kingart55 Posted February 6, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Do you think there is a chance that Princess will follow the dress policy change that Celebrity has implemented? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted February 6, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2016 What is that policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crows nest club Posted February 6, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted February 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2016 There is always a chance, but I certainly hope not. I like formal night, even if I choose not to participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 6, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 6, 2016 You can ALWAYS wear your finery...even if others don't! No worries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted February 6, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 6, 2016 What's the new policy on Celebrity? Throw anyone overboard who isn't wearing formal wear 24/7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted February 6, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Try one of these: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/search.php?searchid=82074059 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessLuver Posted February 6, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Do you think there is a chance that Princess will follow the dress policychange that Celebrity has implemented? We were just on the Crown this week and forma night was called "Dress To Impress." First time we saw this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted February 6, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2016 We were just on the Crown this week and forma night was called "Dress To Impress." First time we saw this. That's a thing on the shorter than 5 day cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilco33647 Posted February 6, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Hope so! The sooner the better!!!! Not that it really matter to me though since I pretty much wear what I want since the dress code is a 'suggestion' from Princess. In fact, in a few weeks when I'm on the Regal, it will be the first of 9 cruises I am not packing one single bit of formal clothing.....casual all the way, because I can. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiceyxi Posted February 6, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Hope so! The sooner the better!!!! Not that it really matter to me though since I pretty much wear what I want since the dress code is a 'suggestion' from Princess. In fact, in a few weeks when I'm on the Regal, it will be the first of 9 cruises I am not packing one single bit of formal clothing.....casual all the way, because I can. :) Thumbs up! What have you been able to wear while going past the formal attire security in the mdr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted February 6, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Hope so! The sooner the better!!!! Not that it really matter to me though since I pretty much wear what I want since the dress code is a 'suggestion' from Princess. In fact, in a few weeks when I'm on the Regal, it will be the first of 9 cruises I am not packing one single bit of formal clothing.....casual all the way, because I can. :) Thumbs up! What have you been able to wear while going past the formal attire security in the mdr? According to rilco33647's signature this is their first Princess cruise. So I hate to tell them that the dress code on Princess is not entirely a 'suggestion': on Elegant Casual nights they could be turned away if in shorts; on Formal nights, if in jeans and t-shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 7, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 7, 2016 According to rilco33647's signature this is their first Princess cruise. So I hate to tell them that the dress code on Princess is not entirely a 'suggestion': on Elegant Casual nights they could be turned away if in shorts; on Formal nights, if in jeans and t-shirts. Shorts on casual night probably (unless you're female) Dark wash jeans, shirt, tie on formal night ...probably not, especially if wearing a jacket or waistcoat. I hope if they do ditch formal they keep something in place like both Celebrity and HAL have with Gala and Chic nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 7, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Magic 8 Ball says "who knows". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted February 7, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Hope so! The sooner the better!!!! Not that it really matter to me though since I pretty much wear what I want since the dress code is a 'suggestion' from Princess. In fact, in a few weeks when I'm on the Regal, it will be the first of 9 cruises I am not packing one single bit of formal clothing.....casual all the way, because I can. :) IMO it will come sooner if not later. The move by Celebrity to do away with formal night is a mighty nail in the coffin as Celebrity is the main competitor of Princess. It cannot come too soon. In reality formal night is already a dead relic of the past. All men need to wear in the MDR on formal night is a pair of dockers and a button up shirt. Coats and ties are not required and have not been for quite a few years. I have been leaving my blue blazer at home for several years and will not wear a tie and have never had any problem entering the MDR on formal night. I am on the Regal as I write this. I have seen everything from tux to dockers and polo shirt on men in the MDR. It appears that the requirement to at least wear a button up dress shirt is going away. Any shirt with a collar will do. The nice part of all this is that those that want to wear formal wear may do so and it does not impact my enjoyment of the dinner in any way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted February 7, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Magic 8 Ball says "who knows". And who cares? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 7, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 7, 2016 And who cares? ;) Everyones an expert. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted February 7, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I prefer a more casual dress code and gave up with formals a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 7, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Of course they'll have to change. From what I can see so far on this cruise they're cutting back to save every possible dime in the DR on anything conceivable. If they thought for one minute that people would not sail on Princess because of the competition's dress code they'll chance before very long. Actually when you think of it relaxing the "official" dress code wouldn't evolve that much anyway since the current dress code isn't enforced to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 7, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Do you think there is a chance that Princess will follow the dress policychange that Celebrity has implemented? No. Probably not. But you can always dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted February 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Do you think there is a chance that Princess will follow the dress policychange that Celebrity has implemented? It was reported several weeks ago that princess did a survey of past passengers to get their opinions on changing formal night policies. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2289953&highlight=survey No one has released any results but this indicates that Princess is certainly considering changes. BTW, Holland changed their policies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocker57 Posted February 7, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Well I am going to wear my pjs every night in the DR, as it is my holiday and how dare someone tell me what I can wear or not wear. I paid my money like everyone else, actually maybe to save time and money all I will pack is pjs and slippers. You do realize I can see this scenario down the road, as if they relax formal, then people will want to go even more casual. To he** with elegance and tradition, because it is all about me. I may even bring my cell phone into the DR and talk and text all through dinner as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 7, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Well I am going to wear my pjs every night in the DR, as it is my holiday and how dare someone tell me what I can wear or not wear. I paid my money like everyone else, actually maybe to save time and money all I will pack is pjs and slippers. You do realize I can see this scenario down the road, as if they relax formal, then people will want to go even more casual. To he** with elegance and tradition, because it is all about me. I may even bring my cell phone into the DR and talk and text all through dinner as well. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted February 7, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Well I am going to wear my pjs every night in the DR, as it is my holiday and how dare someone tell me what I can wear or not wear. I paid my money like everyone else, actually maybe to save time and money all I will pack is pjs and slippers. You do realize I can see this scenario down the road, as if they relax formal, then people will want to go even more casual. To he** with elegance and tradition, because it is all about me. I may even bring my cell phone into the DR and talk and text all through dinner as well. Priceless!!:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiceyxi Posted February 7, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Well I am going to wear my pjs every night in the DR, as it is my holiday and how dare someone tell me what I can wear or not wear. I paid my money like everyone else, actually maybe to save time and money all I will pack is pjs and slippers. You do realize I can see this scenario down the road, as if they relax formal, then people will want to go even more casual. To he** with elegance and tradition, because it is all about me. I may even bring my cell phone into the DR and talk and text all through dinner as well. Probably easier just to use the princess robe instead of having to pack pjs. In either case have fun and knock yourself out. Question: How much money does princess make on formal nights? I would imgaine the dollars they make on photos and specialty dining (to escape formal nights) should add up to be pretty good. That is probably the only reason Princess hasn't killed formal nights. It seems odd they would hang onto it for pure nestalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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