WHAT TO WEAR

             When women first ventured into planes, they wore what fashion writers grandly described as “flying togs” – usually complete with leather helmet and goggles.  Nowadays such costumes are as obsolete – and amusing – as the linen duster and flowing veil which belong to the era of the “horseless carriage.”

            It is not necessary to dress especially for air travel, ordinary street or travel clothing being quite suitable.  Passenger planes are well ventilated and are heated in cold weather.  A sports suit is an excellent choice;  or in colder weather, a sports dress and a heavy coat over it.  Even on very long trips, a woman wears one costume only;  she does not attempt to change her clothes unless there is a stop-over at some point for the night or for several hours.

            At the terminal, before the plane has been started, the cabin may be quite cold;  but as soon as it takes off, the cabin begins to heat up and presently becomes very warm.  Most passengers keep on their wraps until the plane is in flight;  then they remove their hats and coats and put them out of the way on racks or hooks provided for the purpose.

 From The New Book of Etiquette, by Lillian Eichler, Garden City Publishing Company, Inc., 1924 / 1934, page 448