What's funny, flea, is that not only do you not look very different, I swear that other girl in the picture (who's ID'd) looks really familiar (except her name is not).

I fly most weeks, these days. Jeans work for me. (Though yes, it's with a nice top, because often I have to mix and match for the rest of the trip with my business casual clothes)

My head hurts. Not quite a headache. Certainly not a migraine. Yet. I am debating whether I should take meds (which are running out, and expensive), or just hope it does not blossom into a migraine.

flea, I think you look very much the same, only now you're better dressed.

Ditto.

Also, I read something about not being in nylons or heels (or most synthetic fabrics) when planes go down in a flaming wreck

Very true, for it will melt and encase you in flame-y fabric. Leather is bad as well, due to the shrinkage issue. Flat boots or shoes - always good.

I bet those are the kind of people who hover over clean public toilet seats (thus getting them wet and ruining it for normal people).

HATE!

And I am with the people whose feet get cold and who do not want nylons melting over their legs on the off chance they are in a miraculous crash that does not just kill them right off the bat.

And I'm sure it was appreciated appropriately!

Heck yeah it was!

I have the cold feet on the plane issue too. I must wear socks and shoes.

I wouldn't wear flip flops on a plane because my feet get cold.

I put a pair of socks in my carry on for such a reason.

Relatedly, I heard a rumor we might get Casual Fridays here, and I immediately thought I would need to buy new clothes, because most of my scrubbing-around-on-the-weekend clothes aren't nice enough for work, I don't think.

Also, I read something about not being in nylons or heels (or most synthetic fabrics) when planes go down in a flaming wreck. Sure if my plane crashes I have other issues. But on the off chance that I survive, I don't want to either puncture the little slide to get out nor do I want to deal with burns due to synthetic fabrics.

Perhaps I am overthinking this?

No, I knew someone who worked in airline safety and the no wearing stockings (because they will basically fuse to your leg) was her number one rule when it came to dressing for a flight.

Heck yeah it was!

Tell us more of your Chicago adventures. How did you meet this person?