Yahoo News American Airlines flight attendant shares 5 things you should never wear on a plane
Many people dress for comfort while others dress for style - but what should you wear during a plane journey. An American Airlines flight attendant has shared some valuable advice on what to wear for a comfortable and safe flight.
Speaking to Who What Wear, Andrea Fischbach suggested avoiding tight clothing to reduce the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and steering clear of fringed items that could pose a hazard in the unlikely event of an onboard fire.
She also recommended passengers bring layers to cope with the often chilly temperatures on planes, as those dressed lightly often end up asking staff for blankets.
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Andrea's advice is to avoid 'anything really constricting', telling the fashion publication: 'You want to get the most comfortable you can be to avoid cramping, swelling, and anything that can affect you later'. She emphasised the importance of loose clothing for maintaining healthy blood circulation and preventing DVT, a condition frequent flyers are susceptible to, especially if they remain stationary during their flight.
DVT is a condition where a blood clot forms in a vein, typically in the legs as these are the limbs least likely to be stretched. While it can be challenging to move around when seated, particularly on long-haul flights, Andrea stressed the importance of doing so for health reasons.
For the best safety and comfort, she advised against wearing leather trousers, suggesting more flexible trousers, possibly with an elastic waistband.
Andrea then addressed fire hazards in fashion, identifying clothes made from flammable materials as a significant risk to travellers in the event of an emergency.
'Going a bit extreme here, but there is always a risk with long fringe should the plane have a fire'.
Another top tip from Andrea was to cover up, choosing long sleeves may help in the rare case you have to use an emergency slide as these are much more comfortable with less skin exposed.
Perhaps the most obvious advice was not to wear high heels or even backless sandals, which could make it more difficult to evacuate the aircraft in an emergency.
In addition to being impractical, heels can also damage emergency exits and injure other passengers in the event of a rush to disembark.
Opting for practical trainers is a much safer choice.
If you're a jewellery enthusiast, you'll know how annoying it can be when you get stopped by the airport's metal detector.
The same applies to shoes, with Andrea telling Who What Wear that flyers shouldn't wear studded footwear with lots of metal decorations.
Some security staff may not let you through if you decide to wear these flashy shoes if any of the decorations look like they could be used as a weapon.
The same applies to elaborate or sharp rings and necklaces, so it's best to remove your jewellery upon arrival and store it somewhere safe.
She said it's rare for her to be on a flight without spotting someone half naked, whether they're wearing hot pants or a sports bra - but these are often the same people who request blankets.
Andrea advised keeping extra layers in your hand luggage, such as a light cardigan or a heavier hoodie.
For those classy travellers concerned about maintaining their chic look, she emphasised that it's possible to be both stylish and comfortable.
She suggested that if you're worried about looking too casual, you can't go wrong with this combination: a blouse and jumper paired with cropped trousers, which often have elasticated waistbands.
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