Dress Code Question - What Would You Do?

[Summer2018]

I read that some restaurants do not allow flip flops. I own several pairs of "Yellow Box" flip flops that have rhinestones on them. They are really beautiful and have become my go-to fancy summer shoes. I was wondering if they would be considered acceptable to wear at Narcoossees or any other restaurant with a dress code.

 

[amberpi]

Just wear a lightweight sundress, sandals, and have your SO plus his attire - and you're gtg

 

[IrishNYC]

Ignoring the dress code shouldn't be an option at all. I'd either dress nicer for the park, leave clothes in the locker, or go back and change then return.

 

[Anniefrances]

I didn't read all the previous posts, so apologies if this is redundant. My kids and I dined at both Jiko and CA Grill this week. When dining at 'nicer' places I wear walking shorts with fancy flip-flops (instead of sneakers) and a nice blouse. My boys wear khaki shorts and polo style shirts. We leave our dinner shirts and wipes in a locker so that we can freshen up on the way out of the park. Last night at CA Grill most of the patrons seemed to be dressed pretty casually. And by casual I mean shorts/capris with nice tops, maybe a few sundresses. But nothing over the top. So I would vote upgrading your shorts and bringing a fresh top to change into. Whatever you decide, hope you enjoy your meals!

 

[Anniefrances]

I read that some restaurants do not allow flip flops. I own several pairs of "Yellow Box" flip flops that have rhinestones on them. They are really beautiful and have become my go-to fancy summer shoes. I was wondering if they would be considered acceptable to wear at Narcoossees or any other restaurant with a dress code.

Yes! I have worn 'nice' flip-flops (http://www.andreassous.com/collection/nice.html) to Yachtsman Steakhouse, Jiko, and CA Grill to name a few. And I never felt like I was violating a dress code or otherwise out of place.

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

We went to Citric a couple of years ago and the couple checking in in front of us had on running shorts, tank tops and those running shoes with the toes. No one said anything.

 

[TwinkleKS]

The only time we have ever been stopped for a dress code violation was when DH forgot and left his ball cap on. He's pretty bald and wears one a lot when outside even in "nicer" clothes and totally forgot it was on. It wasn't any big deal and he took it off, but he did get a kick out of pointing out the multiple Mickey ears and two Goofy hats that others were wearing.

 

[adisneyaunt]

Just get a locker, freshen up and enjoy!
I personally would not wear potentially sweaty and clothes that did not meet the request of the establishment.

 

[sleepydog25]

Please change. It's a Signature. If a good friend has a wedding, you still make the effort to wear appropriate clothing regardless of the circumstances.

 

[scrapquitler]

D. change your clothes, but store them in a locker during the day. No need to carry them.

or

E. wear something just a tiny bit nicer than running shorts and a tshirt to the park that day. Capris and a cute shirt, or a sundress, maybe.

 

[Pumbaa_]

You don't say when you are going

If it is summer and odds are you will be a hot sweaty possibly stinky diner, I would bring something to freshen up

If it is a cooler, less likely to be stinky,sweaty mess, I would dress a tad nicer for my park day

I am fine w flip flops , sneakers, but I never want to go to signature dining feeling gross

Even just a fresh shirt helps

Again, for me signature dining is an event. A nice leisurely meal, maybe a cocktail, apps nice meal dessert. I tend to dress a little nicer to match the ambience of the dining experience I want

I don't feel this way about le cellier by the way. In theme park does not feel like signature to me

 

[HopperFan]

My boyfriend and I have dinner reservations at Jiko and California Grill for our upcoming Disney trip. I know they're both signature restaurants that have a dress code. However, I also know that some people choose not to follow the dress code and aren't turned away.

If I was staying on-site, I would definitely change and freshen up before dinner. However, we're staying at a family member's house, who lives about 15 minutes from Magic Kingdom, and we'll be Ubering back and forth each day. Should I pack a dress in my park bag to change into before dinner? Or should I just wear my park clothes (solid color t-shirt, running shorts)? I don't want people to turn their noses up at me, but it also seems ridiculous to spend the time/money going home to change.

Tshirt and running shorts to a Signature .... no. I wouldn't even wear that to a non-signature restaurant that is not in a park. While we don't wear fancy we do wear maxi/sundress, capri and nice top and guys where slacks or nice khaki shorts and collared shirt.

- Get locker at park to put fresh clothes, shoes etc in.
- At end of your day, grab the bag and head to hotel with restaurant.
- Head to bathroom, freshen up and change your clothes.
- Enjoy a lovely dinner.

OR if you don't wish to change from your running clothes, then just book something else in the parks and save the time.

 

[Verity213]

Thank you for the replies, everyone! For those asking, we're going in mid-August, so I'm sure I'll get very hot and sweaty during the day.

Right now I'm leaning toward packing a very light sundress in my bag along with some wipes, so that I can freshen up a little before dinner. The locker idea isn't bad either, but I don't really want to spend $8 to freshen up before a meal that's very expensive anyway. My boyfriend definitely won't be changing before dinner, so I wouldn't be splitting it with him either (I think he's just wearing slightly nicer park clothes).

 

[kreckl]

Why would you ignore the dress code?
It doesn't seem hard to do what others have suggested- either wear nicer clothes to the park, or use a locker, or go back to your house to change/freshen up. 15 minutes isn't far- closer than some Disney hotels. Personally I would plan some time back at the resort to freshen up.

 

[Cinderella94]

Regardless of how you do it, of course you need to abide by the dress code. However, in the summer heat, I LOVE the shower after a long day in the heat before we go to dinner. You really feel like a whole new person afterward. I would need to go back and actually freshen up in the room.

 

[DeterminedOne]

Girl talk here -- You will likely feel more comfortable if you change. It's not about what other guests are wearing. It's about what YOU'RE wearing. You asked about packing a sundress in your park bag. Yes, please.

 

[AngiTN]

We are on site but we wear our park clothes to all dining at Disney.
But we also don't dress quite as far down as many we see in the parks.
I wear skirts and tank tops
DH wear shorts and polo shirts

 

[Verity213]

For everyone mentioning how nice it is to go back to your hotel and shower, I totally understand. I would LOVE to do that if it would be convenient. However, I also don't want to waste any of our time/money on something that's not necessary. I think it'd be an extra $15-20 to uber back and forth before dinner. Also, my boyfriend would not be thrilled. ;-)

 

[AngiTN]

For everyone mentioning how nice it is to go back to your hotel and shower, I totally understand. I would LOVE to do that if it would be convenient. However, I also don't want to waste any of our time/money on something that's not necessary. I think it'd be an extra $15-20 to uber back and forth before dinner. Also, my boyfriend would not be thrilled. ;-)

I don't blame you. If you were going to be the only one not changed that would be one thing. But it's going to be the opposite. You'd be about the only one to change. People may not like it but there isn't truly a dress code, outside of V&A. There are recommendations, not requirements, outside of a very few. Most of the requirements sort of include what you wouldn't wear to a park too.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Yes! I have worn 'nice' flip-flops (http://www.andreassous.com/collection/nice.html) to Yachtsman Steakhouse, Jiko, and CA Grill to name a few. And I never felt like I was violating a dress code or otherwise out of place.

Apropos of your sense of style those are adorable (pronounced the French way, LOL)! Oh and I call them sandals since they don't make a flip flop noise.