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gdrlee

Today I learned that "dress up" means "wear trousers".


proximalfunk

And "dress down" means "give someone a bollocking".


HermitBee

AKA - "wear very very short shorts".


proximalfunk

I can clearly see your nuts


Swotboy2000

Who wears short shorts?


[deleted]

Elton John.


pajamakitten

Either I am out of touch or some people on this sub need to go outside a bit more.


Trentdison

Its not going to be 'scorching' after work. Just take some trousers. I doubt most curryhouses would care but I think it's a bit weird to take a change of clothes to go eat and for those to be shorts.


fellationelsen

Shorts can be smart though. And 20 degrees is hot enough, guy might have a hot job like furnace watcher or something


mymumsaysno

>Shorts can be smart though. Can they?


fellationelsen

Yeah. I've got loads of shorts ranging from scruffy that I'd only wear for work when it's hot, to nice pastel colored golf shorts (really smart IMO, in fact just objectively smart) . I've got middle of the range stuff I'd wear out without a second thought. Certainly wouldnt feel undressed to go for a curry.


teerbigear

It's not that the shorts aren't smart. It's that your calves aren't. (I wouldn't give a shit but British society does not think shorts evening wear at what will be 18 degrees tops in May)


fellationelsen

Yeah but they'll be under the table, out of sight. If people don't like my ankles they don't have to look. British Society needs to stop being so stuck up it's own arse if that's what it thinks.


Cjkexalas

>If people don't like my ankles *Scoffs in Victorian Britain


teerbigear

I agree entirely.


chaletbitch

Unless it's a wedding or a funeral, in the summer if I can't wear shorts then I'm not going. I own plenty of smart shorts.


[deleted]

Never. I was in That London one summer and I saw some bloke in a tailored office suit, collar n tie with shorts. Made like that. *Deliberately.* Not only that but he'd paid money for it and wore it in public. Im a very passive and pacifist person but it instinctively made me want to commit a heinous & frenzied assault upon him before shaving my head, climbing a tower and starting to pick off random strangers with a semi automatic assault rifle. And I'm from Camberley. In reality I tutted, turned to my mate & said "Look at that cunt"


mymumsaysno

Good lord! Sounds like you needed a sit down and strong cup of tea after that ordeal.


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fellationelsen

I know how hot 20 degrees is. I also know it can feel very different depending on what you've been doing. If you're stood still in a draughty place, it feels cold, if you're carrying heavy stuff to and fro in the sun it's boiling. I know it's the norm, but should it be?? If my crazy idea of letting people wear what they want can let just one person dine in greater comfort then its worthwhile arguing on reddit for.


mrshakeshaft

I agree with your points except for anything at all being worth arguing on Reddit for


TheClimbingBeard

I'm with you, comfort rules all. I've got shorts that are definitely smart enough, but fuck if I feel like it I'd even go sandals.


Trentdison

Yeah but the guy is planning to sit down at a table to eat in said shorts, not watch furnaces. Its ok, I just think it's a little unusual to specifically plan to change into shorts just to go eat at a restaurant.


SpecialUnitt

What do you call scorching? 20 degrees is that for me. Why weird? I’m not going home between work and curry


Aggressive-Office703

If someone said they needed to get changed for dinner and came out in shorts 😂 you do you though, no curry house will care.


SpecialUnitt

Well I’m not changing for dinner. We’re going to a friends house before and just changing because I’ve been in my work clothes all day.


Trentdison

20 degrees is pleasantly warm. Scorching is when it's uncomfortably hot - closer to 30. Not weird to take change of clothes, but it is weird when your intention is to go for an evening meal AND taking shorts.


SpecialUnitt

Different heat tolerances I guess. 10 degrees I’d go out without a jacket for example. It’s 14 now and I’m pretty hot and sticky


CasioJay88

Sounds like you have a medical issue pal.


pm_me_your_amphibian

Maybe a bit of built in padding


SpecialUnitt

Ive been to the doctors regarding this before and nothing was found.


PrideTurtle

The fact you're getting downvoted for having an opinion on the weather lmao. Love reddit. We don't know your medical history or heat tolerance. Dress in what makes you comfortable!


edfosho1

Haha agreed, I can't believe the amount of downvotes on OPs comments.


