Beard Liberation Front
5th July
Contact BLF Organiser Keith Flett 07803 167266
Concern as National Liberal Club discourages sandal wearing
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has said that with the 2023 Beard, Shorts and Sandals Season in full swing it is concerning that the National Liberal Club has introduced a new dress code where wearing of sandals is ‘discouraged’ although not officially banned.
The full 2023 season officially opened on May 1st and weather conditions have been mostly suitable for flaunting of the beard, shorts and sandals.
The campaigners say that while the image of a Liberal beard and sandal wearer is a stereotype it is also an important part of British culture that should still be promoted in 2023.
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, its unclear why the wearing of sandals is now frowned upon at the National Liberal Club. Beards and Sandals are part of a great Liberal tradition.
2023 Season Guidelines
1] Shorts should ideally be three-quarter length-‘culottes’ for the 2023 season. The length of shorts is particularly important as climate change may mean that unprotected legs get sunburnt.
2] Footwear should be casual. There is a considerable range of sandal type footwear now available. Some leave parts of the feet and toes open to public view, while some does not. The BLF is not prescriptive about the matter.
3] Socks should usually not be worn.
3a] If the beard, shorts and sandals are to be displayed in relatively busier urban areas it is likely to be prudent to wear closed rather than open casual footwear and ankle socks, not visible to others may be worn.
4] There is no prescription or definition on what type of beard may be worn, or how this may match with the shorts and sandals. This is left up to the individual.
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