Dressing down of society...

[Jennasis]

Fair enough. I have a friend with extreme allergies and have asked to be moved before because of excessive perfume on other diners. With no bad smell, riding attire wouldn't bother me at all.

Ugh I HATE that (the perfume)! I've had to move seats at a movie theatre once or twice before since the lady who chose to sit behind me (in the empty theatre) smelled like she had marinated in Chanel no. 5 for days.

 

[Liberty Belle]

No, I read the original post. The poster used a filthy word for a woman's anatomy, that is why it was reported. I was surprised it got past the filter.

Ah, ok. Thanks.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I really could care less what anyone wears anywhere, provided it meets the requirements of legality. I don't care if someone wears a tuxedo to McDonald's or gym shorts and a wife beater to a 4 diamond restaurant in Paris. I will not let what anyone else is wearing ruin my dinner just because I wouldn't wear it.

I may notice and laugh but none of it will ruin my appetite or change my life in any way. If you do wear either of those things though be prepared for some starring and laughing.

Only one time have I ever said something. I was in Panera and there was a guy who was completely barefoot (dirty barefeet too.) I did say something and was prepared to walk out if they did not address it as that is a direct violation of health code.

Other than that, would I notice if somebody were dressed more casually than I would expect for the establishment? Probably. Would it affect my meal? Absolutely not. Give me my book and I am good to go!

 

[JEmaryland]

Actually just yesterday we were in town and wondering where to go for lunch. I thought of Olive Garden, then took a look at my husband who was wearing shorts and a Sick Boy Motorcycle shirt with the sleeves cut off and decided we should go to Cactus Willie's Steak Buffet instead.

 

[S. C.]

I would rather sit next to someone at Olive Garden thats in workout clothes than someone thats 50 pounds plus overweight, personally that bothers me more.. Obesity is a real problem in this country that affects us all, this thread is nothing but snipping about a meaningless topic.

Should places also not allow fat people so I am not upset??? Of course not...

 

[GeorgeG]

I dunno, George...how do you look in a thong?

There would be a lot of people suddenly losing their appetites, if not meals...

 

[DisneyBamaFan]

My last day at WDW, I wore shorts and a sleeveless shirt to Le Cellier for my 4:10 ressie. There were another 20+ men in the restaurant at the time wearing similar attire.

 

[KAMKIM]

I can understand Op. Lately people in my neighborhood are not even changing out of their pajamas!! When did it become fashionable to go to the supermarket in slippers and sleep pants?

I'm guilty! No slippers, but pajama pants one pair even has tinkerbell on it, if I ruin someone's day because I wore tinkerbell pants to the supermarket...I can live with that.

 

[daisax]

Only one time have I ever said something. I was in Panera and there was a guy who was completely barefoot (dirty barefeet too.) I did say something and was prepared to walk out if they did not address it as that is a direct violation of health code.

I've often wondered about the logic of that law... people with awful skanky feet can walk into just about any restaurant with flip flops on -- the barest strand of leather/rubber/plastic holding the thinnest flap of material between them and the floor... and that's fine and dandy, but straight up bare feet are horrible?

(Believe me, I'm not advocating that people go to restaurants barefoot, or that flip flops be ruled the same as bare feet. I just wonder what the purpose of the law actually is -- to protect the barefoot person or the sensibilities/health of the people around them? And shouldn't there be some consistency?)

 

[mhsjax]

You know, it's very possible that the people that are 'becoming more casual' are not the ones that are becoming 'more self centered and more entitled'.

Gee, I think your comment was VERY rude. I think we know what you are insinuating. I think her post was excellent.

 

[mhsjax]

My last day at WDW, I wore shorts and a sleeveless shirt to Le Cellier for my 4:10 ressie. There were another 20+ men in the restaurant at the time wearing similar attire.

See there is the difference. I agree with the OP. We went to Le Cellier and some other sit down restaurants in Disney just this past week and I wouldn't even let my 8 year old wear his sleeveless shirts that he brought with him and they are brand new. I am sorry but I don't want to see any underarm hair on men when I am eating. That is DISGUSTING. And my the way, my hubby who is much less uptight than me, agreed with me on the 8 year old not wearing that type of clothing to a restaurant. We say NO sleeveless shirts on men while we were in there.

 

[bicker]

My last day at WDW, I wore shorts and a sleeveless shirt to Le Cellier for my 4:10 ressie. There were another 20+ men in the restaurant at the time wearing similar attire.

Yes, truly not a problem. I wouldn't do it, but that's me. I'm sure there are things I wear that other folks wouldn't. It all goes back to people making decisions for themselves based on their own preferences, and respecting the decisions other people make for themselves based on those other persons' preferences. The only transgressions in this regard are (1) violating dress codes put forward by the proprietor of the restaurant (in which case they will not let you in) and (2) condemning other people for what they wear, when what they wear is okay with the proprietor of the restaurant.

 

[luvmy3]

Gee, I think your comment was VERY rude. I think we know what you are insinuating. I think her post was excellent.

I think what she was insinuating is spot on

 

[GeorgeG]

For the record, my typical daily attire is usually shorts and a t-shirt (being retired helps with this). The shorts are of the nice "casual variety" and the t-shirts are presentable. I have a few sleeveless shirts I wear to the pool or around the house. If we're going out to eat, where determines whether I wear a collared shirt. For most, it's a collared shirt. I do wear long pants when I play gigs with bands and sometimes even a tux.

When we go to WDW I wear shorts and a collared shirt, sometimes a Disney-themed t-shirt if I know we won't be eating at a table service restaurant. There are always exceptions, but I try to be presentable. The one issue that I never make an exception for is hat is off at any table, indoors or out. That's just the old fart in me.

I believe the only restaurant at WDW that still requires a jacket and tie is Victoria and Alberts. We used to enjoy Broadway at the Top, the Gulf Coast Room, and the Empress Room, but I guess there just weren't enough visiters who were willing to get dressed so they are now the California Grill (Broadway at the Top), gone (Gulf Coast) and Fulton's Crab House (Empress Room). Of course, the fine dining is also gone from all three.

 

[jaminmd]

I've often wondered about the logic of that law... people with awful skanky feet can walk into just about any restaurant with flip flops on -- the barest strand of leather/rubber/plastic holding the thinnest flap of material between them and the floor... and that's fine and dandy, but straight up bare feet are horrible?

(Believe me, I'm not advocating that people go to restaurants barefoot, or that flip flops be ruled the same as bare feet. I just wonder what the purpose of the law actually is -- to protect the barefoot person or the sensibilities/health of the people around them? And shouldn't there be some consistency?)

Sorry, I just thought that was really funny!