April is too cold in DC to wear Reds without looking out of place (frankly, Reds get some looks in DC in August, but I wear them anyway). Although you can wear anything for those tours (and people sure do), since you will be the guest of your host who is arranging for a staffer to give you the tour, the blazer and tie is a good option. And remember, April can be damn cold in DC, so prepare for that in case. Pictures of a light snow fall on daffodils is a rather cliche photograph in the Mid-Atlantic.
Yes, the DC dress code is business slovenly. Wear a light blue non-iron shirt (or a cheap striped shirt) and baggy khakis with sh!t-kicking square-toed plasticky black leather clodhoppers and you'll look like every other man there between 19 and 35.
Nor how the distinguished Professor Edwards is ever attired
). Although I note approvingly that Patrick J. Buchanan, one of the more trad politicos in the District, is from there (and even attends St. Mary's--très trad!!!).Things have changed in the last twenty years. At our seats in the Kennedy Center (not the most expensive) it is rare to find a man wearing a suit and tie. Though I am the exception, most men seem to wear an odd jacket, slacks, and an open-collar or something even more casual. It seems that business slovenly has spread into the after-work realm as well. Oddly, Sunday morning attire in DC is much more formal than other areas.
Beautiful bar, great burgers. I always forget to mention Martins though I have had some great times there.
