Interesting..
Snobbish British twits
The average waiting time to become a Lord’s member is 18 years, so I don’t understand why someone would break the rules after waiting for that long!
WOMEN at Lord’s are said to be exposing too much flesh… and some furious members complain it’s just not cricket.
Critics whisper that ladies have tried to enter the hallowed pavilion of Marylebone Cricket Club while “inappropriately dressed”.
Some have even sported jeans and “toe cleavage”.
A ban on women members was only lifted in 1999, after 212 years.
In that year, 10 eminent women were made honorary life members.
**There are now 50 female members, who sit alongside some of the 18,000 male members sporting their yellow and pink striped ties, pocket handkerchiefs and blazers.
**Some of the men, whose average age is 57, have protested that the women are not required to wear jackets.
But the biggest concern seems to be that some women are just too scruffy.
**One member said the cricket maidens wear “garb fit for a vigorous weeding session in the herbaceous border”.
**Another complained that two women were seen wearing jeans – which are banned – in the famous Long Room. The member said: “**One pair had several large holes in them.”
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Insiders say standards have slipped since members were allowed to bring two guests into the pavilion rather than one for Twenty20 matches at Lord’s this season.
Less traditional garb is also seen in other grounds with women fans waving St George’s flags at an England-Sri Lanka World Cup game in Colombo and singer Lily Allen in underwear at an Oval Test match.
The MCC’s strict dress code outlines a list of banned garments and stipulates what type of clothing is acceptable.
or 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.
Banned items are set out for lady members, including “jeans and their close relations”.
**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 nat- ional dress, or service uniform, is permitted.” Prohibited items include T-shirts.
**Stewards refuse entry to the pavilion to anyone breaking the rules. Serious transgressors are directed to the public stands.
Last night, MCC member Beth Wild said: “Men are entitled to their opinions but I’d question whether women should not be allowed to take their jackets off.”
A woman official confirmed: “The dress code is very strict. The code is clearly printed in the members’ books and there are no exceptions.”