T-shirts at Breakfast and lunch

[oskarNZ]

Firstly, please forgive me for starting another dress thread. I realise they are controversial and my intention is not to start a debate ... honest. :)

 

I have just reread Celebrity's dress guide. I'm not sure how I missed it the first time, but I was really surprised to read that T-shirts are not to be worn in the MDR any time of the day. I find this really surprising, especially since shorts and sandals can be worn to the day time meals; clothing items I would put in the same category as a tidy T-shirt.

 

So just to confirm from people who have cruised with Celebrity, does this mean that people are expected to wear a top/shirt with a collar to every meal? I can't imagine that my husband will be too happy when hears this. :o

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Bruin Steve]

Firstly, please forgive me for starting another dress thread. I realise they are controversial and my intention is not to start a debate ... honest. :)

 

I have just reread Celebrity's dress guide. I'm not sure how I missed it the first time, but I was really surprised to read that T-shirts are not to be worn in the MDR any time of the day. I find this really surprising, especially since shorts and sandals can be worn to the day time meals; clothing items I would put in the same category as a tidy T-shirt.

 

So just to confirm from people who have cruised with Celebrity, does this mean that people are expected to wear a top/shirt with a collar to every meal? I can't imagine that my husband will be too happy when hears this. :o

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Where did you read this? I have always worn T-shirts to breakfast and lunch...

 

Wow! I just did a search and found it:

 

>>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. As a courtesy to our guests, we respectfully require and enforce compliance with the dress code at the entrance of your restaurant of choice. We thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and understanding. Additionally, guests are asked to follow the "Smart Casual and Above" dress code in the Celebrity Theater for all evening performances.<<

 

I think this is new...but probably in error...my guess is they meant T-shirts as in "undershirts"--the plain white ones...I cannot picture they now want to force everyone into collared shirts for breakfast...most of us go to breakfast on our way out into port...and "T-shirts" of some sort is what we generally wear while wandering around the ports...

[DC2OC]

T shirts are fine at breakfast and lunch but they may ask guys to remove their ballcaps

...................Frank:)

[CruisingChick]

Yea, my DH always wears a T-shirt. Sometimes even his Celebrity T-shirt to the MDR for breakfast or lunch. Sometimes I might even wear a T-shirt. I never remember that being an issue before.

[Glammy Grammy]

Both DH and myself wore smart t shirts in the MDR at breakfast time, along with many other people too. Never took lunch in the MDR. so can't comment but I'm sure it would be acceptable.

[Orlandocruiser]

I did see a man get turned away at breakfast who was wearing a sleeveless athletic type shirt.

[cruzeluver]

Strange. We have worn t-shirts to the main dining room for breakfast and lunch plenty of times. T's are sort of the uniform of the day on Caribbean itineraries. Now I can understand them turning someone away for wearing one with holes, no sleeves or is just raggedy in general.

[nedward]

They may ask guys to remove their ballcaps

...................Frank:)

 

Miss Manners would say that this is the proper thing to do...

 

Rgds, Ned

[Chicago Boy]

Firstly, please forgive me for starting another dress thread. I realise they are controversial and my intention is not to start a debate ... honest. :)

 

I have just reread Celebrity's dress guide. I'm not sure how I missed it the first time, but I was really surprised to read that T-shirts are not to be worn in the MDR any time of the day. I find this really surprising, especially since shorts and sandals can be worn to the day time meals; clothing items I would put in the same category as a tidy T-shirt.

 

So just to confirm from people who have cruised with Celebrity, does this mean that people are expected to wear a top/shirt with a collar to every meal? I can't imagine that my husband will be too happy when hears this. :o

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

We wear T-Shirts to the MDR for breakfast and lunch on the days we are doing tours and on sea days as do a lot of other people. During the evenings we follow Celebrity's recommended dress code for dinner. Enjoy your cruise.

[Azulann]

I always eat breakfast and lunch in the buffet, not the MDR so rule does not apply.

[jackdiamond]

Interesting, since on our last three ten night cruises on the Equinox, I always wore a collared shirt to breakfast in Blu, but I never inquired if this was required. I did not pay much attention to the dress of others, at breakfast, therefore I cannot confirm whether there was a suggested dress code in place.

I do know that they reqire a reasonable cover up at the Aqua Spa Cafe; and, that does not trouble me.

