Dress code? Really?

[Garlick]

Just read some of the info for the classic and it tells me:

No shorts
No flip flops
No vests
Men are not to remove their shirts altogether

True? If so, I had better pack some more jeans/ trousers.

[surrey7er]

where did you read that Garlick?

I was told that a civilised dress code was encouraged, but not 'enforced'...

[Garlick]

On the back of my pass it has pictures of the following items, all with red crosses through them:

Flip flops
Vest
Topless man
Shorts

[4pot]

Yep thats what I read and indeed on the tickets you can see pictures of shorts with a cross through them.

I'll be packing some smart/casual trousers/jeans in case, but to be fair 2008 had similar warnings if I recall.

No problems with no flip flops/vests/top less men.

Shorts though, that's not cricket!

Edited by 4pot on Tuesday 6th July 14:51

[Tumbler]

Especially if you want entry into the paddock, I suspect they may enforce this even more this year as the numbers are up, given it's also going to be very hot this weekend, I would suggest a long sleeve cotton shirt and light weight trousers maybe a good option.

[The Leaper]

I've been to the past 3 Le Classic Le Mans. All indicated a dress code, especially for the paddock. I've had paddock passes every time (this year too) and only ever worn shorts and a polo shirt (a bit cold in 2008 for this!), no problem. However, I'd recommend packing something smart casual, eg trousers and a tailored shirt, just in case there is enforcement this year.

R.

[Garlick]

Cheers guys, I'll iron a few more shirts tonight then just in case.

[Sideways Tim]

Don't forget your panama...

[Garlick]

I've just bought a rather lovely new tweed jacket, might pack that too as I like to have excuses to wear it (Goodwood was a prime example)

[Soovy]

Hard being you isn't it?

GFWOS, Classic Le Mans.

All those fking years I spent in Law school. What a fking wate of time that was!!


Bah!

[Garlick]

Never been to GFWOS, any good?

[Soovy]

Garlick said:

Never been to GFWOS, any good?

Bah.

[blackcossiestu]

Just shorts and t-shirts for me everywhere but the paddock, where I'll make an effort....may even crack out a waist coat

[richw_82]

While I wouldn't be seen dead in shorts and flip flops, theres no way I'm getting any smarter than jeans and t-shirt.

Rich

[ncs]

richw_82 said:

While I wouldn't be seen dead in shorts and flip flops, theres no way I'm getting any smarter than jeans and t-shirt.

Rich

You might be out of luck if you want to go into the paddock area then.

I live in jeans & a shirt all the time, but its nice to make a bit of an effort for events like The Classic even if it can get a little 'sticky' in the heat

Nick
(linen suit, white shirt, bow tie, pipe & a Panama hat...pukka!)

[Garlick]

Will I get in the paddock with a nice tailored shirt, good shoes but worn with jeans?

[ncs]

Not sure.

Get yourself down to Primarni & buy some linen blend trousers for under a tenner

[ncs]

& stop being such a tight wad!

[Garlick]

I'm not tight! I have the nice shirts, nice watches, nice shoes but I live in jeans

I'll have to see what I can do with the limited time available.....

[Garlick]

Lend me some trousers....32 inch waist please