You should never wear this at airport customs control

Laptop out of the carry-on suitcase, phone in the tray, belt off, watch off: check check, double check. Then cautiously through the gate. You seek eye contact with the staff behind the security gates. Are. We. Clear? Takes a long time… Oh yes, there we go again. Why do they always have to pick you for a search?

Recognizable? Comfort yourself with the fact that you are not alone. Some people just have a transparent stamp saying ‘SEARCH ME’ on their forehead that lights up the moment they are within a three-kilometer radius of an airport. Are there really no tricks to avoid this? Yes, friends. There are actually a number of clothing items and objects that you are better off leaving at home or in your big suitcase. From now on, breeze through customs? This is what you don’t take with you during customs control.

1. Maxi skirts and dresses

The chance of being singled out is about 99 percent. Why? Because customs has to check if you are hiding anything under that long skirt or dress.

2. Hairpins

Even if you only have one in your hair to keep that unruly lock in check; the chance of being picked out is high, because the metal detector does not like this.

3. Cargo pants

It seems to be the horror of security personnel at the airport. Such a nice survival pants, you know, with three hundred pockets, all of which they have to check. And then they complain about having to wait long, huh...

4. Metal bracelets and chains

Now it also seems that the biggest irritation is the Cartier Love bracelet. You know, that bracelet that can only be removed with a small screwdriver… It’s not rocket science, people: if you want to get through customs quickly: take off your jewelry in advance.

And now, hop hop, through customs. Bon voyage!

Source: Who What Wear