fishtaco Posted March 29 #1 Share Posted March 29 Now there are no formal nights is there any point taking a suit? I wont be taking a dinner suit for same reason but should I bother packing any suit? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beejay1407 Posted March 30 #2 Share Posted March 30 I think we'll pack a sports jacket and a couple of nice long-sleeved shirts and some decent trousers for my husband, but probably won't bother with a suit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nang Posted March 31 #3 Share Posted March 31 P&O is CASUAL. Wearing a suit will make you stand out. Wearing a sports jacket will put you in a reasonable sized minority. Its your holiday, wear what makes you comfortable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted March 31 #4 Share Posted March 31 On our P&O cruise last year there was definitely a formal night (though not everyone participates). We don't mind dressing for dinner, so hubby wore a suit and I my little red cocktail number. There were quite a few people who went to the trouble and quite a lot who didn't. Personal choice really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted March 31 Author #5 Share Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Nang said: P&O is CASUAL. Wearing a suit will make you stand out. Wearing a sports jacket will put you in a reasonable sized minority. Its your holiday, wear what makes you comfortable. I never get a chance to wear one of my many suits except Cruises and Funerals lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted March 31 Author #6 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, ceeceeDee said: On our P&O cruise last year there was definitely a formal night (though not everyone participates). We don't mind dressing for dinner, so hubby wore a suit and I my little red cocktail number. There were quite a few people who went to the trouble and quite a lot who didn't. Personal choice really. No more captains drinks for previous cruisers? No more formals no tablecloths in the MDR what next bring a packed lunch for Sailaway lol, Not sure why I am laughing? 2pm check-in buffet closes at 3 for a 4 sailaway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted April 16 #7 Share Posted April 16 Last P&O cruise on Gatsby night a couple at a table near us dressed to “impress”. Baggy cargo pants, sleeveless singlet top and caps worn backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted April 16 #8 Share Posted April 16 🙄 Each to their own, I suppose. However, I assume you were seated in the MDR, not the local McDonalds? Whatever happened to removing hats at the table, particularly in a restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted April 16 #9 Share Posted April 16 Rarely go to MDR, Waterfront, we were in Angelo’s Italian themed restaurant on Encounter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazadelaide Posted April 16 #10 Share Posted April 16 I don't understand what people are wearing can affect you and what you are eating. I can understand if clothing is too revealing and makes you feel uncomfortable but the wearing of hats in a dining room? it may feel disrespectful to some people but surely it can't affect how you enjoy eating your own food. Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted April 16 #11 Share Posted April 16 No, it doesn't affect my enjoyment of the food and I am capable of ignoring it, but I do find it just a tad disrespectful. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but how hard is it to at least go smart casual and remove the ubiquitous baseball cap?! According to the P&O website: If it’s after 5:30pm, smart casual clothing is required in the public lounges and restaurants. However, as I said, each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazadelaide Posted April 17 #12 Share Posted April 17 Personally I wouldn't ever wear a hat in a restaurant as I find it disrespectful also, but I still wouldn't be upset by it. Unfortunately smart casual means different things to different people. Having been in the rag trade for more than 35 years I have seen so many interpretations of dress standards I have just given up and now just go with the flow. Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SuitesRbest Posted May 19 #13 Share Posted May 19 On formal night I ALWAYS wear a suit, I just like to get into the whole sreem of things . I believe the various different attire nights makes the cruise more enjoyable and yes, NEVER wear a hat at dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted May 19 #14 Share Posted May 19 The formal and theme nights are there for people to enjoy them. They are completely optional, no one is forced to participate. We love dressing for the occasion, but totally get it if it's not someone else's cup of tea. Having said that, however, there are certain standards particularly in the evenings where shorts, thongs, tank tops and caps are really not 'smart casual' whatever definition you care to apply to the term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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