Rare cruisewithwife Posted June 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Do you have to wear a collar as a guy? Are like the nice dress quote t-shirts acceptable? Or liked the ribbed look shirt that does not have a collar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Do you have to wear a collar as a guy? Are like the nice dress quote t-shirts acceptable? Or liked the ribbed look shirt that does not have a collar? No you don't, this is carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted June 18, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 18, 2017 It is your vacation, wear what you want. What you wear to the dining room is not going to change the taste of my food at all. It's not as if Carnival would do anything about it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccer Posted June 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Elegant night might be a problem with no collar, from what I've seen it depends on the ship. But Carnival is pretty lax and you should be fine with a nice shirt as long as it has sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted June 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 18, 2017 It is not the collar that is important on elegant night. It is just looking nice. DH wears a Mexican wedding shirt which is embroidered with some pleats but no collar. Most folks just dress a little nicer than normal. I have only seen men in shorts turned away on elegant night but not men wearing long pants with shirts that have no collar!! Carnival is very informal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisewithwife Posted June 18, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I thought shorts were acceptable as long as they are like nice khaki or dress. Assuming no cargo shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiCruiseDreamer Posted June 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I thought shorts were acceptable as long as they are like nice khaki or dress. Assuming no cargo shorts They are, except for "elegant" night. However, depending on the ship and staff will dictate if can enter the MDR with certain clothing items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted June 18, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 18, 2017 If you want the totally casual look, cruise on NCL where I have witnessed multi generational families with granddad in jean shorts and a baseball cap with his son in the same outfit, but his cap was backwards. And, this was in their specialty steakhouse Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisewithwife Posted June 18, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted June 18, 2017 They are, except for "elegant" night. However, depending on the ship and staff will dictate if can enter the MDR with certain clothing items. I understand on elegant night that is slacks and shirt and tie night for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Not a problem on a regular night. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPiglet Posted June 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 18, 2017 On a "cruise casual" night, its all good. Collars are supposed to be worn on "elegant night" but I don't think they really enforce it. I wouldn't worry too much, just be tasteful and have a good time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted June 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 18, 2017 From how folks have described it, I suspect the specifics of the rule would only be invoked if the overall effect of what you're wearing is problematic. So if a man comes in with a tank top and gym shorts perhaps the specifics of the dress code are going to be cited while if he comes in with nehru dress shirt and nice new Bermuda shorts perhaps those specifics are not going to matter. This message may have been entered using voice recognition. Please excuse any typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 18, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 18, 2017 From how folks have described it, I suspect the specifics of the rule would only be invoked if the overall effect of what you're wearing is problematic. So if a man comes in with a tank top and gym shorts perhaps the specifics of the dress code are going to be cited while if he comes in with nehru dress shirt and nice new Bermuda shorts perhaps those specifics are not going to matter. This message may have been entered using voice recognition. Please excuse any typos. Yes, fitting with the spirit is the reality; not adhering to the letter. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&TQ Posted June 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 18, 2017 What is a dress quote TShirt? Sent from my Z981 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted June 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 18, 2017 It's not complicated! Cruise Casual Dress Code Men: sport slacks, khakis, Jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long) and collared polo shirts Women: summer dresses, casual skirts, pants, capris, dress shorts, Jeans (no cut-offs) blouses and tops Not permitted: Cut-off Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, tee-shirts, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire Cruise Elegant Dress Code Men: dress slacks, dress shirts, and we also suggest a sport coat; men may also wish to wear a suit and tie or tuxedo Women: Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; ladies may also wish to wear an evening gown Not permitted: Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, tee-shirts, sportswear, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear---evenings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 18, 2017 #16 Share Posted June 18, 2017 A "collared" shirt can be a golf/polo type shirt...doesn't have to be a "dress" shirt at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted June 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 18, 2017 The question is do you have to which is different from what is suggested. Most businesses have trouble enforcing suggestions at the risk of angering some of their customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted June 18, 2017 #18 Share Posted June 18, 2017 It's not complicated! Cruise Elegant Dress Code Men: dress slacks, dress shirts, and we also suggest a sport coat; men may also wish to wear a suit and tie or tuxedo Women: Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; ladies may also wish to wear an evening gown Not permitted: Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, tee-shirts, sportswear, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear---evenings It must be complicated because what is in print means absolutely nothing because it isn't consistently enforced . On my last cruise on the Dream on Elegant night there were 2 guys at the next table with baseball caps (tags still attached - I guess that was in fashion) in the dining room and they wore them throughout the meal. It didn't affect my meal but I did notice them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted June 18, 2017 #19 Share Posted June 18, 2017 They are pickier about shorts than they are about collared shirts. Our friend almost didn't get to eat in the dining room on elegant night when he showed up in shorts (he didn't bring any pants). The maitre'd finally let him in at our insistence (we were a party of 6), stating loudly that if you have lost your luggage, there is nothing you can do about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUU Posted June 18, 2017 #20 Share Posted June 18, 2017 It must be complicated because what is in print means absolutely nothing because it isn't consistently enforced . 'A' doesn't actually imply 'B'. It is normal for rules in commercial circumstances to be grounded in a reasonable expectation that customers will voluntarily comply. The need for enforcement is not established solely by the existence of rules. The need for enforcement stems from a safety need, or from a sufficient financial incentive. This message may have been entered using voice recognition. Please excuse any typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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