golf43 Posted May 13, 2005 #1 Share Posted May 13, 2005 We are going on the inspiration in July for a 5 night cruise. We have a 13 year old son and am just wondering what is the dress code for teenagers who come to the dining room with their parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerMom#3 Posted May 13, 2005 #2 Share Posted May 13, 2005 My 13 DS wore hawaiian shirts and dockers some nights. On formal nights he wore a shirt and tie but I didn't buy his a suit coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziqz007 Posted May 13, 2005 #3 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Khaki pants and nice shirt (tropical collared or polo/golf shirt are fine). For formal night, if not a suit, then nice shirt and tie is good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted May 14, 2005 #4 Share Posted May 14, 2005 My 13 DS wore hawaiian shirts and dockers some nights. On formal nights he wore a shirt and tie but I didn't buy his a suit coat. Dockers, khakis, nice shirt, etc... T-shirts and the like probably wouldn't be appropriate. Formal nights, definitely a collared shirt and dressier type of pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted May 14, 2005 #5 Share Posted May 14, 2005 A Tux rented on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hstrybuf Posted May 14, 2005 #6 Share Posted May 14, 2005 A 13 year-old will look nice in a tux, suit and tie, or nice dress pants with a dress shirt and tie (with or without a jacket) on formal night. You have options, but it's never too early to start teaching them about appropriate attire for any given situation. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted May 14, 2005 #7 Share Posted May 14, 2005 My boys have always dressed in similar attire to whatever their dad was wearing -- dockers or casual type long pants with golf or button up casual shirts on casual nights and a suit on formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted May 14, 2005 #8 Share Posted May 14, 2005 A 13 yr old boy will be fine wearing a nice shirt and pants formal or not. A tie is not necessay if it makes him uncomfortable. With all the crap you will see some adults getting by with, he'll look just fine!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchgal Posted May 14, 2005 #9 Share Posted May 14, 2005 My 13 yr old son never comes to dinner with his grandmother and I on cruises. He'd rather eat with his new friends he's met on the ship!! (Besides, he's much happier eating pizza, and cheesecake for desert!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubdaddy Posted May 14, 2005 #10 Share Posted May 14, 2005 My 17 year old hates dressing nice but does not mind putting on a nice suit for formal night. He also dresses in nice pants and shirt the other nights. We usually never miss a night in the dinning room. Good stuff!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4boys4mom Posted May 14, 2005 #11 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I usually have the boys wear a suit and tie (I bring an extra shirt and tie for 2nd formal night but reuse the suit). When they were younger (21,15,12 and 1 now) they wore khaki's a button down and a blazer (traditional and boring I know) but we let them pick their ties, and we've had some real doozies. Have more pics of Gator, Noles, Spongebob, Snoopy and the Grinch than I care to admit. I wouldn't buy a suit bit if you have one and he'll wear it let him play grown up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamhugh Posted May 15, 2005 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2005 My boys wear a navy sportcoat, tan dress pants, and a shirt and tie for formal nights. On casual nights, they usally wear a Hawaiian shirt, polo, or a button down madras type of shirt. My older one likes to dress nice, so it isn't an issue (he actually likes shopping for ties). The little one (now 11) usually complains at home, but on the ship I think he likes all the attention he gets when he is dressed for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Bee Posted May 17, 2005 #13 Share Posted May 17, 2005 The teens with us wore khaki pants, cargo pants or jeans with a golf shirt when they decided to join us for dinner. Most nights they opted for the lido buffet. They skipped formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted May 17, 2005 #14 Share Posted May 17, 2005 What would YOU like him to wear????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted May 17, 2005 #15 Share Posted May 17, 2005 that they skip formal night and go to the Lido. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf43 Posted May 17, 2005 Author #16 Share Posted May 17, 2005 If he goes to the dining room with us, he will wear dockers and a golf shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali-croozer Posted May 17, 2005 #17 Share Posted May 17, 2005 If he goes to the dining room with us, he will wear dockers and a golf shirt. Of course it's up to you, but I encourage you to have him join you each night. He may want to leave after the main meal if there's something going on at camp, but the food is great and it's a nice time to have the whole family together. My boys cruised with us at ages 11 and 13 and 13 and 15; we'll be cruising again this June--they are 15 and 17 now. We've always expected them at dinner each night. They loved the food and it's nice to see them dressed neatly.:) Whatever you decide, have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted May 17, 2005 #18 Share Posted May 17, 2005 okay! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc90 Posted May 17, 2005 #19 Share Posted May 17, 2005 When my son was 13, he wore sportcoat and tie on formal nights, and dockers and golf shirt on other nights. However, times seem to be changing, and this is Carnival, not a more formal line like HAL or Celebrity. Carnival never enforces dress codes, so just about anything (other than shorts at night) is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin05 Posted May 17, 2005 #20 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I just got back from the Legend and my 12 1/2 year old wore a suit on both formal nights and then wore nice slacks or khakis with a nice shirt the other nights. He ate dinner with us every night but usually skipped dessert to go to the disco. He had a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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