Dress code?

[QuakHunter]

I have only seen (2) nightclubs that have a ¨no jeans ¨dress code that seems to be forgotten the moment that you start speaking english and passing around dead presidents.

You will do just fine with KHAKIS, Corderoys and Jeans that are in good condition.

Avoid tennis shoes for the better dinner dates but NOBODY should ever go to a nice place with a nice girl wearing tennis shoes! If your NOT a rock star you can't pull it off.

Again, these are long haired, unshaven, thick side-burned, blue blazer wearing politicians. And that's the male presidents!

Don't wear a Hawaiian shirt with burmudas and a fanny pack while your walking around Boca at night though!

This is Europe. It's the same but a lot hotter.

As for over-dressing it will never happpen to you.

You will not even get near the beautiful people that actually give a shit what you might dress like!

No Chance!

I don't care what you may have but those people do NOT go out to the same places. It's too dangerous and too below them!

You may get to Jet (but you won't get in) or you may get to Sunset but the REAL girls will NOT talk to you and they won't give a shit about what your wearing!

When I say REAL Girls I mean the Vedettes and the psuedo-celebrities. The girls that only fuck Soccer Players.

Your coming to meet W H O R E S! They will look at your shoes first, then your teeth and then your wallet!

TL.

Don't stress about dress!

Of course I wear austentacious Luchesse ostrich boots with a special order roach killing tip, ripped Levi 501's and a huge State Seal of Texas Belt Buckle!

Works everytime! Throw in a bull-rider's hat and your done!

No bull-shit on the boots! They are the number (1) ice breaker.

Every single girl will look and comment and touch and like, etc.

They do not exist here.

This is hilarious. So sad it is true, though.

Very funny TL.

[Joe Hernandez]

If you use an expensive jacket you have to think about the fact it can get stolen, especially in the bars.

I useally use a cheap windjacket that I can leave everywhere and is still there once I go home. The nightlife normally ends somewhere between 4 and 7 at night and it can be pretty chilly then.

I normally go to a upscale bar in Olivos near Sunset and many times the jackets were stolen there. That especially happens in the winter.

I assume this is a problem in every bar in BA.

[TejanoLibre]

I'll be making my first trip to BA in two weeks, and I couldn't find an answer to this questio. What's appropriate dress for a guy during the day and in the evening? Jeans or casual slacks for sightseeing? Do men wear jackets in the evening or a nice shirt and slacks? What to wear for a visit to a tango show?

Thanks.

I have only seen (2) nightclubs that have a ¨no jeans ¨dress code that seems to be forgotten the moment that you start speaking english and passing around dead presidents.

You will do just fine with KHAKIS, Corderoys and Jeans that are in good condition.

Avoid tennis shoes for the better dinner dates but NOBODY should ever go to a nice place with a nice girl wearing tennis shoes! If your NOT a rock star you can't pull it off.

Again, these are long haired, unshaven, thick side-burned, blue blazer wearing politicians. And that's the male presidents!

Don't wear a Hawaiian shirt with burmudas and a fanny pack while your walking around Boca at night though!

This is Europe. It's the same but a lot hotter.

As for over-dressing it will never happpen to you.

You will not even get near the beautiful people that actually give a shit what you might dress like!

No Chance!

I don't care what you may have but those people do NOT go out to the same places. It's too dangerous and too below them!

You may get to Jet (but you won't get in) or you may get to Sunset but the REAL girls will NOT talk to you and they won't give a shit about what your wearing!

When I say REAL Girls I mean the Vedettes and the psuedo-celebrities. The girls that only fuck Soccer Players.

Your coming to meet W H O R E S! They will look at your shoes first, then your teeth and then your wallet!

TL.

Don't stress about dress!

Of course I wear austentacious Luchesse ostrich boots with a special order roach killing tip, ripped Levi 501's and a huge State Seal of Texas Belt Buckle!

Works everytime! Throw in a bull-rider's hat and your done!

No bull-shit on the boots! They are the number (1) ice breaker.

Every single girl will look and comment and touch and like, etc.

They do not exist here.

[BadMan]

The weather is currently very cold, so keep that in mind when packing. Evening jackets and sweaters are a good idea right now.

Other than that, simply dress for the occasion as you normally would in the States. No need to try and " fit in ". But yes, the standard daytime attire here for someone who is not " on the job " is simple slacks or fitted jeans, polo shirt or t-shirt and some nice " clean " kicks aka shoes (sneakers or loafers will do) And like Exon said, you can also never go wrong with black.

Don't forget a comfortable jacket. I usually don't wear jackets, but in this weather, it is advisable.

Regards,

BM

I'll be making my first trip to BA in two weeks, and I couldn't find an answer to this questio. What's appropriate dress for a guy during the day and in the evening? Jeans or casual slacks for sightseeing? Do men wear jackets in the evening or a nice shirt and slacks? What to wear for a visit to a tango show?

Thanks.

[BadMan]

maybe I'm just getting old and turning into my dad!

Coming from someone who is currently in his 20's and dresses rather well. I would agree with your statement above.

Or should we all forget the 60's,70's and 80's and all those freaky trends aka bell bottoms, afros, platforms, bowl haircuts, greasers, spandex (yikes) oh and we can't forget the Elvis side burns. I could go on. The 80's to me was like the walk of shame for the fashion industry, I am so glad I was in daipers for most of it. But hey, people were into it back then, who am I to hate on them.

I don't think the way you dress has anything to do with how much of a " man " you are either. It has more to do with personal taste, background, age, social and financial status.