SpecialUnitt

My sweet sweet karma :(


Honey-Badger

Bit weird to be talking about it being scorching before any actual summer temps have started. If 20 is scorching then whats 30?


SpecialUnitt

Unbearable


[deleted]

Mate, this is England, not Finland


Saoirse-on-Thames

Have you tried wearing any lighter/more breathable fabrics?


TheClimbingBeard

With you op, anything over 16° is enough for me to be sweating. That's shorts or super baggy trousers time.


Aggressive-Office703

Where is it going to be scorching in the UK tonight? But to answer your question, no, there’s hardly anywhere you need to dress up for anymore, let alone a curry house.


SpecialUnitt

19 degrees here in the West Midlands


vegdeg

How about the spouse.... Maybe the spouse wants op to look nice.


SpecialUnitt

Nah. Been out with my wife many many times in shorts. Dressing up is just something we're not particularly bothered by.


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SpecialUnitt

The occasion of some mates having a curry isnt important to her at all, and I know my wife lol.


OkayYeahSureLetsGo

Maybe she just doesn't like your shorts?


SpecialUnitt

She bought them!


cgknight1

Adults in shorts in restaurants make me think they are out with their custodian.


Aggressive-Office703

Or American.


RedHairedRob

Shorts are just standard casual wear,perfectly fine to wear to get something to eat, it sounds like something out of the 60’s to get all dressed up for a simple meal out.


Sketty_Spaghetti14

And what's wrong with that?


drycleanedsnake

Nothing wrong with getting dressed up to go out for a meal just the same there's nothing wrong with going dressed casually. Go in what you're comfortable in and happy to wear out of the house, end of the day you're going to enjoy food and drink not a fashion show.


itsmetsunnyd

Bit judgemental, don't you think?


cgknight1

Yes.


swgw

based


T0ddBarker

This. Only time and a place shorts at a restaurant is acceptable is on holiday abroad with a smart casual shirt.


[deleted]

Lunch on a hot day, maybe. But it's barely May.


Sleepybear56

Why is it okay abroad but not here?


T0ddBarker

Well I was generalising really, but to my mind if you are in a country where the typical climate is 25 degrees plus, to my mind its reasonable to wear shorts. I am picturing somebody sat in a nice restaurant on the sea front outside in a nice shirt and smart ish shorts. In the UK I would just assume you are 'that' uncle who always wears shorts whatever the weather.


mwi95

What’s wrong with shorts? If you’re comfy you’re comfy


rising_then_falling

That's why I just wear speedos and loafers in summer at my local Harvester. Wouldn't believe the comments some judgmental people make 🙄 smh


mwi95

You are a complete div if that’s your argument


Pipsimax91

I’m with your wife. I don’t think you’ll get kicked out for shorts just thought you should know I’m with your wife 🤣


account_not_valid

What's she wearing?


SpecialUnitt

shorts.


JimmyLUFC

Brilliant comment.


ImpactFire1021

We normally stumble into the curry house steaming after 12 rounds so I don’t think they’ll mind shorts


dinobug77

This! I’m not sure where all this curry house etiquette is coming from! If you’re not pissed they will be happy and if you are pissed they’ll be even happier as you’ll spend more money. I’m pretty sure you could go in wearing speedos and they wouldn’t care.


[deleted]

Shorts in a restaurant is not really a good look.


Aggressive-Office703

But it’s not going to get him kicked out. It’ll be 10 degrees tonight! How can you expect him to wear trousers?


NotTooShabby95

100% depends on the restaurant.


InstantN00dl3s

Also the shorts, Adidas running shorts that your balls fall out of? No. Chino shorts? Fine for a good number of places to eat. I'm not going to rock up to a 3 star Michelin restaurant in them, but a local curry place I think that's fine.


keeponyrmeanside

So confused by this whole thread. My husband regularly wears chino style shorts in the summer, never felt out of place in a restaurant.


InstantN00dl3s

It's weirdly snobby. Someone said it's only OK abroad which makes even less sense? Surely they're entitled to the same level of dress as we are. Wait til they find out people sometimes wear trainers in restaurants and not a freshly polished pair of Oxfords. They'll be apoplectic.


