While China seems to have loosened restrictions on Internet access to the media during the Beijing Olympics, the fashion police are still out in full force. In order to put its best fashion face forward, "Beijing officials have distributed 4.3 million copies of an etiquette book outlining rules on good manners and foreign customs, including rules about what not to wear." The guide is part of an effort by various departments within China's government to clean the city up in preparation for the at least 400,000 foreign visitors who are expected to descend on its capital for the Olympic Games, which start Aug. 8 (WSJ).

In an effort to make Beijing more civilized, the pamphlet lists a number of no-no's: more than three color shades in an outfit, white socks with black shoes, and pajamas and slippers in public.

"No matter what, never wear too many colors...especially during formal occasions," the book said. "When you wear [formal shoes], be sure to wear socks in good condition...socks should be a dark color -- never match black leather shoes with white socks."

"Older women should choose shoes with heels that aren't too high."

One can imagine protesters dressed like the gentleman shown here being dragged off to jail for violating the no pajamas and flip flop edict. What would Mr. Mickey say!?