Traveling during the holiday season can be a challenge (especially if you don’t have a Real ID), but the Transportation Security Administration is letting people know how to make it a bit easier. The TSA has advised holiday travelers going through airports to avoid wearing a certain type of ou tfit that can be popular this time of year. “TSA PSA: The body scanners don’t love sparkles. We don’t want to dull your holiday shine but we don’t recommend wearing your sparkly holiday sweater to the airport,” the agency wrote in a Dec. 18 Facebook post. In addition to avoiding sparkles, travelers should be aware that sweaters may have to be removed during the screening process, specifically what the TSA defines as light outer garments or bulky clothing. These outer clothing layers can include windbreakers, vests, light jackets, pullover hoodies, large sweaters, cardigans and ponchos. Air Travel Dec 17 Traveling with holiday gifts? What TSA will and won't let you bring on a plane Holidays Dec 10 Record travel expected for Christmas and New Year's. Here are the days to avoid As far as what items are allowed and not allowed, the TSA says belts, clothes and shoes are acceptable to carry on or place in checked baggage. “To help TSA officers get a clear look at your bag and reduce the need for additional screening, we suggest you pack your bag in neat layers,” the TSA states on its website. For a comprehensive look at what you can bring, the TSA has a list of all items it considers. Here’s a look at other clothing items that can be placed in carry-on bags or in checked baggage: Bobby pins Body armor — “Generally, body armor is allowed in carry-on or checked bags,” the TSA says. “Please note however that even if an item is generally allowed, our officers make the final decision on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint. Boxing gloves Hand warmers Handcuffs Headphones Heated jackets/sweaters — The TSA advises travelers to follow the Federal Aviation Administration’s regulations on batteries. Helmets Jewelry — “If you are traveling with valuable items such as jewelry, please keep those items with you at all times (do not put them in checked baggage),” the TSA says. “You can ask the TSA officer to screen you and your valuables in private to maintain your security.” Life vest — “You may bring a life vest with up to two CO2 cartridges inside, plus two spare cartridges in your carry-on or checked bag,” says the TSA. “You may not transport CO2 cartridges without the associated lifejacket.” Night vision goggles Shock collars Shoe inserts Skates (including ice skates and rollerblades) Sports cleats Steel toe boots Wallet chains The TSA says brass knuckles are not accepted for carry-on, but they are OK to check in. “Although these items can be placed in your checked baggage, they are still illegal in some states,” the agency writes. “Should the bag need to be opened for some reason and there is an illegal item in the bag, TSA will be required to report it to local law enforcement.” Travelers can bring a wedding dress in carry-on or checked baggage. “You can bring a wedding dress through the security checkpoint for screening, but we strongly recommend that it is packed safely in a garment-style bag or other packaging to protect it during the screening process,” the TSA says. “We also recommend that you contact your airline to determine their policy for bringing and stowing the dress on the airplane, as well as how it fits into their carry-on bag limitations. If the dress cannot fit through the X-ray machine, the agency says, “alternate screening procedures will be taken to clear the dress and your garment bag will need to be opened.” This story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY: Would Parents Rather Work Remote for $120K or In Office for $240K? The Internet Is Divided Whoever You’re Gifting For, We Found Gifts That Will Arrive Overnight or Same Day Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion After Another Night With No Big Winner This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. ...read more read less