Denise Van Outen turns prim and proper for BA birthday
TV presenter and actress Denise Van Outen is known for her glamour, but this week she’s sporting a prim and proper look in celebration of British Airways’ 40th birthday.
Van Outen, who also turns 40 this year, has been modeling the airline’s vintage Hardy Amies 1974 air hostess uniform to mark the occasion.
The airline, which charts its history back to 1919, became British Airways in April 1974 following the merger of BOAC and BEA.
It’s in good company as former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham, actor Leonardo di Caprio and singer Robbie Williams are also joining the 40 club this year.
"Forty is no longer seen as a scary age and I’m looking forward to celebrating my milestone birthday in a few weeks," said Van Outen.
TravelMole can only hope that she ditches the granny chic look for something more glam for her big birthday bash.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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