Chicago bar has controversial dress code

A River North restaurant and bar is facing backlash after posting a long list of dress code requirements. The Bottled Blonde, 504 N. Wells St., is facing the potential loss of its liquor license and dealing with complaints that its new dress code is "racist."

Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) has said The Bottled  Blonde has "generated hundreds of complaints" from people in the  neighborhood since it opened, he said.

"Bottled Blonde has not been a responsible restaurant operator in  River North since the day they opened and remains a chronic source of  quality-of-life complaints from my constituents," Reilly said.

The full dress code:

• Bottled Blonde will maintain a classy atmosphere and reserves the  right to refuse service to anyone. A high standard of dress is required  at all times. Dress code is on a case-by-case basis, and is at the sole  discretion of the Door Staff. In all instances, the Door Staff's  decision is final. If denied entry, changing your appearance will not  change the decision. The following lists are guidelines and are subject  to change at any time without notice.

• No bad attitude or behavior

• No excessively baggie, sagging, ripped, dirty, frayed, overly flashy or bright clothing

• No matching colors of the shoes, hat and/or shirt

• No Hawaiian, tie dye, floral, skull prints or anything else obnoxious

A Yelp review criticizing the Bottled Blonde. [Yelp]

• No gang attire (leather cuts, colors or insignia) and no camouflage

• No embellishments or statement jackets, shirts, beanies or hats

• No rude, vulgar or offensive clothing

• No overly large purses or bags. Backpacks must be coat checked if available

• No skateboards, hoverboards or animals

• No plain white tees, long tees, denim, flannel (not even around one's waist) or zippers on shirts

The  Bottled Blonde's social media accounts, including Instagram, have been  flooded by comments criticizing its dress code as "racist." [Instagram]

• No cut-off shirts, deep V-necks, undershirts or mesh shirts. Tank tops before 6 p.m. only

• No sports jerseys (except during games and of the appropriate team)

• No Tapout, Ed Hardy, Affliction or MMA brands

• No shearling/fur, leather, jean jackets, short-sleeve hoodies or overly long hoodies

• No puffer/quilted jackets or vests and no novelty sweaters

• No hoodies underneath shirts or jackets

• No overalls, cargo, bleached/stone/acid-washed, odd-colored or leather pants

• No joggers, manpris, drop crotch pants or pants with numerous zippers

• No athletic wear, like Under Armour, sweats, gym shoes and etc.

• No compression pants underneath shorts or rolled-up jeans

• No jean shorts, and other shorts must be no longer than 1 inch past your knees

• No Jordans, Nike Air Max or Air Force [shoes]

• No high tops, high socks or athletic sneakers (Chucks and Vans are allowed)

• Shoes are required at all times (no sandals after 8 p.m.)

• Dress boots must be fully laced up (no work boots)

• Hats must be worn at all times (no stickers or tags)

• No brimless headgear

• No male jewelry (chains are not allowed in the establishment at all)

• No visible tattoos on neck, face or hands


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