Appropriate dress?

[GoBears 1980]

And for the OP, know that except for a few people with an unhealthy interest in other people's business...

And others have an unhealthy need to be nasty.

Wearing nicer clothes (not a tuxedo or tails) when you know you are going to a signature restaurants is nice. For me that means nicer shorts and maybe an Aloha shirt, which is a collared shirt. It means I wouldn't wear a tank top and board shorts, that others choose to is their thing.

 

[AngiTN]

And others have an unhealthy need to be nasty.

Wearing nicer clothes (not a tuxedo or tails) when you know you are going to a signature restaurants is nice. For me that means nicer shorts and maybe an Aloha shirt, which is a collared shirt. It means I wouldn't wear a tank top and board shorts, that others choose to is their thing.

It's good that you can find 2 hours out of your day to leave a park, change and return. Not counting the time it takes to freshen up. Some of us have too many other priorities such as riding the rides we are paying big money to ride, to spend that long just to change clothes. If Disney is ok with folks wearing park attire I'm not sure why it would bother others.

 

[Baklava]

And others have an unhealthy need to be nasty.

Wearing nicer clothes (not a tuxedo or tails) when you know you are going to a signature restaurants is nice. For me that means nicer shorts and maybe an Aloha shirt, which is a collared shirt. It means I wouldn't wear a tank top and board shorts, that others choose to is their thing.

You believe telling someone not to worry about random strangers judging her clothes is "nasty?" That's a fascinating worldview, but not one I can give any sort of credit.

I think people who want to wear fancy clothes should go right ahead. I think those who want to comply with the Disney dress code without going all out should also go right ahead. If that's "nasty" in your book, it may be your book that holds the problem.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

The bottom line is (outside of V&A) we are talking Theme Park dining.

1) Probably.
2) But, when spending $80-$100 per person, this is not Theme Park Dining (IMHO).

 

[JerseyJanice]

There are a lot of restaurants where I live that do not allow men in tank tops. Not sure if Disney has such a rule, but I won't let my husband or son wear a sleeveless shirt if we have an ADR that we're going to from a park.

 

[lorenni]

Yes! My new favorite. They are light as a festher, pack perfectly, and wash beautifully! So comfy

I'm going to have to look into these dresses now! I would not have thought to look to Athleta for summer dresses.

 

[AngiTN]

1) Probably.
2) But, when spending $80-$100 per person, this is not Theme Park Dining (IMHO).

Sorry, but it's dining inside a theme park, not sure what else you'd describe it as. It's a meal where people have been in a theme park and are wearing clothes that they'd wear to a theme park. To go in expecting to see something different on the majority of guests is going to not meet your expectations.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Leaving a park to shower, change and freshen up can take MANY hours--especially if you use Disney transportation, or are staying off site.

First timers or infrequent visitors simply do not want to waste valuable park time just so they will look nice at dinner.

Disney I think recognizes this and that's why the dress "code" is written the way it is.

 

[TeresaWen]

I'm going to have to look into these dresses now! I would not have thought to look to Athleta for summer dresses.

Check soon! Everything is on sale!

 

[goofy4prez]

Here's the dress code for a Disney signature restaurant copied from their website, California Grill to be specific. Bottom line for me is if you can't dress the way Disney requires then don't go there, Period... Leave the tank tops, cut up clothes, and flip flops out, the sexual innuendo t-shirts out and etc. Again this is for signature restaurants. I'm not judgmental, but I hate dining at Narcoossee's, Artist Point or another signature and someone is wearing their ball caps and tank tops. Call me a neanderthal or dark ages if you want, but were not dining at ABC Commissary or Liberty Tree Tavern.

Dress Code
At this signature dining experience, Guests are asked to adhere to the dress code.


Men may wear khakis, slacks, jeans or dress shorts and collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.

Women may wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses, jeans or dress shorts.

Not permitted are tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

Here's the dress code for a Disney signature restaurant copied from their website, California Grill to be specific. Bottom line for me is if you can't dress the way Disney requires then don't go there, Period... Leave the tank tops, cut up clothes, and flip flops out, the sexual innuendo t-shirts out and etc. Again this is for signature restaurants. I'm not judgmental, but I hate dining at Narcoossee's, Artist Point or another signature and someone is wearing their ball caps and tank tops. Call me a neanderthal or dark ages if you want.

