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I'd like to know what the typical style of dress is for both Louisville and Lexington. What do the people who work in a bank wear? Office buildings? Schools? Do men wear suit and ties?
How do people dress when they go out on the weekend to a nice restuarant? How about a moderate priced retaurant/bar and grill type place?
I've heard that Lexington is the khaki pant and blue blazer capital of the US. True?
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Hi Everyone,
I'd like to know what the typical style of dress is for both Louisville and Lexington. What do the people who work in a bank wear? Office buildings? Schools? Do men wear suit and ties?
How do people dress when they go out on the weekend to a nice restuarant? How about a moderate priced retaurant/bar and grill type place?
I've heard that Lexington is the khaki pant and blue blazer capital of the US. True?
Thanks!
I imagine it's probably about the same as anywhere else. Where are you right now?
Working in a bank.....Woman: nice slacks and dress blouse or sweater. Or you could wear a skirt or dress. Men: dress slacks/khakis, button up shirt and tie, or sweater. Managers are generally the only ones you'll find in a suit, and that's usually only if there is a particular visit from corporate or other meeting taking place.
Office building.....depends on the company dress code. Most people, if there is no public contact, will wear casual dress. No jeans, but khakis and dress shirt. Ties aren't generally necessary, unless you're a manager. If public contact is involved, follow same guidelines for working in a bank.
Schools....attending, or working? If working, see office building above. If attending, totally casual, except you may want to forego T-shirts, tank tops, and no belly buttons showing. No hip hugging pants, either.
Restaurants......Fine dining: Semi-dressy. Skirts, dress slacks, nice blouses, button up shirts or sweaters. Jackets optional, but preferred. No jeans. No T-shirts. Moderately priced or casual eateries/bars: Jeans all the way. No need to dress up. Some people even wear jeans and T-shirts. Just play it by ear. It's really up to you and your mood.
I'd like to know what the typical style of dress is for both Louisville and Lexington. What do the people who work in a bank wear? Office buildings? Schools? Do men wear suit and ties?
How do people dress when they go out on the weekend to a nice restuarant? How about a moderate priced retaurant/bar and grill type place?
I've heard that Lexington is the khaki pant and blue blazer capital of the US. True?
Thanks!
I think it is a mix. Although, I would advise your best dress or your best seersucker suit for Keeneland! lol
I imagine it's probably about the same as anywhere else. Where are you right now?
Working in a bank.....Woman: nice slacks and dress blouse or sweater. Or you could wear a skirt or dress. Men: dress slacks/khakis, button up shirt and tie, or sweater. Managers are generally the only ones you'll find in a suit, and that's usually only if there is a particular visit from corporate or other meeting taking place.
Office building.....depends on the company dress code. Most people, if there is no public contact, will wear casual dress. No jeans, but khakis and dress shirt. Ties aren't generally necessary, unless you're a manager. If public contact is involved, follow same guidelines for working in a bank.
Schools....attending, or working? If working, see office building above. If attending, totally casual, except you may want to forego T-shirts, tank tops, and no belly buttons showing. No hip hugging pants, either.
Restaurants......Fine dining: Semi-dressy. Skirts, dress slacks, nice blouses, button up shirts or sweaters. Jackets optional, but preferred. No jeans. No T-shirts. Moderately priced or casual eateries/bars: Jeans all the way. No need to dress up. Some people even wear jeans and T-shirts. Just play it by ear. It's really up to you and your mood.
Thanks for the info. I live on a tropical island....not a lot of dressing up here. I'm packing my suitcase for my visit to KY and wondering what I need to purchase too. I do have a lot of jeans though! My husband will be glad to hear that he doesn't have to wear a tie...come to think of it, I don't know if I've ever seen him in one!
I think it is a mix. Although, I would advise your best dress or your best seersucker suit for Keeneland! lol
but only if you want to.....many jeans and t-shirts at Keeneland, alongside the jacket/tie/dress crowd.
They'll take your money no matter how you're dressed ....
but only if you want to.....many jeans and t-shirts at Keeneland, alongside the jacket/tie/dress crowd.
They'll take your money no matter how you're dressed ....
I don't know, I always felt out of place without a suit on there, especially for Saturdays during the spring meet specifically. It's a beautiful track and seems much more southern than Churchill Downs, which I think unfortunately looks too much like a casino, although the boxes are luxurious.
I don't know, I always felt out of place without a suit on there, especially for Saturdays during the spring meet specifically. It's a beautiful track and seems much more southern than Churchill Downs, which I think unfortunately looks too much like a casino, although the boxes are luxurious.
we were at the spring meet this year (two separate days) and I just looked at my photos. Guys wearing khakis and jackets, guys wearing khakis and no jackets, guys wearing jeans and polo shirts, guys with jeans and t-shirts. Women ranged from dresses, to slacks, to capris with flip flops, to jeans.
The Budweiser Clydesdales were in their usual finery, though.
we were at the spring meet this year (two separate days) and I just looked at my photos. Guys wearing khakis and jackets, guys wearing khakis and no jackets, guys wearing jeans and polo shirts, guys with jeans and t-shirts. Women ranged from dresses, to slacks, to capris with flip flops, to jeans.
The Budweiser Clydesdales were in their usual finery, though.
Oh, there are people in jeans...I think they get stared at though
Overall, I think Louisville and Lexington are pretty laid back when it comes to dress. I wouldn't say they are any different than anywhere in middle america.
Oh, there are people in jeans...I think they get stared at though
Overall, I think Louisville and Lexington are pretty laid back when it comes to dress. I wouldn't say they are any different than anywhere in middle america.
nah, no one in our mostly jeans-wearing group was stared at...and even if they were it wouldn't have bothered anyone....you'll find out someday that once you hit a certain age, you do what YOU want, LOL. Life is too short to worry about anything else.
I do agree that both cities seem fairly laid back about this stuff, another reason I like it here!
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