Dress code for parks

[lynninpa]

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Geee, the OP did not have much to say this time, huh? Do you think it was something we said?

 

[tony609]

I guess I better rethink my september wardrobe. LOL

 

[WDWguru]

But, for all the people saying, "gee its hot, we have to wear very little", you see pictures/news shots etc of people who live in very hot climates wearing flowing white clothes that cover them, wonder if thats a better choice?

I'm glad you brought that up. I was about to post that wearing less clothing is actually not always the best way to stay cool. Skin absorbs the sun and more exposed skin can actually make you more uncomfortable. Lightweight, light colored, breathable, loose clothing - even long sleeved - is actually MORE comfortable, cooler and safer than going bare skinned.

I never understood why anyone would WANT to wear a bathing suit top (or full suit) in the parks. That material would just ROAST you when it's not wet!

 

[crzyred]

Come back, OP! You were just here a second ago! Was it something we said?

yeah because that's not keeping him away....

 

[WDWHeather]

I'm glad you brought that up. I was about to post that wearing less clothing is actually not always the best way to stay cool. Skin absorbs the sun and more exposed skin can actually make you more uncomfortable. Lightweight, light colored, breathable, loose clothing - even long sleeved - is actually MORE comfortable, cooler and safer than going bare skinned.

I never understood why anyone would WANT to wear a bathing suit top (or full suit) in the parks. That material would just ROAST you when it's not wet!

That is really interesting. I always wondered about that. I'm going to look into that. I think it might be a psychological thing. If I'm wearing a tank top and shorts, I THINK I'm cooler than if I'm wearing light long-sleeved, etc clothing.

 

[Mariposa]

Yeah, I think the "light, long-sleeved" thing applies to mainly arid climates. You'd want that kind of covering to help keep the sun off you, yes, but you'd also want it to keep moisture and oil in/on your skin, I'd think. In a humid climate, yes, you'd want the sun off your skin, but you'd also want to give moisture as much help evaporating as possible, right? Just not sure that longer/more is better in this case unless the clothing is VERY light colored and VERY lightweight.

 

[newmommie77]

Ok, I just had to respond.

First of all, I get his reference to locals. Us locals (I lived in Florida since I was in high school) seem to wear less clothing in general, than most of the country. I have witnessed this firsthand, from living in other areas of the country (ie VA, DC, NC, MA) and seeing how other areas of the country do view less clothing as rude and lewd. Now I live in S. FL where LESS clothing is the very norm.

Here is the my point. It is freakin' hot down here for most of the year. Does that mean we should dress inappropriately? No of course not, but one person's opinion of inappropriate is so very different from another, and environment has a lot to do with it. Come on down to Miami, and not even to a beach, go to the mall, and you will see what I mean. The OP's wife obviously did not think she was dressed inappropriately, otherwise, I am sure, she would not have worn the tube top.

I have on occasion worn a bikini top to Disney. Never been asked to cover up, but I have always been in super good shape (about 105 lbs soaking wet) and I feel I look appropriate (nothing less than what I would wear at a family oriented beach in FL. I do not ususally bikini tops now, I don't know why...age I guess. Maybe I will try and just see if anyone says anything to me next week. J/k! I guess by the way I was dressed I could have insulted people, I am not sure, no one ever said anything to me. I was not going to be walking around in pants and long sleeved shirts and have my face covered (remember in other parts of the world, the manner in which American women dress is considered inappropriate). Does this make them wrong? Does it make us wrong? Nope, it is just a matter of opinion.

And regardless of what the OP's wife was wearing, the CM's comments were RUDE. There is a way to say something...ie just state policy and ask the person to change, as Disney should have the right to ask people to dress or not dress in a certain way. The comment was a personal one though, not Disney's policy or opinion, and was not needed. I do have to say that I have seen much, MUCH worse than tube tops at Disney.

I can pick out the locals at Disney and I can pick out the tourists, from how they are dressed. Actually dh and I have a game of it. LOL! It is a fun one to pass the time.

Anyways, that is my 2 cents for all it is worth.

 

[lynninpa]

yeah because that's not keeping him away....

????

 

[BamaFan121s]

I wish Disney WOULD enforce a dress code. Honestly, it's really disturbing to see the butt cheeks of teenagers (and adults) hanging out all of the time. I'm sure in a perfect world you could count on people using their common sense as far as what is "decent" when they get dressed for the day, but I learned 'common sense' went out the door along time ago for our society. I've just always lived by the rule that if I put it on and have to question if it will be acceptable attire for where I am going, then it's probably a wise decision to put something else on and not chance it.

 

[photo_chick]

Well if this isn't the pot calling the kettle black...

