jfried8 Posted July 18, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I have a broken ankle and will be in a cast for my upcoming cruise on the Pride. Do I need to stick with the dress code as I'm not sure I can get dress pants over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHNEV2003 Posted July 18, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Wear nice shorts and a decent shirt-- you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutestLittleEvil Posted July 18, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 18, 2015 If you bedazzle your crutches no one ill even notice the shorts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonthego17 Posted July 18, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2015 You mentioned in another thread that you are a General Manager at a retail store. Are you working at the store in your cast? If so, are you wearing shorts? Just curious... Best of luck on your cruise. I hope all goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyFlamingo Posted July 18, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 18, 2015 When I broke my ankle I wore long skirts and long dresses. It was just easier all the way around. And no one noticed the sturdy tennis shoe on my good foot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfried8 Posted July 18, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Not sure I can get away with a long skirt or dress lol....I'm a guy btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyFlamingo Posted July 18, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Not sure I can get away with a long skirt or dress lol....I'm a guy btw! Oops sorry didn't catch that. But I'm sure no one would say a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy~one Posted July 18, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 18, 2015 put a little tutu around the cast. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted July 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 18, 2015 My husband and I wear shorts on non formal nights all the time. They are nicer shorts, not like gym shorts. My husband wears khaki or other color dress/golf shorts almost every night. That's pretty much all he owns other than gyms shorts. I wear knee length dress shorts almost every night. As far as formal night, just wear golf shorts and a nice shirt. I think once everyone sees you are in a cast they will understand. If they would try to stop you, just kindly and calmly explain that you are unable to wear pants due to your cast and you would wear nice pants if you could but they don't fit over your cast. I personally think they will be ok with it. I mean what can you do? It's out of your control... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesotamamafish Posted July 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I could be incorrect in this, (hope I'm not), but they are not allowed to discriminate against you due to a disability, even if it's temporary. You should have no problem wearing nice shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted July 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I have a broken ankle and will be in a cast for my upcoming cruise on the Pride. Do I need to stick with the dress code as I'm not sure I can get dress pants over it? Are you able to get nice shorts over the cast, if so, then you will be fine on most nights, and for cruise elegant nights, I suggest contacting the maitre'd if it would be ok that night too, or for suggestions. If you have a looser pair of dress pants, or stretchy ones that you are willing to sacrifice, you could cut a slit in the side up to the knee; and that is of course if you are able to get them over the cast. Talk to the maitre'd though. You can email them before your cruise, or ask special services. I hope it works out for you, and have a great cruise, even with cast.:) Edited July 18, 2015 by SMSACE6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted July 18, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Not sure I can get away with a long skirt or dress lol....I'm a guy btw! How about a kilt? ;) https://sportkilt.com/category/10/Men%27s-Kilts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a son of a ... Posted July 18, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) Get those light pants that have legs that zipper off then just zip off the casted leg. Edited July 18, 2015 by Son of a son of a ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfried8 Posted July 18, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted July 18, 2015 #15 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I would just email specialneeds @ carnival . com and ask them how they can accomodate you for elegant night in the MDR, suggesting that the easiest way to do this is to allow you to wear shorts. Anything other time it is a complete non-issue. I can't imagine it would be one on elegant night either. Edited July 18, 2015 by skittl1321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted July 18, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Dress up the cast, I bet no one would even notice what you wear. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious_st Posted July 18, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Are you in a cast or in a boot? A couple of my male coworkers have been in boots, and were able to neatly tuck slimmer leg pants into their boot at work. Other male coworkers in casts had to wear pants with stretch and either roll up the leg or just pull the pants snugly down around the cast. I think I have seen a "tuxedo" sweat suit before on here. You could totally rock that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollandAvery Posted July 19, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 19, 2015 As long as they are a nice pair of shorts, I don't see how it would be an issue at all. They already allow people to walk into the MDR on elegant night wearing jeans and not-so-nice shorts so they already don't enforce the dress code as it is. I'd say you'd be more than safe by wearing a nice pair of shorts...it's not like they won't be able to notice the fact that you clearly have an injury that causes it to be quite a bit difficult to wear pants. You'll be fine (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sandinmyshoes Posted July 19, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I don't know. I honestly think EVERYONE will notice what you are wearing if you attempt to wear a skirt. I sure hope you have the legs to pull it off. :D Sorry you broke your ankle. That sucks a big one. Maybe you could go to one of the specialty restaurants on dressy night if they have an issue with you wearing shorts in the Main D.R. Although, i agree with the others. You should totally get a pass. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascott318 Posted July 19, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 19, 2015 They will not have an issue with you wearing shorts. No need to cut your pants. All will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted July 19, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Not sure I can get away with a long skirt or dress lol....I'm a guy btw! Aww c'mon.....give it a try. It could be fun!! [emoji12] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLee1973 Posted July 19, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Summertime may get offended you are bringing crutches to the dining room and complain to JH how Carnival allowed it and wants compensation for you dining their cruise. In all seriousness you should be fine in shorts most nights. Just clear it with the Matre D on elegant night. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted July 19, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Wear a Tux top and shorts...it might look awesome. Edited July 19, 2015 by Velvetwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted July 19, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) LOL...I like the tux and short idea...and maybe one pair of those zipper pants really if it is too cold inside, but they are not really as dressy as nicer long shorts....but with Carnival you could get black or darker ones and wear with a collared shirt..or Tommy Bahama type shirt and any color really and just be perfect. Edited July 19, 2015 by sjn911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmak8 Posted July 19, 2015 #25 Share Posted July 19, 2015 You get to choose. Your disability comes first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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