Because if style of dress is any indication of one's " manliness ", then the Founding Fathers would be nothing more than a bunch of wig wearing, cross dressing, cake faced faggots. But that is obviously not the case.

I think the older we get the more we resemble old obsolete programs pining for the days when they were once a useful utility. But it happens to all of us. And there is dignity in recognizing that. Not like Madonna who eternally dresses like she's 18. But then again to each his or her own.

Regards,

BM.

Btw. Do not take offense to the picture, it is only a simple frippery added solely for the purpose of levity and jest.

[Exon123]

I'll be making my first trip to BA in two weeks, and I couldn't find an answer to this questio. What's appropriate dress for a guy during the day and in the evening? Jeans or casual slacks for sightseeing? Do men wear jackets in the evening or a nice shirt and slacks? What to wear for a visit to a tango show?

Thanks.

You should dress to look like Jackson, Always in basic "Black" this is very Argentine.

Exon

[Whiskas]

In fact, I saw more than one group come in who had someone young (say early twenties, late teens) that were in a very raggy-looking t-shirt, shabby jeans and the patent hair on head and face (hard to explain unless you've seen it - a cross between a buck-toothed werewolf and a beaver maybe) with no one making a scene about their appearance.

2.

I know what you mean, these breed of spoiled brats with wise ass attitudes.

What the devil happened to men in the world? Most of under 25 guys look like they came out of a thyphoon after an epidemic.

When it comes to dress code I think there are many ways to dress comfortable but with a bit of style. Clean shaven face is a plus in my opinion but hell maybe I'm just getting old and turning into my dad!

[El Queso]

Really all kinds of dress is acceptable to most people. We were in a very nice place the other night and I was wearing jeans (nice, clean) with deck shoes and a sweater / sweatshirt kind of thing that is casual but nice. I definitely felt under-dressed, but no one stared, or put their hands to their face and gushed "ai que terible!" or anything like that. In fact, I saw more than one group come in who had someone young (say early twenties, late teens) that were in a very raggy-looking t-shirt, shabby jeans and the patent hair on head and face (hard to explain unless you've seen it - a cross between a buck-toothed werewolf and a beaver maybe) with no one making a scene about their appearance.

I will post about the place in the restaurant section if I can remember the name. It was a very good experience. They had oysters.

[Joe Hernandez]

No you don't get rejected but that is when I would like to be a little more formal.

Me too.

But from my experience about everything is allowed. I know a few restaurants that are not really like that but only a few.

[Butcher]

Great advise! Thanks for the info.

Try packing for a month. You will see all sorts of looks in BA. My favorite are the old men in their italian tweed countryside look. On the other hand you keep having to remind yourself that this is a city in modern day SA. IMHO the glamour of yeserday is long gone. It is a question of do you want to look like you have money or not. From what I saw that is what people were trying to convey with their style. IMHO not the wisest thing to do while mongering or in SA for that matter.

I am dressing so I don't get overcharged at privados and just formal enough to squeak by in a nice restaurant (People will size you up by your appearance) Otherwise I will be crawling the streets and apts for trash and would like to remain incognito.

Dickies work pants do wonders. They can be a dress pant or jean depends on what type of shirt you wear with it. Wool shirts by "wooolrich" can easily be spruced up to be a dress shirt. Work boots that you can polish and make look like dress shoes. Carhartt " anything"!

With all the luggage restrictions these types of clothing are the only ones versatile enough for me.

[Artisttyp]

Do you really get rejected at a restaurant?

No you don't get rejected but that is when I would like to be a little more formal.

[Joe Hernandez]

Do you really get rejected at a restaurant?

[Artisttyp]

I'll be making my first trip to BA in two weeks, and I couldn't find an answer to this questio. What's appropriate dress for a guy during the day and in the evening? Jeans or casual slacks for sightseeing? Do men wear jackets in the evening or a nice shirt and slacks? What to wear for a visit to a tango show? Thanks.

Try packing for a month. You will see all sorts of looks in BA. My favorite are the old men in their italian tweed countryside look. On the other hand you keep having to remind yourself that this is a city in modern day SA. IMHO the glamour of yeserday is long gone. It is a question of do you want to look like you have money or not. From what I saw that is what people were trying to convey with their style. IMHO not the wisest thing to do while mongering or in SA for that matter.

I am dressing so I don't get overcharged at privados and just formal enough to squeak by in a nice restaurant (People will size you up by your appearance). Otherwise I will be crawling the streets and apts for trash and would like to remain incognito.

Dickies work pants do wonders. They can be a dress pant or jean depends on what type of shirt you wear with it. Wool shirts by "wooolrich" can easily be spruced up to be a dress shirt. Work boots that you can polish and make look like dress shoes. Carhartt " anything"!

With all the luggage restrictions these types of clothing are the only ones versatile enough for me.

[Daddy Rulz]

I'll be making my first trip to BA in two weeks, and I couldn't find an answer to this questio. What's appropriate dress for a guy during the day and in the evening? Jeans or casual slacks for sightseeing? Do men wear jackets in the evening or a nice shirt and slacks? What to wear for a visit to a tango show? Thanks.

One of the cool things about BsAs is you can dress as you wish. I would wear a coat and tie or suit to work until you figure that out. As far as day time dress, jeans and t-shirts are fine but you wouldn't feel out of place with slacks and a blazer either. You ask about tango shows, most milongas are fairly casual, but if you're going to a spectacular than I would wear coat and tie.

[Joe Hernandez]

If it's not work related whatever makes you happy, if it's work related probally dress or formal.

If you like to hit the milongas you should be looking at easy fitting shoes and clothes and normally a t-shirt.