Msmojo66 Posted September 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We are sailing on the Jewel to Mexico in Oct. I think I read somewhere you can't wear flip flops in main dining rooms or speciality restaurants?? I'm not by any means saying we are wanting to dine in shorts, etc, but I have some cute outfits that I wear with a very nice pair of flip flops. Anyone have any ideas on this?? Thanks in advance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesings Posted September 10, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We are sailing on the Jewel to Mexico in Oct. I think I read somewhere you can't wear flip flops in main dining rooms or speciality restaurants?? I'm not by any means saying we are wanting to dine in shorts, etc, but I have some cute outfits that I wear with a very nice pair of flip flops. Anyone have any ideas on this?? Thanks in advance!!! I would love to know this as well. I have a pair of Swarovski crystal flip flops that are pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted September 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2016 "However, tank tops for men, flip flops, baseball caps, visors and jeans that are overly faded with holes or tears and worn below the hips are not permitted in main dining rooms or specialty restaurants." - NCL Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomax Posted September 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I wore a pair of sparkly flip flops to dinner in the MDR several times on our last cruise in April. I think dressy flip flops are OK, hot pink/neon yellow might be a bit much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkincc Posted September 10, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We are sailing on the Jewel to Mexico in Oct. I think I read somewhere you can't wear flip flops in main dining rooms or speciality restaurants?? I'm not by any means saying we are wanting to dine in shorts, etc, but I have some cute outfits that I wear with a very nice pair of flip flops. Anyone have any ideas on this?? Thanks in advance!!! I guess it depends on how you define "very nice". To some, that might cover a brand new pair of rubber slide on between the toes pair of basic flips, what we used to call "shower shoes" for the gym. Many dressier shoes for women are made in this same style, and they really can't be classified as flip flops in my mind and I wear them often on cruises. So don't get hung up by the fact that a pair of shoes is held onto your foot by something between your toes. I've never seen a woman turned away for wearing these type of shoes, however men cannot get away with it. Must be closed toe shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted September 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We are sailing on the Jewel to Mexico in Oct. I think I read somewhere you can't wear flip flops in main dining rooms or speciality restaurants?? I'm not by any means saying we are wanting to dine in shorts, etc, but I have some cute outfits that I wear with a very nice pair of flip flops. Anyone have any ideas on this?? Thanks in advance!!! Flip flops are those rubber things that you buy at the dollar store, not sandals that don't have a lot of straps. Not anything to be worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted September 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I guess it depends on how you define "very nice". To some, that might cover a brand new pair of rubber slide on between the toes pair of basic flips, what we used to call "shower shoes" for the gym. Many dressier shoes for women are made in this same style, and they really can't be classified as flip flops in my mind and I wear them often on cruises. So don't get hung up by the fact that a pair of shoes is held onto your foot by something between your toes. I've never seen a woman turned away for wearing these type of shoes, however men cannot get away with it. Must be closed toe shoes. Men do not have to have closed toe shoes, they can wear sandals too, just not flip flops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbyar Posted September 10, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I'm not usually one to care, but please don't wear flip flops to specialty restaurants. I can hear the clip in my head now. For MDR, I doubt anyone would notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkincc Posted September 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Men do not have to have closed toe shoes, they can wear sandals too, just not flip flops. Yes, men can wear leather strappy shoes which are somewhat open air. But according to the NCL guidelines, shoes must be "closed toe". I think my hubby has worn a leather sandal with a lattice type toe and nothing was said. They probably did not even notice, and his toes were definately not on display:eek:. The term "sandal" covers a lot of territory, just like "flip flops" do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochelle_s Posted September 10, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2016 If someone were to question my fancy 'flip flops' I would just tell them my feet are swollen and it is the only thing I can get on my foot. ;) Rochelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare horseymike Posted September 10, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2016 the shoe police will take away your french fries ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted September 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Oh, well! As long as the wearer says they are "dressy" or "nice" anything is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkincc Posted September 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Oh, well! As long as the wearer says they are "dressy" or "nice" anything is fine. I assume you are a male, and as such probably do not know a thong sandal from a slide sandal from a sling back from a gladiator from a peep toe. Rest assured that women know what is appropriate attire to wear for dinner in the MDR. For a lot of men, the definition of "nice" in women's shoes would be a pair of high heels which not many women wear anymore, especially on a cruise ship. There are many styles of shoes which can be worn with a "nice" outfit, and that includes some thong sandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted September 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Don't wear the rubber ones you wear to the beach. Nice clean ones with leather straps or crystals or other such decor are fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted September 10, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 10, 2016 They don't want the beach or shower type flip flop. Dressy sandals in that style should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted September 10, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I would just tell them that I am gender fluid and identify myself female that evening. I have seen cross dressers on cruises and what you have stated is perfectly acceptable as long as the rest of your ensemble goes with the crystals on your thong sandals. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted September 10, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2016 On one of my cruises, I broke a toe a week prior to the cruise and I had to wear flip flops (had gems and were nice, but they are still flip flops) and I went to a specialty restaurant every night and no one said a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngooner Posted September 10, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I've always lived by the rule: if you're not sure if its appropriate, its inappropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted September 10, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The general rule of etiquette is: "When a restaurant offers cloth napkins, flip flops are NOT appropriate". Of course, if that doesn't suit your purposes, there is always the fall back of the entitled cruiser . . . ---The wine is for personal consumption in MY room ---MY kids are very mature for their age and also very well behaved ---MY water needs to come from a pure, fresh mountain spring and be served in a plastic bottle...for free ---MY feet are cleaner than everyone else's, MY shoes are better than everyone else's, and the rules don't apply to ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 11, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I guess it depends on how you define "very nice". To some, that might cover a brand new pair of rubber slide on between the toes pair of basic flips, what we used to call "shower shoes" for the gym. Many dressier shoes for women are made in this same style, and they really can't be classified as flip flops in my mind and I wear them often on cruises. So don't get hung up by the fact that a pair of shoes is held onto your foot by something between your toes. I've never seen a woman turned away for wearing these type of shoes, however men cannot get away with it. Must be closed toe shoes. Neither have I seen anyone turned away for these. They were not the type for beach wear though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 11, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I'm not usually one to care, but please don't wear flip flops to specialty restaurants. I can hear the clip in my head now. For MDR, I doubt anyone would notice. Funny really isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 11, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Neither have I seen anyone turned away for these. They were not the type for beach wear though. And who gets to decide, flip flops (as you insist on calling them) are flip flops, either they're allowed, rubber ones and all, or aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted September 11, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 11, 2016 My rubber flip flops would not be appropriate. They are obviously flip flops. My dressy sandals are vaguely similar and I have both flat heels and a higher heels. There is a pretty big difference and I can't think of a woman who does not know the difference. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkr2 Posted September 11, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Flip flops are for the beach. I have jeweled flip flops . They are still for the beach. If they are made of rubber or the the squishy foam stuff that the higher ones have, they are beach flip flops. By all means , spend time convincing yourself they are nice or dressy. I do have some lovely flip flops but I won't be wearing them to dinner. Sandals... They're great to wear to dinner:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunaman2011 Posted September 11, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Greetings This topic seems to appear on every cruise board from time to time. My observation from cruising on both Getaway and Escape was that thong type sandals, not shower shoes, were often seen on both men and women in the two MDR's which allowed shorts. Those are Taste and Savor. The Manhattan room had a dressier requirement. Not saying this is the official policy, but this is what was seen. Good Sailing Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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