Clearly, clubs which require patrons to dress in fetish clothing pose no ambiguity in terms of dress code. If you don your black latex catsuit and thigh-high boots at a leather-only nightclub, you'll be a shoo-in. For nightclubs that have a dress-code which may be subject to interpretation, allow me to spell out 8 club wear don'ts:
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You’ll get hot from dancing. Silk shirts are nice but keep in body heat like a sauna suit. Wear fabrics that are sweat-friendly: rayon, nylon and polyester blends are good as they allow you to breathe and sweat doesn't stain as easily.
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It’s safest to wear dress slacks to any nightclub since a nice pair of jeans (read: not torn, rugged, baggy) may not get you past the club door-Nazi.
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T-Shirt, jerseys, and tank tops don’t have a chance of getting in. Nobody cares if it is Versace and costs $200. An option is to wear a trendy jacket or sport coat over it.
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Perish the thought of pairing white socks with dark colored shoes—that rule applies to attending a club, church, bar mitzvah or any other event on planet Earth.
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Anticipate dancing the night away. It’s entirely possible to wear comfortable yet fashionable leather or dress shoes. Avoid shoes with huge logos on them.
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Ladies, weather permitting, if you're wearing open-toed shoes, please get a pedicure.
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Wearing sunglasses to nightclubs screams “I’m trying too hard”. Leave them at home.
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Some clubs will let you in wearing a hat if it is considered a “fashionable one” (rimmed or beret), but you’ll never gain entry wearing a baseball cap.
If you go to a nightclub and see someone wearing a tank top, Timberland boots or an over-sized shirt, you need to keep in mind that they probably knew someone at the door. Be prepared and do a little research about the club before going out. If you get rejected in line for some reason, pull a Superman…just leave and change. Don’t start arguing about what you’ve seen walk in, you will just get the boot.
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