cidymom Posted March 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Haven't participated in formal nights for many years. In the beginning I would rent my husband a tux so he wouldn't complain about packing a suit. As it got more casual we didn't bother with formal nights and ate in the buffet. We're going on Navigator soon and lobster night falls on a formal night I believe and I want lobster. Do men need to wear a jacket and tie into the MDR on formal night? If not, would dress pants and a long-sleeve button polo shirt or dress shirt without tie suffice? I read so many different things but thought I check it out myself. Thanks in advance for your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted March 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Haven't participated in formal nights for many years. In the beginning I would rent my husband a tux so he wouldn't complain about packing a suit. As it got more casual we didn't bother with formal nights and ate in the buffet. We're going on Navigator soon and lobster night falls on a formal night I believe and I want lobster. Do men need to wear a jacket and tie into the MDR on formal night? If not, would dress pants and a long-sleeve button polo shirt or dress shirt without tie suffice? I read so many different things but thought I check it out myself. Thanks in advance for your comments. Wear whatever you are comfortable in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted March 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Haven't participated in formal nights for many years. In the beginning I would rent my husband a tux so he wouldn't complain about packing a suit. As it got more casual we didn't bother with formal nights and ate in the buffet. We're going on Navigator soon and lobster night falls on a formal night I believe and I want lobster. Do men need to wear a jacket and tie into the MDR on formal night? If not, would dress pants and a long-sleeve button polo shirt or dress shirt without tie suffice? I read so many different things but thought I check it out myself. Thanks in advance for your comments.NO not on RCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Same boat. Broke the news to the DH he needed a sports coat on the cruise. We're used to NCL and trousers and collared shirt is a dressy as he's ever packed. Don't want to be out of place or offend those who do dress to the nines. But dressing up on holiday is not our favorite thing. We have enough business attire we try to escape! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXTROT Posted March 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2018 He will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted March 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Haven't participated in formal nights for many years. In the beginning I would rent my husband a tux so he wouldn't complain about packing a suit. As it got more casual we didn't bother with formal nights and ate in the buffet. We're going on Navigator soon and lobster night falls on a formal night I believe and I want lobster. Do men need to wear a jacket and tie into the MDR on formal night? If not, would dress pants and a long-sleeve button polo shirt or dress shirt without tie suffice? I read so many different things but thought I check it out myself. Thanks in advance for your comments. You are fine with your own suggestion. Absolutely no tie and jacket needed. However a bib might be good for the butter with the lobster, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted March 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Not necessary. Have no clue why they still call them "formal night". Nothing even remotely formal about them. You can wear whatever you would on any other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Pedro Posted March 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Not necessary. Have no clue why they still call them "formal night". Nothing even remotely formal about them. You can wear whatever you would on any other night. Amen and Amen! Why call them formal nights? Even their suggested dress code (dark suit and tie) is not formal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted March 28, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2018 He’ll be fine. Just don’t tell my husband - I like to dress up, so if I’m going to, he needs at least a dark suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted March 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Haven't participated in formal nights for many years. In the beginning I would rent my husband a tux so he wouldn't complain about packing a suit. As it got more casual we didn't bother with formal nights and ate in the buffet. We're going on Navigator soon and lobster night falls on a formal night I believe and I want lobster. Do men need to wear a jacket and tie into the MDR on formal night? If not, would dress pants and a long-sleeve button polo shirt or dress shirt without tie suffice? I read so many different things but thought I check it out myself. Thanks in advance for your comments. Why ask? Although formal night is not really "formal", it still is a dress up night, where the expectation is that you dress nice. For example, a dress shirt and a tie, without the jacket, would certainly be dressed up (barely, but at least it's a good attempt) but a polo shirt, is not by any means dressed up. If you really don't want to dress up, than the buffet is fine, and the day before the cruise, go to Red Lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted March 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Amen and Amen! Why call them formal nights? Even their suggested dress code (dark suit and tie) is not formal. So a dark suit and tie isn’t formal? So only a tux or dinner jacket etc qualifies? I’m just curious as to what you mean when you suggest a dark suit isn’t formal. I’ve been to many formal weddings and men typically wear dark suits in this formal occasion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerobbs Posted March 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Wear whatever you want to, if by the remote chance you are called out on your less than suggested attire just go to the Windjammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbie0253 Posted March 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I just watched a captains reception on the Adventure of the seas from February on YouTube. I’m kinda shocked at how casual everyone is dressed. Making me rethink how we are going to pack. