Elkins45 Posted September 22, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I've never sailed on MSC so I don't know what to expect. We usually just skip formal nights altogether simply because I can get by with a carry-on if I don't need to pack dress shoes, etc. Can I get by with a collared shirt and jeans, or do I need dress pants and shoes? Do I need a sport coat? Tie? I really hate to play dress up on vacation just to be admitted into the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted September 22, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2021 No, just no shorts at dinner; everything else goes. A polo/collared shirt and jeans will be perfectly acceptable - even on ‘Elegant’ nights these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbdude Posted September 22, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I hate to pack for dress up too. After many sailings and observations, no issues at all with a nice shirt and pants. Jeans might be pushing it but I doubt they would kick you out. Jacket and tie are definitely not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted September 22, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2021 We sailed in the YC on our last cruise. My husband did wear a suit, but he was one of the few. For our cruise next month, he's bringing Dockers and a nice button down shirt. We're also trying to bring less luggage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatordad1967 Posted September 22, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2021 thankfully formal nights are a thing of the past for the most part. I don't dress up at home, I'll be darned if I am doing it while relaxing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1talks Posted September 22, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I love posts on this topic. Dress how you want. To each their own. Live and let live. That said,, I'm firmly in the old school camp. For our February cruise,, I'll bring: Tuxedo. Dinner jacket. Special tux for Elegant Night. My wife really appreciates the extra effort on my part. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted September 22, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) We’ll since I pack for both of us and DH just shows up (and asks if I remembered to pack his socks🙄), ONE time I forgot to pack his socks…I told him he’s free to pack his entire suitcase (but I probably wouldn’t want to be seen with him if he did) because it would be shorts and his assortment of sports team t shirts (see my profile pic) lol So yes I do pack him a pair of dress pants, sports jacket and a couple of shirts and ties for shorter cruises and for longer ones I bring a suit or tux or both. I like to dress up, cocktail dress, heals etc and it you pack right you can still get all of that stuff in a smaller suitcase Think roll and vacuum packed 😉 Edited September 22, 2021 by styles27 Spelling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted September 22, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 22, 2021 On behalf of my mother, I’ll say yes, you should bring a jacket. It might be chilly and you don't want to catch a cold. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted September 22, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 22, 2021 26 minutes ago, styles27 said: asks if I remembered to pack his socks🙄) You misunderstand him. He’s asking if you remembered to pack his SOX. He wants all those sports t-shirts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted September 22, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 22, 2021 25 minutes ago, zekekelso said: You misunderstand him. He’s asking if you remembered to pack his SOX. He wants all those sports t-shirts After 38 yrs together you’d think I’d know the guy but I think you just nailed it! 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted September 22, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 22, 2021 53 minutes ago, zekekelso said: On behalf of my mother, I’ll say yes, you should bring a jacket. It might be chilly and you don't want to catch a cold. Taking care of yourself is very important these days. Its good that there are people still around you care about you and who can always motivate you to take a better care of yourself. I wish all mothers in the world health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillibl Posted September 22, 2021 #12 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I've only cruised once and it was on RCL, but you can generally wear anything but swimwear to the MDR. Try to look niceish whether thats a Tux, a sport coat, a button up, polo etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fla Mike Posted September 22, 2021 #13 Share Posted September 22, 2021 3 hours ago, no1talks said: That said,, I'm firmly in the old school camp. For our February cruise,, I'll bring: Tuxedo. Dinner jacket. That will be me in Nov and March! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted September 24, 2021 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 2:09 PM, zekekelso said: You misunderstand him. He’s asking if you remembered to pack his SOX. He wants all those sports t-shirts Please do not go there. I only bring one pair of black socks to wear with my dress shows. On one cruise I had only one sock in the suitcase. So I wore none. Never do that again. As for a jacket or suit. A few years back when a suit was the norm. I got to our room and realized I left the suit in the car. Close to the end time for boarding. I got off ran to the parking lot which was not close. So I am so happy no more suit. Every evening, whether casual or elegant. I always wear a nice collard dress shirt, nice pants and dress shoes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare At Sea At Peace Posted September 24, 2021 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2021 We found on our cruises in the MSC Yacht Club dining room that 'elegant night' broadly participated in by many, yet consisting of sport coats or coat and ties for men. Those not participating were generally high end business or resort casual. There were few in jeans, but they were also generally in good condition. Women appeared mostly in dresses or pantsuits, very few gowns. Actually, Tuxes for men and Gowns for women appeared to be generally associated with an event on board such as a wedding, anniversary, etc. We also enjoyed the "theme nights" on MSC. I don't know what the current "themes" are or if such is still a continued practice but we recall some to the effect as "White Night," "60's, 70's, 80's Night" and a "Tropical Night." The dining room was decorated (flowers, carvings, etc.) and linens were decked out for each theme. We also recall what we thought was Italian Night with Italy's flags and colors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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