Dress Code
At this signature dining experience, Guests are asked to adhere to the dress code.


Men may wear khakis, slacks, jeans or dress shorts and collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.

Women may wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses, jeans or dress shorts.

Not permitted are tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

It's not a requirement. The only things expressly not permitted are found in the list I've bolded below.

Not permitted are tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

I don't understand why there are so many people who want to pretend that a theme park restaurant is a fine dining establishment. I just don't get it. To me, it's the same as thinking that visiting the France Pavilion is like going to France.

 

[Hibiscus]

It's not a requirement. The only things expressly not permitted are found in the list I've bolded below.

Not permitted are tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

I don't understand why there are so many people who want to pretend that a theme park restaurant is a fine dining establishment. I just don't get it. To me, it's the same as thinking that visiting the France Pavilion is like going to France.

Some people don't get out much.

 

[goofy4prez]

It's not a requirement. The only things expressly not permitted are found in the list I've bolded below.

Not permitted are tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

I don't understand why there are so many people who want to pretend that a theme park restaurant is a fine dining establishment. I just don't get it. To me, it's the same as thinking that visiting the France Pavilion is like going to France.

Actually, I think that is what I just stated; I agree, don't wear what is not permitted.

 

[AngiTN]

Here's the dress code for a Disney signature restaurant copied from their website, California Grill to be specific. Bottom line for me is if you can't dress the way Disney requires then don't go there, Period... Leave the tank tops, cut up clothes, and flip flops out, the sexual innuendo t-shirts out and etc. Again this is for signature restaurants. I'm not judgmental, but I hate dining at Narcoossee's, Artist Point or another signature and someone is wearing their ball caps and tank tops. Call me a neanderthal or dark ages if you want, but were not dining at ABC Commissary or Liberty Tree Tavern.

Dress Code
At this signature dining experience, Guests are asked to adhere to the dress code.


Men may wear khakis, slacks, jeans or dress shorts and collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.

Women may wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses, jeans or dress shorts.

Not permitted are tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

Resort Signature tends to be a bit nicer in attire, on avg, than in park signature. Sorry, just not many people are going to leave the park to change to eat at HBD or Tiffins. And even then, isn't it up to Disney to determine what's appropriate, not the other guests?

Besides, I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone in the park dining in their swimsuit or offensive T-shirts since aren't allowed in the park to being with. Men in hats or tank tops may be something you'd see. Never have understood why hats are ok for women and not for men. And the rest, does say MAY, not MUST

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Never have understood why hats are ok for women and not for men.

Miss Manners said it goes back to knights removing their helmets, and also noted that ladies used to use large hair pins to hold their hats in place.

 

[Uncleromulus]

And notice you are ASKED to adhere to the "may wear" business--you are not required to. Which is why you will see as many cargo style shorts as you will dress shorts.

And we dine exclusively at Signature restaurants and I can't recall anytime when we've seen any patron wearing something on the "not permitted" list.

And I always look around to check--mainly for purposes of commenting on the dress code threads!!!

 

[carolynwi]

I think we can all agree that everyone has their own way of doing things.. as crazy as it may seem to some of you that someone would take time out of their day to go back and change to eat in a theme park there is honestly nothing wrong with that. If that is something that makes them happy and comfortable I say go for it. At the same time, if someone chooses not to do so there's nothing wrong with that either. I absolutely did not post this thread with the intention of starting a debate about classism..

 

[Uncleromulus]

These dress "code" threads almost always divide folks up into the 2 separate camps---

And in the end it's what WDW allows that governs how folks dress in the Signature restaurants.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

dress "code" threads almost always divide folks up into the 2 separate camps

As well it should.

 

[alex9179]

Miss Manners said it goes back to knights removing their helmets, and also noted that ladies used to use large hair pins to hold their hats in place.

I think it's also a hold-over from religious observance. In Europe, some Christian churches will not let a woman enter without covering their shoulders and may require a head covering, while men are expected to remove their hats. Both are considered signs of respect. There are many congregations in the US that still practice this dress code at church even if it has fallen out of favor in everyday life.