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living4acruise2day Posted March 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 28, 2018 So, I consider Carnival to be the Walmart of cruise lines. Is RCL now the Target of cruise lines? No one cares what one wears? Just sad that people cannot even dress for dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EleventyBangBang Posted March 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 28, 2018 So, I consider Carnival to be the Walmart of cruise lines. Is RCL now the Target of cruise lines? No one cares what one wears? Just sad that people cannot even dress for dinner Yes, RCL listened to the vast majority of their customer base who think wearing formal attire on vacation is a silly, outdated concept that should not be mandatory. If mandatory formal nights are important to you, then there are other (more expensive) cruise lines to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted March 28, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 28, 2018 So, the good news is this question is no longer generating the heated debates it used to a few years ago. RCCL, Carnival, HAL, NCL etc are flowing with the times. "Formal" attire is no longer de rigueur. Comfortable clothes are perfectly acceptable on the "dress up" nights. Some still hold onto the old dress routines. But, it's been quite a few years that ties, jackets, etc have been in vogue on those nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Cruiser Posted March 28, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I always wear my tux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 28, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Do men need to wear a jacket and tie into the MDR on formal night? No. If not, would dress pants and a long-sleeve button polo shirt or dress shirt without tie suffice? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 28, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Broke the news to the DH he needed a sports coat on the cruise. Not necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted March 28, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Go to youtube, put in your ship and formal night. You will find the vast majority still dress up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted March 28, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 28, 2018 From 1994 to 2011...wore my tux. From 2011 to date...black dress shirt, jacket, and pants...no tie. The "hair that broke the camel's back"....I went from size 30 pants to 34. Fortunately for me, the MDR is now more casual....not to mention I couldn't wear those tight pants anymore.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 28, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Go to youtube, put in your ship and formal night. You will find the vast majority still dress up. The question was is it a requirement. but that is good advice in general if people want to see how people dress. Or go to Instagram also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 28, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 28, 2018 From 1994 to 2011...wore my tux.From 2011 to date...black dress shirt, jacket, and pants...no tie. The "hair that broke the camel's back"....I went from size 30 pants to 34. Fortunately for me, the MDR is now more casual....not to mention I couldn't wear those tight pants anymore.:D I wore my tuxs on approx. 50 cruises from 1985 to last year, but most likely will retire it for similar reasons, will still wear a jacket on formal nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 28, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Haven't participated in formal nights for many years. In the beginning I would rent my husband a tux so he wouldn't complain about packing a suit. As it got more casual we didn't bother with formal nights and ate in the buffet. We're going on Navigator soon and lobster night falls on a formal night I believe and I want lobster. Do men need to wear a jacket and tie into the MDR on formal night? If not, would dress pants and a long-sleeve button polo shirt or dress shirt without tie suffice? I read so many different things but thought I check it out myself. Thanks in advance for your comments. We are just off the Allure of the Seas. First, there are NO requirements. There are "suggested" dress for men and women. On Formal Nights on the Allure, you saw everything from Shorts and T-Shirts to Tuxes in the MDR. You can dress anywhere between the two and be perfectly fine. BTW: There are fewer and fewer and fewer tuxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted March 28, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 28, 2018 He will be fine. Thank you Foxtrot. Survive packing the sport coat or wearing trousers and collared shirt?? Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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