It's 6am and we've met at Luton airport, ready for a flight to Lisbon for a weekend away. I'm dressed in platform wedges and a dress - she's in trainers and a matching grey tracksuit. I wouldn't ignore the safety risk associated with heels that could puncture an escape slide in case of emergency. Last year, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged travellers taking flights to dress better on board. We all know that age-old adage: 'Dress for the life you want, not for the life you have.'

Source: Daily Mail January 25, 2026 16:54 UTC