Monday, June 08, 2009
Dress Code at the Club: Has It Gone Too Far?
As an educator who spends more than enough of my time talking to my male high school students about pulling up their pants, and to my girls about wearing longer skirts, I understand the importance of a dress code. I do believe that oftentimes, what we wear can influence behavior (anyone seen two men in business suits get into a bar fight recently? didn't think so). However, I went out the other weekend and saw the sign pictured right and thought, "Have I lost the right to dress comfortably?" The straw that broke the camel's back for me with this litany of banned attire was the one stating that women can not wear flat shoes. Really? I am ordered by the powers that be to wear heels? Is the thinking behind this that I won't be able to run as fast, should I commit a crime while inside the establishment? And is my annoyance at the specificity of these clothing guidelines something that men have been dealing with for years? All I know is that I should be able to wear my black patent leather BCBG sandals if I want to, even if they don't make me three inches taller. Am I asking too much?
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Maybe the bouncer accepts doctor excuses for foot issues?
But really, that is absurd. Next you'll see for ladies: "Fitted jeans only" or "Skirts must be at least 3 inches above the knee."
But really, that is absurd. Next you'll see for ladies: "Fitted jeans only" or "Skirts must be at least 3 inches above the knee."
# posted by 
: 6/9/09, 6:06 PM
: 6/9/09, 6:06 PM
That's pretty crazy!
Ever tried visiting someone in prison? Their complicated dress codes wouldn't even fit on a sign like this!!
Ever tried visiting someone in prison? Their complicated dress codes wouldn't even fit on a sign like this!!
# posted by : 6/13/09, 8:58 AM
: 6/13/09, 8:58 AM
burst. really makes u wonder at the logic behind some of the things on that sign.
# posted by : 6/24/09, 7:14 PM
: 6/24/09, 7:14 PM
I think there are many layers of motivating goals for this dress code.
Rachel, you are right clearly most dudes don't brawl in their pinstripes. Presumably the dress code encourages a certain kind of man to the establishment; namely one who has some money to spend. Furthemore, if they want the man to spend money, what better way than providing a herd of hot fitted jean, mid thigh skirt and 3" stilletto heel wearing sex kittens? Sorry Rache those patent leathers just ain't cuttin it.
Rachel, you are right clearly most dudes don't brawl in their pinstripes. Presumably the dress code encourages a certain kind of man to the establishment; namely one who has some money to spend. Furthemore, if they want the man to spend money, what better way than providing a herd of hot fitted jean, mid thigh skirt and 3" stilletto heel wearing sex kittens? Sorry Rache those patent leathers just ain't cuttin it.
# posted by : 6/27/09, 8:09 PM
: 6/27/09, 8:09 PM
I am upset at the disclaimer at the bottom. Selective? What does that mean exactly? If I don't match well or look good enough, I won't get in?
Yes, yes and yes. I have witnessed a few instances where ladies have been turned away or kept waiting when they don't fit the look, it's a shame, and all this time I thought we had it easy.
Yes, yes and yes. I have witnessed a few instances where ladies have been turned away or kept waiting when they don't fit the look, it's a shame, and all this time I thought we had it easy.
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