UGH! Can't people dress up anymore??

[mom2grace]

Last night we went out to dinner at Fogo de Chao, the Brazilian steakhouse that runs $50/person before drinks, tax, and tip. There was a guy in crocs and many, many people in jeans. Not nice "Dress" jeans, but rumply, wrinkled jeans. One guy had keys sticking out of his pockets!

The Sunday before Christmas we went to Sunday Brunch at the Fours Seasons in Chicago, and there were teenagers there in SWEATS! For crying out loud! I don't know the exact price since I didn't pay, but around $80/person. My kids are 5 & 7 and know how to dress at "polite restaurants" (DS's words). Thankfully they are too young yet to whine, but why can't I wear my high school sweatshirt to brunch?!"

We are by no means wealthy but we buy our kids appropriate clothing for such occasions, even though they might only wear it once. Come on people, It's New Year's Eve and one of the top hotels in the US right before Christmas!

(Our kids did not go to Fogo, although our son has been there for lunch)

 

[luvindisneyworld]

Well it does not sound like there was a dress code and if there was they were not enforcing it.
So if thats the case then it really doesnt matter what anyone wears.
I dont care what anyone wears as long as they are covered up. It is not anything at all to me I know that we dress nice when we go out and thats all that we can control.

 

[anniemae]

People just don't dress up anymore, everything is "casual" now. Folks used to dress up for dinner, church, airline travel etc. Now, it seems jeans and sweats are the norm. I see sooooo many people in sweat pants everywhere I go.

 

[MelanieC]

I think there are better things in life to worry about than what other people wear. Seems to me people shouldn't worry about what other people are wearing or doing. Learn to be happy and enjoy your family, why on earth are you caring about what ppl wear?? I just don't get it.

 

[EMom]

What chaps me is when someone shows up for a FUNERAL in a t-shirt. Show some respect.

 

[Keli]

I know what you mean, I like it when we are at a nice place and everyone is dressed appropriately. It does seem to take something away from the experience when people are dressed like it's McDonalds.
Of course I think I am in the minority so you won't hear that point of view very much.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

I think it creates a nicer overall atmosphere and experience when everyone is dressed nicely.

 

[tennvalgirl]

Croc debate!
Croc dabate!

OP I promise I'm not picking on you, I just like discussions on where Crocs should "don the feet" if they EVER should.

 

[mjantz]

I think there are better things in life to worry about than what other people wear. Seems to me people shouldn't worry about what other people are wearing or doing. Learn to be happy and enjoy your family, why on earth are you caring about what ppl wear?? I just don't get it.

Because I shouldn't be made aware of the color of my SILs thong underwear. Low-rise pants that expose your undies & a shirt you keep having to pull down to keep us from seeing your undies is not appropriate for a Christmas dinner. This isn't the first time we've received an 'eyeful' from her either.
Also, I wonder when people dress like that for church or a special occasion, if they know what to wear on a job interview, wedding or funeral. Its one thing to show up to Texas de Brazil in jeans & a t-shirt. Its another to show up for a job interview with a major corporation dressed that way.

 

[mom2grace]

Croc debate!
Croc dabate!

OP I promise I'm not picking on you, I just like discussions on where Crocs should "don the feet" if they EVER should.

OP Here, is it contradictory to admit that I do own crocs?! I only wear them to the pool & Target and in my own home!

 

[tennvalgirl]

OP Here, is it contradictory to admit that I do own crocs?! I only wear them to the pool & Target and in my own home!

I believe when talking about something as upscale as Target...NO CROCS!

After all it's not Wal-Mart

 

[EpcotBeauty]

I don't care how others attire themselves, I concern myself with me and mine.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

We went to dinner last night. The restaurant was uncomfortably cold (due to AC). Several people complained.

There was a woman there in what appeared to be a satin pillow case (held on by extremely thin straps). I wondered how she could possibly enjoy her meal in so little clothes in such a cold room.

I was more than happy that we both had on jackets and trousers.

I don't much worry about what people wear. If the clothing is remarkable enough to draw my attention, it's still no big deal, you know?

Wear what you please. Just don't blow smoke in my face and please don't bathe in nasty smelling perfume prior to leaving your home!

LOL. Each person has their own "pet peeve." LOL!

 

[Loverly]

I agree with the OP. we dine out a lot and DH likes to wear his chinos/kacki slacks and he always seems overdressed-jeans are everywhere.

One night it was cold enough for me to wear my leather jacket(we live in the south) and one mother and her DD had (nice) flip flops on!

 

[TimeforMe]

OP--I feel the same way as you do. I think, in general, americans have become much more slovenly. I, for one, enjoy getting dressed up on occasion and for those times when I don't (which is more the norm) I don't go to restaurants that have a dress code or are a bit more upscale. I also make sure my children are neat and at least a little dressed for church. I do believe it shows respect. Now, I certainly don't lose sleep over any of this (as I'm sure you don't either), but it does bug me a little when people show up in t-shirts and sweats to a less casual place. JMO, of course.

 

[nikkistevej]

We also went to Fogo de Chao last night with 5 other couples- and alot of us wore jeans- there isn't a dress code at the one here in Baltimore. The girls all had high heeled boots and dressy tops with the jeans- I thought it was fine. There were people very dressed up and alot of people in jeans too. I definately didn't feel under-dressed in my jeans.
P.S. To the OP- did you like the food- it was all of our first times and we loved it!!!

 

[kirbsam]

i tend to agree with the op. although there is no dress code and i certainly dont let it ruin my experience, i do like it when people dress up at least a little for special occasions. i love looking at old pictures of football games, bars or airplanes and seeing how people used to look very nice when going to events like that. i know those days are over, but it sure looked nice.

 

[My sister's princess]

DBF and I went to see the nutcracker a few weeks back. I wore dress slacks and a sweater and he wore dress slacks a button up shirt and a tie. We take our seats and a another couple our age walks in. The boy has a foot high Mohawk and is wearing torn jeans and a dirty sweatshirt. The girl is in club like attire. It made me ashamed to be about the same age (19-20ish) What bothered me more though was when the boy was hooting and whistling at the curtain call

 

[bicker]

Jeans are also appropriate at the Brazilian steakhouse near here. I'd have a bigger problem with people expecting more formal dress than the dress code requires than people actually enjoying a casual dining experience wearing casual dress.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

I guess it's best to call me old-fashioned, but I do believe in dressing up for certain restaurants and church. I do believe I feel better about myself when I am dressed classier than at home.