Nightlife:
Dress Code By Melody Minx
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id you know that there are blogs upon blogs and articles upon articles on what to wear to get into clubs in large metropolises? The warmer climates do not deem modesty as a requirement. In fact, it’s detrimental. The cooler spots prefer more coverage but still lots of swank. The big cities want your attire to add to their general aesthetic. These are the places where image really is everything and only the beautiful survive.
Two or three of your favorite lovelies can be a fabulous accessory, but so can a clean cut man. If you’re headed out with men-folk, do society a favor and point them towards a little bit of fashion effort. Maybe a more body-conscious cut shirt, dark jeans or slacks and some dress shoes. The door always favors ladies, so dress accordingly, boys. Besides, who can resist a Sharp Dressed Man?
When heading for a slightly less swanky spot, There are little to no blogs or articles for Reno. I kinda nice jeans and a button down fit our casual Truckee Meadows way. Lifestyles here like that. We residents of the Biggest Little mean that your designer duds City are lucky enough to be a bastion If you are more out of place than of hope for people who understand remember one a sweet pair of cowboy that comfort is key in nightlife attire. boots. But regardless of thing, make it I’m not talking sloppy sweats or , iest x se locale, seeing anyone’s e the wrinkled, just-outta-bed look. this: Th undies is UNacceptI mean comfort. Not everything most perfect able. No pants down has to be air-constricting tight or thing you can to your mid-thigh. No momma-wouldn’t-approve high. ever sport is low-rise pants with We are far enough away from fash. a high-rising thong. ioncentric cities to be blissfully behind confidence I saw the perfect sign on trends. once: “If it’s on the Jersey First off, know the dress code if one exists for Shore, it’s not coming through your destination. From there, a slinky top with some the door.” Perfect. shimmer or embellishment, some sharp, dark jeans If you rewith a sweet heel and a clutch are all that’s needed member one for a local club or bar. But generally, criteria can be thing, make it boiled down to hot and sexy, not overtly slutty. Sex this: The sexiest, appeal is a must. Skankiness, not so much. most perfect thing Black is a staple, but don’t rely on it. I say, whatever you can ever is closest to your face should be vibrant. Stand out in sport is conthat darkened room! And please, PLEASE don’t dress fidence. like everyone else in your group. We ladies tend So, wherto call each other to get an idea of what direction ever you everyone is headed as far as attire. But, too matchy go, whoever will bring attention you don’t necessarily want. Who you’re with, whatever wants to look like they’re in a bridal party at a Martini you’re wearing, make it yours. Own the bar? Not me. room. Shoulders back, chin high, eyes bright you got this. Special Advertising Publication from the Reno News & Review |
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