Appropriate dress?

[geek+nerd]

Let me help you.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding

:the way a person was taught in childhood to behave : good manners that come from being raised correctly

Then you were redundant in your post since you claim to use breeding to mean upbringing. It just sounds quite snobbish and reminds me of the Death Eaters in Harry Potter, so very concerned with maintaining "pureblood" status.

 

[GoBears 1980]

Then you were redundant in your post since you claim to use breeding to mean upbringing. It just sounds quite snobbish and reminds me of the Death Eaters in Harry Potter, so very concerned with maintaining "pureblood" status.

Good manners are snobbish?

I think you don't understand the word "breeding" as it was used in the context it was. You keep equating the quoted meaning of breeding with procreation and the definitions are not related.

I've read all the posts and I think the original posters hesitancy on attire at the Brown Derby was spot on. I too would be uncomfortable in the Brown Derby if I didn't dress a bit nicer than I would for a nicer restaurant regardless of what anyone else chose to wear.

 

[ZebraDomeCrazy]

I am so disappointed at the ugly turn this thread has taken. Please keep in mind that we are discussing attire in DISNEY WORLD! Happiest place on earth.... Take it down a notch, folks!

 

[GoBears 1980]

I am so disappointed at the ugly turn this thread has taken. Please keep in mind that we are discussing attire in DISNEY WORLD! Happiest place on earth.... Take it down a notch, folks!

Happiest place on Earth is Disneyland

 

[geek+nerd]

Good manners are snobbish?

I think you don't understand the word "breeding" as it was used in the context it was. You keep equating the quoted meaning of breeding with procreation and the definitions are not related.

I've read all the posts and I think the original posters hesitancy on attire at the Brown Derby was spot on. I too would be uncomfortable in the Brown Derby if I didn't dress a bit nicer than I would for a nicer restaurant regardless of what anyone else chose to

I do understand the multiple meanings of the word "breeding." Given the poster's use of the word "upbringing," there was no need to add in breeding, which most definitely gives off a different connotation than that which may have been intended.

Regardless of what you would feel comfortable in, the OP asked if park attire would be appropriate to wear in the Brown Derby; the answer to that is yes, since that is what most people do.

 

[geek+nerd]

Happiest place on Earth is Disneyland

That is awesome! Total pet peeve of mine. WDW = Most Magical; DLR = Happiest

 

[ZebraDomeCrazy]

Happiest place on Earth is Disneyland

Now That's funny!!

 

[ZebraDomeCrazy]

After over 30 visits.... I can't believe I never knew that.... I am ashamed, lol.

 

[Jennasis]

The best anyone can do is to not concern yourself with what others are wearing. If seeing a tank top, flip flops, shorts, tube top, man in a ball cap in a restaurant etc is going to ruin your meal, that's on you...cause someone IS going to wear something you "would NEVER". Ignore it and enjoy your family and meal.

Wear what you will be comfortable in and don't worry what others think. DISNEY ALONE gets to dictate if your clothes are appropriate and they have no problem with athletic wear in their restaurants (V&A the exception).

 

[AngiTN]

When I go to the parks during the hot months I'm going to dress for the weather.. so it's activewear moisture wicking tops and shorts with sneakers. This time around I actually have an ADR for the Hollywood Brown Derby (for lunch) and I feel a little awkward wearing that into such a nice restaurant?? I've always been one to dress nice for fancy restaurants but I'm not sure how to make this one work? Is it entirely inappropriate for me to wear that in there or is it normal?

You're dining in a theme park. Everyone is wearing theme park clothes. You'll be fine

 

[KrazeeK120]

OP, I think theme park clothes would be fine for any restaurant within a theme park. I'm guessing the "typical" person dining in such an establishment will be dressed similarly to you. Plus, people really shouldn't be concerned about what other people are wearing. It's not like your clothes are going to disrupt their dinner. You'll be fine.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

I've always been one to dress nice for fancy restaurants but I'm not sure how to make this one work? Is it entirely inappropriate for me to wear that in there or is it normal?

1) Inside the park, your "park attire" is perfectly acceptable to Disney.
2) When we do a Signature inside the park, we put a change of clothes in a locker and change prior to the meal.
3) Or, sometimes, we take an afternoon break to the room and change then.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

Good manners are snobbish?

I think you don't understand the word "breeding" as it was used in the context it was. You keep equating the quoted meaning of breeding with procreation and the definitions are not related.

I've read all the posts and I think the original posters hesitancy on attire at the Brown Derby was spot on. I too would be uncomfortable in the Brown Derby if I didn't dress a bit nicer than I would for a nicer restaurant regardless of what anyone else chose to wear.

I wouldn't. I don't consider any WDW restaurant except V&A to be fine dining, though. If a venue like EMP doesn't expect me to wear anything but jeans, there's absolutely no way I'm getting dressed up to eat a Cobb salad in a theme park. I don't know why so many people want to make a Disney World restaurant experience something it isn't.

 

[TeresaWen]

For our April/May and September trips, I've started wearing Athleta dresses made of summer-friendly fabrics. I have never felt cooler and more comfortable and I always feel appropriately dressed when dining at park restaurants.

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

 

[85glht]

You're dining in a theme park. Everyone is wearing theme park clothes. You'll be fine

Agreed. There is no way I would take the time to go and freshen up to eat at a restaurant IN THE PARKS. Outside the parks, well, depends on what restaurant. Although I would not where anything fancier that a nice pair of shorts and a polo shirt.

 

[AngiTN]

The bottom line is (outside of V&A) we are talking Theme Park dining. Majority of people there are at a theme park and typically dressed as such. Often traveling with limited space so bringing fancy clothes may not even be an option, if they wanted to wear them. You shouldn't expect the same type of attire you'd find outside of a theme park. There is a separate set of range of what's acceptable at WDW.

As PP said, as for anyone who finds issue with it, it's their problem. Don't worry about them and what they think.

 

[Baklava]

The bottom line is (outside of V&A) we are talking Theme Park dining. Majority of people there are at a theme park and typically dressed as such. Often traveling with limited space so bringing fancy clothes may not even be an option, if they wanted to wear them. You shouldn't expect the same type of attire you'd find outside of a theme park. There is a separate set of range of what's acceptable at WDW.

As PP said, as for anyone who finds issue with it, it's their problem. Don't worry about them and what they think.

And for the OP, know that except for a few people with an unhealthy interest in other people's business, nobody's really going to be paying attention to what you wear. Disney has a dress code to rule out things that are excessive. Avoid your thong bikini covered in expletives and you're good. I promise, when I eat lunch, what you're wearing is on the bottom of my priorities list.

 

[FigmentFinder]

Avoid your thong bikini covered in expletives and you're good. I promise, when I eat lunch, what you're wearing is on the bottom of my priorities list.

Can I still wear it to the pool?

 

[carolynwi]

Thanks for everyone's input!! I have only done 1 or 2 table service restaurants in Disney and both were still more casual than Brown Derby so I really had nothing to go off of. I, too, really don't care what other people are wearing as long as it's not offensive. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't the one person who was inappropriate!!

 

[Lisa F]

Can I still wear it to the pool?

only if you wear it to the main pool where most of the kids are