formal evenings.

[foz1946]

Sailing on Indépendance in June and I am wondering whether to pack My tux or just wear a normal suit for these evenings, I enjoy getting togged up with my my bow tie but do not want to be overdressed or be in the minority. Any views appreciated.

[JBSteelerfan]

Just now, foz1946 said:

Sailing on Indépendance in June and I am wondering whether to pack My tux or just wear a normal suit for these evenings, I enjoy getting togged up with my my bow tie but do not want to be overdressed or be in the minority. Any views appreciated.

 

You will see a mix of everything from formal, to suits, to shirt and tie, to even just a shirt and khakis.  Really wear whatever you want to be able to enjoy your evening.

[Clarea]

19 minutes ago, foz1946 said:

Sailing on Indépendance in June and I am wondering whether to pack My tux or just wear a normal suit for these evenings, I enjoy getting togged up with my my bow tie but do not want to be overdressed or be in the minority. Any views appreciated.

 

There will be others wearing tuxedos, you won't be alone.

[minikiss]

We are on her in September and Hubby is taking his tux and bow ties.

So i'm saying take it and enjoy yourself.

you will not be alone as we Brits do like to dress up...……...

Jules 

[lovetravel1114]

I am going on Indy on July which will be multi generation trip. My brother, dad and hubby will take tux and bow ties while all girls will be in proper dress or gown. Southampton departure, so will be more people dressed up I believe. Hope you have a lovely time.  

[misty57]

We're on Symphony right now. DH did not want to bring any dress clothes so we are going sort of dressy casual every evening. I'll report back on the degree of formality as tonight is the first formal night. If it were up to me we would dress to the nines but oh well.

[leaves]

We're on indy in June and me and mum have long gowns, dad has his tux. Which date are you sailing? We're on the 15th 🙂

[14Terry]

The tux is fine, enjoy that cruise!

[vistapat]

Keep in mind that many (if not most) women think that men look especially handsome in a tux.  Then choose accordingly.

 

Pat

[foz1946]

 

 

I think at approaching 73 years young I might not turn many heads lol, bit beyond becoming a toyboy but I have decided the tux will be in the suitcase. 

[foz1946]

sailing 1st. June and my wife will have her evening dresses on

[OCruisers]

6 hours ago, JBSteelerfan said:

 

You will see a mix of everything from formal, to suits, to shirt and tie, to even just a shirt and khakis.  Really wear whatever you want to be able to enjoy your evening.

 

Very true.  RCCL  is not nearly as formal as it once was.  

[STANCPA44]

8 hours ago, JBSteelerfan said:

 

You will see a mix of everything from formal, to suits, to shirt and tie, to even just a shirt and khakis.  Really wear whatever you want to be able to enjoy your evening.

Just off the Allure saw a lot of shorts and t shirts on formal night. 

 

[gsb]

3 hours ago, vistapat said:

Keep in mind that many (if not most) women think that men look especially handsome in a tux.  Then choose accordingly.

 

Pat

And keep in mind that many(if not most)men hate, and are uncomfortable in a tux.

[scottraveller]

I’m on Indy in September and will be wearing my kilt

[mac66]

I think how formal one dresses depends on the ship, the itinerary and the time of year.  Cruising isn't as formal as it once was.

 

Was on the Oasis in early December and was surprised how casual people dressed for formal night. Very few tuxes let alone suits. Lots of t-shirts and shorts.    I wore a suit the first night, then a open collared shirt and sport coat the second. 

 

Just got off the Freedom last week and was surprised how many suits and tuxes were worn.  I wore my suit both nights but my wife and I were celebrating our anniversary so we would have dressed up anyway.

 

Bottom line is wear what you want without regard to what others do.

[tunisbridal]

12 hours ago, JBSteelerfan said:

 

You will see a mix of everything from formal, to suits, to shirt and tie, to even just a shirt and khakis.  Really wear whatever you want to be able to enjoy your evening.

Just off vision.  Some tux’s.  Some shorts and T-shirts!

[misty57]

We're on Symphony right now. DH did not want to bring any dress clothes so we are going sort of dressy casual every evening. I'll report back on the degree of formality as tonight is the first formal night. If it were up to me we would dress to the nines but oh well.

Follow up... Consensus applies.  I saw no tux but quite a few jackets shirt and tie... Most in kaki and shirt. A few in shorts and tee. Wear what you want.. No one will care.

[purplegrapefruit]

19 hours ago, scottraveller said:

I’m on Indy in September and will be wearing my kilt

Wear that kilt with pride sir!   My husband has wanted to bring his, but we fly in, so the extra baggage would be the only thing to consider.  We love dressing up just the same. 

[kernow]

We are on Indy in May and will be dressing up. I think cruises out of Southampton are the dressiest, never seen shorts on a formal night on these, we Brits generally love to dress up

 

Julie