Can the Cufflinks

Wearing a suit? Avoid wearing cufflinks at airport security checkpoints. (credit: AP)

Boots

It can be cold at the airport, and there are of course heavy suitcases you want to protect your feet from, but you probably want to avoid heavy boots with metal eyelets or steel toes. (credit: AP)

Belly Piercing

Got a piercing? Take it out for traveling — unless you want a pat down. (credit: Thomas Kienzle/AP)

Studded Belt

Studded belts will definitely set off a TSA security alert. (credit: AP)

Underwire Bra

Women are advised to go wireless when choosing a bra for traveling. (credit: Frank Augstein/AP)

Jackets

Wear jackets and sweaters without heavy metal buttons or clasps. (credit: AP)

Barrettes

Wear your hair free of barrettes, bobby pins and other metal items to avoid setting off an alert at an airport security checkpoint. (credit: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

TSA Body Scan

Airport body scans are seen by agents in a separate room, who do not see passengers’ faces. (credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Shoes

For easy on, easy off shoe removal at airport security checkpoints, consider slip-on sneakers. (credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

TSA Scan

Avoid an invasive pat down by a TSA agent by following a few fashion guidelines when traveling. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Children

Children are not exempt from examination by TSA agents at airport security checkpoints. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Jewelry

For comfort, as well as to save on time avoiding a pat down, leave your valuables at home or in a bag with your carry-on luggage. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Pat Down

Anyone who sets off an alert at an airport security scanner has to submit to a pat down or face a fine. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Long Lines

Avoiding any jewelry and metal on your clothes while traveling can make your security checkpoint experience easier. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

Belts

Men know the drill — they take off belts when approaching an airport security checkpoint. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

TSA Scanner

Something as small as a ring can set off a TSA scanner. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

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