Originally Posted by
MayDaze
There is that whole theory that you should underdress your employees, so psychologically they're less likely to demand higher pay. I might be overestimating Branson though...
Personally, I would feel embarrassed every time I had to walk by another airline pilot and would probably just wear a tie anyways. The guys I fly with already talk enough $#!% about their current uniform.
In my experience as a VX pilot, the appearance of my crew has given me a feeling that is quite opposite to that of embarassment. Probably something to do with the hot young women we get to spend time at work with. BTW, I haven't missed the hat and tie once.