Dress Code

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For Victoria and Alberts, considering it will be summer and very hot?

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I have to tell you I would dress for Victoria and Albert......I would think that Disney would say it is resort casual or business casual. Long pants and a collar with a shirt on it.......I suppose men could wear a sports coat, not sure if it is required, still trying to find info on it. Women wear a nice outfit, skirt and top, or pants and top, or a capri outfit.
 
The dress code is cocktail/evening attire, including jacket and tie for men. I'd wear lightweight clothing, owing to the heat.
 
This is the question, would they turn you away if you do not wear a tie, but have a sportscoat on.....I wonder.
 

It's not really worth the risk of embarassment.

I'm a really big tie-hater. When I am on cruises, I always wear dress shirts that don't take a tie.
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However, given that there are other fine dining options at the Grand Floridian, I wouldn't take that tack with V&As.
 
Actually jacket IS required, tie is not.

Men will be appropriately dressed in slacks (preferably true trousers, not chino's) a sports jacket, and button down shirt--and sorry, the buttons on a polo don't count LOL! They WILL turn you away without a jacket, or offer you a "loaner" for the evening.

Women should wear a dress, skirt and blouse, or pants suit. Flip flops of any style are not appropriate.

We saw a couple go in there the other night while we were waiting to dine at Citrico's. He was in a suit and tie with dress shoes, she was in a nice "little black dress" and BEACH sandals! Ugh! While not "flip flops" they were they type of sandals you'd wear to the beach or while doing your laundry. It TOTALLY ruined the wonderful look they had going. Even my husband mentioned it to me, and he's not one to really notice. In fact it takes this secnario for him to notice someone's appearance: We were seated next to a call girl and her "date" at Bistro--she was in a velour track suit with a too short top and bling hanging out of her naval. I kid you not folks!

Does anyone remember the story of (I think it was) Mel Gibson being turned away from V&A's because he didn't ahve a jacket on? He was served the V&A's menu in Citrico's instead--and I think this was when Citrico's wass still Flaglers.

Anne
 
bicker said:
The dress code is cocktail/evening attire, including jacket and tie for men. I'd wear lightweight clothing, owing to the heat.


A tie is not required at V&A but a jacket for men definately is, for women it is the little black dress type of place. Even in the summer, you have to dress for V&A, not a problem at all, considering it is air conditioned.
 
The ration of "tie to tieless" men at V&A over the years we've dined there has been about 90% with--10% without.
For ladies, about 90% in some sort of dress--10% in pants suit type attire.
But either way will get you in.
 
I called and made a reservation the other day, and I was a little shocked at what they told me. I understand that men have to wear a jacket, but they were listing several rules that women must follow. They told me open toe sandals were permissible, provided they are heels. They told me no capris . They did say specifically no flip flops. I can't wait to go! I hardley ever have an excuse to get all dressed up, so I was planning to really dress up. Last year I went for the first time and wore a very simple black linen dress with heels and a light sweater. I felt underdressed. This year I will be in a more formal or semi-formal dress.
 
Actually--I never saw anyone at V&A look at anyones feet. :confused3

Mrs. U always wears "flats" on account of her blood clot and it's never, ever been a problem.
 
Uncleromulus said:
Actually--I never saw anyone at V&A look at anyones feet. :confused3

Mrs. U always wears "flats" on account of her blood clot and it's never, ever been a problem.

But there's a difference between cute, dressy "flats" and beach sandals. :)

Anne
 
ducklite said:
Actually jacket IS required, tie is not.
According to what I've read, the tie is part of the dress code.

What is "required" is another story.
 
bicker said:
According to what I've read, the tie is part of the dress code.

What is "required" is another story.

Very true. WDW is good at issuing "dress codes" but not enforcing them.

ANne
 
I agree with that........enforcing seems to be one of Disney's difficulties...

I am a casual person, probably the reason I do not go to V & A anymore, but the time we went our children were dressed up, hubby was in a jacket and tie (he was in a tie, I swear it) and I had on probably a dressy pants outfit. It is nice to see that they have continued that tradition.
 
1) Hot is not, but attire IS NOT an option.
2) This is ALWAYS semi-formal.
3) Men - jackets (tie optional, but HIGHLY recommended)
4) Frin and bear it.
5) Upscale dining should be accompanied by upscale attire.
 
TheRustyScupper said:
1) Hot is not, but attire IS NOT an option.
2) This is ALWAYS semi-formal.
3) Men - jackets (tie optional, but HIGHLY recommended)
4) Frin and bear it.
5) Upscale dining should be accompanied by upscale attire.
Semi-formal means different things to different people. Technically, it means Black-tie, with White-tie being formal. But then others think it means suits or sport-coats, while others think it means "No jeans." A few think it means you must cover yourself. If someone tells me, "semi-formal" I start asking questions.

The word "upscale" is one I don't understand. Nobody I know uses it, except my pretentious SIL and I won't ask her because I doubt she uses it properly.

What does that word mean?????
 
Cool-Beans said:
Semi-formal means different things to different people. Technically, it means Black-tie, with White-tie being formal. But then others think it means suits or sport-coats, while others think it means "No jeans." A few think it means you must cover yourself. If someone tells me, "semi-formal" I start asking questions.

The word "upscale" is one I don't understand. Nobody I know uses it, except my pretentious SIL and I won't ask her because I doubt she uses it properly.

What does that word mean?????

To me "upscale" is something a step or more above average.

Average is Outback. Upscale is Ruth Cris.

Average is Hanes brand boxers. Upscale is Ralph Lauren.

Average is Revlon cosmetics. Upscale is M.A.C.

Average is a Honda Accord. Upscale is a Lexus.

But it also depends on who you are asking. For some, a Lexus is average and a Bently is upscale, for others a Dodge Neon is average and the Accord would be upscale.

Back on topic, IMHO "true" semi-formal is a bit too much for dinner at V&A, except for weddings and such. While it's a beautiful atmosphere, it doesn't neccesarily lend itself to semi-formal. IMHO a suit and tie on a man is perfect for the restaurant, with s port coat, slacks and a button down shirt being second choice.

Anne
 
Upscale means: Having a look, feel or price designed to appeal to a well-to-do market.

As to what qualifies, I guess that can be personal opinion. Ducklite gave some good examples.
 
According to what I've read, the tie is part of the dress code.

What is "required" is another story.

No, tie is not part of the dress code (nor required) and never has been. Most men do wear them however. As always, don't believe everything you read. When you make a reservation you will be told that for gentlemen jacket is required, tie optional.

Cool-Beans, I'm with you. The word upscale is sooo pretentious to my ear. Maybe a regional thing. :confused3
 
No, tie is not part of the dress code ... you will be told that for gentlemen jacket is required, tie optional.
You do realize, don't you, that you just contradicted yourself, within the same paragraph?
 

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