneakers to fly because they were the heaviest items to pack in luggage. Everything is cyclical.

Sheesh, Colleen, I hope they pay you enough for this article that you can buy a clue. This is all way off.

No running shoes because you might slow the security line taking them off? Nonsense. I don't know about other people on the planet, but I've always been able to pull my running shoes off after untying them. And even if I couldn't, if there's enough of a line to make those behind me upset at the wait while I remove my shoes, that means there's enough of a line in front of me to be loosening my laces while I shuffle forward to the first ID check well before the scanners. I wear running shoes because a lot of airports are so large that you need to walk a considerable distance to reach the gates or the baggage claim area.

As for jeans, I always wear a comfortable, loose pair of jeans when I'm not sporting scrubs (and I don't wear scrubs on a plane). I'm not going to get all lah-di-dah dressed up for a crowded, inexpensive flight regardless of length. I wouldn't get dressed up to fly first class, either. My money is just as green as any fashionista's.

I LOVE looking well put together & fashionable when traveling by plane (by car or bus its all about the coordinating cute sweatsuits by BCBG, etc..cute but comfortable!) .Anyway, ..Im not sure why but Ive always seen airline traveling as an opportunity to look great.Ive seen ppl in the airport looking a HOT MESS and Im thinking "just bc its an early or long flight, just bc you're sleepy, doesnt mean you should look like you're about to go plant the garden or go to the gym...ICK!!!" .You're still out in PUBLIC and your appearance should matter regardless!But if you arent a fashion conscious person, then looking frumpy and sloppy as an EXCUSE for comfort is just a personal choice and not a traveling necessity. I ALWAYS put comfort in the mix. I learned the HARD way comfortable but CUTE shoes are a must.Its just torture walking in any pinching or hard shoes for a sprint to the next gate!! Jeans?A GREAT investment if they arent new or super tight but tried and true and already broken in.I prefer dressing up a great pair of jeans OR a pair of stylish skinny pants with STRETCH in them. Sleeveless sweater?NOT PRACTICAL! Let her freeze her sexy arms off!! Sunglasses?Depending on when you're flying, the sun blazes thru all those windows and during layovers while I'm waiting, I will put on my glasses,close my eyes and relax..Im not being "fabulous" I just prefer less sun in my eyes! Boots: Umm...you unzip and pull them off...unless they are SUPER TIGHT.whats the time issue with that?AND while your in that LONG line, you take your time getting them off and stand there like EVERYONE else in your socks to save time...only the ANNOYING & inconsiderate passengers wait til they get to the xray table to start unlacing and pulling off necessary items..Its not as difficurlt as the BIASED writer is making it seem.If you want to say JA looks great..fine! but dont say shes approp dressed for a flight, UNLESS its a private jet..then she can wear what she wants and get her personal assist or flight attendant to give her what she needs to be comfortable!This article is mostly about celebrity spotlighting and NOT to be taken seriously!

Has the author of this story even looked at first class recently? No jeans? People will start dressing like people, WHEN (un likely) that airlines start treating us like people.

An article written at the behest of the stores and designers tp sell something. I have worn jeans while traveling for boocoo and have never had a problem getting an upgrade. Match a pair of jeans, a nice top and knockout jewlery and you look fine, as opposed to the flipflops with dirty feet and chipped tonail polish, shorts on people who should keep their fat legs hidden, and other sartorial nightmares on planes.

Leggings won't get you an upgrade either, especially if they can see your bottom and it is not covered by a long stylish shirt or sweater.

So, I guess the next time I take a flight somewhere, and a long flight, at that, I will be wearing a long, velour, sleeveless gown, just like they'd wear at a Hollywood awards show! NOT! I love wearing comfy jeans on any flight! In fact, in October, my hubby and I are flying down to Orlando, FL to see some more of Disneyworld and Universal.. It's only a 3 hour flight, so I doubt that jeans will hurt.. Oh and for not wearing sneakers, b/c it holds up the line?? Who cares? I intend on not changing anything in my wardrobe to make someone' else life and/or flight a little better! I will wear lace up boots, and take 20 minutes untying them if I want to! I'm a customer as well, as the drunk women at the end of the line, yelling at me b/c they were too drunk and hungover to get out of their bed, so they're half dressed in line! This really happened to me in April in line ready to board our flight.. I just ignored the witch. But went as slow as I possibly could, just to make her even more red in the face! It was so funny!

Writer, you are an ass. Who wants to take off little peep toe flats and walk barefooted threw security. As for the upgrade, you know NOTHING about first-class, do ya???

A highly opiniated sales pitch more than anything else.
Why wear white pants on any flight?? that is asking for
trouble. It depends on what types of jeans and their
measurements. I have worn them on 5 1/2 hour flights and
never had any problems with black or dark blue back seat
pocket jeans. The article seems to go on a arbitrary route
by trying to say that jeans are not the kinds of pants to wear
on long(er) flights. Leggings DONT have pockets I dont think.
On most trips, more pockets the better.