Dressing up at Fancy Restaurants

[darkfroggy]

Is it really necessary? Want to go to Bacchus, but I'm not really fond of formal wear.

[TheNewGirl]

If you want to go some where nice you at very minimum are going to need slacks, shoes (not runners) and a button up shirt or nice sweater. (Essentially office casual.)

Depending on your company you might be able to get away with that. If it's a date I would suggest adding a suit jacket. If you're going for dinner (as opposed to lunch/brunch) I would highly recommend a jacket as well.

If you hate neck ties, you can probably avoid them, but I think shirt/slacks/leather shoes is pretty non negotiable. Especially at the Wedgewood, where Bacchus is located.

Note: The food was fantastic last time I was there, and worth a bit of stuffy attire.

[busdriverman]

possibly go with dark jeans, a dress shirt with a jacket on top

if you dont want to wear a jacket, go with a dress shirt with a vest

[keifun]

Just went there last week for dine out!

I had dark blue jeans, those lace-less shoes and a dress shirt (no tie) with a dark coat.

I think its just SMART/BUSINESS Casual its alright.

BTW, I thought the food was ok there, not the Greatest, but its alright.

[miss_crayon]

Like I said in the dov thread, I'd dress up for Bacchus. No ball gowns or tux, but I'd dress up with a blazer or sweater vest. Or a nice shirt. I'd stay away from runners for sure.
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[ecchiecchi]

It's for one night... you're not gonna die

[bcrdukes]

I showed up in a winter North Face jacket, white t-shirt, jeans, and runners. No harm there.

[Farfetched]

This is Vancouver. They aren't going to turn you away.