Norfolk Brit Posted July 3, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2007 As far as I am concerned Cunard have previous form regarding the pre-advised dress code, so I now view their pronouncements with healthy scepticism. Our pre-cruise documents state 9 informal (or semi-formal, or whatever they are called on Tuesdays) and 6 formals. There are no elegant casual nights, not even the first and last nights. Does this look right for a cruise on QE2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guernseyguy Posted July 3, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Its: Formal Semi-Formal Elegant-Formal Formal-Elegant Semi-Elegant Elegant-Informal Elegant-Casual Semi-Casual* Informal Formal-Informal Semi-Informal Casual-Informal Casual Formal-Casual Semi-Casual-Informal Clear? I shall be conducting a quiz later........:rolleyes: Peter *I heard this one discussed in some earnestness on the QM2....I was too well behaved to add to their confusion...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted July 3, 2007 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2007 There are no elegant casual nights, not even the first and last nights. I wouldn't expect either the first or last nights to be elegant casual (:eek: ) on QE2 at any rate. Unless you have a sailing after six in the evening I wouldn't expect you to have to endure any of them at all. It's always wise to allow for some flexibility in dress codes - sometimes departure times and ports are changed. Try to pack one or two outfits that will do as either formal or informal, that way you can still stick to the dress code if there is a last minute change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocngypz Posted July 3, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Its: Formal Semi-Formal Elegant-Formal Formal-Elegant Semi-Elegant Elegant-Informal Elegant-Casual Semi-Casual* Informal Formal-Informal Semi-Informal Casual-Informal Casual Formal-Casual Semi-Casual-Informal Clear? I shall be conducting a quiz later........:rolleyes: Peter *I heard this one discussed in some earnestness on the QM2....I was too well behaved to add to their confusion...... This is the funniest thing I've read in a long time!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitwit Posted July 3, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2007 we have six formal, nine informal and one elegant casual. the casual one is because we are leaving gibralter late so malcolm is right, the first and last nights of my cruise at least are informal. glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare carlmm Posted July 3, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2007 There are no elegant casual nights, not even the first and last nights. Does this look right for a cruise on QE2? Yes, it looks rights. First and last night on the QE2 are informal. Fortunately there are many QE2 cruises without casual nights of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted July 3, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted July 3, 2007 This is the funniest thing I've read in a long time!!!!!!!!!!! Here here; thank you Peter:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted July 3, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted July 3, 2007 It's always wise to allow for some flexibility in dress codes - sometimes departure times and ports are changed. Thanks Malcolm, but last time they changed two semi-formal into six the second we boarded and, weeks later, I am still lying in the recovery position. And they did it just for a laugh; the departure times and ports changed not one iota. Flexibly but elegantly casually semi-formally yours, Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 3, 2007 #9 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Peter, you cannot possibly give a quiz until you have supplied us with definitions for your terms. For example, under which category would I wear sequined thongs? (as in SHOES, not even going to think about the other possibility) People make fun of the term "elegant casual," but I think the cruise lines have taken to using that term because just plain "casual" was sliding into downright sloppy. Kathy (who has a separate closet for cruise clothing and loves those formal nights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guernseyguy Posted July 3, 2007 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Peter, you cannot possibly give a quiz until you have supplied us with definitions for your terms. Suggestions on a Post card please!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patwell Posted July 3, 2007 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Its: Formal Semi-Formal Elegant-Formal Formal-Elegant Semi-Elegant Elegant-Informal Elegant-Casual Semi-Casual* Informal Formal-Informal Semi-Informal Casual-Informal Casual Formal-Casual Semi-Casual-Informal Clear? I shall be conducting a quiz later........:rolleyes: Peter *I heard this one discussed in some earnestness on the QM2....I was too well behaved to add to their confusion...... Well...thank you for this Peter...so much clearer now. I could never remember if it was "formally-informal" or "Informally-formal"....Thankfully I pack enough for them all...or so my husband will tell you! :rolleyes: I am having a bit of trouble with 'semi-elegant" tho...is that when I wear the sequined thongs? Such a helpful list...make sure no one from Cunard shoreside gets ahold of this....imagine how they could confuse us then!:eek: Cheers, Penny Penny’s Affair to Remember QM2 Review http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=471053 November 10,2007...the “Affair” continues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazerboy Posted July 3, 2007 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Formal Semi-Formal Elegant-Formal Formal-Elegant Semi-Elegant Elegant-Informal Elegant-Casual Semi-Casual* Informal Formal-Informal Semi-Informal Casual-Informal Casual Formal-Casual Semi-Casual-Informal Sounds like those people ordering coffee in Starbucks of whom we always make fun: "I'll have a half caff/half decaf double tall mochachino with non-fat whip and sprinkles":eek: Don't drink the evil brew myself, but c'mon.... Just as I detest the devotion to coffee (being allergic to it, myself) I detest the comment oft heard that if only they'd "change 'informal' to 'semi-formal,' it would all be so clear..." What IS 'semi formal?' Elegant truck driving clothes? Short trousers and a top hat? The aforementioned sequined thong? Blech!!!