akunyos Posted December 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2019 First time cruiser, flying to Miami in 1 day and my 13 yr old can no longer fit in his collared short sleeve shirts. No time to go buy new plus it's winter here so stores don't have them in stock. I've been reading online and wanted to confirm -- dress code with collared shirt is only for the main dining rooms correct? He can eat dinner in the Lido buffet and other casual options in tee shirts? He has nice button up tees just not collared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucero Posted December 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2019 4 hours ago, akunyos said: First time cruiser, flying to Miami in 1 day and my 13 yr old can no longer fit in his collared short sleeve shirts. No time to go buy new plus it's winter here so stores don't have them in stock. I've been reading online and wanted to confirm -- dress code with collared shirt is only for the main dining rooms correct? He can eat dinner in the Lido buffet and other casual options in tee shirts? He has nice button up tees just not collared. Yes he can wear t shirts in the Lido. Have a great cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted December 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I suspect for non-elegant nights a "dressy" tee shirt would be fine in the MDR. My son and husband have long sleeve shirts without collars (henley, etc) but are still a step above an athletic or event t-shirt (and can't imagine anyone wearing undershirts) or sweat shirts/fleece. Alternately, if he has a long sleeve collared shirt it could be packed too since it's often chilly in the dining rooms. If in doubt, you could ask the maitre d or other staff on embarkation day or at breakfast/brunch if you are concerned. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted December 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Does he have a school uniform type polo shirt he can wear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akunyos Posted December 23, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted December 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Purvis1231 said: Does he have a school uniform type polo shirt he can wear? Thanks @Purvis1231 yes he has a school choir uniform shirt but doesn't want to take it. He'll take 2 henley shirts (buttons at neck, no collars). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandlockedCruiser01 Posted December 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Doesn't Walmart carry generic polo shirts? They're nearly perfect for regular nights in the MDR at dinner, and even on formal night they can fly under the radar for the most part. How would your son feel about a cotton dress shirt? I know I didn't like them when I was 13, but one man's trash is another man's treasure. Breakfast and lunch in the MDR don't have much of a dress code to speak of, except that you must be in regular clothes. That means no swimsuits, not even with cover-ups, and men can't have sleeveless shirts (tank tops). Lido buffet is anything goes. The only rule is "no shirts, no shoes, no service". Swimsuits with cover-ups are allowed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akunyos Posted December 23, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, LandlockedCruiser01 said: Doesn't Walmart carry generic polo shirts? They're nearly perfect for regular nights in the MDR at dinner, and even on formal night they can fly under the radar for the most part. How would your son feel about a cotton dress shirt? I know I didn't like them when I was 13, but one man's trash is another man's treasure. Thanks @LandlockedCruiser01. Key is no time for Walmart run. Had to work with what he owned. Edited December 23, 2019 by akunyos my reply went into the quoted part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
let's go cruising Posted December 23, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 23, 2019 8 hours ago, pacruise804 said: Alternately, if he has a long sleeve collared shirt it could be packed too since it's often chilly in the dining rooms. I agree with the whole post. He could even just wear the same shirt every night. Don't let it affect your enjoyment of this family vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermarkim Posted December 23, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Actually, we were in similar situation with my 16 year old in June on Carnival Conquest, and he wore a nice T-shirt to the dining room and was ok. On formal night he wore t-shirt with a pair of slacks. There were plenty of grown men and youth who were not dressed with a collar shirt or button up shirt. I think he will be fine and not be turned away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted December 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, akunyos said: Thanks @Purvis1231 yes he has a school choir uniform shirt but doesn't want to take it. He'll take 2 henley shirts (buttons at neck, no collars). He should be ok, t-shirt are fine except on elegant night but Carnival does not almost monitor the dress code anyway, enjoy! Edited December 23, 2019 by Purvis1231 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventuredancer Posted December 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 24, 2019 as long as it isn't a tank top, it should be fine. a plain/dressy tshirt on a kid should be fine. i take offense at the grown men wearing tank tops in the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted December 24, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 24, 2019 He will be fine with no collar in the MDR especially with the button up shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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