P&O 'formal' nights question.

[GandM-nq]

I am booked on an 11 day cruise on Explorer in June.    I see mention that we should expect 2 'formal' nights on this cruise, one of which will be  'Gatsby' themed?

Suits and cocktail dresses I was expecting, but Gatsby?  Was wondering do people actually go the effort and dress up for these special themed formal nights such as this Gatsby night?

 

 

 

[ceeceeDee]

Hi GandM. You bet ya booty people dress up for Gatsby!!! Our last cruise you couldn't move for boas and feathers!😄 Gatsby is my favourite theme night and we go all out. Leaving for our next cruise in a couple of days and first item in the suitcase is my Gatsby outfit.

[Zetta83]

As mentioned by @ceeceeDee, some do. But I generally wear a shirt and pants. For ladies, a black dress will do. The theme is mostly black and white. 

[ceeceeDee]

Or in my case, hot pink with black beaded overlay and fringe and gold headpiece and shoes. Like I said, it's my fav!🤣🍸

[GandM-nq]

Thanks for responses.  I might have to go to St. Vinnies for a nice double breasted and a news boy.

[ceeceeDee]

Sounds great!

[Gwendy]

Gatsby is huge.  Formal night in dining room for some people is for one woman, baggy singlet top with shorts and thongs, for her partner baggy tshirt with a hole in it and shorts.

Most people make an effort to dress nicely, same as if you were going to dinner in a restaurant.  Suits not needed for men, good shirt and tie, for women, long pants and nice top or dress.

[fishtaco]

So there are no Formal nights anymore! Gatsby is a theme night and whats with dressing up as school kids for another?  Wife thinks its perverted lol

[ceeceeDee]

Yes, there is still a formal night. However, not everyone goes to the trouble. We always do, though don't go to the extent of a tux and ballgown. Hubby wears jacket and tie and I opt for cocktail dress, which seems to be the most popular option I've noticed.

[fishtaco]

I bought my Tux for cruising just as well it don't fit anymore lol 

[SuitesRbest]

On 5/24/2023 at 8:58 AM, GandM-nq said:

I am booked on an 11 day cruise on Explorer in June.    I see mention that we should expect 2 'formal' nights on this cruise, one of which will be  'Gatsby' themed?

Suits and cocktail dresses I was expecting, but Gatsby?  Was wondering do people actually go the effort and dress up for these special themed formal nights such as this Gatsby night?

 

 

 

Oh yes, Gatsby is a big night and a lot of people participate. White night is great on the Lido deck also.

[fishtaco]

Bit Sexist really because not many men get around in all White Attire (Or want to)! lol

[ceeceeDee]

Well, as far as I'm concerned, hubby in white is a laundry disaster waiting to happen!🤣