Some would say the definition you use as formal attire is rooted in a white European definition. Whereas other cultures have a totally different dress for ceremony and high function events. That is one reason someone might say racism is involved. In other words who determined what is dressed up and appropriate. Did they consult with those from another culture or just dictate what it is or how it should be defined. That's how racism enters the discussion.
You asked. Don't attack the messenger.
Well Victoria and Albert’s at The Grand Floridian in Florida has a very explicit dress code stated on its website. So Disney is promoting racism then?
As I said when the White House has dinners and balls do they consult with everyone invited to check what everyone feels is appropriate?
Or do they just dictate what the expected dress code is?
Plus if people from different cultures wore their formal attire it would probably look glorious, but we aren’t talking about that.
We are talking about Palo, once upon a time describing itself as an upscale experience and wanting people to look smart. So as far as I can remember it was roughly no T-shirts no jeans and shoes and jackets for men.
Then it eased up and in doing so the last time for dinner not brunch that I was there smart jeans became dirty baggy ones which showed far more than I wanted to see when they stood up and the jeans fell down and shirts became t shirts footwear became sneakers and the guys were wearing pirate hats as it was pirate night.
The ladies were wearing similar except the jeans were ripped short shorts!
I still see no connection with having a dress standard which everyone can adhere to eg long pants shirts or blouses dresses and shoes and racism !
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