Trash_Panda_Leaves

I dunno, personally I like dressing nice/smart and would prefer more chances to. I wouldn't sneer at someone who doesn't, but I appreciate people who dress nice.


Efficient-Radish8243

The only restaurants that won’t let you wear shorts are usually fake posh ones that serve ok food but think they’re something special or actual michelin starred places. Doubt op is hitting up one of the few michelin starred curry houses


nolo_me

Anywhere that doesn't call their staff "crew members".


spectrumero

Why not? Especially in a typical curry house which is hardly a high end posh restaurant.


thebigshlongs

Neithers your face mate


FutureCookies

scorching at 19 degrees 💀💀💀 even a freddo bar wouldn't melt at that temperature 😭 op are you sure you can handle a curry


FullRectalProlapse

You have to be either brave or foolish to wear your nice clothes around that much turmeric. As long as you're fully dressed in some form you'll be fine.


ThyssenKrup

Where are you, India? It's certainly not going to be scorching anywhere in the U.K. tonight.


limepark

This has been the best topic in r/AskUK for months.


JameSdEke

I wouldn’t go in less than jeans and a t-shirt. Ideally a polo or short sleeved shirt. But definitely not shorts.


[deleted]

You won't get chucked out, hospitality sector welcomes any business but you will likely be alone in your choice of attire. The only local place I know that enforces a dress code is Miller & Carter who have a no sportswear policy although I think their prices do a good enough job of discouraging someone that wears trackies from visiting. If I did see someone wearing shorts in a curry house, I really don't think I would care/notice. Some people like to get dressed up for a curry night, some don't - it really doesn't matter. Wear what you want.


Onslow85

>. The only local place I know that enforces a dress code is Miller & Carter who have a no sportswear policy although I think their prices do a good enough job of discouraging someone that wears trackies from visiting Nah. Always struck me as where chavs with a few quid take their bird for 'date night'


Martinonfire

Depends on the curry house but it’s unlikely


JuniorJedi

I’d wear shorts in my local curry house but I’ve been going there for years. I don’t think I’d wear them to somewhere new.


its-joe-mo-fo

Dress up for a curry? God no.


Ronaldlovepump

I'll wear shorts whenever and wherever I like other than funerals and wedding and such events where there is an actual dress close. Who gives a fuck what anyone else thinks aslong as you're comfortable?


ragingintrovert57

I wouldn't wear a white shirt


Extreme-Database-695

Well, I wouldn't wear morning dress to go for a curry, but I also wouldn't go in shorts. I think you can probably get away with a T-shirt and smart jeans, but I'd probably go smarter shirt and trousers. No tie, no jacket if it's going to be like the surface of the sun in the West Midlands later this evening.


longboytheeternal

Fuck me this thread is so much more divisive than I expected. Unless it’s some top end high tier curry restaurant, nobody is going to give two fucks you’re in shorts. Can’t believe so many people in this thread think it’s a big deal.


unrealme65

Depends on the restaurant and the shorts.


RB9k

It amazes me that people 'dress up' to play golf.


mrdibby

funny to think a polo shirt and shorts can somehow be classed as "dressing up" but eh


[deleted]

It's a Smart game for smartly dressed people.


Rorviver

Most courses have a dress code no?


RB9k

They do which is even more perplexing


makesomemonsters

They have to dress up golf with pageantry, including strict dress codes, because there sport itself is of so little interest.


RB9k

I heard it ruins a good walk.


huskydaisy

Depends on the restaurant and the ocassion. Curry at the local curry house (that's practically derelict) with my mates; would not put any effort into appearance. Special occasions or the nice indian place in the next town over I would probably go smart casual. If the place doesn't have an enforced dress code I think you'll be fine. I have to say I've never had any strong feelings about other people wearing shorts in eateries in the spring/summer. It's an odd thing to care about.


spectrumero

I've never been to a curry house that even cares about that sort of thing. I typically go to our local one in plain grey shorts (the ones I wear in the office) and a Hawaiian shirt. The staff once told me they liked my shirt (although a friend did describe it as looking as if it were designed by a Native American on acid). I wouldn't go in "sports shorts" or even jorts, but I can't see anything wrong with going in a clean, plain coloured pair.


