I don't have any "formal" clothing anymore, no suits, no ties, it's all been banished from my life and disposed of. No old style shoes, the best I can do is plain black trainers and black jeans.
People used to stand for the national anthem and curtsey before Her Majesty as well. It's all gawn dinehill.
I think what people mean is they dont like wearing what they've worn during the day (shorts/t-shirts etc.) but they like to have a shower and change into something a bit nicer......not necessarily a ball gown or DJ but something smart!
Formal dining on holiday? That went out with the ark didn't it?
I think smart casual is fine these days but if some people feel comfortable lounging around in the same thing they wore on the beach all day then it's their prerogative. It's their holiday and who am I to judge? How do we know that person isn't getting away for the first time in twenty years and just wants to kick back and relax without feeling the need to conform to what someone else's perceived idea about appropriate dress codes are?
People used to dress up for dinner in their home too. Nowadays so many people just eat off a tray in their lap on the settee. It's a symbol of our decline as a nation IMO.
I don't really see the point of dressing up for dinner in my own house. I don't have a problem with eating by the TV or computer.
When I am on holiday the most difficult decision I make each day is what to wear for dinner
I always dress to go out for dinner and drinks - my bikini and beach dress is for the day time.
Dressing doesn't have to mean a ballgown, it means having a shower and putting on something clean and semi pretty!
Exactly. Funny how in typical DS fashion, having a shower and wearing something nice for an evening out has been turned into wearing ballgowns or top hat and tails.
Exactly. Funny how in typical DS fashion, having a shower and wearing something nice for an evening out has been turned into wearing ballgowns or top hat and tails.
That's not how I see it, but the OP does seem to be critical of people that don't dress up for dinner. Had they just said that they enjoy doing it themselves, perhaps the responses would have been different.
My feeling is, it's a holiday, wear what you want to and feel good in, but don't worry if other people wear what they feel comfy and good in, even if it is different to your idea.
Some people see it as 'going to dinner' others might seeing it as having a quick bite to eat before they do something else.
Holidays are to be treasured and enjoyed, and in my opinion that's why everyone should be free to dress how they want to.
I guess it adds to the holiday feeling if people change into something nicer in the evening and make a tiny effort. You know you are on holiday when you aren't still slobbing about in your daytime casuals as you would be at home.
I never dress for dinner when on holiday, personally I don't see the point, I'm on holiday.
Shower in the morning then put on clean clothes, back to hotel in the evening for a meal, back to hotel room for a shower then into night clothes.
That's it, that's all I want to do. And I do the same day after and so on for the rest of the hols.
Otherwise think about the amount of clothes you'd be taking? Day clothes, evening clothes, night clothes, underwear, swimwear, shoes...too much. Just cut out the evening clothes.
I never dress for dinner - full stop. I've just realised that I wear the same 365 days a year. Although not to sleep in. Jeans and fleecy tops in the winter and jeans and t shirts in the "summer". Not even a summer dress the last couple of years as we has no summer.
(riding stuff a few times a week but I never "dress" for anything!)
I sort of agree with the OP in that I'm the type of person who loves coming back to the apt/hotel after a day at the beach or by the pool, have a shower and get my gladrags on. Nothing extravagant, just something nice and summery and relatively smart.
However, you're on holiday. You should wear what you want and what you're comfortable in. I don't like it when people sit and eat at the table with no shirt on though (men), whether it's breakfast/dinner. That's just rude. Put a vest on or something while people are eating!!
Exactly. Funny how in typical DS fashion, having a shower and wearing something nice for an evening out has been turned into wearing ballgowns or top hat and tails.
:D Exactly. We're only talking about not wearing t-shirts / shorts / swimwear, surely? It does look slobby to see people dressed as toddlers at restaurant tables. Wearing proper clothes in the evening in a hot climate not only looks better but means you are less likely to be bitten by mosquitoes.
:D It does look slobby to see people dressed as toddlers at restaurant tables.
the mind boggles
If it's a smartish restaurant or whatever then I'd agree smartish casual is better, rather than "wifebeater" vest, tracksuit bottoms, thongs or shabby sneakers.
I agree with the OP-nobody seems to dress up for restaurants now or even special occasions.
I don't know if it is laziness or they just do not know when to dress up.
I've seen people going to christenings and funerals in jeans.
To me it shows a lack of respect for the event and the family.
What really annoys me is chavs living in their tracky bottoms from morning till night, probably sleeping in them then going to the supermarket or into town. By this time they have slunk around their arses and we the great British public have to look at their white flabby mounds of fat bouncing over the top of the elasticated, much expanded waistband.
They should be locked up for their own safety.
Sorry, got carried away.
Rant over.
Dress codes are there to exclude people, and are by their very nature, elitist. I can understand getting dressed up for an interview, a wedding, funeral or christening, but getting dressed up for the theatre or popping out for Sunday lunch ? Nein danke. How ridiculous.
