263080 Sat Aug 16 19:44:13 -0700 2003 5 26 International 0 1389912 My in-laws have a reservation at Gordon Ramsay next month, and my mother-in-law is already stressing about appropriate attire. She wants to know if slacks are appropriate, or whether she needs to be better dressed. I assume a jacket and tie is appropriate for men. Sat Aug 16 19:44:13 -0700 2003 0 Ian 1 1389914 We were ther in June. My husband and 2 teenage boys did wear jackets and ties but there were many there with just jackets and even one man with neither a jacket or tie. Everyone did stare at him. I did wear pants and a sweater an I was appropriately dressed.Your MIl will be fine in slacks. BTW, the food was wonderful. Sat Aug 16 22:50:26 -0700 2003 1389912 0 hates2cook 1 1389915 Slacks are appropriate, although I would not recommend "khaki"-type slacks (not even at lunch). If it's black slacks coupled with nice shoes, and a nice top (whether a little camel colored twin-set, or a nice silk type top), it would be fine. Note the not irrelevant role of nice shoes and a nice bag. I've worn slacks to GR RHR many times, including (1) black pant suit, with my hair up in a "swish" style, LV epi clutch and black mules, and (2) a white Spanish style, large-cuffed white cotton whimsical blouse. Note that something simpler would work fine as well, for your mom's top. There's obviously no need to worry. I feel like anything I have worn has been more than adequate. :) Sun Aug 17 00:36:45 -0700 2003 1389912 0 cabrales 1 1389918 Clothing attire .. in all my years of dining in top restaurants, it is sad to still see the need for 'jacket @ tie' .. wearing a clean pair of smart trousers (usually dark) and a stylish shirt, I have only been asked to wear a jacket or tie twice. First was the Ritz in London and second was the Hotel Royal at Evian. Restaurants requiring shirt and tie for gents dont gain any access to my patronage ! Sun Aug 17 05:20:25 -0700 2003 1389912 0 Dynamo 1 1389919 Any trousers for men and a clean, pressed shirt are fine, no need for jacket or tie - as for ladies, trousers and a blouse, are good too, my husband and I have never gotten "stared" at... Sun Aug 17 06:23:40 -0700 2003 1389912 0 sandra 1 1389944 Smart cash is cool If in doubt ring Have been to RHR with a mate wearing blue denims before (quite presentable though) - we actually didn't notice what he was wearing til we were seated tho! cheerio J Tue Aug 19 11:11:23 -0700 2003 1389912 0 Jon Tseng