What will happen to me if I don't follow the European Dress Code?
May 10th, 2006, 01:00 PM
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I am not sure, and I may be wrong, but isn't the cheesehead hat a required hat for the residents of Wisconsin? I think, but again I am not certain, you are not allowed into Wisconsin unless you are wearing your cheesehead hat. And if that is true, since the hat has holes in it wouldn't the same hat be required when visiting Swizterland. But I don't know for sure. All those European countries dress codes get me so confused.
May 10th, 2006, 01:04 PM
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Actually, it's really easy to identify the locals in Switzerland. We're the ones that are wearing read T-shirts with a white cross on it.
They were quite popular last year and still are this year due to the Soccor/Football World Championships.
They were quite popular last year and still are this year due to the Soccor/Football World Championships.
May 10th, 2006, 01:07 PM
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A cheesehead hat looks like a wedge of yellow cheese that sits atop your head. You can order one here:
http://www.cheesehead.com/
http://www.cheesehead.com/
May 10th, 2006, 01:26 PM
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And what exactly is "European dress code"?
You'll find that in Britain we often make fun of our "mainland" couterparts, especially the euromale, with his tie-your-sweater-around-your-shoulders-look.
You'll find that in Britain we often make fun of our "mainland" couterparts, especially the euromale, with his tie-your-sweater-around-your-shoulders-look.
May 10th, 2006, 01:44 PM
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Yep cles2paris, that "wedge of cheese" hat is exactly what I saw on a bank teller at my bank a few years ago..I "think" she thought she felt elegant. And I am sure she was born and raised in Wisconsin.
Hey Schuler, I betcha that at some point your Switzerland will adopt this cheesehead hat..you think?
Hey Schuler, I betcha that at some point your Switzerland will adopt this cheesehead hat..you think?
May 10th, 2006, 03:15 PM
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Unless you're wearing some very strange attire, they'll have seen people far worse dressed than you, and absolutely nothing will happen (well, you are less likely to be asked for directions and more likely to be asked for money, but that's about it).
May 10th, 2006, 03:17 PM
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missypie: have you ever worn coveralls? If they weren't so dreadfully unfashionable, I'd have not problem wearing them all the time, either. Practical & comfortable, hard to beat (except you look like a mechanic or a prison inmate).
May 10th, 2006, 03:22 PM
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>I watched a guy walk into a Cafe on the beach in Barcelona totally butt naked. The guy got his beer (after waiting a good ten minutes)...<
If he had been properly dressed, he wouldn't have had to wait.
If he had been properly dressed, he wouldn't have had to wait.
May 10th, 2006, 03:36 PM
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Not too too long ago overalls were "in", remember with one strap left unbuckled? As long as jumpsuits don't make a fashion comeback soon!
Peeky, I like your idea of being poked with sticks for your fashion sense! I just picture all the locals weilding fashion sticks!
Peeky, I like your idea of being poked with sticks for your fashion sense! I just picture all the locals weilding fashion sticks!
May 10th, 2006, 03:38 PM
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Oh Peeky, I understand your concern after wearing your squeeky leather pants on one of your last trips. And that issue over your bathing suit, whether to wear a girdle inside or out.
I do sympathize, so I suggest to simply wear a Pereo, (Where is our lady of the pareoS?)You can dress it up or down depending on tops and footwear.
I do sympathize, so I suggest to simply wear a Pereo, (Where is our lady of the pareoS?)You can dress it up or down depending on tops and footwear.
May 10th, 2006, 06:34 PM
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Ooo...cheese hats! Über cool!
Of course, if you're in France it would be chapeau de fromage, in Italy cappello del formaggio, in Spain sombrero del queso...you get the idea.
And don't worry about the hot espresso thrown at you. Espresso is too precious to be strewn upon any of us. Wine on the other hand...
Of course, if you're in France it would be chapeau de fromage, in Italy cappello del formaggio, in Spain sombrero del queso...you get the idea.
And don't worry about the hot espresso thrown at you. Espresso is too precious to be strewn upon any of us. Wine on the other hand...
May 11th, 2006, 08:15 AM
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I had thought of buying one of the "beverage hard hats" to wear while hiking. You know, the ones with the places for your beverage on each side of the head, and tubes that can be placed in your mouth for "sipping". I figure I can switch from water to, well, just about anything! I don't think THAT would peg me as an American, now would it??? On second thought, that could be the start of a new trend in Switzerland too!!!
May 11th, 2006, 08:51 AM
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Holy Moly!
With all due respect, American people are obsessed with what to wear when they come to Europe!
Just come over and enjoy it, and stop freting!. Life is too short to worry about what to wear!
With all due respect, American people are obsessed with what to wear when they come to Europe!
Just come over and enjoy it, and stop freting!. Life is too short to worry about what to wear!
