Is this dress code racist? Could YOU go to this bar?

[geechiedan]

The Ashford, a new bar in Jersey City, was welcomed with nasty accusations of being racist. Funny considering the owner says they are priding themselves on inclusivity. It all comes down to a sign that was put up for one day on their soft opening. A dress code sign.

The sign let people know the attire was to be upscale business casual. Then came this list of specifics.

No oversized jeans or shirts
No head gear
No ball caps
No work boots
No gym sneakers
No shorts or athletic apparel
No sweatpants or cargos
No jogger pants
No oversized jewelry/chains
No sleeveless shirts
No sunglasses
No camouflage
No low or baggy pants
No headphones
Belts must be worn with pants

 

[34real]

A bar that has a dress code isn't a bar/club.....just stand to the side and watch how those white boys and gals walk up in there.

 

[kesq]

I would be cool except the sneakers. But I would still take my $ elsewhere.

 

[Simply_Black]

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/loc...-Criticism-Jersey-City-Ashford-504427411.html

A new bar in Jersey City took down its ultra-specific dress code after a number of Yelp users claimed it was racist, according to multiple reports.

The Ashford bar opened in December with a placard out front banning articles of clothing such as low or baggy pants, camouflage and oversized jewelry or chains. The co-owner tells NJ.com it was up for just one day during the bar's soft opening; Kenny Caulfield said it was "a mistake" and not reviewed properly.

Also among the banned items: headphones, work boots, ball caps and sweatpants. The placard prompted a flurry of Yelp reviews, but it was not positive attention.

"My blonde female friend was allowed in with loose sweat pants but for some reason the other guys in our group (who happened to be black and wearing normal pants, or at least we thought they were), were not allowed in," said Yelp user Sam K.

 

[Mrfreddygoodbud]

No head gear...

LOL fuckin cac speak is hilarious
Fuck them and their codes


Them fools said no sunglasses

Lol the only coons who give a fuck still think the cac mans ice is colder

They deserve .A wake up call

When you start to evolve soulfully things like this are very revealing. Most will see incognito racism.

The soulfully awake see fear and warning sign about a path to hell being inside them doors.

And will see a blessing in that list and take heed.. And give thanks

Real God shit....> weak simp faggot coon need to be around cacs simp knee grow shit

 

[crazyace718]

Every single place I've been to with a no headgear policy had a cac in headgear....

 

[Bawse Nigguh]

Yeah I'll NEVER give the whitey the benefit of the doubt...so this is racist as fuck. But with that said if I had a night spot that would be my dress code

 

[mcguyver]

I think dress codes should be..... no tank tops, no Sandler/flip flops, no sagging pants.

 

[Famous1]

My club would have the same dress code..
Went to Detroit for the Lie-ons(all they do is lay on the field) vs. Rams game. Went to a bar/restaurant/club called Floods. Same dress code. Place was bumpin...good food...fine hoes...

 

[GuessWho21212]

If this place was located in Manhatten, I'd just think it's an upscale spot where escorts can link up with rich tricks afterhours. But in Jersey City, this sign basically just says "no ******* allowed".

 

[Kemo07]

I’ve been to plenty of places with similar dress codes.....I’ve never had anyone check to see if I was wearing a belt with my pants tho

 

[yaBoi]

looks like hate red necks and niggas lol..

 

[ronmch20]

If you're trying to develop a certain patronage, except for the ban on sunglasses and belts, I have no problem with the list PROVIDED it applied to EVERYONE seeking admittance.

 

[p5ych3]

they can't help but be racists.

they could have put, business casual/formal attire only, but they had emphasize they didn't want certain skin colored ppl coming.

 

[The Untouchable GDFOLKS]

Let them have their honky bar. Their business will fail simply because they are hustling backwards...all money is good money!

 

[Famous1]

they can't help but be racists.

they could have put, business casual/formal attire only, but they had emphasize they didn't want certain skin colored ppl coming.

Are you stereotyping?

