Rare Tothesunset Posted October 13, 2016 #51 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) I wonder what the party line would be if someone were to attend a formal night in the formal attire of a different culture. For example, if I were Japanese could I attend in my finest formal traditional Japanese outfit? Or is the dress code inflexible in that it only recognises, essentially, white, Anglo-Saxon custom? On another cruise line a young couple attended the formal night in exquisite traditional Japanese dress which, at first, caused the Maitre d' to suggest they might like to change into the costume designated by the formal night dress code (penguin suit etc). Fortunately other passengers came to the defence of this young couple who enjoyed not only a fine dinner but a certain positive notoriety thenceforth. They were, without question, the best dressed couple on the ship that night. Edited October 13, 2016 by Tothesunset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adammara Posted October 13, 2016 #52 Share Posted October 13, 2016 We had a large party of Japanese ***** our QE cruise last week, on the formal nights several of the ladies wore the traditional dress. It was wonderful to see, and they did not have any problem entering the Princess Grill. We did see passengers arriving for breakfast after the 9 am finish time, and there was a quite heated exchange one morning from a Brit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted October 13, 2016 #53 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I wonder what the party line would be if someone were to attend a formal night in the formal attire of a different culture. For example, if I were Japanese could I attend in my finest formal traditional Japanese outfit? Or is the dress code inflexible in that it only recognises, essentially, white, Anglo-Saxon custom? On another cruise line a young couple attended the formal night in exquisite traditional Japanese dress which, at first, caused the Maitre d' to suggest they might like to change into the costume designated by the formal night dress code (penguin suit etc). Fortunately other passengers came to the defence of this young couple who enjoyed not only a fine dinner but a certain positive notoriety thenceforth. They were, without question, the best dressed couple on the ship that night. From Cunards's web site, addressing the very subject of national dress: https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/po_national_dress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted October 13, 2016 #54 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I've seen formal National Dress of various nations (incl. Indian, Japanese, Scottish, to name only three I can remember this morning) worn on formal evenings on board QM2. They received only admiring looks and positive comments (that I saw/heard). The passengers concerned had quite obviously gone to a great deal of expense and trouble to look their very best, and put me (in my simple "black tie") to shame. I hope to see more on future crossings/cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted October 13, 2016 #55 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'd have no problem with the Bowler or Fedora, but please don't sit next to me at the Bar Top in the Commodore or Chart Room ( pre dinner cocktails) in your cheese cutter . Save it for when you are doing a bit of maintenance work around and about your back yard. ;) Now that sent my coffee over the keyboard Bell Boy. Cracking retort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted October 13, 2016 #56 Share Posted October 13, 2016 From Cunards's web site, addressing the very subject of national dress:https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/po_national_dress Splendid. I wish I were Japanese, Indian, Samoan or something then I could wear something elegant on formal nights rather than the most boring formal dress the human mind could conceive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted October 13, 2016 #57 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Splendid. I wish I were Japanese, Indian, Samoan or something then I could wear something elegant on formal nights rather than the most boring formal dress the human mind could conceive. Oh I don't know. You're free e to add a bit of colour now and again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog747 Posted October 16, 2016 #58 Share Posted October 16, 2016 just back from QE 2 weeks Canaries this new more informal d/c was a new to me as our last Cunard trip was QM2 was Dec 2013 have been on QV twice and QE 3 times before all in Britannia dining which is superb for what we pay and get to dine in such lovely rooms re the dress code OP - this is IMHO chinos with jacket NO:mad: - wear a nice pair of trousers with a smart jacket doesn't have to be a suit but make a stance with a nice jacket combo chinos are day wear on board polo shirt iso of a tailored shirt under the jacket NO:mad: a short sleeved collared shirt is OK :) saw all of the above last week and those underrepresented looked out of place and stood out from the rest of us - make an effort - makes you feel good:) if you are tired one night then sure dress causal and go to the Lido/kings court to eat but you cannot then go to the bars and show (but some did and saw shorts and sandals in the midships bar at 9pm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 17, 2016 #59 Share Posted October 17, 2016 just back from QE 2 weeks Canaries this new more informal d/c was a new to me as our last Cunard trip was QM2 was Dec 2013 have been on QV twice and QE 3 times before all in Britannia dining which is superb for what we pay and get to dine in such lovely rooms re the dress code OP - this is IMHO chinos with jacket NO:mad: - wear a nice pair of trousers with a smart jacket doesn't have to be a suit but make a stance with a nice jacket combo chinos are day wear on board polo shirt iso of a tailored shirt under the jacket NO:mad: a short sleeved collared shirt is OK :) saw all of the above last week and those underrepresented looked out of place and stood out from the rest of us - make an effort - makes you feel good:) if you are tired one night then sure dress causal and go to the Lido/kings court to eat but you cannot then go to the bars and show (but some did and saw shorts and sandals in the midships bar at 9pm) I am happy on non formal nights with blazer, tie, polo shirt perhaps and Chinos !! Cunard should be happy with that too, but perhaps not the Cunard Traditionalists, but they are not the Dress Code Police, the Restaurant Managers/Maitre'D's/Head Waiters are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_r_a Posted October 19, 2016 #60 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hi D, >wondered if smart Chinos with smart jacket,... Only if it is a blue blazer with brass buttons. :) Ira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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