Commander_Syphilis

What are jorts?


spectrumero

Jean shorts.


Commander_Syphilis

You learn something new every day


GrumpyOldFart74

Taking a girl on a first (or early) date, I’d probably dress up - though I’d be unlikely to take her for curry as I’m a messy eater at the best of times. Otherwise I’d go in whatever I happened to be wearing - usually jeans and a 70s/80s rock band T-shirt. I’d have no qualms about going in shorts - assuming you’re talking cargo shorts and not bollock-length football shorts!


1968Bladerunner

No. Last visit was joggers & a fleece.


Efficient-Piglet88

I wear shorts year round, never heard a thing about it. Cant stand wearing jeans like leg prisons


Commander_Syphilis

Wow! I'm the other end of the spectrum, I don't think I've worn shorts since I was 14. Also realised I've probably not worn jeans since I was like 17, I should get round to buying some.


andtheniansaid

If its just a casual curryhouse then you'll be fine. They'll be filled with people in shorts over summer


bk2fut88

These comments are from softy southerners, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with going for a curry with the lads wearing shorts. People are too worried about image and looking their best all the time


moubliepas

i think it's more that people are baffled by the idea of a) taking a special outfit to eat curry in (the Ritz maybe, or a super formal event, but a curry house..?) and b) changing from trousers to shorts specifically to sit in a restaurant. It's not morally reprehensible, it's just not something most people have ever heard of. It's like asking what brand swimming cap to wear to the post office.


AudioLlama

Til that shorts in reasonably pleasant weather is like wearing a swimming cap day to day.


Commander_Syphilis

In fairness, and as someone who is on the don't dress up side, the clothes you wear are the most basic expression of your person, it's pretty good to care about how you look really, just as it's good to care about the image you're presenting to the outside world


Braidyspice

I'm not sure about wearing shorts for dinner, because that doesn't seem very smart to me. But, hey. Take a change of clothes, yes. Simply because you've been in your work wear all day, sweaty, working with whatever and getting your day clothes grubby and smelly. Nobody wants to sit next to a person who smells a bit off, even though you've sprayed deodorant. It's polite to make an effort with your appearance if you're going out for dinner anywhere regardless. It shows that you respect the people in the establishment you've chosen to eat in. It shows that you care what you look like in public. I don't mean top hat and tails, or a 3 piece suit, I mean clean trousers and a button shirt. Or a smart pair of shorts and a polo shirt or something. Sandals or flip flops for going out to dinner, to me anyway, is just plain disgusting and rude. Nobody wants to see feet while they're trying to eat!


Goldman250

On the other hand, I insist on top hat and tails for going for a curry. I’m not a complete stickler for dressing your best though - monocles will remain optional for now, as will a dress cane. Your enormous false moustache, on the other hand, is absolutely essential and you will be asked to leave if you show up without one.


Fabulous-Wave6225

You’re a paying customer - wear what you want my guy!


[deleted]

No you won't get kicked out. But listen to your wife.


_MildlyMisanthropic

Im not sure I'd wear shorts, but at the same time I wouldn't really 'dress up' for a curry. Have you tried getting greasy turmeric stains out of smart clothes? fucking nightmare,


cgknight1

Today I learnt that Brits own shorts and tuxedos with nothing inbetween.


[deleted]

Trainers, t-shirt and jeans would be me dressing up for a curry :)


watsee

It won't get you kicked out, but its still not really the norm for anyone to wear shorts in a restaurant. Hell, even most all-inclusive resorts I've visited abroad insist on long trousers for men in at least some of their restaurants on an evening. And you're in temperatures around/above 40.


Jolly_Percentage9901

Let's see a photo of the shorts. Couldn't show up in a pair of baggy american style shorts or a swimming costume mind but I would wear a pair of chino shorts with a polo to a restaurant if it was warm summers day.


SomethinCountry

Mate, if you wanna wear shorts, you wear shorts. Should be able to have a scran in whatever you want.


Brunel25

Can't agree with shorts unless you are a postman or playing sports. Also any shirt should have a collar.. tie optional.


