Dress code in London

"BrianE" wrote in message
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Sabyasachi Basu wrote:

I was reading up about London and came to know that certain
restaurants and even some stores like Harrods strictly enforce a dress
code. It made me wonder what would be a safe choice of clothes white
sightseeing on a weekend. I would hate to miss out on things like the
traditional tea in the afternoon because of "inappropriate" dress.

Sabyasachi

You can pretty much where what you want.

The harrods story sounds like BS to me.

Well, their website used to list under FAQ that the store expects customers
to conform to decent standard of dress, without specifying what are and what
are not acceptable. People have been refused entry for skimpy dresses, being
barefooted or wearing leggings. That has now been removed from FAQ, but I
suspect that the security still use their judgement about inappropriate
dress. Provided you wear normal street wear, I don't think you have much
trouble.

Alec

"BrianE" wrote in message
.. .
Sabyasachi Basu wrote:

I was reading up about London and came to know that certain
restaurants and even some stores like Harrods strictly enforce a dress
code. It made me wonder what would be a safe choice of clothes white
sightseeing on a weekend. I would hate to miss out on things like the
traditional tea in the afternoon because of "inappropriate" dress.

Sabyasachi

You can pretty much where what you want.

The harrods story sounds like BS to me.

Well, their website used to list under FAQ that the store expects customers
to conform to decent standard of dress, without specifying what are and what
are not acceptable. People have been refused entry for skimpy dresses, being
barefooted or wearing leggings. That has now been removed from FAQ, but I
suspect that the security still use their judgement about inappropriate
dress. Provided you wear normal street wear, I don't think you have much
trouble.

Alec

"britchicknyc" wrote in message
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The Harrods dress code is simply no ripped jeans or super revealing
clothes. Most of us do not wear this anyway. This is no longer the
1800's....relax and enjoy!


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A few years ago, a dietary challenged lady sued Harrods for ejecting
her because she was wearing tights. She had bought the clothing at
Harrods a few days previously but I believe she lost the case.

Jim.

"Sabyasachi Basu" wrote
| I was reading up about London and came to know that certain
| restaurants and even some stores like Harrods strictly
| enforce a dress code.

Harrods' policy, as far as I can remember, is no topless, no shorts, no
rucksacks. Which is a little hypocritical as they sell shorts and rucksacks.

As far as afternoon tea goes, most department store cafes will do a
sandwich/scone/cake/pot-of-tea package - at a lot less than Harrods. Not
quite the same ambience of course, the other stores won't be as mobbed with
tourists :-)

Owain

"Sabyasachi Basu" wrote
| I was reading up about London and came to know that certain
| restaurants and even some stores like Harrods strictly
| enforce a dress code.

Harrods' policy, as far as I can remember, is no topless, no shorts, no
rucksacks. Which is a little hypocritical as they sell shorts and rucksacks.

As far as afternoon tea goes, most department store cafes will do a
sandwich/scone/cake/pot-of-tea package - at a lot less than Harrods. Not
quite the same ambience of course, the other stores won't be as mobbed with
tourists :-)

Owain

On Sun, 4 Jul 2004 14:42:13 +0200, "Runge" wrote:

In London you can dress absolutely anyhow and no one will lift an eyebrow.
You will see in Oxford street, for example, veiled arab ladies from the
Gulf...I mean completely veiled except for the eyes.
Punks are still about and dressing codes are multiple.
No fear about wearing wrong clothes, hey you can even wear sportswear and
Nikes !
The atmosphere of the city is cosmopolitan and clothes are worn accordingly.

I agree. One sees "everything" just as one does in New York City.
I could see no difference. Harrod's may turn you away if you arrive
barefoot and/or with a mammoth backpack, but there was no comment
on my daypack and sneakers.

On Sun, 4 Jul 2004 14:42:13 +0200, "Runge" wrote:

In London you can dress absolutely anyhow and no one will lift an eyebrow.
You will see in Oxford street, for example, veiled arab ladies from the
Gulf...I mean completely veiled except for the eyes.
Punks are still about and dressing codes are multiple.
No fear about wearing wrong clothes, hey you can even wear sportswear and
Nikes !
The atmosphere of the city is cosmopolitan and clothes are worn accordingly.

I agree. One sees "everything" just as one does in New York City.
I could see no difference. Harrod's may turn you away if you arrive
barefoot and/or with a mammoth backpack, but there was no comment
on my daypack and sneakers.

On Sun, 4 Jul 2004 13:58:56 +0200, "Sylvia Rønning"
wrote:

"Sabyasachi Basu" skrev i melding
. com...
I was reading up about London and came to know that certain
restaurants and even some stores like Harrods strictly enforce a dress
code.

- - -

Hi.

I must say you really seem to overplan this London visit of yours a bit
Sabyasachi. Are'nt you leaving with Eurostar in about 18 hours time?

The shorter time one has in a city, the better planning is
required, in my view. It is helpful to know where you are going
to go and how you are going to get there to avoid wasting time
once there.

On Sun, 4 Jul 2004 13:58:56 +0200, "Sylvia Rønning"
wrote:

"Sabyasachi Basu" skrev i melding
. com...
I was reading up about London and came to know that certain
restaurants and even some stores like Harrods strictly enforce a dress
code.

- - -

Hi.

I must say you really seem to overplan this London visit of yours a bit
Sabyasachi. Are'nt you leaving with Eurostar in about 18 hours time?

The shorter time one has in a city, the better planning is
required, in my view. It is helpful to know where you are going
to go and how you are going to get there to avoid wasting time
once there.

"Thomas" wrote in message
...
I was reading up about London and came to know that certain
restaurants and even some stores like Harrods strictly enforce a dress
code. It made me wonder what would be a safe choice of clothes white
sightseeing on a weekend. I would hate to miss out on things like the
traditional tea in the afternoon because of "inappropriate" dress.

Sabyasachi

You can pretty much where what you want.

The harrods story sounds like BS to me.


There was a story a while back about one of the Gallagher brothers being
refused entry because of ripped jeans. But as long as you look kind of
respectable you will have no problems.



If you get refused at one door, there are many others to can try and get in,
just get into the middle of a crowd and hope they don't spot you.