T-shirts in dining room?

[SmogMonster]

Technically T-Shirts are listed in the dress code. The are listed as not allowed on elegant night.

 

I meant to say that they are not listed as acceptable on the cruise-casual dress code.

[ConshyCrock]

I love reading these dress code threads with all of the back and forth. My question is why does this topic generate so much disagreement? What makes being on a cruise any different than everyday life? By that I mean people wear tshirts to casual restaurants like Olive Garden and Chilis, so why does anyone expect it would be any different aboard a ship?

 

Personally I like wearing polo shirts more than tshirts, but just because someone is wearing the latter doesn't mean it's going to impact me whatsoever. You are on vacation after all, so being comfortable is important. As long as it's not elegant night I don't see the harm in it but that's just me.

 

 

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[aaron3219]

I wore a T-Shirt and jeans every time I went, except the one dress up night we went.

[SmogMonster]

I love reading these dress code threads with all of the back and forth. My question is why does this topic generate so much disagreement? What makes being on a cruise any different than everyday life? By that I mean people wear tshirts to casual restaurants like Olive Garden and Chilis, so why does anyone expect it would be any different aboard a ship?

 

Personally I like wearing polo shirts more than tshirts, but just because someone is wearing the latter doesn't mean it's going to impact me whatsoever. You are on vacation after all, so being comfortable is important. As long as it's not elegant night I don't see the harm in it but that's just me.

 

 

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I agree with you Conshy. It doesnt bother me. I was just advising the OP that carnival does not enforce rules consistently so what some have experienced on their cruise may not be what the Op will see on their cruise.

 

Thats my biggest beef with Carnival. If you are going to have rules then enforce them. if not, then dont have rules.

[LTS1960]

I meant to say that they are not listed as acceptable on the cruise-casual dress code.

 

 

You are right, they are not listed as acceptable but people argue that since they are not on the list of clothes that you cannot wear people take that as being ok to wear a t shirt. Is it so hard to go buy a couple of polo shirts with collars? You can get them anywhere and they don't have to be expensive. You can prob get some for $10 at Walmart or Old Navy. They are just as comfortable as t shirts, they just have a collar. You can buy them made out of the same cotton as t shirts and the same fit. If you don't want to wear a collared shirt then don't eat in the dining room. There are plenty of other options. You spend thousands of dollars on a vacation and can't spend a few bucks to get a collared shirt?

It does not bother me to see people dressed in t shirts but always think why can't they just make a little effort? The mindset that it's my vacation, I can do what I want and wear what I want is fine but pick a vacation that is most suitable to your lifestyle.

 

 

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[Philly Steve]

I'll have to admit that I've worn t-shirts in the MDR, but I also wore a sport jacket/blazer. ;)

[ConshyCrock]

Is it so hard to go buy a couple of polo shirts with collars? You can get them anywhere and they don't have to be expensive. You can prob get some for $10 at Walmart or Old Navy. There are plenty of other options. You spend thousands of dollars on a vacation and can't spend a few bucks to get a collared shirt?

It does not bother me to see people dressed in t shirts but always think why can't they just make a little effort? The mindset that it's my vacation, I can do what I want and wear what I want is fine but pick a vacation that is most suitable to your lifestyle.

 

 

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Wow, those are some strong words all because of a tshirt. If someone wouldn't normally wear a polo shirt in everyday life why should they be forced to go out and buy them, even if they're only 10 bucks, just because they're going on vacation? You say it doesn't bother you but obviously that is not the case. Maybe they don't want to "make the effort" because they're there to have a good time and not be worried about the dress code. And as far as picking a vacation more suited to your lifestyle, are you saying that people who want to wear tshirts shouldn't be allowed to cruise? What kind of vacation is suited for tshirts?

 

 

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[Bigbob75]

To be honest I wear t shirts in the mdr during non elegant nite

I'm big and my comfort along with ease and cost if clothing is a factor

A triple x tee is way cheaper than going to a specialty store for some horrible looking fashion in my frame

And if you have been on cruise you will see I'm certainly not the exception

Live with it cause I'm here to stay

[morganboys]

Before people start with their opinions rather than what the actual dress code says, here it is:

 

Cruise Casual Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Sport slacks, khakis, jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts; Ladies - Casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses, summer dresses, Capri pants, dress shorts, jeans (no cut-offs).

 

Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Casual dinner for ladies and gentlemen: gym shorts, basketball shorts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men and baseball hats.

 

Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that's great too! Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats.

 

no offense but no one cares what carnivals policy is on dress code. it is carnival actions that sets the actual policy. carnival does very little to enforce the above policy therefore it more or less doesn't exist. you can wear almost anything you want to the dining room as long as its not your bathing suit. other than that I have seen all of the above not permitted things in the dining room. yes even a baseball hat on elegant night. wear what you want to wear.