Dress codes are there to exclude people, and are by their very nature, elitist. I can understand getting dressed up for an interview, a wedding, funeral or christening, but getting dressed up for the theatre or popping out for Sunday lunch ? Nein danke. How ridiculous.
You wouldnt dress up to go to the theatre? How crass
You wouldnt dress up to go to the theatre? How crass
Why should I? It's only a play, for heaven's sake - it's hardly the Ritz, is it ?. If I'm going to sit through 2 - 2 and a half hours, I want to be comfortable, not wearing some ridiculous garb.
Thankfully, most of my fellow theatregoers locally agree; indeed, someone wearing a penguin suit would be the one looking out of place.
You wear what you want, I'll wear what I want. Liberal democracy. Marvellous.
Personally, I'd turn up in a top hat, bowtie and arseless chaps if I smelt the opportunity to offend some conservative old farts who believe everyone should do as they do.
Slightly off topic I know, but, does anyone else love seeing how smart everyone was when you see old newsreels or films from the last war and the decade or so after? You could hardly tell the difference between the most humble of workers and the upper classes, so much pride was taken with their appearance.
You wear what you want, I'll wear what I want. Liberal democracy. Marvellous.
Personally, I'd turn up in a top hat, bowtie and arseless chaps if I smelt the opportunity to offend some conservative old farts who believe everyone should do as they do.
Setting out to deliberately offend is hostile, not liberal. Just saying.
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I think what people mean is they dont like wearing what they've worn during the day (shorts/t-shirts etc.) but they like to have a shower and change into something a bit nicer......not necessarily a ball gown or DJ but something smart!
I think smart casual is fine these days but if some people feel comfortable lounging around in the same thing they wore on the beach all day then it's their prerogative. It's their holiday and who am I to judge? How do we know that person isn't getting away for the first time in twenty years and just wants to kick back and relax without feeling the need to conform to what someone else's perceived idea about appropriate dress codes are?
I don't really see the point of dressing up for dinner in my own house. I don't have a problem with eating by the TV or computer.
Exactly. Funny how in typical DS fashion, having a shower and wearing something nice for an evening out has been turned into wearing ballgowns or top hat and tails.
That's not how I see it, but the OP does seem to be critical of people that don't dress up for dinner. Had they just said that they enjoy doing it themselves, perhaps the responses would have been different.
My feeling is, it's a holiday, wear what you want to and feel good in, but don't worry if other people wear what they feel comfy and good in, even if it is different to your idea.
Some people see it as 'going to dinner' others might seeing it as having a quick bite to eat before they do something else.
Holidays are to be treasured and enjoyed, and in my opinion that's why everyone should be free to dress how they want to.
Shower in the morning then put on clean clothes, back to hotel in the evening for a meal, back to hotel room for a shower then into night clothes.
That's it, that's all I want to do. And I do the same day after and so on for the rest of the hols.
Otherwise think about the amount of clothes you'd be taking? Day clothes, evening clothes, night clothes, underwear, swimwear, shoes...too much. Just cut out the evening clothes.
(riding stuff a few times a week but I never "dress" for anything!)
Ekkkk
Got a wardrobe full of lovely clothes too!
Next you'll be saying that you have a bath once a year too, whether you need it or not... :eek:
However, you're on holiday. You should wear what you want and what you're comfortable in. I don't like it when people sit and eat at the table with no shirt on though (men), whether it's breakfast/dinner. That's just rude. Put a vest on or something while people are eating!!
Noooo....I lurrrve my bath! Every night, floating lights, music and salts.... It is therapy!
And I don't wear the same clothes, just have everything the same. Lots and lots of pairs of funky embroidered jeans!
You've hit the nail on the head there. Thats why I always assume they are unintelligent boors, when they might not be.
the mind boggles
If it's a smartish restaurant or whatever then I'd agree smartish casual is better, rather than "wifebeater" vest, tracksuit bottoms, thongs or shabby sneakers.
but not "dressing up".
Dress codes are there to exclude people, and are by their very nature, elitist. I can understand getting dressed up for an interview, a wedding, funeral or christening, but getting dressed up for the theatre or popping out for Sunday lunch ? Nein danke. How ridiculous.
You wouldnt dress up to go to the theatre? How crass
Why should I? It's only a play, for heaven's sake - it's hardly the Ritz, is it ?. If I'm going to sit through 2 - 2 and a half hours, I want to be comfortable, not wearing some ridiculous garb.
Thankfully, most of my fellow theatregoers locally agree; indeed, someone wearing a penguin suit would be the one looking out of place.
Personally, I'd turn up in a top hat, bowtie and arseless chaps if I smelt the opportunity to offend some conservative old farts who believe everyone should do as they do.
Setting out to deliberately offend is hostile, not liberal. Just saying.
Meeting hostility head on.
They allow nudity in the restaurants at Butlin's now?
Indeed they do, positively encourage it.