Qantas Club Dress Standards...Stubbies, singlet and thongs....What the???

[Alanslegal]

IMO wearing;

Stubbies = fail
Men's Singlet = fail
Thongs = pass
Jeans (neat, uncut) = pass
Muscle Top = fail
Dunlop Volleys = fail

 

[Undercover Brother]

Thongs are fine as long as the rest of the clothing is neat, especially in QLD.

I think also people need to realise the definition of the business traveller has changed, forever. Occupations that were seen as blue collar (miners, electricians etc..) can now be flown in and out around the country for business and pull in over $100k easily. Are these people less able to conform to the rules of the QP? No. But I don't think you could argue being not from a old school 'business' type, their definition of fashion taste is not the same as yours.

Add to the fact that more and more corporations offer discount & before tax lounge access memberships for their employees (ie my QP membership), your true business traveller pool is being diluted again.

I know I've had some strange looks getting into QP & J class with my polo, shorts and shoes, but I couldn't give a rats, my money is the same as yours!

 

[nlagalle]

I just refer back to what i said earlier..

If you wouldn't wear it out to a restaurant, then it doesn't belong in the lounge.

 

[11sjw]

Thongs are fine as long as the rest of the clothing is neat, especially in QLD.

I think also people need to realise the definition of the business traveller has changed, forever. Occupations that were seen as blue collar (miners, electricians etc..) can now be flown in and out around the country for business and pull in over $100k easily. Are these people less able to conform to the rules of the QP? No. But I don't think you could argue being not from a old school 'business' type, their definition of fashion taste is not the same as yours.

Add to the fact that more and more corporations offer discount & before tax lounge access memberships for their employees (ie my QP membership), your true business traveller pool is being diluted again.

I know I've had some strange looks getting into QP & J class with my polo, shorts and shoes, but I couldn't give a rats, my money is the same as yours!

Thongs have never been regarded as "Smart Casual" so by definition shouldn't be accepted in the QP. The shirts, shorts and shoes are more than acceptable. All IMO.

 

[JetLagged]

I know I've had some strange looks getting into QP & J class with my polo, shorts and shoes, but I couldn't give a rats, my money is the same as yours!

Actually, if you had read the input from other members, such attire as your describe here as your preferred mode of travel dress would be considered by all to have been most appropriate, as well as comfortable for yourself.

As per others, thongs are fine for the back yard, the beach and casual drinks with friends in their own residences, but dirty feet in thongs is not what the average non-yobbo would like stuck next to them in close proximity. And just because the yobbo is earnhing more than 100k, or is having his perk paid for by the copany, does not excuse his/her insensitivity to others.

From my experience most people dress sensibly and casually - the F lounge reveals a plethora of casual attire that is not all snob-based. Sensible shoes and casual slacks for men and women etc - are actually a way of ensuring that you are comfortable on those long-haul flights (until you change into your nice travel PJs, of course). Surely neat can be achieved on short-haul flights without going to the bottom of the barrel?

 

[JetLagged]

I just refer back to what i said earlier.. If you wouldn't wear it out to a restaurant, then it doesn't belong in the lounge.

Unfortunately, nlgalle, they DO feel it is appropriate attire to a restaurant (no, not just the Golden Arches variety), and even to weddings, funerals etc.

The current resurrgence of the thong fad reminds me of the old tale: It takes an IQ of 80 for a person to be able to tie shoe laces: is that why so many people from (insert name of country here) wear thongs?

 

[openseat]

Given that, at least now, most in the QP are flying, I am surprised that so many wear clothing and footwear that is detrimental to safe flying.

In the improbable event of an emergency, the clothes you are wearing can play a significant role in your safety. People wear synthetic blend fabrics because they area easy to maintain and do not wrinkle when spending a long time seated. However, they ignite quickly, shrink, melt, and continue burning after the heat source is removed. In the unlikely event that the aircraft is evacuated even pantyhose contribute to injuries, as they melt and cause burns from the friction generated with contact on the slide.

The slide burns were, I've heard, significant a few years ago in SYD when the QF744 had an evacuation at the gate.

Just a few other snippets:

Synthetic fibres (rayon, polycotton and nylon, including hosiery, wigs, hairpieces, scarves, ties and underwear) can become very hot and melt causing first, second and even third degree burns.
Avoid leaving large areas of the body uncovered. Steer clear of shorts or skirts because they do not cover extremities.

