Do you dress up to go out to restaurants? Gordon Ramsay is...

[KateDelRick]

.. bemoaning the standards of dress at his restaurants. He's complaining that people wear casual clothing, joggers, hoodies etc. I like to dress up to go out to dine, but what do others think?.

Depends how small the portions were and by all accounts they're were minute.

@KateDelRick I think some judge more than others, at some point you need to stop caring what others think so much. What other people wear in a restaurant does not affect me unless they smell bad. The more casual the better imo. I don’t chose to eat or stay in overly formal environments.

Ah, right so! I think in the rural west of Ireland it's still quite traditional in that respect!

Actually I’ve Irish friends and have been to a couple,of Irish funerals and never seen blokes turning ip in jeans and trainers, there is also a large irish family near us, and if anything the funeral is a big deal and people dress as you’d expect for a funeral

im sure some Irish folks will come along to comment on if going to funerals in jeans and trainers is the norm,

to those that insist on shorts and t shirt whatever… what is your aversion to wearing anything else? Just out of interest

It's fun to get gussied up occasionally. My work wear is pretty casual these days...suits are ancient history pretty much, so I like to put on a dress every now and again.
Most of my social life is gigs, so jeans and t shirts. A chance to get out of the denim is a nice change.

Someone already has up thread.

At my father's funeral in Ireland, I was reminded by the left behind, that those who leave Ireland for distant shores still think the world in Ireland is as they left it 30 years ago.

Depends really… on the occasion and place.
If he wants a dress code then he needs to enforce it

Fun for you - but clearly not for everyone! I loathe getting dressed up.

@BIWI

why do you loathe it? No judgement, I’m just curious! To me it’s just putting on clothes

I hate getting dressed up too, dressed up clothes never seem as comfortable as casuals. It's the footwear, I'm only really comfy in trainers, Birkenstocks etc, can't wear ballet flats, heels, most loafer types.

Depends on the restaurant, casual pub then no, leggings and a hoody suit me fine unless I wanted to make a bit more of an effort.

Slightly nicer restaurant maybe jeans and a jumper or a top.

Somewhere posh I would put on a dress and heels.

I find it really hard to know what to wear these days though. I often end up feeling overdressed if I'm in anything other than a hoody and leggings!

I’m sure this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I cannot abide scruffiness.

And I’m pretty surprised that some people think it’s unreasonable to judge others on the effort they make with their presentation. I think what people wear conveys a pretty strong message about the respect they have for the place they are in and the people they are with, and so of course others will judge you.

And I surely can’t be the only one who feels so much more confident when they are well turned out.

My mother is Provancale, and I do appreciate this might be a cultural difference, but I was taught always to be well presented, especially when going somewhere ‘special’ as a basic mark of respect. If I tried to meet my mother for lunch at Petrus in tracksuit trousers, she’d probably set fire to them.

Love dressing up to go out! But yes would certainly depend on the restaurant and time of day. If I'm in town at lunch and decide to have a meal out on a whim then I'll be dressed however I'm dressed. If I'm out for dinner it's usually more planned and I make a bit of effort.

I would agree with you, @CommeIlFaut , and your mum! I like it when people make an effort with their appearance depending on the occasion. I'm of the generation that had "Sunday Best" - literally good clothes for the Sunday service. I think people had fewer clothes and looked after them more as well.

@LuckySantangelo35 I just feel uncomfortable. Hate wearing tights, and my feet really don't thank me if I wear heels. I never wear make-up (only for very, very special occasions such as weddings and, perhaps, funerals).

That said, I wouldn't go to a restaurant wearing a tracksuit or joggers, but I would be quite happy to go out wearing jeans and a jumper or top/cardigan. I'm always neat and tidy, washed, and don't smell, other than of expensive perfume!

I don't judge others who dress up when they go out - but I do think it's odd that those who dress up somehow feel that those of who haven't might spoil their evening!

And I'm pretty sure that Gordon et al will be very happy to take my money. (To be clear, if there's a dress code then I would abide by that)

If it were The Savoy or Michelin Star then yes tho one of his Gastropubs would probably wear smart/casual.

I think he was just referring to his M* ones. Not the gastropubs.

Ah thank you dont think read properly. Aw would probably make an effort even trousers and a shirt if does not feeling comfy getting suited and booted. Xx

I went to a private members club recently - they had a very strict dress code and examples of what they considered appropriate. None of my shoes were acceptable - flat sandals were banned, so for ladies it was pumps - could never get them to stay on my feet or heels - never again too many blisters. I decided the gentleman’s dress code suited me better, so I complied with that and I felt much more confident in those clothes than the club’s perception of what a “lady” should wear.

What's the difference?!

None of my shoes were acceptable - flat sandals were banned, so for ladies it was pumps

One is open toe the other closed.

I think, @BIWI it's the American terminology - by pumps they mean court shoes with a heel.
I find it extraordinary that any venue or organisation would require women to wear high heels. I never wear them, yet look smart at work and when going out!

No idea, it was very old fashioned - their images reminded me of old sewing patterns. Our host assured me that his wife had never been turned away and they were much harder on the men but it was not a welcoming choice. Next time we meet I will decline to meet at the club.