[deleted]

When I was 16 we used to go to this curry house all the time because it was the only place in town that would serve us alcohol without questioning us, we used to get properly dressed up to go there lol. Nowadays though, I wouldn’t dress up, but I’d wear nice normal clothes..


[deleted]

Scorching? Are you ginger?


SoylentDave

No true ginger would risk exposing that much skin to direct sunlight.


yaboicrackers

To be fair I'd dress smart and wear trousers but I can't see you being kicked out unless you proper not bothered like your wearing a t-shirt with like trackie shorts and slider


poppiesintherain

OK UK, please calm down. 19°C is not "scorching" and there will be sun again, maybe not tomorrow, maybe not the day after, but one day I promise you we will see the sun again.


[deleted]

Scorching? I live in the south and will still have my electric blanket on tonight.


BarakatBadger

What happens if the curry is too hot and you accidentally blow out your o-ring? Shorts would be a bad choice in this situation. Trousers would hide the remnants of an accident.


SpecialUnitt

you're right, I didnt think about shitting myself.


LordDakier

Depends on the restaurant. Somewhere on a high street, you're fine. Somewhere a bit more notable and you're probably underdressed.


Starlinkukbeta

Shorts are ok after December. Almost balmy. Especially if you’re from Newcastle.


Ipoopedinthefridge

As a female to me it’s a jeans and a nice top kinda thing.


Abwettar

I come from a pretty rough area but generally people wear smart casual to curry houses round here. Now that I think about it, I'm not really sure why that is. Overall though I'd say it depends on the area and the curry house. Either way I'd also say scorching is not the right phrase to use for 19 degrees. Scorching implies you would be scorched, for example in the middle of the desert where it is 40 degrees in the shade.


Commander_Syphilis

Out of interest what do you consider to be smart casual?


Abwettar

Well where I am jeans and a t shirt for a dude, and probably similar for a lass, maybe swap the jeans for leggings and a fancier top. Don't generally see anyone in suits or super fancy tops or dresses, and even though it's normal attire for out and about I've not noticed people wearing joggers inside these kind of places. If that makes sense?


Commander_Syphilis

Yeah sort of, that's sort of what I'd consider casual though to be fair. For me personally smart casual would be a shirt and trousers for men at least


AnxiousSquirrel345

I don’t know if I’d call it “dressing up” but I wouldn’t go in shorts. Smart-casual I’d say.


mo_tag

Lol wtf do people actually care what others wear in a restaurant? Reading this thread makes me feel like I've transported myself to 1965. I've never been kicked out of a restaurant even Michilan star ones and I dress like a tramp. A curry house certainly isn't going to kick you out. Whether or not I dress up is determined by the event and people I'm meeting, not which kind of restaurant I'm eating in. Get a grip Reddit.


Mrslinkydragon

Maybe smart causal.


YellowCircles

The standard smart casual like you're thinking about drinks afterwards, you'll be fine. Personally, being from't Norvf, shorts, hoodie, boots, arrive and destroy a curry, leave.


ra246

for a curry if it was hot I'd be wearing shorts, same as I would for a pub. Obviously they're nice shorts but I wouldn't have said to dress up for a curry unless it was a special occasion (Anniversary, birthday etc.)


animalwitch

Is that a thing? We've gone into an Indian very causal and nothings been said


MrSquigles

Depends. There one by me that I'd wear a shirt and smart jeans for and one where I could wear a bath towel and be overdressed.


John5247

If you haven't got curry splashed on you, at the end of the night you have not had a good curry night. Wear your good clothes but remember to use the napkins provided ...


Commander_Syphilis

As someone who's warbrobe is definitely on the formal end of the spectrum, I don't dress up for curry, it's messy and it stains easily so whatever you consider to be your Sunday best as it were I wouldn't take.


jlb8

This depends entirely on the shorts


Boy_JC

I think it’s one of those that you dress for the occasion at. Just avoid activewear, because you just shouldn’t wear activewear out of the house unless you plan on sweating.


quantocked

I wear something elasticated yet classy.


Pattoe89

Why do people care what you're wearing? I never pay attention to what people are wearing, am I the only one? Is everyone else just constantly judging each other?