[riffatsea]

I would like to know on which specific Carnival ships have folks seen anyone turned away from the dining room on a normal(non elegant night)night for wearing a t shirt???

Here on the west coast I have never seen it!

I'd just like to know so we make sure to never sail on that ship!

[BeachChik]

I would like to know on which specific Carnival ships have folks seen anyone turned away from the dining room on a normal(non elegant night)night for wearing a t shirt???

Here on the west coast I have never seen it!

I'd just like to know so we make sure to never sail on that ship!

 

I'm always curious how people know someone was turned away for whatever reason. How do you know they were turned away for a tshirt or flip flops unless you actually heard the conversation. I tend to believe people say they have seen people turned away for various things to scare people away from wearing those items.

 

And I agree with the other comment that says people wear these things to Olive Garden so why is the mdr any different. IMO the mdr is not more upscale then a casual land restaurant. And wear I live, a small beach town, people wear flip flops everywhere, including restaurants. Yesterday's high was a feels like temp of 105. I'm wearing flip flops everywhere because it is hot and they keep feet cooler.

 

Regardless of what people think, the reality is the world is becoming more casual. Even offices are not requiring business attire. At my office it is not uncommon to see people in jeans or Capri pants with sandal/flip flip type shoes. Like it or not, casual is they way it is now.

[Crusin Hogs]

You are right, they are not listed as acceptable but people argue that since they are not on the list of clothes that you cannot wear people take that as being ok to wear a t shirt. Is it so hard to go buy a couple of polo shirts with collars? You can get them anywhere and they don't have to be expensive. You can prob get some for $10 at Walmart or Old Navy. They are just as comfortable as t shirts, they just have a collar. You can buy them made out of the same cotton as t shirts and the same fit. If you don't want to wear a collared shirt then don't eat in the dining room. There are plenty of other options. You spend thousands of dollars on a vacation and can't spend a few bucks to get a collared shirt?

It does not bother me to see people dressed in t shirts but always think why can't they just make a little effort? The mindset that it's my vacation, I can do what I want and wear what I want is fine but pick a vacation that is most suitable to your lifestyle.

 

 

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Well if the 2 shirts are equal what difference does having a collar make?? 9 cruises for me NEVER been turned away ,I'm in t-shirts every non -elegant night

[TPFKAH]

I'm always curious how people know someone was turned away for whatever reason. How do you know they were turned away for a tshirt or flip flops unless you actually heard the conversation. I tend to believe people say they have seen people turned away for various things to scare people away from wearing those items.

 

And I agree with the other comment that says people wear these things to Olive Garden so why is the mdr any different. IMO the mdr is not more upscale then a casual land restaurant. And wear I live, a small beach town, people wear flip flops everywhere, including restaurants. Yesterday's high was a feels like temp of 105. I'm wearing flip flops everywhere because it is hot and they keep feet cooler.

 

Regardless of what people think, the reality is the world is becoming more casual. Even offices are not requiring business attire. At my office it is not uncommon to see people in jeans or Capri pants with sandal/flip flip type shoes. Like it or not, casual is they way it is now.

 

Sit at the table of 10 at the entrance of the Triumph class, and you'll be surprised what you hear.

[TPFKAH]

I love reading these dress code threads with all of the back and forth. My question is why does this topic generate so much disagreement? What makes being on a cruise any different than everyday life? By that I mean people wear tshirts to casual restaurants like Olive Garden and Chilis, so why does anyone expect it would be any different aboard a ship?

 

Personally I like wearing polo shirts more than tshirts, but just because someone is wearing the latter doesn't mean it's going to impact me whatsoever. You are on vacation after all, so being comfortable is important. As long as it's not elegant night I don't see the harm in it but that's just me.

 

 

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Why? Basically, it's because you don't have your whole wardrobe available to you on vacation, unless you're the type that packs EVERYTHING.

 

So when you do pack, you generally review dress codes for what the dress of the day and night is. Published and everything.

 

So when you get there, and find it doesn't matter, you wonder why it was written out to begin with.

 

However, many do confuse a dress code with a description helping people "see"'what most others are wearing. So in this instance, where they are merely saying that most passengers are wearing collared shirts, it doesn't say you can't wear a non collared shirt on casual night. Same thing with a bunch of other articles of clothing.

 

Some may feel out of place wearing a T-shirt, hopefully not of the undershirt variety, among others that are wearing casual collared shirts. and some may not care. At least, most know up front reading the printed materials, or asking on line.

