While a stunning number of Americans roll into the office wearing jeans and sneakers, it’s comforting to know that somewhere dress codes are still being enforced. Indeed, strict new guidelines have been set for this year’s Royal Ascot horse race in the small English town of Ascot, and a team of ladies in purple suits is patrolling the entryways to ensure the fashion dos and don’ts are strictly followed.
Prior to the event (one of the biggest of the British summer season, it continues through Saturday), the official Ascot Racecourse website released two 16-page style guidebooks specific to either Royal Enclosure — which is members only — or grandstand event attendees. Both dress codes are new for 2012.
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Considering Boston's reputation as one of the worst-dressed cities in this country, perhaps some formality would be a good idea.
yup, just what we need so desperately: British class snobbery. reminds one that Oliver Cromwell had at least one good idea. Boston used to be such a better place when there were all kinds of codes including the Blue Laws. whoever is comforted by purple suited nannies patrolling needs a vacation after a 30 day evaluation at Bridgewater.