Can I wear trainers to smart restaurant?

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It seems so long since I went anywhere that presented me with any fashion dilemmas, I think I've lost my basic common sense.

In a couple of weeks' time I'm going for a smart London lunch with a couple of friend. It's not somewhere with a dress code, more trendy laid back but with well known chef type place. I'm planning on wearing a long midi ( almost maxi) navy silky dress and shite trainers. Does that sound OK? It's the trainers I'm unsure about. I could put shoes on: I've got some quite nice gold sandals or some tan leather low wedges that might be better. I'm mid 50s if that helps.

I’d maybe go for something better than shite trainers

I think white will be fine!

I'm planning on wearing a long midi ( almost maxi) navy silky dress and shite trainers. Does that sound OK

I know that was a typo, but it really made me laugh!

And the WHITE trainers sound fine!

I would, no problem.

Awesome typo! I'd wear sandals but I'm sure the trainers will be fine. Have you checked the website for any dress code?

I went to somewhere like this recently and about 80% of the women were dressed exactly like this. The remaining 20% were in tiny dresses and 8” heels and looked amazing but made me very glad for the comfort of my trainers

Go on, treat yourself to some replacement non-shite trainers.

How often do you type that for your phone to decide it’s more plausible than white?

Shite or white trainers 😂

White sound fine to me with the dress

Shite trainers should not be worn anywhere

I can't believe I actually proud read that too because my typing is generally so shite!

And, funnily enough, "shite" isn't a word I generally use so God knows where it came from.

Done it again: proof read

I'd be tempted, but I wouldn't be brave enough.

Get some nice shoes

Everyone is casual these days where I live, another UK city. I think trainers fine if not shite.

I think gleaming white trainers are fine. Wearing a dress will make you look smart anyway and once you sit down nobody will know anyway. Have a great time!

I’m going out tonight in central London- quite nice restaurant and cocktail bar and I will be wearing trainers but they’re not shite ones 🤣

Now see, I would actually be in shite trainers cos it's usually beaten up old Vans on my feet

I say that smart dress, white trainer combo is genuine smart casual and it'll be fine.

Totally normal in London trendy restaurants and bars! Anything goes. Have a lovely time!

Shite trainers great typo.

I think white trainers are fine is a trendy London restaurant. Given the top half is quite smart. And they'll be under the table after your entry.

I went on a museum visit with a friend recently and then to a nice restaurant for lunch and wore almost exactly the outfit you describe. Absolutely fine, and I knew I'd be walking a lot so wanted comfortable feet. Also in my 50s.

My trainers aren't shite though. I quite like them.

Tis the lovely thing about London restaurants, it's not school - the owners don't tell the customers what to wear. enjoy your evening.

Shite trainers - NO
White trainers - YES

@Hairymoohead

Tis the lovely thing about London restaurants, it's not school - the owners don't tell the customers what to wear. enjoy your evening.

Ummmm there are lots of restaurants in London with dress codes….

@ShirleyPhallus Not the restaurants with the best food - they don't need to tell their guests how to dress.