Spiritedcharm Posted August 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Are "dressier" flip flops like these allowed in the dining room in the evening? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartiniBarhooked Posted August 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2019 YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisenouvelle Posted August 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Yes,they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritedcharm Posted August 23, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Yay! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted August 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Spiritedcharm said: Are "dressier" flip flops like these allowed in the dining room in the evening? Yes if you are a woman! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted August 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, TeeRick said: Yes if you are a woman! Seriously? No dressy flip flops for men? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasm8449 Posted August 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, Turtles06 said: Seriously? No dressy flip flops for men? Ewww! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted August 23, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I have worn the very same ones with the same toenail polish! Are those my feet?🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritedcharm Posted August 23, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Luvcrusn said: I have worn the very same ones with the same toenail polish! Are those my feet?🤣 LOL - aren't they the best! I have them in black too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted August 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I consider those to be sandals. Although I guess technically they are flip flops. When I hear flip flops I usually think of those $2 rubber things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted August 23, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, mafig said: I consider those to be sandals. Although I guess technically they are flip flops. When I hear flip flops I usually think of those $2 rubber things. Semantics, really. There was a post on here a few years ago where the posted photo was a pool flip-flop with a flower glued on it that was a big controversy (much wailing and gnashing of teeth on both sides). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted August 23, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, mafig said: I consider those to be sandals. Although I guess technically they are flip flops. When I hear flip flops I usually think of those $2 rubber things. Those are most definitely flip flops. The material they're made from is, well, immaterial. Any footwear that has a flat sole and held onto the foot by thongs between the toes is a flip flop. Sandals differ in that they tend to have a more structured sole with a heel or wedge and are held in place by straps over the foot and possibly around or behind the heel/ankle. Sadly, MDR dress standards have declined so much that almost anything is allowed now. Even footwear that used to be restricted to the beach or pool. Edited August 23, 2019 by mom says 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysonaship Posted August 23, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I would vote okay for nice, new sandals, but not flip flops regardless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted August 23, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I think it was NCL that refused my entrance to the restaurant since we were both wearing Birkenstocks. No problem for my wife, but I had to go back and get shoes. Coincidentally, that was our last cruise on NCL for many reasons. Don't worry at all about your sandals/flip flops on Celebrity. I've seen folks in real flip flops and tee shirts at dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 23, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Very nice bling. I wear higher heel sandals in the evening but foot comfort comes first...They look comfy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorky Posted August 23, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2019 The race to the bottom continues. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted August 23, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 57 minutes ago, mom says said: Those are most definitely flip flops. The material they're made from is, well, immaterial. Any footwear that has a flat sole and held onto the foot by thongs between the toes is a flip flop. Sandals differ in that they tend to have a more structured sole with a heel or wedge and are held in place by straps over the foot and possibly around or behind the heel/ankle. Sadly, MDR dress standards have declined so much that almost anything is allowed now. Even footwear that used to be restricted to the beach or pool. Ah but the material is material. Here is the problem with that logic....which of these would you rather see in the dining room? Edited August 23, 2019 by vjmatty 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted August 23, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Turtles06 said: Seriously? No dressy flip flops for men? Seriously, just like no "dressy" tank tops lol... a woman can wear a spaghetti strap top and look appropriate in the MDR because it is the same as the top of an evening gown or cocktail dress. Not so for dudes, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted August 23, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, mom says said: Those are most definitely flip flops. The material they're made from is, well, immaterial. Any footwear that has a flat sole and held onto the foot by thongs between the toes is a flip flop. Sandals differ in that they tend to have a more structured sole with a heel or wedge and are held in place by straps over the foot and possibly around or behind the heel/ankle. Sadly, MDR dress standards have declined so much that almost anything is allowed now. Even footwear that used to be restricted to the beach or pool. Yep, you're correct. Everyone doesn't want the rules to apply to them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyr Posted August 23, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Those look like Vionics to me, and they are a legit orthopedic shoe. They're not cheap, but if you've ever had plantar fasciitis or you'd know they're worth every penny, and you'd have at least five pairs in your closet. Lifesavers they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted August 23, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2019 55 minutes ago, vjmatty said: Ah but the material is material. Here is the problem with that logic....which of these would you rather see in the dining room? I don't see your point. Only one of those pictured are flip flops. The amount of bling, or lack rpthereof has nothing to do with it. And personally, I wouldn't wear any of them. Most are gaudy/tacky. The last are casual sport sandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted August 23, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, mom says said: I don't see your point. Only one of those pictured are flip flops. The amount of bling, or lack rpthereof has nothing to do with it. And personally, I wouldn't wear any of them. Most are gaudy/tacky. The last are casual sport sandals. By your definition they are all flip flops except for the last pair, because they have the strap between the first two toes, and the last pair are sandals and not flip flops yet you wouldn't wear them in the dining room. None of them are my style either but that wasn't really my point....it isn't about taste, it is about level of formality. When the dress codes are talking about flip flops they mean those foam and plastic things you wear pool side or in the shower, not shoes made of leather, silk, bling or other materials which just happen to have a strap between the first two toes. If material were immaterial as you say, the sandals on the bottom would be perfectly appropriate because they do not have that strap. It is like tank tops... they are talking about those ribbed or sporty type tanks you wear to work out or go for a run, not a fancy top with spaghetti straps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritedcharm Posted August 23, 2019 Author #23 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, amyr said: Those look like Vionics to me, and they are a legit orthopedic shoe. They're not cheap, but if you've ever had plantar fasciitis or you'd know they're worth every penny, and you'd have at least five pairs in your closet. Lifesavers they are. You're absolutely right! They are Vionics and were more expensive than my fancy heals that I'll wear with my gown and they are worth every penny! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted August 23, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, vjmatty said: By your definition they are all flip flops except for the last pair, because they have the strap between the first two toes, and the last pair are sandals and not flip flops yet you wouldn't wear them in the dining room. None of them are my style either but that wasn't really my point....it isn't about taste, it is about level of formality. When the dress codes are talking about flip flops they mean those foam and plastic things you wear pool side or in the shower, not shoes made of leather, silk, bling or other materials which just happen to have a strap between the first two toes. If material were immaterial as you say, the sandals on the bottom would be perfectly appropriate because they do not have that strap. It is like tank tops... they are talking about those ribbed or sporty type tanks you wear to work out or go for a run, not a fancy top with spaghetti straps. Sorry, but you are still incorrect. Only the first picture are flip flops. All of the others are secured to the foot by straps over the top of the foot and/ or behind the heel, and have a flat heel so they're sandals.. The thong between the toes on the middle 3 photos is incidental. You can slap any amount of lipstick on a pig but it's still a pig. You can make flip-flops out of any material and glue on any amount of gaudy extras, and pay exorbitantly for a brand name - they're still flip flops. That is simply the name for that particular style of footwear. Just as a wedge, or a sandal, or an Oxford are names for other types of shoes that each may be constructed of different materials. As for your tank top comment- there's a difference between a tank top and a camisole, which is what you are describing. The dress code says no flip flops. Your choice whether to wear elaborate ones and probably slide under the dress code. Or wear a flat sandal and be within the code requirement. Edited August 23, 2019 by mom says 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysonaship Posted August 23, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, vjmatty said: Ah but the material is material. Here is the problem with that logic....which of these would you rather see in the dining room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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