There are a variety of philosophies when it comes to appropriate dress for the pub.
Some of us dress to impress when we head out for a few cold ones while for others, comfort is the name of the game.
One Edinburgh boozer, though, sparked fierce debate back in June 2019 when it decided to crack down on tacky sartorial choices dragging down its 'smart' reputation.
Bosses at The Dreadnought bar in Leith described grey tracksuits as 'jobby catchers' as they announced a ban on a set of 'horrendous' fashion habits.
The upmarket venue also forbade gents from wearing socks with no shoes - and in case punters were in any doubt, a large sign was erected outside the front door depicting the outlawed states of dress.
"We were accused of snobbishness last time but, frankly, they just make the place look scruffy", the pub said at the time.
"We do our best to keep the place looking reasonably smart and, if the first you see when you walk in is a group of lads wearing matching grey marl jobby catchers, we may as well have installed a beaten up bus shelter in the corner and invited folk to take a slash against it.
"Just to prove our sartorial prejudices cross all boundaries, we're also taking a stand against this horrendous current trend of half mast jeans, bare ankles and shoes.
"If you're going to base your fashion choices on what the staff at Urban Outfitters were wearing, there's a place created especially for you. It's called Brewdog."
Edinburgh Live recently approached owner Toby Saltonstall for an update on the Dreadnought's dress code.
But he explained that the highly-publicised rules 'were never really enforced anyway'. He added that the reaction at the time was 'bonkers'.
"A lot of people saw the funny side and a few people didn't", he said.
"I was getting phone calls from Australian radio stations asking if I'd go on and speak to them. It was all very strange."
Some accused the bar of 'snobbery', but many others who reacted on social media at the time supported the pub's move.
Gary Saddler said: "Their pub. Their rules. And I agree with them. I'd add baseball caps and beanies to the list."
And Henry Campbell Gillan added: "Definitely no men in white socks."
Jenny Mitchell said: "Anything that encourages our younger menfolk to dress better should be applauded."
Mairi Beaver of the popular fashion and lifestyle blog This Girl Can, said: "Whilst I applaud anyone who advocates that 'jobby catchers' shouldn't be worn anywhere other than the gym, suggesting that a cheeky turn up is not welcome in the hipster-heartland of Leith is a bit risque.
"I love the tongue-and-cheek approach - much more preferred than the bouncers of George Street's approach."
