Formal Dinners

[sunny fla]

Would a button down collar shirt and nice slacks be acceptable for a man to wear on formal nights or would he need to add a coat/tie?

[SusieV]

You might want to do a search yourself because this question is going to pull out the crowd!

 

IMO, no, it is not appropriate attire. Formal means at the very least a dark suit, preferably a tuxedo. The cruise line defines this as formal attire. However, many posters on this forum do not agree.

 

The clothing you describe would be casual, IMO.

[rcclfanatic]

I was on Serenade for a week in February. I wore a suit to both dinners, however there were plenty of gentlemen in nice shirts and slacks.

[Safetyal]

You are going to get many replies as this topic comes up often. You may want to do a search and check out some of the previous posts.

 

With that being said I will bow out of this thread before it Mount Vesuvius erupts. :)

[jakeil7]

The burning torches and pitchforks should be here any minute :)

[Wilde_37]

Here's the solution we have all been waiting for - there is a naturist cruise in the Med this summer. I doubt they are worrying about what constitutes formal wear or casual wear. But if they did - I wonder will they be wearing dickie bows?

[jackdiamond]

In my opinion, black tie is the appropriate dress mode. Dark suit with tie is acceptable, but anything else is improper attire.

[nanfromatlanta]

I'm not going to voice my opinion, or print what is posted on the RCCL web site. I will, however, sit back and watch for the usual answers on this one. Better yet, let me grab the popcorn!!

[It'sRC4ME]

Acceptable? They won't bar you from the dining room.

 

Although if you're wearing slacks and a collared shirt on formal night what will you wear on casual evenings? Tank tops and shorts ARE prohibited in the dining room. Will you choose sweats or pajamas?

[cb at sea]

Formal means dark suit or tux. They won't bar you from the restaurant, but you will look (and feel) out of place, with everyone else dressed formally!

[Dphipps2]

and it begins..........

[ms-getaway]

Here we go again:p

[nanfromatlanta]

and it begins..........

 

Buckle your seat belts!!!! Gonna be a bumpy ride!!!

[gaileeh]

Don that fire proof suit.

[Safetyal]

Now this is funny. There more posts about the fireworks than actual fireworks...:D

[jules815]

The burning torches and pitchforks should be here any minute :)

 

Who wants popcorn??

[rdbradleyjr]

I sailed my first cruise on the Carnival Liberty last year. The cruise had two formal nights. So I went out and spent over a thousand dollars on suites and formal dresses. When we got on board the ship it turned out that one of the formal nights was (optional) 6 night cruise. Even on the formal night I noticed plenty of men in just slacks and nice shirts. Even more kids with just shorts and sandles. I for one plan to avoid the formal nights this go around. I dress up every day for work and I don't want to be told to do it on my vacation. So on formal nights this time around I will seek alternative dining options. I would do whatever makes you comfortable, and not take too much stock in peoples opinions on here...not even mine!:D Just have a good time!! Go naked and wear a tie!!!

[Safetyal]

Go naked and wear a tie!!!

 

Let's preface that with it depends how good you look....:rolleyes:

[Janice M]

We have done 8 RCI cruises and on all of them not everyone goes formal. You won't feel out of place wearing your shirt and slacks. Enjoy your cruise.

 

Jan

[rdbradleyjr]

Let's preface that with it depends how good you look....:rolleyes:

 

Good point but at the very least you will have your choice to seating. You may want to wear some black socks too...wouldn't want to catch a cold!!:D

[cruizinmimi]

Mary - Sunny/Fla

 

I'm going to assume you are asking for a bonafide opinion. IMHO, yes, you will need to wear a jacket on formal night:D But that is just MHO.

 

Okay, now, I'll need to have some of that popcorn and let me grab my Diet DP:D

[SusieV]

I sailed my first cruise on the Carnival Liberty last year. The cruise had two formal nights. So I went out and spent over a thousand dollars on suites and formal dresses. When we got on board the ship it turned out that one of the formal nights was (optional) 6 night cruise. Even on the formal night I noticed plenty of men in just slacks and nice shirts. Even more kids with just shorts and sandles. I for one plan to avoid the formal nights this go around. I dress up every day for work and I don't want to be told to do it on my vacation. So on formal nights this time around I will seek alternative dining options. I would do whatever makes you comfortable, and not take too much stock in peoples opinions on here...not even mine!:D Just have a good time!! Go naked and wear a tie!!!

 

If you've already spent a thousand dollars, why not wear the clothes and enjoy?

 

And kudos for doing the alternative dining options if you plan not to follow the required dress code for the evening.

[rdbradleyjr]

If you've already spent a thousand dollars, why not wear the clothes and enjoy?

 

And kudos for doing the alternative dining options if you plan not to follow the required dress code for the evening.

 

 

Ugggg!! I hate it when people make a good point!! lol O.K. you got me...give me a few minutes I am sure I can think of a reason why not to wear them...:rolleyes:

[mochuck]

Hey Susie, I went to your website - I love that song! Are you married to the guy from Frasier?;)

[alwalaska]

Ugggg!! I hate it when people make a good point!! lol O.K. you got me...give me a few minutes I am sure I can think of a reason why not to wear them...:rolleyes:

 

How about - "They are a pain to pack" - "They are not comfortable" - "I don't wanna" I think any of those could work for you.:)