Archive · 25 Dec 2025
TSA advises against sparkly clothing at airports
The TSA has advised travelers to avoid wearing sparkly clothing at airports because it can cause extra checks.
They also suggest removing items from pockets and avoiding clothes with high metal content.
Additionally, brass knuckles are not allowed in carry-on luggage but can be checked in, though they are illegal in some states.
Wedding dresses are allowed in both carry-on and checked baggage.
The US Transportation Secretary has also spoken against wearing pajamas, slippers, and overly relaxed attire during air travel.
There is no formal dress code or penalties, but it's good to dress appropriately.
TSA advises against wearing sparkly clothing at airports to avoid extra screening.
Travelers should remove items from pockets and avoid high metal content in clothing, shoes, and jewelry.
Brass knuckles are not allowed in carry-on but can be checked in, though they are illegal in some states.
Wedding dresses are allowed in both carry-on and checked baggage, with alternate screening if needed.
US Transportation Secretary advises against wearing pajamas, slippers, and overly relaxed attire during air travel.
- Who
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
- What
- Advice to avoid wearing sparkly clothing and other casual attire at airports
- When
- During holiday travel season
- Where
- US airports
- Why
- To avoid extra screening or additional checks and to maintain a certain dress code
- Organization
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Advice
- Avoid wearing sparkly clothing at airports
- Reason
- May trigger extra screening or additional checks
- Additional Advice
- Remove items from pockets, avoid high metal content in clothing, shoes, and jewelry
- Brass Knuckles
- Not allowed in carry-on, allowed in checked luggage but illegal in some states
- Wedding Dress
- Allowed in carry-on or checked baggage, alternate screening if not fitting through X-ray
- Casual Attire
- US Transportation Secretary advises against pajamas, slippers, and overly relaxed attire