centerpoint Posted April 18, 2006 #1 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Just a quick question: anyone ever see folks in military dress uniform on formal nights? I'm not asking if it's allowed - I know it is - but I'm asking if anyone ever does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted April 18, 2006 #2 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Yes, and it's a good way to get some free drinks from appreciative former service members;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted April 18, 2006 #3 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Just a quick question: anyone ever see folks in military dress uniform on formal nights? I'm not asking if it's allowed - I know it is - but I'm asking if anyone ever does it. I've not done it but I've seen it. Had I still been in the military when I took my first cruise I would have worn dress blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted April 18, 2006 #4 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I have seen this several times. I LOVE seeing a man in dress uniform.:) Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted April 18, 2006 #5 Share Posted April 18, 2006 If you are elgible, wear it. Nobody ever gets tired of looking at someone in a military dress uniform. I have been looking forward to my son wearing his next month on the Conquest and his orders were changed last week, this after just getting back from a year in Iraq with the Marines in February. Go figure! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgasaway Posted April 18, 2006 #6 Share Posted April 18, 2006 What WONDERFUL attire for formal night. There is nothing more stunning than a man in his dress blues! Wear them proudly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea-2 Posted April 18, 2006 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Yes I have seen it and think it is great...My son is in the Navy and just recently came back from Iraq (2nd time over there) and think that all service men deserve our appreciation and think that they look very nice indeed in their uniforms...so I say go for it ;) Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted April 18, 2006 #8 Share Posted April 18, 2006 A HUGE YES!!! BIL always wore his dress blues on formal night!! Wear it proudly and THANK YOU for your sacrifice and that of your family, so that my family can be free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronomer Posted April 18, 2006 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I wouldnt give it a second thought, if you are in the service and have a full dress military uniform, there is no question, that is what I would wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkdoob Posted April 18, 2006 #10 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Very appropriate. I actually saw two firefighters on the Glory recently in their "dress blues". It was very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerpoint Posted April 18, 2006 Author #11 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Okay...I'm almost persuaded, but I've never really been the kind that wants to get extra attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera Deck Randy Posted April 18, 2006 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Yes I will be in my "Cracker Jack" on the Conquest 10/08/06 and encourage anyone else on that sailing to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenjens1023 Posted April 18, 2006 #13 Share Posted April 18, 2006 On my most recent cruise there was a very tall, very good looking man in a uniform I didn't recognize. It had royal blue pants and a waist-length bright red jacket. So I asked him what service it was for. He proudly said it was Royal Canadian Marines, Infantry division. I started to say it was gorgeous, and then realized that wasn't and appropriate term for a military uniform. He laughed and said I could flirt with him anyway I wanted! (and I'm old enough to be his mother). If you don't want the extra attention you may get. Just smile and say thank you. People just want to be appreciative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennisLover Posted April 18, 2006 #14 Share Posted April 18, 2006 We met a group of NYC Firefighters on the Valor last year...it was formal night and they were in the piano bar wearing their uniforms. They looked great! Completely acceptable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted April 18, 2006 #15 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Mr. Spook is bringing his Dinner Mess Dress uniform..Cuz I told him he was...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBXRAY Posted April 18, 2006 #16 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I say go for it!! Very appropriate for formal night, and very nice to see our service men and women wear their uniform proud and with honor. If I were still in the army I would certainly take my dress uniform and wear in to formal night. Great idea for anybody! And thx for all on here who serve and have served in our armed forces. take care, chris(former member of the big red one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted April 18, 2006 #17 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I've never really been the kind that wants to get extra attention. Doesn't quite fit with your screen name. LOL Go for it. Odds are you won't be the only one. On our first cruise (during spring break) there were a lot of midshipmen from the academy. On our last cruise (during spring break), there was a large contingent of Cadets from West Pointe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb1835 Posted April 18, 2006 #18 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I am trying to talk my husband into bringing his FD dress uniform on the cruise but I'm not having any luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48is24is1 Posted April 18, 2006 #19 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Headquarters Marine Corps stated the Evening Dress Blue and Blue-White Dress Uniforms can be worn. The order was explained to me as the Marine can't wear medals off base, only ribbons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolitaryPhoenix Posted April 18, 2006 #20 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I think a guy in a uniform looks great, and think anyone in the service should be proud to wear dress blues, whether in the military, or fire and police departments. You all put your lives, literally, on the line for us ~ the least you can do is let us show you some appreciation. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin80 Posted April 18, 2006 #21 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I also say go for it. I love to see our servce men and women in their finest. I am sure that you will be well received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel girl23 Posted April 19, 2006 #22 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Our son, who is a Marine, wore his dress blues on both formal nights on two cruises he was on with us before he was deployed. We also saw several other Marines in their dress blues. It is considered formal wear and they certainly earned the right to wear it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ala-kat Posted April 19, 2006 #23 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Wear it and wear it proudly. A man in a tux is very nice, but a man in uniform... to me, nothing can top the dress uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinAngel Posted April 19, 2006 #24 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Be lald to post the "regulations" and traditions. Cunard Lines has an on going thread on this, different but the same. Let these youthful soldiers, Navy and Marines and Air Force and the USCG do so. After "active service" a combat tour: things are different. We have a few considerations and such, but we are talking Active Duty and the retired military. Doc' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Jerome Wild Posted April 19, 2006 #25 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I wear my full dress formal family klan tartan/kilt (usually on second formal night). Tartan is the official pattern (color, format) of kilts that were set up and awarded to klans to differentiate the family regiments in battles. Being that both my grandfather and uncle were war heroes (WW1 and WW2 respectively), I consider it my honor and duty to wear my klan/family kilt proudly on formal occasions. There is hundreds of years of history of my family klan proving themselves to deserve the honor of their own tartan. I know that my family is proud to see me wear it, and I know that I am honoring my family.:D (On a lighter note)... And I know that women on cruises don't mind either, and my fiance insists that I wear it.;) Just my two cents. CJW PS If I'm wearing a kilt, then you should feel really comfortable wearing your dress uniform, wear it proudly and go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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