question about dress code

[ward497]

im new to celebrity, have only cruised carnival. can anyone tell me if men are allowed to wear dressy shorts in the mdr for dinner?

thanks

[sasset]

From Celebrity FAQ's:

 

Note: T-shirts, swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurant or specialty restaurant at any time. Shorts and flip flops are not allowed in the evening hours. Additionally, guests are asked to follow the "Smart Casual and Above" dress code in the Celebrity Theater for all evening performances.

[GeorgeL]

im new to celebrity, have only cruised carnival. can anyone tell me if men are allowed to wear dressy shorts in the mdr for dinner?

thanks

 

Shorts are never allowed in MDR.

[jackdiamond]

The dress code for males in the main dining room is very simple: formal night-tux or dark suit, either with all the trimmings; and, all other nights-smart casual which means slacks and a collared shirt.

[dkjretired]

The dress code for males in the main dining room is very simple: formal night-tux or dark suit, either with all the trimmings; and, all other nights-smart casual which means slacks and a collared shirt.

 

Dark suit was eliminated a couple of years ago, it just says suit now. As others have said Shorts are never allowed in the MDR for dinner...

[cjrlauve]

The dress code for males in the main dining room is very simple: formal night-tux or dark suit, either with all the trimmings; and, all other nights-smart casual which means slacks and a collared shirt.

 

I thought I remembered reading that on formal nights slacks and a dress shirt was adequate (for men). I am trying to pack conservatively, and don't want to pack a suit or tie for a 4 night cruise. Any thoughts?

[JanineM]

I thought I remembered reading that on formal nights slacks and a dress shirt was adequate (for men). I am trying to pack conservatively, and don't want to pack a suit or tie for a 4 night cruise. Any thoughts?

 

For a 4-nighter people will dress a bit more casually, but people who sail on Celebrity tend to dress up more than on some other lines.

 

My suggestion? Pack a tie and sports jacket at the very least.

[dkjretired]

I thought I remembered reading that on formal nights slacks and a dress shirt was adequate (for men). I am trying to pack conservatively, and don't want to pack a suit or tie for a 4 night cruise. Any thoughts?

 

Officially it is still a suit..... I did a 4 day and we wanted to only do carry on luggage for the flights down. We wore smart casual on formal night but did not eat that night in the MDR. Celebrity eliminated the formal for the "rest of the ship" a couple of years ago.....

[cjrlauve]

Celebrity eliminated the formal for the "rest of the ship" a couple of years ago.....

 

Interesting. I figured that if I didn't eat in MDR or Specialty that night, that I could bum around and not worry at all about it. You way it was officially eliminated. But, you think that even if you aren't at formal dining that folks spiff up?

[GITC]

Interesting. I figured that if I didn't eat in MDR or Specialty that night, that I could bum around and not worry at all about it. You way it was officially eliminated. But, you think that even if you aren't at formal dining that folks spiff up?

Some do and some don't. The bottom line is that you're on vacation. Wear whatever you want.

[mykel67]

I brought a tuxedo for formal night when we sailed on Century five years ago, but it seemed that only 30-40% of the men were similarly attired (most in suits). This time around I'm leaving the tuxedo at home and bringing a variety of sports jackets, pants and ties that can be mixed and matched. I may or may not throw in a dark suit-- I'll see how the mood strikes me when I pack.

[cjrlauve]

Some do and some don't. The bottom line is that you're on vacation. Wear whatever you want.

 

Good. I am a stay-at-home dad and haven't had a suit (that fits;)) in years. I'll bring the best that I have (again, that fits).

 

Definitely, since junior will be at home with grandparents, I'm on vacation!!

[dkjretired]

Some do and some don't. The bottom line is that you're on vacation. Wear whatever you want.

 

Go out and get drunk too or smoke wherever you want, you are on vacation, do whatever you want. Poor advice that has been debunked many times on this board. Same old lame retort...

[dkjretired]

Interesting. I figured that if I didn't eat in MDR or Specialty that night, that I could bum around and not worry at all about it. You way it was officially eliminated. But, you think that even if you aren't at formal dining that folks spiff up?

