I know I'm in the minority on the dress code, but I see it as a hidden expense for a Senator. Someone larger/taller like Fetterman has a higher cost to comply. Men's' business wear has less acceptable options than women's. Whole I doubt anyone would try it, I'd enjoy seeing a man show up in a dress to point out the hypocrisy. That's not how it would be received of course.
I know I'm in the minority on the dress code, but I see it as a hidden expense for a Senator. Someone larger/taller like Fetterman has a higher cost to comply. Men's' business wear has less acceptable options than women's. Whole I doubt anyone would try it, I'd enjoy seeing a man show up in a dress to point out the hypocrisy. That's not how it would be received of course.
If it's a required uniform, then it should be paid for by taxpayers. I recall an article from Cori Bush's first months in office talking about the expense of clothing and how she saved money. That makes me believe it isn't included in the costs paid by taxpayer.
They should all just wear a robe and look the same. Then the cloak room would live up to its name.
I recall years ago exploring the French Quarter with a friend we wanted to sample oysters Rockefeller at Antoine's and were told we had to be properly dressed to dine there. Fortunately they kept an inventory of "loaner jackets" for guests who need one and we were invited to pick one from a good selection of various sizes.
Dress codes have slipped away since then but who knows? They might make a comeback in Congress.
"Dress codes may also seem counterintuitive at a time when many diners have reacted angrily to other directives тАФ like requests to wear a face mask тАФ and when even some formal restaurants with longstanding dress rules have loosened them during the pandemic. Eric Ripert, the chef and co-owner of Le Bernardin, in Manhattan, said he dropped a requirement that men wear jackets because sharing the restaurantтАЩs loaner coats seemed unhygienic."
The cloakrooms always have an emergency tie and jacket for members. And I've seen many times where an aide in the Speaker's Lobby will take off his tie and jacket for a member to use for a quick visit onto the House floor.
I know I'm in the minority on the dress code, but I see it as a hidden expense for a Senator. Someone larger/taller like Fetterman has a higher cost to comply. Men's' business wear has less acceptable options than women's. Whole I doubt anyone would try it, I'd enjoy seeing a man show up in a dress to point out the hypocrisy. That's not how it would be received of course.
The hypocrisy is that there are all kinds of GOP lawmakers in the House and Senate who routinely don't wear ties or can't find a jacket.
If it's a required uniform, then it should be paid for by taxpayers. I recall an article from Cori Bush's first months in office talking about the expense of clothing and how she saved money. That makes me believe it isn't included in the costs paid by taxpayer.
They should all just wear a robe and look the same. Then the cloak room would live up to its name.
Loaner jackets might be a solution.
I recall years ago exploring the French Quarter with a friend we wanted to sample oysters Rockefeller at Antoine's and were told we had to be properly dressed to dine there. Fortunately they kept an inventory of "loaner jackets" for guests who need one and we were invited to pick one from a good selection of various sizes.
Dress codes have slipped away since then but who knows? They might make a comeback in Congress.
"Dress codes may also seem counterintuitive at a time when many diners have reacted angrily to other directives тАФ like requests to wear a face mask тАФ and when even some formal restaurants with longstanding dress rules have loosened them during the pandemic. Eric Ripert, the chef and co-owner of Le Bernardin, in Manhattan, said he dropped a requirement that men wear jackets because sharing the restaurantтАЩs loaner coats seemed unhygienic."
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The cloakrooms always have an emergency tie and jacket for members. And I've seen many times where an aide in the Speaker's Lobby will take off his tie and jacket for a member to use for a quick visit onto the House floor.