Attire in MDR for 9 yr. old boy

[nana of 3]

I have got 2 polos and 1 dress shirt/tie for him for our cruise. We have one more night in the MDR, would it be ok for him to just wear a dressy striped t-shirt with khakis or do I need to find another polo? Thanks, for the info in advance :) Also, are longer shorts appropiate for him in the MDR?

[kitty9]

I think a nine year old is old enough to follow the dress code, so that means shorts at dinner isn't really appropriate. Shorts for breakfast and lunch is OK in the MDR. But you really don't need to add another shirt. What you already have sounds just fine.

[nana of 3]

Thanks, I will just have him wear the dressy t then with the khakis and no shorts :)

[cb at sea]

If he doesn't spill, he can rewear a shirt twice...no one will notice or care!

[klepton]

Keep in mind... younger kids look absolutely adorable in formal wear.... ;)

[chipmaster]

Kahki and shirt/tie or polo will be fine. Shorts will be stretching a bit and YMMV for a 9 year old.

 

I have got 2 polos and 1 dress shirt/tie for him for our cruise. We have one more night in the MDR, would it be ok for him to just wear a dressy striped t-shirt with khakis or do I need to find another polo? Thanks, for the info in advance :) Also, are longer shorts appropiate for him in the MDR?

[nana of 3]

We are good, polos, formal shirt/tie and customary flowered shirt for our cruise, and got him 2 pr. dress pants to alternate nites. Everything packed and ready for next month. thanks for all your input.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

I think it will work.....

[Nebr.cruiser]

It all sounds good. I agree that shorts are not the best choice and he can probably wear the polo shirts more than one night, as well as the khakis.

[Colorado Kat]

If there are two formal nights, he can just wear the dress shirt/tie combo a second time.

[Nebr.cruiser]

If there are two formal nights, he can just wear the dress shirt/tie combo a second time.

 

I agree. With grandsons 9 & 11 last year, they each had one dress shirt and tie. The 11 year old loved wearing the tie so much he wore it almost every night (5 night cruise). I think it made him feel grown-up. Since he changed right after dinner, the shirt and tie weren't on that long any one night.

 

Unless they have a truly spectacular messy food spill, that's all they need.