dress to impress

Does the Columbus nightlife scene need a more stringent dress code?

It's something I wondered after reading this Wall Street Journal column about whether it's ever OK to wear sweatpants in public.

(The answer? Yes, "provided you choose them carefully.")

Fashion at local hot spots rarely sinks to the low of workout gear, but I've definitely seen outfits that look more conducive to cuddling up on the couch than dancing to a DJ.

When I moved here nearly three years ago, I heard complaints about clubs' lack of dress codes over and over. Now, it seems like some of those complaints have subsided, thanks to events like Little Black Dress Night (every Saturday) at Belloo's.

But I think there's still room for improvement.

What about you?