In essence, a lounge suit event requires formal dressing. However, it tends to be less formal than a black tie but more than a cocktail event. Lounge suits for women include dressy skirts with event-appropriate tops, pantsuits, sophisticated floral pattern dresses and jumpsuits.
If it's warm, it's OK to wear shorts. T-shirts are fine too. However, if you want to look at least halfway attractive and respectable, at least go for long pants and a button up shirt.
Tipping is not required in airport loungesDespite this convention, tipping in a U.S. airport lounge is not required. There's also a chance that accepting tips in an airport lounge is against employee guidelines.
In most airport lounges, you're allowed to stay for 2-3 hours before departure or after landing. Some also offer extended stays for upwards of 5 hours.
Economy-class passengers can access an airline lounge if they have the proper elite status with the airline, if they purchase a day pass or they can obtain access through a lounge membership program or credit card.
The biggest downside with airport lounges, especially in recent years, is the crowds. Lounges are far from exclusive, since so many credit cards offer access. There are several ways this can dampen the lounge experience: There can be long lines to check in to popular lounges.
The more unusual the color is, the more the person is looking for attention and to be noticed — especially red, Meyers said. On the other hand, people who wear dark and muted colors like black, gray and brown are trying consciously or subconsciously not to stick out.
We're all for being comfortable on a flight, but since you do have to be out in public, it's best not to wear pajamas to the airport and onto the plane. Instead, wear loose-fitting, comfortable pants with an elastic band, said Susan Fogwell, a former flight attendant with 22 years of experience.