[luddite]

Like I said Carnival ignores their own dress code. Pretty soon it's gonna be wife-beaters and gym shorts. Dennis

 

And then....the menu will have fried chicken, flatiron steaks and macheez on the menu........

Completing the circle.......

[LTS1960]

Wow, those are some strong words all because of a tshirt. If someone wouldn't normally wear a polo shirt in everyday life why should they be forced to go out and buy them, even if they're only 10 bucks, just because they're going on vacation? You say it doesn't bother you but obviously that is not the case. Maybe they don't want to "make the effort" because they're there to have a good time and not be worried about the dress code. And as far as picking a vacation more suited to your lifestyle, are you saying that people who want to wear tshirts shouldn't be allowed to cruise? What kind of vacation is suited for tshirts?

 

 

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No.......I meant that if you are unwilling to wear a t shirt in the dining room and you insist that you can only eat in the dining room vs. wearing a t shirt and eating on the Lido deck then maybe a different vacation is more suitable, like maybe camping, Disney, idk as I'm all for dressing up. We do it a lot actually! People really never dress up? Ever? Weddings, funerals, nice dinners, graduations, country club (had to stick that one in just to get people going LOL)

 

 

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[TPFKAH]

And then....the menu will have fried chicken, flatiron steaks and macheez on the menu........

Completing the circle.......

 

I do believe that's what they're heading toward. Dumb down the dress code, dumb down the menu, dumb down the table dressing, and finally come full circle with a Dennys type menu offending.

[riffatsea]

Hmm? I didn't know that folks in t shirts(not undershirts) only went to restaurants where they serve fried chicken and mac n cheese??

It is amazing what stereotypes folks seem to have in their minds!!

Here in Southern California you can go to many high class restaurants in shorts and t shirts!

It really all depends on what is the local culture as to what you can wear!

[mwoody1967]

You are right, they are not listed as acceptable but people argue that since they are not on the list of clothes that you cannot wear people take that as being ok to wear a t shirt. You spend thousands of dollars on a vacation and can't spend a few bucks to get a collared shirt?

It does not bother me to see people dressed in t shirts but always think why can't they just make a little effort? The mindset that it's my vacation, I can do what I want and wear what I want is fine but pick a vacation that is most suitable to your lifestyle.

 

You kind of made a point in your statement saying that you spend thousands of dollars on a vacation and can't spend a few bucks to get a collared shirt? I guess I would say if someone spends thousands of dollars on a vacations shouldn't they be allowed to choose what they wanted to wear on their vacation so they would be comfortable, without others being offended if they choose to wear a t-shirt?

 

My question was it allowed? I'm not sure how it affects the taste of the food or dining experience if I wore a t-shirt? Would it make someone's casino experience bad if they saw someone wearing a t-shirt in the casino?

[luddite]

I do believe that's what they're heading toward. Dumb down the dress code, dumb down the menu, dumb down the table dressing, and finally come full circle with a Dennys type menu offending.

 

Meatloaf. I forgot the meatloaf!!!!!

[Bellacruiser2712]

I plan to bring my prettiest clothes on the cruise!! Why not?! I love to look pretty for my husband and my sons especially when we go out to dinner.

 

 

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[bisonman7]

I don't really understand the fuss about what people wear in MDR. the chocolate melting taste has always tasted the same whether the guy next to me had on a tux or a tee. Long as they're not naked, I could care less lol!

 

 

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[christydore]

So I guess if your workplace requested you wear a suit and tie to work, you would wear a t-shirt and jeans, because hey "it's your job" and all. Why should I have to do what they ask!!

[Rh2458]

I guess dress shorts and a polo is now elegant night attire? That's dressing up;)

 

For many people, yes that's the case. Last cruise we really hadn't packed anything but casual wear (for hubby that meant khaki's, polo's, and tennis shoes) so for the elegant night that presented a problem in the sense that hubby really wanted to eat what was on the menu that night. We watched for a while and noticed all types of outfits walking into the dining room, and the host/hostess was seating every one of them. We decided to go in. Although he clearly was not underdressed based on many of the people in the dining room, we made a mental note to make sure we find out how many elegant nights there would be on our next cruise (two) and pack accordingly. Like another woman pointed out, for us that will mean a nice dress shirt, dress pants, and dress shoes, but no way he's wearing a tie. I'll be happy that he'll dress like that. (I pick my battles, and that's not one I plan on picking) Personally it doesn't bother me what anyone wears, although truthfully as much as we agonized whether or not we should go into the dining room, seeing a young man at the table next to us wearing jeans and a Tshirt did make me wonder why we ever worried or concerned ourselves in the first place.

[PA Dutchman]

Do you go to the MDR to eat or have a Fashion Show. ?? Its changing all the time, you will have to get over it.