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GETTING PAST THE RED ROPE
If you're going out in Miami, ask yourself: what do I want? Do I want to dance? Hear good
tunes? Score? See celebrities? If you answered 'yes' to the first two questions, the down-
town Miami and Wynwood scene might be more to your liking. If you answered 'yes' to the
last two questions, you may want to stay in South Beach.
Also, ask yourself another question: What do I bring? If it's good looks, money or pro-
moter connections, the world is your oyster. If you have none of the above you can still
party, but be prepared for some ego-crushing. Best overheard conversation in the course
of this research:
Guy A: [Looking at model] 'How do you approach a girl like that?'
Guy B: 'In a Mercedes.'
Here's how it breaks down: the South Beach club scene plays on the appeal of
celebrity. More famous customers equal more regular customers. Eventually, a strange
equilibrium works out where enough regular customers make people assume famous
people are there, even if they're not. But those regular customers can't appear too regu-
lar, so a little social engineering is committed by club owners and the titans of the cultural
scene (bouncers) in the form of the red rope. How do you get by it?
Be polite Don't be skittish, but don't act like you're J Lo either. And whatever you do,
don't yell at the doorman - or touch him or yank on his clothing - to try to get his atten-
tion.
Get guest-listed Ask the concierge at your hotel to help you out, or simply call the club
and leave your name; it's often that simple.
Remain confidently aloof Don't stare at the doorman. Look elsewhere - but look hot
doing it.
Be aggressive. Failing that, be rich If there's a clamoring crowd, standing at the back of
it and hoping it'll part is about as effective as being meek when you need a seat on the
New York subway. Push your way through to the front. Or order bottle service (an over-
priced bottle of spirits), which usually guarantees you a pass to the front.
Come correct For women, showing a sophisticated amount of skin is effective, although
'sophisticated' depends on the wearer. We've seen chic women in barely-there tops look
less trashy than folks sporting a standard miniskirt ensemble. Men, don't wear T-shirts
and jeans, unless you're one of those guys who can and still look put together. Also, this is
Miami - be a little more daring than a button-up shirt and slacks if you want to stand out.
Get there early Do you want to be cool or do you want to get in? From 10:30pm to 11pm
is a golden time for bouncer leniency, but you can't club-hop with this strategy.
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