Although no one on these boards will change their minds, the endless discussions over the years must have had some effect on Princess's view of the subject. Just look at where we are today.
If nothing was ever hashed over, things might just be the same as they were in the year1990 with guys wearing suits & ties while the women wore what they pleased, calling it formal. 😄
Except for the few formalists, most people can live with their latest views of the dress code suggestions.