Formal dress throughout the night!

[carlywilson]

We are planning on eating in the buffet,swimming then watching MUTS after that on formal night, but during dinner we will probably dressed well, but not in tux. This is our first cruise....and "the eye" doesn't bother me or my family, I paid good money to relax and enjoy ourselves, and we have every intention of doing so :cool:

 

Carly

[coolcruzer]

It depends on what we plan on doing for the rest of the night. If we go to the shows, we stay dressed. If we want to go play ping pong or go for a late night dip in the jacuzzi or the pool, we change.

[Casshew]

or go for a late night dip in the jacuzzi or the pool, we change.

 

Yes, because formal wear shrinks.

[Tannersgramp]

Yes, because formal wear shrinks.

But we know now that you could use your pants for a flotation device:D

[Next]

but find that the bow tie and cummerbund present obstacles to both love-making

 

 

You are wearing the cumberbund too low.

[daiB]

Those who believe that everyone should remain all evening in formal wear and then stare at those who ate in the buffet should get a life. You have the choice. And you shouldn't be forced into activity Siberia just because you didn't dress up.

 

 

I agree, however if the cruise line informs every one that the dress code of the night is for the whole ship and for the whole night then those with the above attitude should not be on that cruise. If you choose a cruise line which has a strict dress code then you should adhere to it. If you prefer casual then choose a casual cruise line.

 

Not rocket science.

 

 

:):)Happy Cruising:):)

 

 

:cool:

Dai

[happyscot]

You are wearing the cumberbund too low.

 

 

 

Sir, you underestimate me.

[Ethel5]

Sir, you underestimate me.

 

:D :D :D :D :D

[BobBeaSea]

I agree, however if the cruise line informs every one that the dress code of the night is for the whole ship and for the whole night then those with the above attitude should not be on that cruise. If you choose a cruise line which has a strict dress code then you should adhere to it. If you prefer casual then choose a casual cruise line.

 

Not rocket science.

 

 

Happy Cruising

 

 

:cool:

Dai

 

So, for a night dip in the pool or some quality time in the hot tub, one should do do these activities while dressed formally? :D I wonder why the ship doesn't shut down everything that requires casual wear, especially on formal nights...maybe it's about offering choices and giving cruisers freedom to choose. JMHO....:)

[Casshew]

There is no need for you to walk through the captain's cocktail party or the princess theatre on your way to the hot tub. You can avoid the more formal areas and still do what you like.

[Hoyaheel]

Oops, wrong post....

[daiB]

So, for a night dip in the pool or some quality time in the hot tub, one should do do these activities while dressed formally? I wonder why the ship doesn't shut down everything that requires casual wear, especially on formal nights...maybe it's about offering choices and giving cruisers freedom to choose. JMHO....:)

 

 

Never seen anyone indulge in these activities after dinner on a P&O ship so no need to change out of formal wear.

 

Of course you cannot drag me out of the casino so I would not see them anyway.:D

 

But then, most people, who cruise P&O would not want to change later anyway, that's why they choose P&O, hence my original post.

 

It is called freedom to choose.

 

 

:)Happy Cruising:)

 

 

:cool:

Dai

[Tina G]

I stick to my original opinion, but this is one of the funniest threads I have read on this subject! LOL, Happy Scot!:D

[ck53]

After dinner dress code might still be up in the air, but my sides are aching from laughing so hard! What great sense of humor most of you have!

 

DAIB,

Please read Buddy604's post. It is a letter from Princess and states that dress code is not a hard and fast rule but a variable, and does not want anyone to feel uncomfortable. I know I would feel uncomfortable w/ my gown on in the jacuzzi! As someone said, talk about shrinkage!:D

[daiB]

After dinner dress code might still be up in the air, but my sides are aching from laughing so hard! What great sense of humor most of you have!

 

DAIB,

Please read Buddy604's post. It is a letter from Princess and states that dress code is not a hard and fast rule but a variable, and does not want anyone to feel uncomfortable. I know I would feel uncomfortable w/ my gown on in the jacuzzi! As someone said, talk about shrinkage!:D

 

 

 

Sorry I do not know anything about gowns in the Jacuzzi, It was not me I was not there in fact it was 2 other fellas. Any way I do not suit a gown, it does nothing for me. And another thing I have never seen a rule about not wearing gowns in the Jacuzzi, does this mean the style police have had a go at that as well. Its a disgrace:mad:

 

If you want to wear your gown in the Jacuzzi then got for it girl:p.

 

BTW it is a well known fact that gowns shrink after a cruise ship dinner.

