Emeril doesn't wash his hands!

Okay, I am going to refer back to the discussion on packing and what to wear in Vegas. I am going to be there for 2 nights and one day and going to see BMG the 2nd night. If I am out walking (wearing my comfortable shoes and clothes)and end up at the Luxor to see the show in my comfortable clothes and shoes (which might be shorts and tennis shoes), and have seats for the poncho section, and have my daypack with me, is that okay? Or do I need to plan to go back to my hotel and change and leave my pack before going to the show?

We just returned from Las Vegas in May. The dress code was absolutley anything goes.
We went to see Mama Mia at Mandalay Bay and I saw everything from beaded evening dresses to shorts. I wore black pants and a sweater set. Was very comfortable. However we went to the Tropicana to see Folie Bergere the next night and practically everyone was in shorts... go figure. I guess what I'm getting at is go dressed the way you are comfortable.
Enjoy the show!

I certainly wouldn't wear anything nice to BMG. I sat in row 2 once and was heavily doused with mashed banana--all over my hair and face, down my neck under the poncho. It was a mess.
Had we been going out to dinner afterward I would have had to return to my hotel to shower and change.
Not that this is typical, BTW. The other 5 in my group were barely splattered. Oh well, I felt like I'd participated.

Congratulations CalicoSkies. I think this may be the first time in recored history the words "dress code" and "Las Vegas" have been used in the same sentence.

Seriously, there was an article today in the LA Times commenting (lamenting) on the widespread lack of a sense of decorum in dress that exists today. In this case, it was commenting on the ulta-casual clothing worn by the large majority of the people who took the trouble to pass President Reagan's casket as he laid in repose.

If there is no sense of "dress code" in that environment, I don't think you have to worry too much about what to wear on the town in Las Vegas.

I just want to echo what everyone has said... in LV, absolutely anything goes, and not only referring to clothing!

Some of the more upscale restaurants ask for "business casual" attire... other than that, you may wear whatever feels comfortable. When I'm there, I like taking a couple of hours to relax a bit, take a nap, a shower, and dress up for the night. Nothing too fancy, maybe just better pants and a button down shirt (untucked, rolled-up sleeves seems to be the norm). That said, if you happen to be at Luxor at the time you should go to BMG, whatever you're wearing is fine. Luxor is a relaxed hotel, and BMG is a lot of fun. If they have a "Poncho" section, no one is expecting a tux.

Thanks to everyone for the advice! I plan to go and have a great time!

I had the same type of question as wanderlust123: we go to Vegas in TWO days, staying at Aladdin. It will be HOT, so we will walk up the strip, ending at Venetian/Treasure Island area one day and we'll be in our shorts. Would like to have dinner at Kahunaville or Buccaneer Bay Club in TI or Samba Grill in Mirage. Are any/all of those places ok for shorts? Anyone eaten at these restaurants? Advice, please. Thanks.

Oh, great! One more thing to worry about in Vegas - do the dealers let you win if you're dressed in sequins?

Or should I worry more about my spelling :)

Rob,
I dress up EVERY day we are in Vegas while playing blackjack for hours and my husband and I have never been comp'd. And I'm not ugly or anything! Ah well, you were lucky.

sfe,
We have eaten at Kahunaville, it is a very casual fun bar atmosphere. We ate there one night and around 9-10pm they turned up the music and the bartenders worked their magic, throwing bottles and pouring drinks. And everyone got free shots. It was a lot of fun. Can't help you with the other two places.

We go to Vegas at least once a year and I have many 'Vegas only' clothes. I love dressing up and its the place to do it. Although sometimes I feel like I'm being stared at for doing so. I'm talking about sequin tops and black miniskirts, not a sequin gown or anything.

Now I feel stupid, I just realized this post is 5 years old.

That's okay because there is merit to this post.

Vegas attire women: HoochieMamaFabulishious!

Men: Tommy Bahamawear.

(someone puleeeze ask him to stop making those shirts! Aaacckkk!)

GoTravel:

Cmon now...whats wrong with Tommy's shirts...other than the price?

place2 they're ugly! Oh lawsy them things are horrid! No more silk shirts! Puleeze!

How do these threads hang on for 5 years? Are they archived?

Why would someone bash an entire men's clothing line? Many men look very good in those $115 silk shirts - they certainly beat a $5 t-shirt with the Nike trademark.

Of course, men with beer bellies don't look good in anything..

<b>Of course, men with beer bellies don't look good in anything..</b>

LOL...as opposed to women with beer (or chocolate or donut or whatever) bellies who look good in......muumuu's? What?

place2, don't you know women don't look good with donut ass. Especially wearing Lilly Pullitzer.

Around the office, we call donuts &quot;fat pills&quot;. They work.

Gee, I like having a beer belly since I don't get pestered by skinny desperate women like the ones I see trying to latch onto guys at the tables.

I most certainly agree with poster, Julie Brown, 7/25. By all means dress up at night if you will. Wear all the &quot;bling-bling&quot; you can. Why not, Vegas is probably the ONE place to do this. The better restaurants request certain dress codes, but then they don't always get their wish. :-( (You can go to the various hotels/ restaurants' websites to obtain the dress codes.) I myself get a lift dressing up for the occasion...fine dining, shows. There are too many people who dress down these days and that is too bad in my estimation. I guess different strokes for different folks. In the day time, dress casually and comfortably as it is very warm during the daytime. Be prepared to do a lot of walking and I mean a LOT of walking. Wear very comfortable walking shoes.
BTW, just returned two weeks ago from staying at the beautiful, fabulous Bellagio Hotel.
To find out addl info, go to this website ... http://www.lasvegas.com
Enjoy your trip and plan to dress up at night!
Regards, Francie

We just got back from 3 days in Las Vegas----the people watching capital of the world. We couldn't believe how sloppy most people looked. So many fat bellies hanging out between low-rise capris and midriff tops. Don't these women have mirrors? Or husbands who would tell them the truth?

We stayed at the Bellagio, and loved dressing up. Not formally, just nicely. And LV is the one place we travel to where I take my jewelry (I carry it in my purse on the plane, though). If you can't wear bling in LV, where can you wear it? Especially if you are having nice dinners and shows.

One word of caution: even though it is 106 degrees outside, take long sleeves. It is freezing inside! I took lightweight jackets, and was glad to have them.

Also, take comfortable shoes. I think a lot of women only think &quot;cute&quot; and spike heels, and don't realize how much walking they will be doing.