LGW CH - Dress Code

Hi all,
Can anyone tell me if there's a certain dress code expected from you when using the CH? VH's website states 'smart casual' and I've tried searching the forums & haven't had much luck.
Can I get away with (for example)a Motorhead t-shirt & trainers, or is this frowned upon?

Thanks:D
Ang

Dress in what you like - you've paid:D

VS.

[fozzyo]

Knowing some of the people around here - that will fit right in. )

[honey lamb]

If others hadn't already responded I would have been sorely tempted to try and link a photograph to the earlier days of flight when formal attire was very much in vogue. [:w]

Anything seems to go from business suits to ultra casual to full Nigerian regalia for the Lagos flight.

Phew, thanks for the replies:D
Honey lamb, those pics sound amusing[:o)] Reminds me of my dad when he used to fly home on leave from the far east all suited & booted - always used to wonder whether I should run & give him a hug or shake his hand[:0] Hugs always won though!
Looks like my kermit the frog trainers will get to grace UCS for the first time[:o)]

Thankfully those days have gone ... that is when jackets and trews for men, and proper dresses for women were requested. While it is nice to see people dressed smartly, being cooped up for 8 hrs in a hot plane requires casual clothes at best.

Where whatever you want, you will see all sorts. My advice is wear what you are most comfortable in.

[Decker]

If the Virgin Holidays site says that the dress code is smart/casual I'd recommend dressing smart/casual. Nice to see that VH are still allowing people buying entrance to prebook treatments tho'.

There is a strict dress code for all VS CHs which requires high heels and suspenders to be worn. But as you are one of the fragrant sex I understand you may opt out if you so wish.

The dress code is Shell suits and old trainers (to be cahnged for shiny white ones in Florida) shouting at the top of your voice "E'r Sharon, it's great what u get when payin Virgin Olidays for Clubhouse accsess, Where's the free beer?"

Originally posted by AlanA
The dress code is Shell suits and old trainers (to be changed for shiny white ones in Florida) shouting at the top of your voice "E'r Sharon, it's great what u get when payin Virgin Olidays for Clubhouse accsess, Where's the free beer?"

LOL You've seen that experience too

Originally posted by andrew.m.wright

Originally posted by AlanA
The dress code is Shell suits and old trainers (to be changed for shiny white ones in Florida) shouting at the top of your voice "E'r Sharon, it's great what u get when payin Virgin Olidays for Clubhouse accsess, Where's the free beer?"

LOL You've seen that experience too

Too many times and its normally my family! [:o)][:o)][:o)][:o)]

One can't buy elegance;)

VS.

Originally posted by Ian
There is a strict dress code for all VS CHs which requires high heels and suspenders to be worn. But as you are one of the fragrant sex I understand you may opt out if you so wish.

Oh is there now??[}:)]

Originally posted by VS045
One can't buy elegance;)

VS.

Yes, I have seen the pictures from the various V-Flyer parties, "Baaa Baaaa!" [:o)][:p][:o)]

[HighFlyer]

For anyone utilising the Clubhouse i would strongly advise sticking to the smart casual rule of thumb that is specified. This means chinos/jeans with a shirt or jacket, and shoes! No need for a tie, but I wouldnt advise white trainers, jogging bottoms, and other similar forms of leisure wear that you wouldnt expect to get admitted into a nightclub if you were wearing them.

Thanks,
Sarah

I wouldnt advise white trainers, jogging bottoms, and other similar forms of leisure wear

If only to preserve the sanctity of UC;)

VS.

Sarah,
You need to come oput of London more.
Trainers, jogging bottoms ARE the dress code for many nightcluns in the sticks, oh and of course Manchester [:o)][:o)]

[Scrooge]

If you have paid for it wear whatever you want, I go under the theory that you are about to spend some time cramped up in a big metal tube with 300 - 400 other people, it's your dime, be comfortable doing so.

In my various travels to both the LHR and LGW clubhouse I have never had a problem when dressed ihn anything from a very nice suit to the already mentioned trainers, ripped jeans and t-shirt.

In fact the only problem I have ever had dress code wise was a gate agent at LAX assuming that I was trying to sneak on the plane early....but that is another drunken story.

I always work on the basis of you never know who you are going to meet at any time, ergo try to look good no matter what! You could meet that important business contact, or even as my friend did in LHR a while ago - she met her future husband over a few drinks at the bar!

I usually go for smart jeans, a well fitted shirt and nice shoes.

I flew home from Aus a few years ago with Royal Brunai first class, dressed in cut off jeans old work boots and a very tatty t-shirt. I did not want to come home but my future wife wanted me back so I spent every penny I had on the flight. Apart from a snotty security guard every one was great to me. I think I wore the clothes as I just felt comfortable in them as I had lived like that out there.

I see some people in the lounge overly scruffy and they come accross as having an attitude problem, I am in the UCS lounge and i'm not dressing up so there scenario. There really is no excuse to be anything less than smart casual..

[Darren Wheeler]

I wear what I'm comfortable in. Usually this is quite lightweight if I'm landing in a furnace. Last time it was a Craghopper s/s shirt and a pair of Kiwi trousers (lots of pockets). I looked presentable and was comfortable.

Of course you could try Fancy Dress, just to liven it up a bit [}:)][y]

I always make sure I have decent shoes on now, first time in there when that nice man came to polish my shoes, I was like no no they are fine really, and he's no thats what I do let me polish them, i was mortified I had a pair of shoes from Asda, Georges most practical lol.

I let him have my Gucci's since then, lol.

There really is no excuse to be anything less than smart casual..

But EGG, knowing your taste, I'm sure you dress well eveywhere without effort - it's the rest of us who have to make the decision whether or not those scruffy jeans are going to be suitable or not;)

VS.

[honey lamb]

Originally posted by easygoingeezer
I always make sure I have decent shoes on now, first time in there when that nice man came to polish my shoes, I was like no no they are fine really, and he's no thats what I do let me polish them, i was mortified I had a pair of shoes from Asda, Georges most practical lol.

I let him have my Gucci's since then, lol.

Don't you just love EGG who wears his Gucci's so that the nice shoe shine man has some nice shoes to polish [:X]