Originally Posted by Pakagecheck

I agree that the uniform shouldn't be the number one issue for our new management. I have heard that they are thinking of making some changes but I think the bigger issue that management is concerned with is enforcement of our current guidelines. Ya know, the lovely black tennis shoes, no ties, or someones own leather jacket etc. I personally don't have issue that we have a lot of variations. I think the parka is a perfect example. Why would you have someone in ANC wear the blouse when it is 20 below. I'm not a fan of the leather jacket, I prefer the flasher's wool coat but to some the leather jacket is the all around winner. Whatever the combo is, I just think if we would wear it the way that it is supposed to be worn, this might go away or at least die down. Is it really asking to much to have a few guys iron their shirts once in a while?
As to the jeans on international flights, years ago to travel in first class, it was full uniform or sport coat and tie. I don't want to go back to that. Is a pair of slacks or dockers really asking to much?

We all know that better dressed doesn't mean better aviator, but would it hurt us to try and look a litter classier? Really as with most of these threads, it's less that 10% that are the issue, but when you have 200 identical penguins in flight ops and one or two decide to wear fur coats and not shave for a week. It is noticed.

Maybe if we step up to the plate and give a good impression, then this issue would be put to rest and then management would have to concentrate on bigger issues.