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pb82 Posted July 3, 2007 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2007 ...Formal Semi-Formal Elegant-Formal Formal-Elegant Semi-Elegant Elegant-Informal Elegant-Casual Semi-Casual* Informal Formal-Informal Semi-Informal Casual-Informal Casual Formal-Casual Semi-Casual-Informal A good list, Peter, but too long for my poor memory. I make do with: Formal Formal-lite Formal-NOT Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted July 3, 2007 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2007 A good list, Peter, but too long for my poor memory. I make do with: Formal Formal-lite Formal-NOT Paul You can cut it down even further - Formal and formalish.:D (Formal is a Dress suit, whilst formalish is a lounge suit):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadadli1 Posted July 3, 2007 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hmmm....I think if I bought every pair of flip flops they are selling at the grocery store I would have something for at least half of the categories, including formal. There are at least two styles with sequins already attached. Thanks, Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted July 3, 2007 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2007 As far as I am concerned Cunard have previous form regarding the pre-advised dress code, so I now view their pronouncements with healthy scepticism. I've been thinking Mary: All you can do to make sure you've got the correct clothes if to persuade Alan to buy another few suitcases.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted July 3, 2007 Author #17 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I've been thinking Mary: All you can do to make sure you've got the correct clothes if to persuade Alan to buy another few suitcases.:) But.........they won't go in his car (bought deliberately, I suspect, to preclude this cunning plan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindlychap Posted July 3, 2007 #18 Share Posted July 3, 2007 so malcolm is right It's a pretty good rule to follow, assuming that Malcolm is correct. Not, of course, as cast iron as assuming I am, but pretty good! Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazerboy Posted July 3, 2007 #19 Share Posted July 3, 2007 EEEK! And to think now I have to worry about being under Malcolm's watchful eye on the last crossing.....oh, well, it won't matter....I'll just blend in with all the other ghastly Americans.....I'm from California...is there such a thing as "tie-dyed formal?" Very Jerry Garcia, don't you think? Peter, did you forget that, in the U.S., we also have "Western Formal?" I believe it was on the France where a mother and daughter brought the two grandsons to dinner wearing tan jackets and trousers...both with fringe, and with matching cowboy hats.....erhm....delightful. Surprised they didn't enter the dining room in a surrey.... Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel-to-go Posted July 3, 2007 #20 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Well...thank you for this Peter...so much clearer now. I could never remember if it was "formally-informal" or "Informally-formal"....Thankfully I pack enough for them all...or so my husband will tell you! :rolleyes: I am having a bit of trouble with 'semi-elegant" tho...is that when I wear the sequined thongs? Such a helpful list...make sure no one from Cunard shoreside gets ahold of this....imagine how they could confuse us then!:eek: Cheers, Penny Penny’s Affair to Remember QM2 Review http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=471053 November 10,2007...the “Affair” continues.... Penny, How about this. Bring a big suitcase full of cloth and notions and a sewing machine. As for cowboy formal, don't forget the string tie! (or bolo tie!) Maybe we could start a separate thread on Beehive Hairdo's (ala Hairspray?) Karie, causing trouble again! <G> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramcruiser Posted July 3, 2007 #21 Share Posted July 3, 2007 What IS 'semi formal?' Elegant truck driving clothes? Short trousers and a top hat? The aforementioned sequined thong? Blech!!!!! Andrew Andrew, where's your sense of style! I think you gave me some ideas for the next QE2 trip!;) And......yeah..............I hate ordering from Starbucks and all its imitators. Whatever happened to "coffee"? David Who bought a belt and two pairs of socks for his next trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted July 4, 2007 #22 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Point me to the tailor or seamstress on board and I can turn "Formal" into "informal" , so no extra clothes for me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby1119 Posted July 5, 2007 #23 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Its: Formal Semi-Formal Elegant-Formal Formal-Elegant Semi-Elegant Elegant-Informal Elegant-Casual Semi-Casual* Informal Formal-Informal Semi-Informal Casual-Informal Casual Formal-Casual Semi-Casual-Informal Clear? I shall be conducting a quiz later........:rolleyes: Peter *I heard this one discussed in some earnestness on the QM2....I was too well behaved to add to their confusion...... BRILLIANT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazerboy Posted July 5, 2007 #24 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Maybe we could start a separate thread on Beehive Hairdo's (ala Hairspray?) It's pretty hard to tease the three hairs that stretch across my pate into a beehive, but if it's required to go with the dresscode, I'll do my best... Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadadli1 Posted July 5, 2007 #25 Share Posted July 5, 2007 It's pretty hard to tease the three hairs that stretch across my pate into a beehive, but if it's required to go with the dresscode, I'll do my best... Andrew Perhaps you could do the Anthill style instead? (doh!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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