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Lord's
ladies told to dress appropriately
Wednesday July 20, 2011 06:55:15 PM,
IANS
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London:
As India and England tread cautiously for their 100th Test match
at Lord's, the women members of the famous Marylebone Cricket Club
(MCC) have reportedly been asked to dress appropriately for the
historic match that starts here Thursday.
Some members of the MCC are furious that women members are
exposing too much flesh at Lord's, which they feel is not cricket.
A ban on women members was lifted in 1999 after 212 years and
since then some 50 have been awarded with the membership.
But some of the critics said that ladies have tried to enter the
hallowed pavilion of MCC while "inappropriately dressed".
The Express reported that members are upset with ladies entering
the long room sporting jeans and "toe cleavage". The dress code
bans "jeans and their close relations".
"One pair had several large holes in them," a grumpy member was
quoted as saying by the daily.
The 50 female members sit alongside some of the 18,000 male
members, whose average age is 57, sporting their yellow and pink
striped ties, pocket handkerchiefs and blazers.
The daily quoting insiders said that standards have also slipped
after members were allowed to bring two guests into the pavilion
rather than one for Twenty20 matches at Lord's this season.
The male members' biggest concern seems to be that some women are
just too scruffy.
"Men are entitled to their opinions but I'd question whether women
should not be allowed to take their jackets off," Beth Wild, a
women member was quoted as saying by the daily.
A woman official said that dress code is very strict.
"The code is clearly printed in the members' books and there are
no exceptions," she said.
The code states: "Ladies should wear dresses; or skirts or
trousers worn with blouses, and appropriate shoes. Dresses and
blouses may be sleeveless. Religious, traditional or national
dress, or service uniform, is permitted." Prohibited items include
T-shirts.
For men the code states: "Whilst in the pavilion, gentlemen shall
wear ties and tailored coats and acceptable trousers with
appropriate shoes."
Coats may be removed on outside balconies but must be replaced for
entry to the pavilion.
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