Reflection Dress Code....Just Back!!!

[teecee60]

So far we haven't seen any threads about kids smoking a Macanudo and wearing black Speedos in the MDR on formal night and who undertipped the Sommelier. But we are expecting one shortly.

 

...who had to WAIT to be seated even though they had a reservation, AND didn't get a cabin upgrade, as well as getting short changed on Capt. Club conversion points!

[thephillykid]

I can't believe how far off topic this thread has come. We went from formal wear to speedo's in one easy bound. We are better than Superman.

[MicCanberra]

I can't believe how far off topic this thread has come. We went from formal wear to speedo's in one easy bound. We are better than Superman.

 

Clark wears a tie and jacket:D

[DirtyDawg]

Clark wears a tie and jacket:D

 

Yeah, he shows up to the MDR in a jacket and tie and than he strips down to a red speedo over a blue spandex bodysuit, with a cape!:D

 

Some might think he was in violation of the Formal Wear policy and shun the poor guy. :(

Edited December 16, 2013 by DirtyDawg

[MicCanberra]

Yeah, he shows up to the MDR in a jacket and tie and than he strips down to a red speedo over a blue spandex bodysuit, with a cape!:D

 

Some might think he was in violation of the Formal Wear policy and shun the poor guy. :(

To be fair, he only does that in an emergency. Like when they run out of garlic butter for the escargot. :eek:

[Fouremco]

To be fair, he only does that in an emergency. Like when they run out of garlic butter for the escargot. :eek:

Hey, no cross-threading allowed! :D

[MicCanberra]

Hey, no cross-threading allowed! :D

Ok, sorry.:rolleyes:

[teecee60]

Clark wears a tie and jacket:D

 

CLARK is just fine, a PROPERLY DRESSED person who follows the Host's dress code, will always be welcomed in Celebrity Main Dining Rooms. Especially on Formal Night. :cool:

 

(even though his is not really a DINNER JACKET, he is at least trying to honor the spirit of the dress code)

 

It's that tacky, disgusting, uncultured, low class Superman guy! He is CONSTANTLY displaying a paucity of manners for his fellow cruisers by FLAUNTING his disregard for proper dress by CONTINUING to wear that CAPE and those EMBARRASINGLY unfashionable tights. :p

 

I mean, like, Oh My GODDD, who is his fashion consultant? LOL :confused:

 

It's like he's never even SEEN an single issue of GQ, it's SSOOO sad. :rolleyes:

Edited December 16, 2013 by teecee60

[MicCanberra]

CLARK is just fine, a PROPERLY DRESSED person who follows the Host's dress code, will always be welcomed in Celebrity Main Dining Rooms. Especially on Formal Night. :cool:

 

(even though his is not really a DINNER JACKET, he is at least trying to honor the spirit of the dress code)

 

It's that tacky, disgusting, uncultured, low class Superman guy! He is CONSTANTLY displaying a paucity of manners for his fellow cruisers by FLAUNTING his disregard for proper dress by CONTINUING to wear that CAPE and those EMBARRASINGLY unfashionable tights. :p

 

I mean, like, Oh My GODDD, who is his fashion consultant? LOL :confused:

 

It's like he's never even SEEN an single issue of GQ, it's SSOOO sad. :rolleyes:

It is funny but so many people want to be like Superman but end up being Clark. While others want to be like Clark and just end up being dressed like Superman.;)

[RocketMan275]

If Celebrity is the host for the cruise, would you consider the matre'd to be the host for the MDR?

[RocketMan275]

As we have Select dining - I've decided that if the host(ess) seats us on formal night with those that are not dressed in a minimal formal manner - then I will request a different table. Some might not wish to comply but I don't have to let them dumb down my experience.

 

 

Suppose you're already seated and the host(ess) brings another couple to the table that are not in a "minimal formal manner"?

[nursesusiee]

I am curious, to everyone that likes to dress up for formal nights. Do you feel that booking a specialty restaurant and paying the fee, that you are more apt to see people abiding to the formal dress code?

[MicCanberra]

If Celebrity is the host for the cruise, would you consider the matre'd to be the host for the MDR?

As they allow entry and do the seating, I would say yes.:D

[headhurt]

Next month will be my first Celebrity cruise, and I was certainly confused about the dress code. This thread certainly did nothing to clear up the confusion, and just reinforced my belief that this particular dead horse stinks up pretty much every cruise line thread.:rolleyes:

 

I used to be in the mindset of everyone having to adhere to the dress code in the MDR, especially on formal night. I then realized that I never noticed who was wearing what in the MDR on any night. However, I did notice odd behavior. Like the guy who was fluffing his Sammy Hagar hair at the table next to us. I minded more about his flying dander in my food than I did his chosen attire of head-to-toe Ed Hardy.