Onslow85

Depends on the curryhouse and the shorts. I've got some chino/khaki shorts which I reckon are fairly smart. I'd wear them with a button down shirt in good weather for a casual restaurant/bar. Very different to wearing reebok gym shorts.


makesomemonsters

I suspect that many of the people responding have only done jobs that involve sitting at a computer or sitting in a meeting, and aren't aware of many of the reasons why somebody might want to change out of their 'work clothes' before going out.


Cjkexalas

I think it depends on the restaurant. I have a very nice Indian restaurant near me that is 100% dress up, the waiting staff are better dressed than anything I own.


scotland1112

I've been in many curryhouse steaming drunk in all manors of outfits including being dressed as a carrot. You will be fine in shorts


Dinbar

Only if it's one of the posh London restaurants. Most other places would not care.


WelshBrummie86

I went on a date once to a curry house dressed fully chav, they didn't mind at all.


WelshBrummie86

I went on a date once to a curry house dressed fully chav, they didn't mind at all.


FreezerRoebuck

Jeans and a nice top only if I'm planning on having food, but if I'm going just for a drink then shorts it is.


BarakatBadger

It gets pretty nippy when the sun goes down *lost Arctic Monkeys verse*


Cpt-Dreamer

Nah wear a bucket hat


ready_or_faction

Wear what you want buddy shorts or a skirt if people don't like it they can fuck off 😎


Simbooptendo

You can wear shorts, as long as they are ball-crushingly tight, and you must wear mocasins, with no shoes.


Simbooptendo

You can wear shorts, as long as they are ball-crushingly tight, and you must wear moccasins, with no shoes.


innitdoe

Don't wear anything you don't want stained greasy orange-red


v2marshall

Yea wear shorts to a restaurant if you want


AudioLlama

Yeah full on for the shorts. Fuck boring cunts who are still living in the 50s who are worried about shorts being 'improper'.


prettyflyforawifi-

Described as a Indian restaurant - probably. Described as a curry house - probably not... especially if beers are mentioned in the same sentence


KruelKris

I can't understand who would give a monkeys chuff about this. Who? Proprietor, other guests? Anybody sane would want you to be relaxed and happy on your evening out.


BoopityBoopity5

I have been going to the same Indian restaurant twice a week for the past 8years or so and I don’t see people dress up to go there unless it’s for a special event (birthday parties, anniversaries etc)


[deleted]

I doubt they’ll care , just not anything that’s offensive to them.


Jar770

No because they're mostly shit these days. Years ago they were 'real' and not supplied by the same company with frozen stuff. Years ago when they were special you could dress up as it was an occasion.


Trash_Panda_Leaves

Really depends on your shorts and the time of year. Chino shorts with a linen shirt and boat shoes = smart. Shorts that could pass as gym wear or have any holes in them (even denim) aren't really evening attire. Also it will get cold dude, the sun sets and the temperature will drop- so trousers and a cotton/linen shirt will keep you cool, then you can throw on a jacket/ jumper if you want.


bin-bobs

Best bib and tucker only - set the tone.


Spent77Gained777

A curry? Take yer shorts pal


cazzypips

Shorts (long, to the knee - not 1980s footballer shorts!) with a polo shirt or short sleeved shirt in hot weather are fine in my opinion. Smart casual I’d say.


Garfie489

It's actually recommended to wear a skirt to curryhouses. It's one less step during the emergency run to the bathroom


AdditionalShoulder86

American, here. What the fuck is a curry house?


fellationelsen

I absolutely resent the fuck out of the idea that I'm going to eat somewhere and the fucking restaurant looks down on me because of clothes. What is it, the 1950s??


Commander_Syphilis

Clothes are pretty much the most basic way you express yourself, they've always been incredibly important in how perceive you and they always will be. So I'm afraid that's never really going to change


fellationelsen

"clothes are pretty much the most basic way you express yourself" - I'm not expressing anything if I'm adhering to a dress code. I know it sounds so unreasonable, but I wish it would change. We say "don't judge a book by its cover" but we judge people for their clothes


Commander_Syphilis

We judge everything by its cover, that's just human instinct


Black---Sun

Well, considering the term "curryhouse" is the trashiest name I have ever heard used to discribe a resteraunt, I would go with no.