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Reader Poll Replies:
* No, dress codes are for upscale
restaurants, I like being comfortable when I go to a casino. Mildred
O.
* Yes, it would be nice to see people
slightly dress up in a casino. I guess I am an old softy when it
comes to looking good. Years ago when I first started going to Vegas
the casinos had very elegant women in evening dresses and men in
suits. The look was impressive. Now you have people in shorts
and tennis shoes trying to get into expensive casino
restaurants. Mel NY
* That depends on how
restrictive the dress code would be. I've never seen anyone look
totally unkempt in a casino. Why would the casinos do anything that
would keep people away? Barbara Aroeste
* No dress codes, within
reason. If I am going to spend my money in the casino, I want to be
as comfortable as possible doing it. Everyone has different comfort
levels. Some feel natural in suits, others in jeans and a shirt with
a collar. Roger Manning
* Yes, I think there should be some
kind of dress code in Las Vegas casinos to keep it the special place
that it is. Joyce Stringer
* I believe that casinos should have
limited dress codes. Casual, clean, and fairly good condition
should be expected. Anyone that looks they just crawled out of a
Dumpster or has body odor should not be allowed in a casino. D.
Turner, Brunswick, ME.
* I don't think casinos should have a dress
code because I like having the choice of whether I want to dress in casual
clothes or something nicer. It would be hard to walk from casino to casino in a
pair of high heels if you start out your day at a casino that requires dressy
attire and you spend the day visiting other casinos. I think it is neat that you
can dress however you feel. Tammy Lebeau
* I do not think that casinos should have a
dress code. I believe this because when people go to casinos they are
going there to enter a different world then that of real life. It is a
world of excitement, strategy, women, money, alcohol, and much more. The
point is no matter the reason or state of mind intended for this particular
experience, it is a getaway. Therefore, who wants to worry about
what you HAVE to wear? Yes if you want to dress nice you can but allow the
option to the person. What about the Hollywood stars or people of status
that just want to get away and not be noticed? Would that not defeat the
purpose? What about the person that really does not have much money (and really
shouldn't be in the casino) but is there to blow their work check, they hardly
want to dress up. Anyhow we are the ones spending the money keeping these
places open therefore it should be entirely up to us to decide our dress code
for the evening. Michelle Wallace San Jose, CA
* Yes, there is nothing wrong with a
reasonable dress code. Wayneno14
* Yes the casino's should have a dress
code. Why not make Las Vegas as a place that is different from going shopping at
Walmart. I believe going to Vegas is a time to dress a little nicer and enjoy
the whole experience that Vegas offers. For a very short time in my life I can
feel like somebody important. a3a37989
* I certainly think health and
cleanliness should be a consideration for the casinos because it will deter
players from staying or even entering the casinos. The casinos put
great emphasis on the comfort of their patrons and that is how it should
be. One of the reasons that Las Vegas brings people back time and time
again is because it is perceived as a "step above" other
casino locations...it's the "Cadillac" of adult fun.
As far as trends in dress, it is just a matter of time
before what was new is old and society has a way of keeping those
matters within the realm of decency. Sandra Porter
* I think they should have a Dress code as
far as not allowing torn Jeans and Shirts in the Casino. Other
then that your there to relax on vacation and you may just want to dress casual
especially if your in a shirt and tie everyday or a dress you want to escape
that for a bit and let your hair down. Dawn Hannock
* I think a dress code is a good thing
for any and all public places. This will help eliminate any unwanted patrons. A
dress code doesn't always have to be enforced. This would be a good way to
eliminate or remove anyone that is a common nuisance or just doesn't want to
play well with others. A business that asks someone to leave or refuses
entry could always use this rule as a way to prevent drunk and disorderly people
from entering or could fall back on this rule to ask someone to leave if
necessary. B. Henderson
* In a town where America's pop princess
gets married in ripped jeans, a t-shirt and a baseball cap, the idea of
casinos implementing a dress code seems about as likely as her actually having
walked down the aisle a virgin! I'm all for being comfortable but seeing
someone's "family jewels" hanging loose and free, unruly and sweaty
armpit hair peeking out of cut-off t-shirts or getting mispaid at the craps
table because the dealers are too infatuated with the "jiggle" girl
with the DDD implants leaning over the rail throwing dice, while amusing
anecdotes to tell the folks back home, are not my idea of a great time in
Vegas. If society could self police its wardrobe and realize that cut
off shirts and shorts that show far too much skin and other unmentionable body
parts are not acceptable anywhere but your own fenced in backyard then this
would all be a moot point! Sara B.
* I believe that on weekends casinos should
have a dress code. I have never been to Las Vegas, but we will be venturing
there the first week of February - and I know that we plan on dressing up. It's
a town about glitter and glam, and walking into a casino to find a pot bellied
guy in a stained wife beater shelling out chips at the blackjack table would
take a certain amount of charm out of it for me. Christina Hoy
* Casinos and dress codes should be
voluntary by guests who visit them. Forcing a restrictive attire would drive
away potential spenders. I do believe that a person shouldn't look like a slob
or give the appearance of being totally undressed. I also do believe that one
should display acceptable taste and maintain his/her dignity. One has the
freedom of choice. Chuck M
* I feel there should be no dress code
in the casino, what is comfortable and casual for one person may not be for
someone else. Besides your on vacations you don't want a dress code for
vacation, if you what a dress code go to a nice restaurant or go back to
work, where there is always a dress code. We go to Vegas for
relaxation and fun. Although I don't think it would hurt anyone's feelings
if we didn't have to look at people who look like they just crawled out of
bed in the casino, but I do think it would be great if some of the people
could find a bar of soap and tub before you come down to the casino. I
have never really been offended by someone in a jogging
suit sitting beside me at a slot machine, but I
have gotten up and moved when someone sat beside me that GOD
only know how long it has been sense they had a bath. So back to the
original question, should we have a dress code NO, Smell code YES but I
don't know who would want the job. Ron Smith
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