ATTENDEES at this year's Grammy Awards have allegedly been issued with a wardrobe advisory in an attempt to reduce the number of inappropriate outfits.According to online reports, the warning was circulated by US television network CBS, which is airing the ceremony this Sunday.
The policy states that all talent appearing on camera should ensure that "buttocks and breasts are adequately covered" and to be aware that "thong-type costumes are problematic".It continues to detail that sheer and see-through clothing should be avoided, as should exposure of the "bare fleshy under curves of the buttock" or the "under curvature of the breasts".
The annual music awards show has played host to its fair share of controversial acts in the past -and is renowned for its outlandish and experimental red carpet arrivals - from Jennifer Lopez in that sheer Versace gown, to Lady Gaga's arrival in an egg.
The full advisory email - released by US-based website Deadline - can be read below:
CBS Program Practices advises that all talent appearing on camera please adhere to Network policy concerning wardrobe.
Please be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered.Thong type costumes are problematic.Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks and buttock crack.Bare sides or under curvature of the breasts is also problematic.Please avoid sheer see-through clothing that couldpossibly expose female breast nipples.Please be sure the genital region is adequately covered so that there is no visible "puffy" bare skin exposure.Please avoid commercial identification of actual brand name products on T-shirts.Foreign language on wardrobe will need to be cleared.OBSCENITY OR PARTIALLY SEEN OBSCENITY ON WARDROBE IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR BROADCAST.This as well, pertains to audience members that appear on camera.Finally, The Network requests that any organised cause visibly spelled out on talent's wardrobe be avoided.This would include lapel pins or any other form of accessory.
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