Cruisedreamer1 Posted August 29, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2010 We will be sailing on the Regatta for the 1st time and I wondered if my husband would look out of place if he wore tropical shirts(Hawaiian) while on board or would polo shirts be more appropriate? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 29, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I have seen men wear both types so whatever he is comfortable with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted August 29, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Both styles are worn in abundance on Oceania's ships. Personally, I prefer collared dress shirts - but I am an old f---. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted August 29, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2010 As you might imagine, many of the wardrobe choices depend on the weather. You'll see more tropical shirts in the Caribbean, South America, or in Asia, and more conservative shirts in Europe or TransAtlantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted August 29, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I've gone from wearing tropical shirts and polo shirts in the evening to wearing long sleeve dress shirts, but I've also gone from a youthful 64 to a crotchety 70. They say that as one ages, one becomes more conservative, and it's true -- in my dress. Other than that...:p I still won't wear socks with boat shoes. Socks are formal wear. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted August 29, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Maybe there's a market here for a button down tropical shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgiblin Posted August 29, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I still won't wear socks with boat shoes. Socks are formal wear. ;) That is a bold, fashion statement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredFL Posted August 29, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 29, 2010 We like polo shirts and for travel buy the cotton/polyester variety at one of the discount stores for "cheap". With the blow-up hangers they sell at travel stores the rinse out and dry overnight letting us travel with minimal daytime wear and little worry about stains or damage. Certainly we have no objection to tropical shirts and have seen them at dinner many times. Maybe a little less at Polo or Toscana. We, like Don, prefer to wear a long sleeve button down dress shirt for dinner as we fell a little more "dressed up". However, there are many male passengers in polo shirts, tropical shirts or short sleeve shirts at dinner. That is one of the joys of Oceania, no strict dress code and no visits from the fashion police. In spite of this everyone seems to be able to look nice while being relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaCruiser Posted September 7, 2010 #9 Share Posted September 7, 2010 i've gone from wearing tropical shirts and polo shirts in the evening to wearing long sleeve dress shirts, but i've also gone from a youthful 64 to a crotchety 70. They say that as one ages, one becomes more conservative, and it's true -- in my dress. Other than that...:p i still won't wear socks with boat shoes. Socks are formal wear. ;) one sock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 7, 2010 #10 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Hmmm .. do you get the feeling that pretty much anything will work? My husband "dresses up" with a leather jacket he acquired in Majorca in 1982 ... other than that, he likes casual shirts (assuming they have pockets, they MUST have pockets). Polos are fine. (He's not into tropical but that's a personal taste.) This is NOT something you need to worry about, really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted September 8, 2010 #11 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Okay... I tend to wear, at least for dinner and evening wear around the ship only shirts with collars and buttons all the way down the front...(during the day, it's shorts and T-Shirts)... Doesn't matter if it's a "conservative" Hawaiian print, a stripe or plaid or a solid...The key for me is that it has to "look nice", nicely laundered and ironed, stylish, not obnoxious...I usually wear short sleeves (I am on vacation) but I'll often bring along at least one long-sleeved, buttoned down conservative looking solid shirt for "special" dinners...I'll wear any of the above with either khaki, beige or tan Dockers and brown suede Merrell slip-on loafers... The idea is to dress casual, but still look presentable... If you are the kind of guy who looks good in Hawaiian shirts, wear Hawaiian shirts... If your personal style is those 50s Retro sports shirts, wear those... If you can be neatly dressed and look nice enough in a polo shirt (hopefully with a collar and a few buttons, right?), go ahead... I usually see some older men on Oceania wearing sports coats to dinner...good for them...I don't...I don't want to waste room in my luggage packing one... Everyone has a different idea as to what "Casual" or "Country Club Casual" means... You will see all styles of dress onboard...use your judgement and personal sense of fashion and style as a guide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted September 9, 2010 #12 Share Posted September 9, 2010 ...I usually see some older men on Oceania wearing sports coats to dinner... Steve, I sometimes wear a sports coat to dinner, but I've spent much time since my 70th birthday trying to figure out if I'm "older" or not...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjollnir Posted September 9, 2010 #13 Share Posted September 9, 2010 These are my standard fare. Wear them in work and everynight on O. I take ONE button down for pre cruise goings on. For anyone who is having a hard time going from the cruise lines that tell you what costume to wear at dinner, here is an Idea: Casual : Loud or exotic Hawaiian Semi Formal: Demure Patterned Hawaiian Formal : Solid Hawaiian I am a semi set in my ways 57 yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachluvr65 Posted September 9, 2010 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2010 As a lawyer, i have my share of days in a buisness suit. So i was more than pleased to enjoy the casual attire on Oceania. As long as I am clean and slightly pressed, i fit in, be that in a polo, a short sleeve shirt, or a hawaiian print. daytime attire was neat t-shirts..... NO ONE CARED, so long as you are 'neat' in appearance, just be comfortable and enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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