lagrutke Posted July 7, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I've been searching through the forum and have come across many discussions on the dress code for Princess cruises. I did see something about how those on European cruises dress a bit more formally than those on other cruises but the post was somewhat vague. Is this true? My last cruise was last year to the Caribbean and people dressed from casual to dressy, but not many tuxes or gowns. We are going on a Mediterranean cruise in September and I'm not sure what to pack. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you in advance! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconCruiser Posted July 7, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, lagrutke said: I've been searching through the forum and have come across many discussions on the dress code for Princess cruises. I did see something about how those on European cruises dress a bit more formally than those on other cruises but the post was somewhat vague. Is this true? My last cruise was last year to the Caribbean and people dressed from casual to dressy, but not many tuxes or gowns. We are going on a Mediterranean cruise in September and I'm not sure what to pack. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you in advance! Kathy I took a tux on our Baltic cruise 3 years ago. But I didn't see a lot of formal wear. But it should be noted that I only ran into a few European cruisers. Most were either American, Canadian, or Asian. Most only wore suits at best. I think I ran into more people with formal wear on a Hawaiian cruise the year before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted July 7, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Just bring your formal clothing and you'll be prepared for anything. You shouldn't have to dress as the others do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted July 7, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 7, 2022 We'll be dressing formally on our two week Med' cruise starting this Saturday on Regal. My wife loves dressing up regardless of the suggested dress code, and I try to complement her attire. But I don't give a monkey's what others choose to wear! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amajaa Posted July 7, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 7, 2022 If the cruise is sailing out of Southampton there will be quite a few in dinner jackets (tux) and long or cocktail dresses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted July 7, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 7, 2022 In terms of formal wear I always say do what makes you feel comfortable I mean I always dress pretty elegantly in general even on a smart casual night I just do me and you just need to do you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted July 7, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Black jeans and a Hawaiian shirt. Anywhere. Anytime. Any venue. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 7, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 7, 2022 On our recent Regal cruise, on firnal nights I would say 25% wore tuxedos, 25% wore jacket and tie, 40% what I would call smart formal, and the remaining 10% looked as if they had been to a thrift shop. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnesterz Posted July 7, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 7, 2022 You post the name Kathy, so I make an assumption you're female. Mrs. Mtnesterz wears a long dressy dress, flat sandals, accessorized with a sequened shawl on formal nights. This takes little luggage weight or space and you'll see most women dressed similarly. She says to write that she has good luck finding formals on the sale racks at TJ Maxx, Ross or Marshall's if you need to shop. Don't use your Caribbean cruise as an example of what to wear in Europe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmoger Posted July 7, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 7, 2022 We've taken quite a few Princess cruises in many different parts of the world. As has been said many times, you will see a broad spectrum of clothing styles. Certainly non U.S. based cruises, especially in Europe, you will see more folks following the traditional formal guidelines. Having said that, we recently returned from a Caribbean cruise on the Caribbean Princess and I was quite surprised by the significantly higher number of passengers that went all out compared to our expectations. That's not to say that there weren't many who were more casual. It was very noticeable. My theory (take it for what it's worth) is that this was after most schools were out for the summer. As a result there were many families AND there was an unusually large percentage of first time and newer cruisers. I have to say it was kind of nice. It wasn't so much traditional tuxedos and evening gowns but rather lots of dressy contemporary "youthful" clothes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted July 7, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Wear what you are comfortable in. For me that is a long black Travelers dress from Chico's with a glitzy necklace and black or silver sandals. Dh wears black pants, white shirt, and tie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted July 7, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Bgwest said: Black jeans and a Hawaiian shirt. Anywhere. Anytime. Any venue. Especially at McDonald’s Tony 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagrutke Posted July 7, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Thanks everyone! My husband and I do like to dress up, so I will bring my finery! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted July 7, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, lagrutke said: Thanks everyone! My husband and I do like to dress up, so I will bring my finery! That's the beauty of Princess. Guests are welcome to go with the finery, or something less. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted July 7, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Steelers36 said: That's the beauty of Princess. Guests are welcome to go with the finery, or something less. Only a year or so ago you would be in a small minority if you didn't conform to the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted July 7, 2022 #16 Share Posted July 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, MissP22 said: Only a year or so ago you would be in a small minority if you didn't conform to the crowd. Huh? Don't understand. Formal tuxes and such have been a minority for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfan20 Posted July 7, 2022 #17 Share Posted July 7, 2022 15 hours ago, lagrutke said: I've been searching through the forum and have come across many discussions on the dress code for Princess cruises. I did see something about how those on European cruises dress a bit more formally than those on other cruises but the post was somewhat vague. Is this true? My last cruise was last year to the Caribbean and people dressed from casual to dressy, but not many tuxes or gowns. We are going on a Mediterranean cruise in September and I'm not sure what to pack. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you in advance! Kathy We have been on many European and Med cruises and never noticed much difference in the dress then on other Princess cruises. We have seen over the years where there are less and less formal wear being worn by men and women and also Princess is not really enforcing a strict dress code any more it seems. Wear what you will be comfortable in that matches what Princess calls now "dressing elegantly." They have really dropped "formal". There are still many on Princess who love to say you will be in the minority if you do not dress in proper formal attire but the reality is you will be in the majority. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfan20 Posted July 7, 2022 #18 Share Posted July 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Huh? Don't understand. Formal tuxes and such have been a minority for years. This is so true. Princess does not even rent them onboard like they use to!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 7, 2022 #19 Share Posted July 7, 2022 53 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Huh? Don't understand. Formal tuxes and such have been a minority for years. Not on European cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 7, 2022 #20 Share Posted July 7, 2022 14 minutes ago, Princessfan20 said: This is so true. Princess does not even rent them onboard like they use to!! I don't think many cruise lines do any more. But that does not mean that people no longer wear formal attire. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfan20 Posted July 7, 2022 #21 Share Posted July 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, wowzz said: Not on European cruises. We were just on a European cruise and there was nothing precious about the way people dressed. It just is not true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfan20 Posted July 7, 2022 #22 Share Posted July 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, wowzz said: I don't think many cruise lines do any more. But that does not mean that people no longer wear formal attire. They do not do it because the demand is not there for the amount of time and energy the cruise lines have to invest in renting. Casual dress is the new normal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted July 7, 2022 #23 Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steelers36 said: Huh? Don't understand. Formal tuxes and such have been a minority for years. I was thinking guys in blazers/suit jackets on formal nights. Now it's common to see them in dockers/dress shirt/polo, etc. Edited July 7, 2022 by MissP22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted July 7, 2022 #24 Share Posted July 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, wowzz said: Not on European cruises. I could agree if you are including suits or jackets & ties. But tuxes are definitely a minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 7, 2022 #25 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Princessfan20 said: nothing precious What a strange expression ! How is wearing a tuxedo "precious " ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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