The Enigma of Women's Formal Fashion Trends at Frank's Jazz – Moving on vs. Moving Forward to the New Era in Chic Fashion?

Fashion, feminism and politics have always been heated enclaves.

In 1913, on the day prior to Woodrow Wilson's inauguration, approximately 

5,000 women staged a national procession, marching up Pennsylvania Avenue 

in Washington, D.C. - demanding the right to vote. In addition to banners 

and programs, the women used their clothing to communicate their message. 

For these suffragettes it was not about resistance by refusal, but instead by 

resistance through reversal. In lieu of challenging  traditional fashion and ideals of femininity at that time, they chose to embrace it to positively effect change.

Today, there is a similar movement and message of protest occurring here in 

Second Life. Ironically, it also revolves around women's rights and clothing.

The very basic and relevant question is whether or not the new era of women’s formal 

fashionwear should be permitted at the Frank’s Jazz venue.  There has been a 

great deal of discussion about this among the fashion circles here in Second Life.  

I for one believe that the dress code standard definitely has its’ place at Frank’s Jazz.

However, I also believe that it needs adaptation to the modern fashion movement, prompted by a woman’s right to express her personality in good chic taste. 

This elegant Jumo Gown got me booted by Lara. I was wearing full leggings with coordinated matching Jumo pants.

In reality, the root of the dress code issue rests not in the code itself - but more 
about the manners of authority to enforce a code with limited understanding 
to the latest in high fashion styling. 

This is reminiscent of the period in American history where the exclusive privilege 
of men placed social pressure, anxiety and criticism on those brave 
women who stood up for their suffrage rights. 

She could definitely pull an Angelina Jolie moment with this one.
(I was asked to leave while this gown was permitted...You decide.)

I am a very strong advocate for Frank's because the venue is noble and as such is high on my list as a place which embodies  the social values of romantic courtship and tradition. 

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I love how people are not afraid to live outside the box of normality and elegance at Frank's lately. 
What these women are wearing is just fine by the current dress code standards. 
Check out the cool undergarments. Not.

Yes Ladies, this cocktail dress is now acceptable at Franks Jazz. 
So many comments to make about such a little dress. 
Don't. Know. Where. To. Start.

I have conservative values when it comes to what I wear in public. As such, 

I also believe that my tastes are in tune with the modern fashion 

movement occurring here in Second Life. 

This high fashion JUMO Savanah Gown is apparently not up to the standards either according to Lara. There is absolutely nothing revealing on this dress. A solid slip is scrumptiously composed from its bodice down to the high mid-thigh. 

As a supermodel, the formal gowns that I typically 

wear are created by some of the best fashion designers in all of Second Life. 

(Some of which are sold on the premises of Frank’s Entertainment Group). 

This salacious looking gown is right from the Gospel according to Billy Joel
that the sinners are much more fun. However, it appears to be permitted at Frank's.

Personally speaking, I do not pose nude in Flickr, in any magazines or 

indulge in indecent exposure while attending any formal gatherings. 

Today’s formal fashion gowns are evolving with new and exciting trendsetting directions. 

New and popular fashion trends are emerging into the form of full length sheer gowns with exquisite textures, patterns and stylish coverage. These fabulous new era gowns also possess the perfect fit, sophisticated flair and freedom of artistic expression.

There are many talented, high fashion models who now refrain from attending 

Frank’s as a result of this scrutiny - and instead have moved on to other venues 

where the new era fashion statements are given the right of passage - 

demonstrating both exemplary taste and freedom of expression. 

These new era gowns should not be considered threatening but rather embraced -

for they represent the very fabric and essence of today’s social progress. 

Instead of clothing adapting to out of date rules, the rules should evolve and 

portend the changes based on society’s evolutionary fashion trends. 

So, I make this impassioned plea to Nanceee to allow the Dress Code to adapt 

(in good taste) to the new era gowns without compromising it's basic aim – 

to promote sophisticated glamour for which Frank’s Entertainment Group is renown.