The most common injuries to feet during accidents or emergencies can be prevented by wearing suitable footwear. Wearing fully enclosed leather low-heeled laced or buckled shoes, boots or tennis shoes is recommended.
Imagine trying to walk through jet fuel, possibly on fire, broken glass, or sharp metal fragments without shoes to protect your feet.

wear slide friendly clothes and shoes

Civil Aviation Safety Authority - What to wear

 

[Lawlass]

It is not really any of your business unless the persons behaviour is offensive.

Words cannot express how much I agree with this.

 

[blueflamenco]

The safety aspect has always been a concern of mine.

Since returning to Australia thongs are the one thing that stand out to me. People wear them everywhere. And it seems if they are a certain brand they are considered by some as acceptable anywhere..

Is this popularity this due to the ease of wearing the thong? Laziness? Lack of creativity in dress?

As a female I don't see the appeal of a piece of rubber when there are so many pretty alternatives to the thong. Obviously it is not my business to tell people what they can and cannot wear but as far as what is aesthetically pleasing to my eye the thong fails.

 

[simongr]

Poorly Dressed People of the World - Fashion Fails

This might make us think more kindly on our thong attired friends...

 

[Groundfeeder]

"For your comfort the Deathstar/Tiger/AirAsia Saloon is located at the other end of the terminal"

 

[pshepvic]

It's a tricky debate, and I agree that people sometimes go too far, but it is difficult where to draw the line.

If I wear my $50 Abercrombie and Fitch leather "good" thongs, when travelling from Brisbane to Cairns, why is that less appropriate than someone wearing dirty old running shoes with holes in them? And they look much nicer than socks with sandles to be honest ... but are we going to stop every European tourist from using the lounges? If your feet are clean, toe nails clipped (prior to entering the lounge!) and you're not wearing filthy smelly footwear, then what's the problem?

Stubbies on the other hand should be outright illegal...along with Croc's...or is that opening another can of worms??

 

[Dee Thom]

Maybe the Walmart crowds could help too Simongr, enough to put one off shopping.

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com go to funny photos, then more creatures.


Cheers Dee

 

[ozmille]

Just putting something out there.

When flying SYD-BKK or SIN-LHR are you supposed to change out of your PJ's on the stop? I have seen people do and others not. (I usually don't wear the PJ's for the first part but have a shower in the lounge and change on the plane for the very long haul...)

 

[BVT]

I often turn up to the lounge in a suit... I get rid of it as soon as I can shower and get into something more casual/comfortable.

By all means be comfortable.... But please dress appropriately for WHEREVER you happen to be.

I don't think you have to spend a huge amount of money to have class!!

Try to have some respect for your fellow travelers AND yourself!!

+++1

well said

 

[docjames]

I just refer back to what i said earlier..

If you wouldn't wear it out to a restaurant, then it doesn't belong in the lounge.

Have you not seen what people wear to restaurants???

 

[bossreggie]

Just putting something out there.

When flying SYD-BKK or SIN-LHR are you supposed to change out of your PJ's on the stop? I have seen people do and others not. (I usually don't wear the PJ's for the first part but have a shower in the lounge and change on the plane for the very long haul...)

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE change back into your clothes!! Have a shower in BKK SIN HKG etc... And when you re-board the plane you can change into your NEW pj's!!

 

[BVT]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE change back into your clothes!! Have a shower in BKK SIN HKG etc... And when you re-board the plane you can change into your NEW pj's!!

+++1

how difficult is it to change into REALclothes; it fills in time anyway!

 

[JohnK]

how difficult is it to change into REALclothes; it fills in time anyway!

Real clothes or stubbies, singlets and thongs?

I love hearing the justification some people use for wearing stubbies, singlets and thongs in public especially lounges and aircraft. It is none of our business. Is that the only justification? Have some respect for yourselves and others around you and don't lower society's standards even further.

 

[Alanslegal]

Even though I have some standard to what I think is acceptable, see a few posts above, but at the end of the day .... even though I thoroughly enjoy fashion and seeing new trends, I do not really care what other people wear or don't wear in the lounge - and this should apply to everyone.

Following the idea that has been mentioned many times on this forum that air travel is just another form of public transport .... then the QP or whatever lounge it may be, is just like another bus stop.

I have and will continue to wear thongs inside the FLounge whether people or not think its appropriate. I feel comfortable, I feel it is appropriate, my feet is definitely clean and I know I am generally neat and tidy. As mentioned some thongs cost more than some shoes - so really it opens a can of worms.