Post #260789 by GatorRob on Sat, Oct 14, 2006 4:12 PM

I don't want to be judgmental or snooty about someone's choice of footwear, but I will say that my wife and I were somewhat disappointed by the lack of formality with the way MANY people were dressed on Saturday night at the Mai-Kai. We saw jeans and shorts everywhere. Normally, I'm an extremely casual person who hates to dress up, but this was different. This is the Mai-Kai. On their 50th anniversary. It was a special night. To see so many jeans and shorts really detracted from this special night. I say this not to be judgmental in any way, but I think it's important to dress for the occasion. If not for yourself, then for others. And for an occasion like this, it's more important than being comfortable. I think it would be quite appropriate for the Hukilau organizers to request that the attire on Saturday night be "aloha formal". It's my understanding that once upon a time, the Mai-Kai required all men to wear jackets and ties. It wouldn't be such a bad thing to bring that kind of standard back.