 

I was merely giving the good folk on this board advice on were they could go to find a ship were people do stay dressed after dinner, if you reread my posting I am talking about P&O, remember them, the company who owned Princess before Carnival waved its cheque book.

 

I am not sure how you could have a variable rule. On a Tuesday you must drive on the right hand side of the road on Wednesday you must drive on the left hand side of the road. On Thursday it is variable:eek:

 

Or 'The 10 yard rule for a first down is now variable so after first down and three yards have been gained the attacking team now has to make 4 or 7 or 13 yards for the next first down'

 

Are there many ships were people do not stay dressed after dinner:eek:

 

Perhaps we use the wrong cruise line.

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Cruising

 

 

Dai

(Run out of Smilies)

[cindep]

I compromise. I wear my ''gussy, glitzy'' dress to dinner. Depending on how much it itches and how many sequines it drops (and again how good the food was), I will probably change into an equally appropriate albeit more comfortable dress for the rest of the evening. Some of these outfits are meant to be seen but not worn (kind of like high heels) for more than an hour or two.

[renata102]

It really depends on what kind of person you are and how you feel. For example being that I have two kids, a career and a full life without really getting dressed up as much as I want, I LOVE to stay dressed in my formal wear. I feel great, sexy and pretty. I love when my hubby is in his suit. He just looks and acts more handsome (love my men like that). So we do stay dressed after formal night on all my cruises. Well except for one. I had on such a tight dress and just had a baby. After dinner I coulldn't breathe. Found a slender pair of jeans, with heels and a fancy top.....

 

However, some people don't like to wear formal wear at all or barely tolerate it. I think in this day and age, you will find all of the above and more acceptable.

 

I think the most important thing is.. see how you feel after dinner. Sometimes after having such a great dinner with great people, a glass of wine..... you might want to stay dressed. However, if you just want to gamble or take a walk on the deck, by all means feel comfortable... its your cruise.:cool:

[Casshew]

However, if you just want to gamble or take a walk on the deck, by all means feel comfortable... its your cruise.

 

These days, taking a walk on the deck IS gambling :eek: :D

[sanjosebarbie]

You are wearing the cumberbund too low.

 

I find that there are many complete lunatics on this board, and I am so grateful for that. I'm never bored when I read posts like these. Thank you for making me laugh so hard that I spit my wine onto my computer screen.

[stoneharborlady]

I also go right back to the cabin and get out of the formal clothing as soon as dinner is over. I couldn't care less what anyone else thinks, either - I've done my duty wearing the formal clothing to dinner.

 

 

 

Im with you kid.

[Vanilla]

For dinner we dress up in very formal wear. If we go to a show or a lounge after dinner we keep our formal wear on. We most always take a stroll on deck before turning in, to work off some of our dinner, and I for one refuse to wear my 3 inch heels, backless/sleeveless dress up on the windy deck so we put on our comfy clothes for our nightly walk...Cruise lines have changed from the 1970s when only rich people could cruise and all wore formal attire most every night. Cruises now are keeping prices down and allowing families to cruise and most families are practical and keep their formal wear for formal times and their practical wear for practical times... And in the buffet you aren't required to wear formal attire on formal nights and those that want to parttake in activities/shows/dancing/bar hopping shouldn't be made feel uncomfortable because they aren't wearing sequins and bowties...IMHO of course!

[Vanilla]

OH and by the way, if any of you are on the Caribbean Princess the week of June 17 - 24, I will be the one in the lobby coffee bar at 7am getting fresh brewed coffee since I can't get it from room service, with my night gown on, robe too of course, and my bunny rabbit house shoes (that are very cute) feel free to stop by and inform me that I am not dressed appropriately. :p

[pg.]

We change, we don't care what others think, and on Princess , since their are other dining options other then the dining room, there are others wandering around casual also.

[pg.]

The group I was with on the Diamond last week insisted on changing out of formal clothes after dinner. I felt very out of place, but they had the attitude, "Who cares?" Next time, I'll insist that we stay formally dressed like we have in the past. I didn't appreciate the stares. :(

 

People stared?? No way!!

 

Lady Jag that is much RUDER then you changing after dinner( which is not against any Princess policy) .Just goes to show that some people can only PRETEND to be classy, true class is manners.

[pg.]

I like to change after dinner, BUT, some guests have given me a cold soulder, also I am told that the performers in the theaters feel insulted.

I compromise. I go to dinner wearing a blazer, and after, I just return to the cabin and remove my blazer and tie.

 

john

 

WHO told you that, they could care less what the faceless mob is wearing. Really, just pay them , clap and they could care less if you are butt naked.

They sign on for a contract that requires them to do the same dang show night after night, for months sometimes, trust me they could care less about the audiences clothes. That is funny.