 

Going back to Celebrity's inception and until a couple of years ago, the dress classification was for the entire ship and not just the dining room. If you presented yourself into the theater, casino, dining rooms or other public areas and you did not have the proper dress you were refused entry. That is the way it was, it has changed now...

[Johnthed0g]

My 2010 brochure says tux, D/J or dark suit.

[jackdiamond]

My 2010 brochure says tux, D/J or dark suit.

You are correct. Basically, it is just a matter of proper manners.

[woodofpine]

As long as the shorts are 'Dressy'; remember its your vacation and you're paying the maitre d's salary-stipend-tip whatever... breeze by him and if you get a look give it back. Your tablemates will be fine with it. If not, remind them to get a life - to quote Taj Mahal, "Ain't nobody's business but your own..."

 

 

OK! Let the games begin!!

 

[Can they restrain themselves? Even knowing bait when they see it? Are the defibs in use yet?]:D

[jackdiamond]

We are both partally correct. It does not state "dark suit" but tux, suit or dinner jacket with slacks. By the way, as most well dressed males are aware, a sport coat is not a dinner jacket. Additionally, even a four night cruise has one formal night.

[Johnthed0g]

You are correct. Basically, it is just a matter of proper manners.

As I have said before (elsewhere), if people don't understand about dressing for dinner than nothing you can say will help.

PS page 43, European/Med brochure, "dark suit"....''D/J with dark trousers''

[Gonzo70]

Some do and some don't. The bottom line is that you're on vacation. Wear whatever you want.

 

Wow, that is terribly misleading. Celebrity has a dress code, nearly everyone onboard abides by it, and the staff often enforces the dress code.

[golfusaofcs]

are nice jeans some nights for male/female acceptable.

[hrprof]

I did the "Black tie" thing enough when I was working for a living and still have to tolerate it at charity galas. Requiring it on vacation is a pain and an anachronism. On formal nights - we get room service and dine on the balcony in very informal dress. Have had to turn down Captain's invitation a time or two, but that's a small price to pay!

[woodofpine]

I can't imagine a job where one would regularly do 'black tie' for work... On the other hand, I grew to hate three piece suits (business suits generally) due to overdressed underpaid careering in NYC 20-30 years ago... Then I came to Florida where even business dress is super casual weighted, and I lost touch, then the west coast techies added $$$ to grunge clothing (and music) so I'm lost...

 

I'd rather wear a tux than a suit. I basically enjoy formal night but I'm not enamoured with it like when I started cruising. I can understand why some folks considered it anachronistic nostalgia costuming. It is, isn't it?

 

Nonetheless, as long as a bunch of people clamor for it and the cruise line prefers the traditional - I go along. Why not? It's their vacation and the line's product. Realistically, its a very small imposition - heck I am going to wear (and pack) cloths one way or another, right? It such a head trip. I pretty regularly pack a couple items that get LESS use than the tux...

 

One thing I know is... at the end of the day, it's just a set of cloths... It's not 'the measure of the man' nor has anything to do with upbringing, social sophistication, values, economic worth - or any of the other implications that regularly get tossed about... but seemingly less so these days.

[mykel67]

We are both partally correct. It does not state "dark suit" but tux, suit or dinner jacket with slacks. By the way, as most well dressed males are aware, a sport coat is not a dinner jacket. Additionally, even a four night cruise has one formal night.

 

I assure you I will most certainly be dressed appropriately for dinner (in jackets/ties/pants more suited to a mainstream cruise than a tuxedo IMHO-- not that I'm criticizing anyone who chooses to wear a tuxedo).

[brownz]

We are both partally correct. It does not state "dark suit" but tux, suit or dinner jacket with slacks. By the way, as most well dressed males are aware, a sport coat is not a dinner jacket. Additionally, even a four night cruise has one formal night.

 

For those of us who aren't well-dressed males (or, in my case, are females who are not married to well-dressed males), what IS the difference between a sport coat and a dinner jacket? I need to guide my hubby in what to pack for our upcoming cruise.