Never said I was not guilty of the same thing at times! Though having worked in customer service I do try not to be. BUt I think society as a whole has the feeling that we are entitled to special treatment sometimes, when we are not. Most of us in the U.S. are very spoiled. At least I can admit it and I try not to be, but the brat in me does rear her head at times.

 

[tnmomof4]

I think that no matter what she was wearing that the CM probably should have realized that nobody wants to be humiliated on vacation. The CM could have handled it better. I have seen so many women of all shapes and sizes walking around all the parks with tube tops on. Some revealing lots and others not. I feel bad for the OP's wife that she had to be embarrased. It is true too that what some people think is immodest is perfectly ok for others. (What really bothers me is when we are at the resort and women that have bikinis on go straight from the pool into the food court to eat.)

 

[photo_chick]

Here is the my point. It is freakin' hot down here for most of the year.

Ever had your flip flops melt on the sidewalk? It gets pretty hot here in Texas as well. In fact here in Dallas we have 2 temperatures -- heat advisory and freeze warning. THere is not much middle ground! But there are not many places where it is acceptable to wear a bathing suit. I think in Florida it might be more because of the generally relaxed lifestyle than the heat. Hey, the rest of us are uptight prudes I guess!

And I also get the "pick the locals" game. I can do that at Six Flags here. In fact the "tourists" usually have less clothing on here than the season pass holders at the park! Also those who are not park "regulars" usually are carrying waaaay to much stuff and are often sunburned!

 

[muse_ginny]

for comparisons sake, I wore this shirt at AK and had no problems.

 

[newmommie77]

Ever had your flip flops melt on the sidewalk? It gets pretty hot here in Texas as well. In fact here in Dallas we have 2 temperatures -- heat advisory and freeze warning. THere is not much middle ground! But there are not many places where it is acceptable to wear a bathing suit. I think in Florida it might be more because of the generally relaxed lifestyle than the heat. Hey, the rest of us are uptight prudes I guess!

And I also get the "pick the locals" game. I can do that at Six Flags here. In fact the "tourists" usually have less clothing on here than the season pass holders at the park! Also those who are not park "regulars" usually are carrying waaaay to much stuff and are often sunburned!

I hope that I did not come off as saying that the rest of the country is a bunch of prudes. I didnt mean it that way. I don't think you would walk around the mall in FL and find people in bikini's either (usually tank tops with bathing suits underneath, LOL!). What I was saying, is in general, in warmer climates, people wear less clothing. I found this most funny at clubs. When I would go out in Central Florida (I went to undergrad at UCF...GO KNIGHTS) women were in shorter skirts and tank tops. That was pretty much the norm. When I went out in VA, DC and then just a couple nights ago in NC, people are just more dressed. Perhaps it is the relaxed atmoshpere of FL. I don't know. If you go to Key West, you will see women wearing bikini's walking down the street, shopping, eating, etc. When you are in an atmosphere like Disney World, where you are outside the majority of the day, getting wet on Water rides, people may think, like I do and did, that it is ok to wear warmer weather clothing.

 

[CathrynRose]

I guess I better rethink my september wardrobe. LOL

Yeah - no kidding.

Im hoping they'll let me cancel my pasties order first thing in the morning. Its obvious I wont be able to wear them.

 

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

Yeah - no kidding.

Im hoping they'll let me cancel my pasties order first thing in the morning. Its obvious I wont be able to wear them.

this is the best thing I have read all day!

 

[photo_chick]

Newmommie77-- no, I did not think you were really saying that we were prudes. But I think the lifestyle down there is different than a lot of other places. Everytime I have been to Florida everyone has seemed so laid back and casual. As opposed to here where I feel like if I wear my grungy sneakers and shorts to the Galleria I will be thrown out of followed by security!

I do see that laid back attitude near the beaches here in Texas, but it pretty much stays there on the coast. I think sometimes we might need a little more of it here!

 

[photo_chick]

Yeah - no kidding.

Im hoping they'll let me cancel my pasties order first thing in the morning. Its obvious I wont be able to wear them.

Better keep that g-string at home too!

 

[Buzz Litebeer]

As a 5' tall 175 pound size 18 I can agree that large women should NOT wear revealing clothing. It is just gross.

Not for those of us who like voluptuous women....

Sorry, folks, but I happen to think most models need to eat a sammich.

In the words of Edna Mode: "'Supermodels'. Heh! Nothing super about them... spoiled, stupid little stick figures with poofy lips who think only about themselves. Feh!"

 

[dreamergirl78]

Yeah - no kidding.

Im hoping they'll let me cancel my pasties order first thing in the morning. Its obvious I wont be able to wear them.

Just beware of the purple thong and bra ok?