cruise dress up formal night question 3 day cruise

[bnorris10]

So my friend is trying to find out on 3 day carnival cruise if it is really necessary to dress up for the formal night

 

She would prefer to just wear some shorts (not booty or jean shorts) and possibly a nice blouse - She just really not wanting to wear pants during this cruise

[Cruisegirl6]

No, wear what you want but be presentable...pants nice shirt for men, pants nice blouse for woman is fine, no need to get dressed up make the cruise what you want it to be.

[bnorris10]

So then a nice pair of khaki shorts and a button up shirt/blouse would be out of the question?

 

I guess my question is do we really have to wear pants

[Cruisegirl6]

Well.....yeah I would guess but I haven't been on a 3 night cruise in ages so maybe somebody else can answer it for you.

[SadieN]

Done too many 3 day cruises out of Los Angeles.

For CE night shorts are not on the dress code in the MDR. Depends on the staff whether you'll be turned away or let in.

 

Many skirts are easy to wear and take up no more room than a pair of shorts.

 

How about a nicer sun dress?

Edited April 29, 2015 by SadieN

[bnorris10]

Well I definantly won't be putting on a skirt I guess I will just suck it up and wear pants for a hour sucks i have to pack extra clothes and shoes for this little 3 day cruise

[SadieN]

No need to bring extra shoes. I bring two pair-- sandals and ballet flats. Go with everything ;)

 

For Formal night Mom wears her black Columbia neoprene slides with black socks under black pants.

 

Which ship?

An alternative would be the buffet or speciality restaurant, if available.

Edited April 29, 2015 by SadieN

[bnorris10]

I was planning on only bringing my black flip flops not sure they would appreciate me wearing flip flops with my "dress" attire and I think I would feel weird not wearing my dress shoes

[bigdog1958]

So my friend is trying to find out on 3 day carnival cruise if it is really necessary to dress up for the formal night

 

She would prefer to just wear some shorts (not booty or jean shorts) and possibly a nice blouse - She just really not wanting to wear pants during this cruise

 

No, wear shorts and eat at the buffet

[Sweet Dutch Girl]

No, wear shorts and eat at the buffet

 

3 day cruises are very casual...and it will probably work for your friend to wear walking shorts into the MDR even on "elegant" night as it is very unusual for the staff to act as the "dress" police (much to the chagrin of some long-time cruisers who want elegant night to be a reflection of their desires). Just walk in with the crowd and once you are seated no one will say a word (experience has taught me that). Besides...I would rather see someone in modest shorts than the mini skirts some people refer to as appropriate attire.

[Sweet Dutch Girl]

I was planning on only bringing my black flip flops not sure they would appreciate me wearing flip flops with my "dress" attire and I think I would feel weird not wearing my dress shoes

 

My ankles "swell" big time on a cruise and so I just wear glittering thong sandals. No one has ever stopped me.

[Lurkyloo]

We were on a 4 day cruise and I didn't want to fuss either - I brought along a nice pair of black capris, high heeled black sandals and a nice top and didn't feel out of place at all. On the longer cruises I do dress up, but the short cruises are a bit less formal. But would never feel comfortable in shorts in the dining room and definitely not on a designated formal night.

 

Have fun!

[RuthlessBoss]

Well I definantly won't be putting on a skirt I guess I will just suck it up and wear pants for a hour sucks i have to pack extra clothes and shoes for this little 3 day cruise

 

Yes, a pair of slacks sure can take a lot of room in luggage:eek:

[jnwinos]

You can wear nice shorts and a blouse. I have seen everything from nice shorts to cocktail gowns. Even on a short cruise, I like to dress up but not everyone does.

Like the other person said walk in with a crowd, no one will notice