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| 22 Mar 11, 10:22 AM Rubberwitch UK(HA), 4 yrs  |
The solution is.. Turn up in a nice pair of brogues, with your trainers lovingly encased in a black be-spiked PVC bag, and change when you're inside | |||
| 22 Mar 11, 11:10 AM mrboo UK(ME), 11 yrs  |
I also would like to say I work in a number of London nightclub I own Trainers with toecaps as I fit in better then toe cap boots. I have toe caps due to H/S just in case I need to move items in the venue. Before people ask. In most trendy bars/clubs now smart trainers are the dress code or then shoes As for Croydon the only bar I would enter without being in the mood for a chav fight is the Blacksheep as there the only bar with Club Scan so there id and photo on file so the yobs are banned Want good virgin sex? Once in a life time offer. Edited 22 Mar 11, 11:15 AM by mrboo | |||
| 22 Mar 11, 11:34 AM relaxed1 UK(BR), 6 yrs |
I learned long ago that 'fetish' doesn't have the general meaning in fetish clubs. Although fetish wear is undoubtedly fetishised by some, for most it's just a mode of dress. I was told a while back that the ban on jeans and trainers was to exclude any passers by. I have found that clubs are really understanding when I tell them that my Converses are the only thing I can shuffle about in. And now I have black leather ones, I don't think it's an issue anyway. "A man who does not think for himself does not think at all." - Oscar Wilde | |||
| 22 Mar 11, 12:00 PM scottiboi UK(OX), 2 yrs |
I don't get to many 'club' nights but of the 4 events I've attended at various times, the only one which seems to have a problem with trainers is Beyond Bizarre, the After Party of the Birmingham Bizarre Bazaar. ... Given I only tend to wear trainers all the time, this is very annoying - Smart Shoes / Boots etc. do absolutely nothing for me in terms of fetish nor do they work with the perfectly acceptable outfit of Lycra running tights and athletic T-Shirt. My personal feeling is that dress codes would be more appropriate if it was "Trainers with an appropriate outfit". Before anyone suggests going barefoot / socks, I would - except I would *still* want my trainers in case I want to go outside to the smoking area OR to the toilet, which in the case of the BBB / After Party always seem to be sticky on the floor and horrible. Colin (Scottishlad) | |||
| 22 Mar 11, 12:04 PM ElizaDoolittle UK(NW), 15 mths |
The fetish scene is rather anti-trainer & chav, but not deliberately so...I expect there aren't many chavettes ( bar myself and a few of my male gay pals) who are actually into BDSM, or who like to attend fetish clubs.
It's not the chav's natural habitat. Many chavs prefer violence of the non consensual kind . However, it does reflect badly on those of us who do wish to dress up in a great pair of trainers. I have turned up in heels and corset before, and changed inside the club. I even have a lovely denim vollers corset to match my denim converse. Though I'm sure they're not to everyone's taste!!
I do believe it's all about dressing up, rather than down. Maybe one of the clubs could hold a chav themed night... latex vests, oversized trainers, denim corsets, fake tans, leather baseball caps, thigh high white boots/ stilettos with minuscule skirts....?
Edited 22 Mar 11, 12:10 PM by ElizaDoolittle | |||
| 22 Mar 11, 12:37 PM Captain_Jack UK(CR), 5 yrs |
In my opinion, it boils down to this: It is naturally up to the organisers if they have a dress code or not. When they do, I'd say it's typically for these reasons: The comfort of the attendees. Lots of people put a great deal of effort into looking fabulous on such a night out. Many of those would feel uncomfortable if people would attend who clearly made no effort at all. Then stand around leering and visibly out of place. Then to encourage a certain exclusivity. Would you want an average vanilla Joe being able to walk in by paying on the door? Typically not. They might not know the etiquette, they might not be able to appreciate and respect others, they might even cause trouble.That naturally is less of a problem at venues which are off the beaten track, so don't have exposure to passers-by and you find many of them to be more relaxed about it. When in the other thread I was using the term 'jeans and trainers', I was making a point about casual wear. I have seen trainers being worn at dress-coding fetish clubs as part of a theme (in this particular case light blue adidas with a light blue latex 'track suit'). I could also imagine that someone in a full denim outfit could make a reasonable case for being a denim fetishist being let in and noone would take issue, respecting their fetish. I accept that we're all trying to be openminded and tolerant, but I personally draw the lines at the nillas. They want to see what's going on behind our semi-closed doors? Then they better put in some effort or stay out! Or attend a munch. Your Captain Jack | |||
| 22 Mar 11, 4:27 PM page_boy UK(CR), 6 yrs |
No, not Palace, just live in Croydon these days so have a certain empathy for the team. Hope you stay up though. I am not really saying that I think anyone would have a problem with trainers, I certainly hope they wouldn't, especially if they were part of a fetish look. I will have to read the Pedestal dress code, because I hope to be wearing my Samba's on Friday night. | |||
| 22 Mar 11, 4:36 PM page_boy UK(CR), 6 yrs |
A mate once told me that every guy should have three pairs of Samba's: one for best, one for everyday and one for football. I don't play football so I only have the two pairs. I haven't decided whether the best ones are the everyday ones worn out a bit, or the other way round? | |||
| 22 Mar 11, 4:52 PM page_boy UK(CR), 6 yrs |
Post of the week, surely?
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| 22 Mar 11, 10:28 PM mrboo UK(ME), 11 yrs |
Think next Club Antichrist I may go dressed as a Chav full on I think it will be very funny being in a room of chav hateing people hehe.
Want good virgin sex? Once in a life time offer. |
...however l digress..I'm with you on the issue of trainers...Black slimline Adidas, with a black pair of Armani jeans on a fit guy or girl whatever age is cool in my book I'm 58.