 

[knightmelodic]

To me, it looks like they feel they have to explain upscale business casual attire. I already know what it means so I have no problem with it. If you don't like it, eat somewhere else. Nobody is forcing you to go there. I enjoy a spot that's full of well-dressed adults.

I see nothing racial in the sign. The enforcement is another matter.

 

[tallblacknyc]

If they were catering to a certain crowd could've easily claimed private affair, private party, than targeted a certain demographic when promoting for spot...but they kinda made the spot open to the public with specific guidelines that seem to restrict minorities...this is their fuck up...you can hide your racism better morons...but tuck them good to see cacs lose money

 

[mrdiego2020]

some i agree on but yea they know who they're talking about..i wouldn't go in there even if it was free drinks and food night.they can kick rocks with all that.i don't wear any of those things except the sneakers that's about it and my sunglasses.

 

[Mt. Yukon]

they can't help but be racists.

they could have put, business casual/formal attire only, but they had emphasize they didn't want certain skin colored ppl coming.

This... Yeah there may be some other races the list applies to, but all of that seems like a rap video from the early 2000s... We know full well who they're talking about, even if it's not said directly.

 

[Mixd]

They wrote too much, should of just put the translation:
No Colored People Served Here

 

[playahaitian]

I want a black owned business to do this to white folk.

 

[prose00]

Yes its impicitly racist, but niggas gotta dress better in general too

 

[playahaitian]

They wrote too much, should of just put the translation:
No Colored People Served Here

Messed up part?

they probably got one of those city grants to open the damn restaurant

Using tax payers money for this sh*t

 

[Mrfreddygoodbud]

Let them have their honky bar. Their business will fail simply because they are hustle backwards...all money is good money!

There is good money at first in a no knigga crowd..

But the energy is so dead it will eventually fail like you said..

To each his own but I will never understand the language of those who actually feel bad about

Cacs and their insecurities

If I went out with associates after work and was not allowed in a corny ass all cac club...

I kid you not I would wish everyone a goodnight even the fuckin bouncer bruh....


I know how to read life's warnings without all the emotional bullshit

 

[Famous1]

Messed up part?

they probably got one of those city grants to open the damn restaurant

Using tax payers money for this sh*t

So you saying couldn't get in?

 

[SKATTA]

open your spot and allow all those things.

 

[yaBoi]

they can't help but be racists.

they could have put, business casual/formal attire only, but they had emphasize they didn't want certain skin colored ppl coming.

naa biz casual and formal attire is subjective.. they had to spell it out...

 

[DaddyDiesel]

I know how this story goes, easily worked during the non smart phone social media age but now you got people who will call their bluff for Likes and popularity or at best a civil suit. All you gotta do is adhere to the dress code with your best business casual attire straight from a Mens Wearhouse catalog, and see how it unfolds consistently, but keep the camera rolling discreetly.

"Hey put that cell phone away!!!"

 

[big enos burrnet]

naa biz casual and formal attire is subjective.. they had to spell it out...

rite cause it targets white folks too with them cargo pants and camo-wear...

 

[theoriginalgreatone]

Wow

 

[deputy dawg]

Yes its impicitly racist, but niggas gotta dress better in general too

yep.
scroll thru the @joneblaze club threads.
women dong their all to thot it up
dudes not dressed up. more like it's just another day.

I'd get in/go in with no problem.
no problem FOR ME, but I'd point out any and EVERY CAC in violation and be a problem for the club owner/manager.
(REAL owner is prolly always off-site anyway. "Just text me how much I made at the close of business everyday.")

 

[cocodc]

No Sneakers?? wtf... cuts out half the business right there.. You can dress up with sneakers on. This aint the 70s.

 

[trstar]

My club would have the same dress code..
Went to Detroit for the Lie-ons(all they do is lay on the field) vs. Rams game. Went to a bar/restaurant/club called Floods. Same dress code. Place was bumpin...good food...fine hoes...

I hang at Floods too, that dress code ain’t that bad at all.

 

[yaBoi]

rite cause it targets white folks too with them cargo pants and camo-wear...

yep alot of it targets them