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by Shirt-n-Tie-Boy on June 28th, 2008

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Why don't men dress smartly for the cinema? Many women wear heels, shirts, skirts or smart dresses to go to the cinema. Would it not therefore be appropriate for men to wear a smart shirt and tie and make more effort.

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  • by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on June 28th, 2008

    Sheriff Raff -Answerhag

    Men are smart, they are going to sit in a large dark room and no one will be taking notice of them. Also, if they get grease on their hands from a bucket of popcorn and they don't have a napkin, they can just wipe their hands on their jeans.

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  • by Randy on September 29th, 2008

    Randy

    I'm a guy and I dress for the cinema.
    2 weeks ago my wife and I went and I was wearing a black mini skirt, white lace blouse with sheer sleeves, nylons and 4" heels. Add a little make-up and I was good to go!

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  • by gtravels loves her life penguin on June 28th, 2008

    gtravels loves her life penguin

    I think this question made a turn at the wrong decade. I can't remember the last time I saw a whole lot of skirts and smart dresses at the movies. Unless we were in Greenwich Village and those were men making the effort;)

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  • by LindsayJ. on June 28th, 2008

    LindsayJ.

    huh no way. i wear sweats to the movies. who do i need to impress? its dark and im going to eat fattening nachoes anyway

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  • by Shan is Purrrrrfectly Happy on June 28th, 2008

    Shan is Purrrrrfectly Happy

    No. I think it is up to the individual to dress as they see fit as long as falls within society's norms. The cinema is not a formal social occasion. If the woman decides to dress up, that is because she chooses to do so for herself or for her date. The man should not feel obligated to dress up in a shirt and tie. That is not customary.

    However, if he wants to make a good impression, "smart" clothing make a big difference. A tie might be overkill though (not to mention uncomfortable).

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  • by Anonymous on June 28th, 2008

    Anonymous

    Because women tend to enjoy dressing up, showing themselves off and feeling good. Men are not the same, they are content in whatever is comfortable. They also usually follow the line of thought "We'll be in the dark anyway, so why does it matter?".

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  • by BabyRottweiler on January 25th, 2012

    BabyRottweiler

    I almost never wear a skirt or dress to the movies... And I don't ask my date to wear a tie... I like to be comfy and cuddly... And this way, if he shares the popcorn, I don't have to worry about ruining my outfit!

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  • by ALPHAMALE on September 29th, 2008

    ALPHAMALE

    I'd say that's way over dressed to sit in the dark and watch something. Movies are a casual affair, no need for a tie, and I don't like high heel on my date their either..

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  • by Indigo- in the library with the revolver on June 28th, 2008

    Indigo- in the library with the revolver

    The cinema is not a formal restaurant, so I don't see any reason to do that. Anyway, all you do there is sit for an hour or more in the darkness and eat popcorn, no one's going to be looking at you and judging you by how you dress (except, perhaps, for the questioner).

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  • by Bat Boy on June 28th, 2008

    Bat Boy

    ::rolls eyes::

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  • by Paynus on January 25th, 2012

    Paynus

    I don't know what theater you frequent but most people I see at the movies are in casual wear.

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  • by carter7680 on January 25th, 2012

    carter7680

    I wear shirts and ties all the time. I hate how lazy society has become in appearance.

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  • by JohnnyH73 on July 10th, 2010

    JohnnyH73

    What cinema do you go to? I haven't seen very many women dress up to go in the last couple decades. (Oh, and "shirts" and "skirts" does NOT mean a woman has dressed up.)

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  • by Faryalo on January 25th, 2012

    Faryalo

    I seriously had to think about what a cinema was.
    We just call them theaters.

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  • by TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT on January 25th, 2012

    TAPriceCTR s son is wearing his COAT

    define smart... because in my book smart has more to do with functionality than fashion... and heels are anything but smart. if any event which requires physical response from the woman occurs (attack, car accident in a rural area, anything like that) the heels are nothing but debilitating not to mention they are always unhealthy.
    you think that a shirt which takes 30 seconds to button up is smarter than a quick pull over T? and the necktie is one of the least smart accessories ever created. it is a vulnerability, anyone grabs it you are at their mercy even if you have a 50% weight advantage and if it gats caught in some operating machinery you WILL DIE. it falls in your food, their construction makes them difficult/expensive to clean so they are a haven for bacteria. I will never in my life voluntarily wear a tie and were I a company owner ties would be prohibited from my facilities. I have no desire to have my employees look like dogs on a leash and if it is not contrary to company policy some moronic manager might get your mindset and expect them from his division.

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  • by Lucky09677 on March 15th, 2010

    Lucky09677

    men can wear skirt if want to as it need to change nice fashion - trousers are so boring as too plain so time to change. I used mini skirt with black tights and flat heel knee-lenght boots that look nice :)

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  • by MRSHINYSHOES on January 25th, 2012

    MRSHINYSHOES

    Formal cinema, opera, formal concerts, yes. Men should always make an effort to dress well when going out to these engagements. And when they dress formally, I wish they'd finish the entire package by grooming themselves properly (shaved, hair neatly combed, tie done up, shoes shined, etc.) I don't like it when some guys dress nicely, but leave their hair messy or try to look rough with unshaven faces. It's okay to have a neat beard or mustache, but to leave a lot of uneven stubble for what they think is "style" and then put on a suit? Or wear sneakers with a suit or tuxedo?? Yeech.

    Informal cinema, it's okay to dress casually. But still, I think dressing neatly is important, even if it's casual.

    I think it's important for both men and women to dress neatly and respectably in public. You don't have to spend a fortune to look good. It's just a matter of self-respect and dignity.

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  • by Shania on March 15th, 2010

    Shania

    No, put on a tie and stay home.

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