[floridatravelersforlife]

I think a poster hit it on the head. No white t shirts. I like black t shirts and worn them at least on 5 cruises during Breakfast and lunch

[TLCOhio]

Here are a couple of items of photo "evidence" that on our mid June Solstice cruise that some folks were in the MDR with t-shirts. This was during a sea day "Brunch Buffet". One older guy even has a ball cap on (and backwards)!!

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Recently back from a June 7-19 Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 41,492 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

 

In the Solstice Main Dining Room right at the start of the mid-morning “Brunch Buffet”, here are two different visuals showing the use of those plain old t-shirts. One white t-shirt being worn by a fairly young passenger. Another guy in a bright green t-shirt with his ball cap on backwards. Food was good! After a few minutes, this middle area of the MDR got very, very busy and crowded.:

 

 

[RosieCanberra]

I think if the T-shirt is 'worn' then it should not be worn on a cruise ever. If the T-shirt is clean and tidy, I do not think the staff would stop you, however, that does not mean it is allowed.:D

[ocbeachbums]

We have NEVER had any problem wearing tee shirts in the main dining room for breakfast or lunch. They are pretty much the staple on some cruises. But, obviously, no white,sleeveless under-shirt type t's or one's with questionable sayings on them. My husband even wore a nice T to the elite high tea. Common sense should tell you what is appropriate and what is not.;)

[dkjretired]

Where did you read this? I have always worn T-shirts to breakfast and lunch...

 

Wow! I just did a search and found it:

 

>>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. As a courtesy to our guests, we respectfully require and enforce compliance with the dress code at the entrance of your restaurant of choice. We thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and understanding. Additionally, guests are asked to follow the "Smart Casual and Above" dress code in the Celebrity Theater for all evening performances.<<

 

I think this is new...but probably in error...my guess is they meant T-shirts as in "undershirts"--the plain white ones...I cannot picture they now want to force everyone into collared shirts for breakfast...most of us go to breakfast on our way out into port...and "T-shirts" of some sort is what we generally wear while wandering around the ports...

 

Hi Steve:

 

Good to see you....Its actually not new, the rule has been in place for many years but they do not enforce it. In this case I am happy that they do since they know people many times are going off the ship for the day and don't want to go back to their rooms to dress.

[Blanco-Grande]

Interesting, since on our last three ten night cruises on the Equinox, I always wore a collared shirt to breakfast in Blu, but I never inquired if this was required. I did not pay much attention to the dress of others, at breakfast, therefore I cannot confirm whether there was a suggested dress code in place.

I do know that they reqire a reasonable cover up at the Aqua Spa Cafe; and, that does not trouble me.

 

Well

First

since last year formal night wear is not enforced in the Speciality rest

and I have wore t shirtd and shorts in Blu for breakfast and dinner in the carribean

and the elite lounge

[oskarNZ]

Thank you so much everyone for your responses and photo evidence :)

 

I am relieved that they don't enforce this rule too strictly.

[chipmaster]

Never sailed celebrity but do know on Princess in both the Med and Alaska we did get in for breakfast and lunch with t-shirts, YMMV :D

[gelo7]

Here are a couple of items of photo "evidence" that on our mid June Solstice cruise that some folks were in the MDR with t-shirts. This was during a sea day "Brunch Buffet". One older guy even has a ball cap on (and backwards)!!

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Recently back from a June 7-19 Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 41,492 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

 

In the Solstice Main Dining Room right at the start of the mid-morning “Brunch Buffet”, here are two different visuals showing the use of those plain old t-shirts. One white t-shirt being worn by a fairly young passenger. Another guy in a bright green t-shirt with his ball cap on backwards. Food was good! After a few minutes, this middle area of the MDR got very, very busy and crowded.:

 

 

I guess that 2 pictures are worth 2000 words......

[Oxo]

Why should X enforce a T-Shirt rule/suggestion when they don't enforce the Formal Dress rule/suggestion?

[A1A]

Thank you so much everyone for your responses and photo evidence :)

 

I am relieved that they don't enforce this rule too strictly.

 

From all my experiences, they don't enforce the rule at all! BTW whats wrong with white T-Shirts? :D

[patty1955]

On our last cruise (Alaska) a man sat at our lunch table in the MDR wearing a red plaid hunters hat with the ear flaps tied on top. Example of the hat at:http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413n-y1Y7XL.jpg

[ORV]

I believe that common sense would tell you this type of shirt is what they are referring to.

 

[We're The Groupnors]

Well

First

since last year formal night wear is not enforced in the Speciality rest

 

It's not a matter of enforcement of Formal Wear in the Specialty Restaraurants, rather that the dress code has been changed to Smart Casual every evening.