Princess Formal Nights

[MissCruiseAddict]

Question... does Princess require men to wear jackets on formal nights? My dad and brother don't want to have to take them if they don't need to, they would rather wear dress shirts and ties and slacks. The other nights they are wearing polos and Kahkis.

 

Thanks.

[chrysalis]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2307181&highlight=formal+night+wear

[floridalover5623]

They're suggested but not required by any means. Just a pair of decent pants & a dress shirt will suffice.

[OCruisers]

Question... does Princess require men to wear jackets on formal nights? My dad and brother don't want to have to take them if they don't need to, they would rather wear dress shirts and ties and slacks. The other nights they are wearing polos and Kahkis.

Thanks.

 

What they are planning to wear for formal nights will be absolutely fine. :)

[cruzsnooze]

Cruising has been become less formal over the years. You will be fine without a suit or jacket.

[shredie]

I wonder if this topic should be a sticky thread since the question is asked just about twice a week (before the thread devolves into a food fight.) There has been a sticky for smoking, another controversial topic. (This post will doubtless be deleted since it is, strictly speaking, not on topic, which was the narrow question asked by OP.)

[raider23]

I wonder if this topic should be a sticky thread since the question is asked just about twice a week (before the thread devolves into a food fight.) There has been a sticky for smoking, another controversial topic. (This post will doubtless be deleted since it is, strictly speaking, not on topic, which was the narrow question asked by OP.)

 

Good point.

[1965]

On our first cruise my DH took a tux. After that, he took a tie, dress shirt, and sports jacket. Now, no tie, a nice collared polo shirt, and a sports jacket. Sometimes, not even the jacket depending on how hot/cold the dining room is. You'll see some dressed really really formal, and they do look amazing. Love just looking at them. But you'll see just as many dressed like your men want to dress. :)

[SheriffJoe]

I am surprised that Celebrity beat Princess to the no formal night switch, now called "Chic" night on Celebrity. I would bet within 2 years probably less, Princess's formal night will be redesignated as well.

[RocketMan275]

I am surprised that Celebrity beat Princess to the no formal night switch, now called "Chic" night on Celebrity. I would bet within 2 years probably less, Princess's formal night will be redesignated as well.

 

I'm surprised that Holland beat Princess as well.

 

Anyone heard any more on the survey from Princess about changing to something like Celebrity/Holland?

[Wishing on a star]

I am glad to hear that it is okay to be a little less formal on formal nights!

 

My husband actually would not mind looking super sharp. And, we thought about looking for a sharp white dinner jacket. Since we are not as young as we used to be, he is exploring a more mature/sophisticated style. He will wear his Johnston and Murphy's to run to Walmart!

 

For our trip to Alaska, a cooler climate cruise, trying to pack and get everything one might want/need into suitcases and into a tiny cabin can be a challenge!

 

I think I will try to tell my husband that he doesn't have to go that far.

[Colo Cruiser]

I'm surprised that Holland beat Princess as well.

 

Anyone heard any more on the survey from Princess about changing to something like Celebrity/Holland?

 

 

It was thrown out in court.

[MissCruiseAddict]

Cool thanks guys! By all means, they aren't slobs but they are the type that only wear suits and ties for weddings and funerals and important work meetings.

[Colo Cruiser]

Question... does Princess require men to wear jackets on formal nights? My dad and brother don't want to have to take them if they don't need to, they would rather wear dress shirts and ties and slacks. The other nights they are wearing polos and Kahkis.

 

Thanks.

 

Cool thanks guys! By all means, they aren't slobs but they are the type that only wear suits and ties for weddings and funerals and important work meetings.

 

 

They will be fine. :)

[Potstech]

I wonder if this topic should be a sticky thread since the question is asked just about twice a week (before the thread devolves into a food fight.) There has been a sticky for smoking, another controversial topic. (This post will doubtless be deleted since it is, strictly speaking, not on topic, which was the narrow question asked by OP.)

 

For once we agree. Have made the suggestion of making it a sticky several times to no avail. Guess some just like to see the controversy go on and on.

[Colo Cruiser]

For once we agree. Have made the suggestion of making it a sticky several times to no avail. Guess some just like to see the controversy go on and on.

 

Do we have a choice?

[UpcountryTravelers]

My husband actually would not mind looking super sharp. And, we thought about looking for a sharp white dinner jacket. Since we are not as young as we used to be, he is exploring a more mature/sophisticated style. He will wear his Johnston and Murphy's to run to Walmart!

 

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He is RIGHT to look at a white dinner jacket for the tropical cruises. I acquired one last year and love the look and style in the Caribbean (see pic). My Rachel loves it as well. And I'm 74, so it works for us "mature guys" especially well. (It goes well with the grey hair, imo.) :cool:

[Woobstr112G]

It was thrown out in court.

 

I can't stop laughing.....:D:D:D

 

Bob

Edited February 26, 2016 by Woobstr112G

[Times Prince]

...Sometimes, not even the jacket depending on how hot/cold the dining room is. You'll see some dressed really really formal, and they do look amazing. Love just looking at them. But you'll see just as many dressed like your men want to dress. :)

You really have the answer here. Dressed per the guidelines and "they look amazing". And why wouldn't they look amazing for you on these 2 evenings?

 

Is some business meeting more important?

 

My recommendation is that, if you are going traditional dining, wear the suit jackets. If Anytime dining it is your call.

[reemab1]

Only having cruised once before on P and O where my hubby wore a DJ to formal nights I am now wondering if he will appear overdressed on Princess? We are doing the sf - Hawaii route if that makes a difference? :confused:

[floridalover5623]

Only having cruised once before on P and O where my hubby wore a DJ to formal nights I am now wondering if he will appear overdressed on Princess? We are doing the sf - Hawaii route if that makes a difference? :confused:

 

Not at all. 80 or 90% of the guys will be dressed like that.

[j3000]

soooo.....you DON'T have to dress like Bond, James Bond, on Formal Nights anymore?.....pity, old boy .....

Edited February 26, 2016 by jargey3000

[Colo Cruiser]

Only having cruised once before on P and O where my hubby wore a DJ to formal nights I am now wondering if he will appear overdressed on Princess? We are doing the sf - Hawaii route if that makes a difference? :confused:

 

 

He will be fine.

[Hog Rider]

Question... does Princess require men to wear jackets on formal nights? My dad and brother don't want to have to take them if they don't need to, they would rather wear dress shirts and ties and slacks. The other nights they are wearing polos and Kahkis.

 

Thanks.

 

We have nothing but leathers and jeans. Will not be doing monkey suits this weekend on the Caribbean ship.

[MrMan]

You really have the answer here. Dressed per the guidelines and "they look amazing". And why wouldn't they look amazing for you on these 2 evenings?

 

Is some business meeting more important?

 

My recommendation is that, if you are going traditional dining, wear the suit jackets. If Anytime dining it is your call.

 

Why does TD vs AD make a difference in dress?