Non P C Dress Code

[tiggerblue10]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-60330410

I've heard of smart dress code and fancy dress but what were they thinking suggesting what women should wear! I can't wear high heals for starters and as for form-fitting tops, I'd rather wear a smart top, so that cancels me out then...not that I go to places with dress codes anyway. I prefer a leisurely approach.

Good that they've apologised though.

[youngmafbog]

Why should they apologise? Their gaff their rules.

If punters didnt like it then they would go belly up. If they did then they would make a bob or two.

[naomi24]

Whatever possessed whoever wrote that to do it? Perhaps I shouldn’t ask.

[douglas9401]

Can't have any old dross liing up for over-priced rice and fish now.

I'm sure someone will face the saké.

[youngmafbog]

Free publicity though isnt it.

And just maybe that was the type of cliental they want to attract. Are there any footballers living nearby?

[Buenchico]

It's really no different to AB's own dress code though, is it, surely, Tigger?

I'm sitting here in full evening dress and top hat, as per AB's posting rules for all male members. I hope that, also as per AB's rules, you're dressed as if for the swimwear round in the Miss World competitions of olden days.

;-)

[youngmafbog]

I just dont understand why people take offence.

If you dont like the rules vote with your feet.

[Stickybottle]

No doubt they had a whale of a time

[Canary42]

They did it for free publicity - and got millions of quids worth for free. The few "objectors" will be far outnumbered by the increased footfall from such widespread free advertising.

(Remember Colors of Benetton - past masters at it - https://friendlystock.com/top-ten-controversial-united-colors-of-benetton-ads/ )

[tiggerblue10]

I was thinking of it from a sexist view in that they wanted women in tight-fitting tops and high heal straps. Many women would probably dress this way or similar on an evening out anyway but to make it a rule is a bit obsurd. Should've just stuck to saying 'smart dress'.

[Canary42]

What are heal straps - some kind of Elastoplast ?

[Stickybottle]

Canary42
What are heal straps - some kind of Elastoplast ?
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You may have found someone’s Achilles in regards to spelling ! Lol

[tiggerblue10]

High-heeled strappy shoes. Just realised I spelt heel wrong!! Arrgghh

[Bazile]

chris

//I'm sitting here in full evening dress..//

A little black off the shoulder number ?

Oh , i see - i've read the rest :-)

[Bazile]

ymb
//Free publicity though isnt it.//

Indeed - who needs Saatchi & Saatchi , eh

[jno]

my word, very choosy, aren't they? I wasn't going to Leatherhead anyway, and I'm still not, so I don't suppose I'm their target market.

[tomus42]

What a ridiculous thing to do.

[wolf63]

I would wear a form fitting outfit if paid enough. My 48FF boobs make most tops form fitting.

If it wasn't for my very overweight, 58 year old body I would look quite fetching. g
:-)

[Mamyalynne]

Somewhere to balance a plate if need be ;-)

[William51]

They did right to apologise.