 

Logtar (my other half) and I are well-seasoned travelers. We give due respect to rules no matter where we go, but we also know the difference between "rules" and "suggestions". Having said that, we're not about to forgo suggestions and show up wearing a metallic American flag thong (on him) and a chicken suit (for me). We both like to dress up, but carting around a tux will not be practical for this particular vacation, and a simple suit will surely suffice And no, we won't be visiting another dining venue just because a nice suit doesn't comply with whatever ambience you are trying to magically entertain in your head. I tried to conjure dancing gnomes in mine, and it simply doesn't work. They refuse to wear the tutus.

 

I do take umbrage to those who would suggest I try a different cruise line more suited to my tastes just because I don't fall in line with someone elses ideals and standards of how I should look at meal time. That statement is insulting and suggestive that I'm of lower station than the person who suggested it. Sorry to disappoint, but we make decent money (which we paid to go on this much-needed vacation, and Celebrity more than eagerly accepted), and we don't need to impress a bunch of strangers on vacation. We don't need to foster any kind of illusion that we're on the Titannic with first class, all the while glaring down our nose at those in steerage sailing on a Carnival ship. I cringe when I hear the "it's my vacation and I'll do what I want" mentality, but in essence it is true for those of us who really don't give a fart if our fancy duds meet with the approval of the fashion gestapo or not.

 

Why don't we chose another cruise line? Well, we've sailed Carnival. The food sucks, we're over hairy chest contests, and people sunbathing on Lido in their underwear. We'd like to explore other options that would be a better fit for us, but we would like to make that judgement, and not someone we've never met before, and probably won't ever meet again. Also, we need a vacation, the price and itinerary was perfect for us, and we've got a project to get working on, and a relaxing vacation is a good place to get crackin!

 

Babies don't make themselves, ya know.;)

Edited December 17, 2013 by headhurt

[MicCanberra]

I am curious, to everyone that likes to dress up for formal nights. Do you feel that booking a specialty restaurant and paying the fee, that you are more apt to see people abiding to the formal dress code?

You do not have to dress formally in the specialty restuarants (only in the MDR).

[Ma Bell]

I have never seen anyone suggest that a nice suit isn't part of Celebrity's dress code for Formal Nights. It always has been.

[NLH Arizona]

I have never seen anyone suggest that a nice suit isn't part of Celebrity's dress code for Formal Nights. It always has been.

Ditto. I usually see more men in suits than in a tux.

[Jane2357]

Suppose you're already seated and the host(ess) brings another couple to the table that are not in a "minimal formal manner"?

 

I would be disappointed but to say anything to the people would be rude. I'm thinking formal nights will be a table for 2. Problem solved.

[RocketMan275]

I would be disappointed but to say anything to the people would be rude. I'm thinking formal nights will be a table for 2. Problem solved.

 

Yes the problem is solved and without giving offense to any.

[DebbieMacG]

Lsimon as far as I know has never flamed anyone, he is always polite and respectful.

 

I agree :)

[RocketMan275]

As they allow entry and do the seating, I would say yes.:D

 

 

Then, wasn't it a bit rude for the OP to escort the host (matre'd) through the MDR pointing out dress code violations? I know I certainly wouldn't be so presumptuous to do that to anyone who was hosting an event I attended.

[MicCanberra]

Then, wasn't it a bit rude for the OP to escort the host (matre'd) through the MDR pointing out dress code violations? I know I certainly wouldn't be so presumptuous to do that to anyone who was hosting an event I attended.

It was, I don't condone the actions in that or turning up the next night being underdressed for casul night. For me, while I enjoy formal nights, I don't care what others are wearing, it is just not worth the worry/confrontation. :D

[headhurt]

I have never seen anyone suggest that a nice suit isn't part of Celebrity's dress code for Formal Nights. It always has been.

 

I know, but he's not wearing it save for the one formal night. Business casual for the other nights. You guys better hope he opts for the business casual that he wears when he goes to the office, and not what he wears when he works from home.:eek:

[CaroleSS]

headhurt, I could not said it any better!!

 

I do so hope our paths cross at some point. We would relish your company in the MDR!

[gek]

I would be disappointed but to say anything to the people would be rude. I'm thinking formal nights will be a table for 2. Problem solved.

 

I really hate formal nights and never dress formally but if I was going to be seated with a bunch of strangers I would agree that it would be impolite to ignore the dress code. I'd completely understand if people complained and in that situation I'd just avoid the MDR.

 

However I really don't understand how my clothing affects anyone else if I am seated at another table with just family or friends. The idea of complaining about the clothing of people seated at another table complete bemuses me.

 

On another note I'd like to say how pleased I am that this thread is still open. I went away for a week and come back to find it has reached 14 pages. Well done, one and all!