Rare Mary229 Posted May 2, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I know this is of paramount importance 😉. Gala night is now Dressy. Last week it was still Gala 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mightycruisequeen Posted May 2, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Let's just hope they don't rename Casual night "Undressy".😉 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted May 2, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Look forward to seeing the difference between "nice" jeans and "dressy" jeans 😁 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakepatrol Posted May 2, 2022 #4 Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, mightycruisequeen said: Let's just hope they don't rename Casual night "Undressy".😉 Or “Unmade Bed” 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted May 2, 2022 #5 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Oh Now This made me laugh out loud 😹 I suspect there were people were questioned "What Was Gala Night" And they just said OK we give, it's when you Dress up. Personal I think they need to go back to the term Formal night. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted May 2, 2022 #6 Share Posted May 2, 2022 38 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Oh Now This made me laugh out loud 😹 I suspect there were people were questioned "What Was Gala Night" And they just said OK we give, it's when you Dress up. Personal I think they need to go back to the term Formal night. I prefer "Formal" or "Dressy" night over "Gala" any day. I think "Gala" did not really represent what the majority of folks dress to. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted May 2, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I prefer "Dressy" over formal (some people would think formal means tuxes and formal long gowns are required), and I'm sure many people asked them "what does Gala mean???" I think "dressy" is more appropriate and easier for all to understand. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 2, 2022 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Although 'Preliminary Boarding Pass' downloaded last night for June cruise (12 day) does still state - "Gala Attire Evenings 2" just to confuse things! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack2 Posted May 2, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Fine. I'll wear pants. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted May 2, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, quack2 said: Fine. I'll wear pants. As long as you wear trousers, we don’t care if you wear pants. 🙃 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted May 3, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 3, 2022 11 hours ago, mightycruisequeen said: Let's just hope they don't rename Casual night "Undressy".😉 No, the opposite of Dressy is "Pantsy." "Skirty" is in between. 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kochleffel Posted May 3, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 3, 2022 9 hours ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: I think they need to go back to the term Formal night. It would be equally confusing -- do you remember junior-high and high-school "formals"? I have an Emily Post etiquette book from the early 1920s. She makes it painfully clear that black tie (tuxedo) is informal and that formal means white tie and tails. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted May 3, 2022 #13 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I was on Viking cruise last week. They don't have formal nights or gala nights - Every day is "elegant casual" - But when you read their definition of elegant casual you will see it's pretty much the same as the HAL gala night dress code....So on Viking - every night is a gala night....(note - the world cafe is their lido market) "Viking Ocean Dress Code: There are no “formal nights” in the evening; evening dress is “elegant casual” for all dining venues, performances and special events. On these occasions, required attire for ladies includes a dress, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse; for gentlemen, trousers and a collared shirt. A tie and jacket are optional; jeans are not permitted. The evening dress excludes World Café where the dress remains casual after 6:00 PM" 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted May 3, 2022 #14 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I'm not a fan of dressing up generally, but do like the idea of one or 2 nights in a week being a "step up" of what people are wearing on average. Regardless of what they call it, in reality it is "Wear the best clothes you brought" night .. but just not a catchy title. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted May 3, 2022 #15 Share Posted May 3, 2022 It doesn't look like this is any different than what Gala Night has been for the last few years. One person's "dressy" is another's "everyday". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaic Posted May 3, 2022 #16 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I think this may be more about what DOES NOT HAPPEN on Gala Nights vs what one wears.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted May 3, 2022 #17 Share Posted May 3, 2022 This is pretty funny. I have visions of people sitting around a conference table at Holland America discussing and debating this change. With all the pressing issues ahead, this must be one of the priorities. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted May 3, 2022 #18 Share Posted May 3, 2022 12 hours ago, POA1 said: No, the opposite of Dressy is "Pantsy." "Skirty" is in between. You're just skirting the issue. 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted May 3, 2022 #19 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Rejected terms from the big dress code meeting: Cotillion Sunday Go-To-Meeting Best Homecoming School Photo Fancy! Posh Elegant Evening Pinnacle™ Dinnercle Keepin' it Classy Swanky Nights Ostentatious Lookin' Rich & Feelin' Itchy Flowery Finery Feasting 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack2 Posted May 3, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Will someone please explain the difference between pants and trousers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 3, 2022 #21 Share Posted May 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, quack2 said: Will someone please explain the difference between pants and trousers. Pants are what you do, trying to get into your trousers after a two week cruise 😉 4 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther1 Posted May 3, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) We call it “play dress-up night”. Here’s a pic of us during our last one 😉…complete with tiaras. Edited May 3, 2022 by Gunther1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiner6 Posted May 3, 2022 #23 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, VMax1700 said: Pants are what you do, trying to get into your trousers after a two week cruise 😉 Absolutely love this, made my morning! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted May 3, 2022 #24 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) Does it really matter what HAL calls it? People will wear what they want to so what is the point? Besides, formal night or whatever the cruise line chooses to call it is hardly a special event any more. Edited May 3, 2022 by iancal 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermmyGranger Posted May 3, 2022 #25 Share Posted May 3, 2022 5 hours ago, quack2 said: Will someone please explain the difference between pants and trousers. In the UK and other environs, pants are what you wear underneath your trousers. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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