Formal attire for ladies/alternate dinning on formal nights

[SISer]

WIll be on the Victory but don't want to pack formal attire since this is part of an extended trip around the world. What is acceptable for formal wear for ladies? Do people really dress up? What are my other options for dining? I've read that the best menu in the main dinning room is on formal nights.

[Traveler353]

You are in luck if you do not want to pack formal attire as Carnival no longer has any formal nights. They now have an "Elegant" night that reflects the desires of the majority of their passangers.

[SISer]

So what attire do I need for elegant nights?

[Traveler353]

So what attire do I need for elegant nights?

 

From the Carnival site:

 

 

What to wear?

Casual attire is the order of the day. We suggest shorts, sundresses, tank tops, etc. for the ladies, and for men; shorts, polo shirts, T-shirts, etc. will do. We suggest you wear rubber-soled, low heeled or flat shoes for extra traction while onboard. The use of any footwear with wheels, including but not limited, to Heelys© shoes, is prohibited on board our ships. For dining you may want to dress up a bit and/or bring along a light sports jacket or cardigan.

Most evenings we have a Cruise Casual dress code, but there are those Cruise Elegant evenings one or two nights throughout your “Fun Ship” voyage, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your more elegant attire. For those who want casual attire for dinner time, the Lido Restaurant is open nightly, and has a more relaxed theme. However, shirts and shoes/footwear (flip-flops) must be worn at all times inside the Lido Restaurant.

Both dress codes for the dining rooms are described below.

Cruise Casual Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Sport slacks, khakis, jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts; Ladies - Casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses, summer dresses, Capri pants, dress shorts, jeans (no cut-offs).

Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Casual dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, basketball shorts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men and baseball hats.

Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that's great too!

Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats.

Special Sailings

For Canada/New England/Alaska cruises: Sweaters, lightweight jackets and raincoats are suggested. Casual clothes that can be layered easily are highly recommended. Bring a heavier sweater if you are traveling to the glaciers, along with a raincoat and umbrella, because it is often cold and windy in such areas.

For South America and Europe cruises: Comfortable shoes and a just-in-case raincoat. Bring a sweater if you are traveling to the glaciers, along with a raincoat and umbrella, because it is often cold and windy in such areas. Special note: It is essential that you wear the proper apparel when visiting the Vatican and other religious sites (no bare legs or shoulders).

[SISer]

Thanks traveler353, I still refuse to pack an outfit solely for dinner on the cruise.

 

Are pants and a blouse acceptable?

 

Loafers (shoes)?

 

Pants and a tennis shirt/polo shirt, or is this a no no and considered to be a t shirt.

 

I really have limited place in my luggage.

 

I know I sound dumb, I've never been on Carnival before so I'm learning.

[SISer]

Hey, if bath robes are allowed in the casino maybe I can get away with this on elegant nights. Joke!

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227106

[MikeM]

So what attire do I need for elegant nights?

 

I would say Business Casual.

[JeanieTheMom]

Thanks traveler353, I still refuse to pack an outfit solely for dinner on the cruise.

 

Are pants and a blouse acceptable?

 

Loafers (shoes)?

 

Pants and a tennis shirt/polo shirt, or is this a no no and considered to be a t shirt.

 

I really have limited place in my luggage.

 

I know I sound dumb, I've never been on Carnival before so I'm learning.

 

I've seen many people in pants and blouse with loafers or sandals. Don't sweat it. You'll see all forms of fashion. Sounds like you'll be fine!

[Tggrtoes]

Black pants and sparkly top seemed to be a pretty big trend on our recent cruise which was our first on Carnival. After reading posts here on CC, that's what I did and wore the black pants with a more casual top the rest of the nights. I probably could have even skipped the sparkly top and gone with a regular shirt the same as the other nights. I wore dressier flip flop sandals that I wore other nights too.

 

DH wore dress shirt and dress pants. No tie. He wished I had brought him a tie, but he fit in fine (we're just usually dress-up formal night peeps). There were plenty of guys wearing dockers and a polo shirt as well.

[luckycruzer]

black trousers, nice black top..maybe a small sparkely set of ER's neck piece/pin..very little room. or a lovely scarf folded cleverly, at your neck..man..black/same, maybe a bolo, or a purchase and pitch tie