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Is it time to scrap “outdated” dress codes in work and restaurnts, or is it true that a “little bit of class goes a long way”?

Is it time to scrap “outdated” dress codes , or is it true that a “little bit of class goes a long way”?

One of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants is said to have"toughened up" its dress code and made it"more explicit" advising guests against certain items of clothing. "We would like all of our guests to feel free to express their own individual style however, we do ask guests to avoid shorts, tracksuits and hoodies. Smart trainers are fine,” the website reads.co-host Calvin O’Brien said, however, dress codes are outdated in most scenarios.

“At a wedding, are okay, but in terms of restaurants and pubs they go a bit OTT with it,” he told“Like I'm on my way to the office and I work in one of the biggest tech companies in the world – and I'm wearing shorts and a t-shirt. “They know that’s the best way to get the productivity out of me – what are they getting out of having a dress code?Stylist Mandy Maher disagreed with Mr O’Brien, calling herself “definitely old school”.“I personally think it’s lovely to dress up and put on a bit of glam when you go to a restaurant.“But I think it’s nice when you’re going out for lovey food to put in a bit of effort.”One texter also argued in favour of dress codes in restaurants: “A little bit of class goes a long way...

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