But are there airline dress codes out there in 2021? It turns out there are, and they are often enforced. They’re actually part of the airline’s contract of carriage, referred to on the back of your ticket or boarding pass.

The full dress requirements can be found on the airlines’ websites.

But what constitutes appropriate and what constitutes offensive attire? It depends. Airline gate agents and flight crews are given a lot of flexibility to interpret.

What’s your definition of too much cleavage or wearing shorts clearly below your waist?

But some rules are more clear. You can’t be barefoot or wear clothing that openly displays profane messages.

And yes, you can be thrown off a plane for offensive bodily odor.

Finally, the latest dress code rule is you have to mask up.