Sunday, October 21, 2001

20 Casual attire

David Pellerin/Caller-Times

Hot weather and humidity encourage casual attire in workers and diners.

No shirt, no shoes, no service - but only out of respect for health department authority.
   Beyond that, just about anything goes. The South Texas wardrobe is a Darwinian adaptation to climate and laid-back attitude. Even bankers and diners at the most upscale restaurants are known to dress down.
   "It's probably the atmosphere," said Sol De La Garza, a wardrobe consultant at Men's Wearhouse. "The weather for the most part is the big factor in this."
   Silk, cotton, rayon and all their various and sundry blends are the most popular fabrics for South Texas living, De La Garza said.
   Seen at Nueces County Courthouse
   A lawyer in jeans and a Tshirt (though not in court).
   Seen in church on summer Sundays
   Football jerseys, jeans, shorts and sandals (on men and women)
   American Bank's dress code
   Either professional attire, like coats and ties, or casual clothing with the bank's logo, such as polo shirts with khakis and topsiders.
   Corpus Christi Town Club _dress code
   As casual as you want to in the casual dining room. For the crystal room, jacket and tie.
   Republic of Texas restaurant _dress code
   Semi-formal to casual - i.e., slacks and a button-up shirt.
  
  

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