Descending with lots of turbulence and popping in my ears, I am able to look around at the people that have shared this plane ride from Heathrow to Los Angeles with me. I was lucky enough to attain an upgrade and sit in a comfortable business class seat. Coming from London and being in the business section, softens the view of what people are wearing. As a young child, we traveled often and people were always dressed nicely. Since the airlines have deteriorated, so has the fashion worn on planes. Even though I was once guilty of the juicy couture pants and flip flops I do find it important to look presentable even when traveling. In the past year or so, I wont even go out in public in sweat pants, let alone travel in them. And even as I type now, I know what I am wearing is hardly glamorous or stylish, yet I do know I look okay. Black jeans with boots, a gray t-shirt, with a black rival a velvet sweat suit with Uggs any day.

Angelino fashion etiquette can seem nonexistent. I understand we live in a place where people work in an industry where jeans and t-shirts are acceptable as everyday “office” wear. Suits and dresses are things of the past, for most. Yet even in Los Angeles, I still expect a certain level of elegance when attending the theater, an Opera or visiting a nice restaurant. Upon my first visit to the Dorothy Chandler to see La Boheme – I dressed in a dark purple satin gown while my date wore a suit. I was shocked to see people dressed in tight provocative clothing, jeans and even … shorts! What ever happened to the respect of the theater? In the land of actors, I can’t imagine why one would ignore the importance of looking presentable.

What ever happened to dressing up? Can someone please resuscitate dressing up? 

Simple rules to follow by:

If you can work out in it - don't wear it out, unless you are heading to Equinox.

If it's made of spandex and you are not five pounds UNDERweight, just throw it out. 

If it has more sparkles and sequins than JonBenet Ramsey's pageant gown, burn it. 

Ed Hardy isn't cool, so please... just stop.

Cut-offs, jean skirts, and cargo shorts aren't acceptable forms of formal wear. 

What is important is to love what you wear but wear it well and of course the above is never worn well....

More rules to follow....