Teenagers on formal night, how formal?

[warmwatersailor]

Do teenage boys (my DS is 13) usually wear suits on formal night? Or would nice dressshirt, pants and tie suffice? He has no problem wearing a suit if it is mandatory, but I would prefer to save the luggage space.....:D

[reallyitsmema]

My 16 yr old DS wore a jacket, shirt and tie on formal night. We saw teens in suits and also in just a shirt and tie. I wanted him dressed up so we could get some nice pictures of our family.

[warmwatersailor]

I hadn't thought of pictures, it might be worth dragging along after all.

[JJ2sail]

It's really up to you, my teen boys, wear a suit, but then go change right after dinner.

[OHCruisinDad]

Our 14 yo DS wears a suit. He and his younger sister (age 11) enjoy getting dressed for dinner and photos but they also enjoy changing after dinner! :D

[Sue L]

Mine on the 2nd formal night.

 

 

[judyjbest]

The girls really dress up, so why not help your son dress his best for this one night? And, the family photos are second to none on land!

[warmwatersailor]

I'm convinced, definately bringing the suit! And I guess I should be thankful, being a guy he can wear the same thing for both formal nights, while I have to bring two different outfits!

[Deloresgardella]

I took my 17 year old grandson through the Panama Canal a couple years ago for an 18 th birthday present. Rented him a tux, Wanted to get a good picture of him for his mom. Of course he was 6' tall so wore an mans size. He looked great. They delivered it right to our state room.

Delores

[boingy300]

We bought tuxedos on Ebay-$38 each for our twin boys(13) and they wore them both formal nights (changing before heading to the teen programs after dinner). It made for great pictures, and we saved space, and I could argue it cost less than a suit! It was fun for all the guys to dress like "James Bond". They loved it!

Karen

[Fun@C]

I have just a quick question - did everyone here who has teens do the main or late seating? Thanks!

[boingy300]

We found most of the teen /AO programs center around main seating.

Karen

[cot427]

The boy in our group (15) now always wore a suit on the cruises, since he was 10. Be he always changes right after dinner and pictures. Also, the girls in our group love to put on fancy dresses, but then change and go to Adventure Ocean.

[Hondu]

It really is your preference. A dress shirt and tie with slacks works fine for teens.

[CruisinRoxy]

I have just a quick question - did everyone here who has teens do the main or late seating? Thanks!

WE travelled with our 21 year old daughter and her friend, our 18 year old son and his friend and our 9 year old. We found the late seating to be best just because when you get off an excursion at a port of call around 4 or 5, you want some time to go back to the stateroom, shower, relax, etc, instead of running off to a 6 pm dinner. Since 18 year old boys are ALWAYS hungry, they would go get a slice of pizza or snack somewhere to hold them til dinner at 8:30. Just my humble opinion but it worked for us!

[Ohunion Cruzers]

RCI does not practice age discimination.

 

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[mykidsmom]

my son (age 18) wore a shirt and tie - no jacket and it was just fine - he also looked good in pictures without jacket

[Kevbirch]

Do teenage boys (my DS is 13) usually wear suits on formal night? Or would nice dressshirt, pants and tie suffice? He has no problem wearing a suit if it is mandatory, but I would prefer to save the luggage space.....:D

 

All 3 of my kids (12, 14 and 18) would have liked a formal eveing every day - they loved dressing up.

 

Quite a few youngsters wore tuxedos and cocktail dresses - well the females did, of course!

[Gingee]

My son didn't cruise with us but our daughters did. They usually wore prom dresses or short fancy dresses. Most of the guys wore either a shirt with a tie or a jacket. They look so cute.

[beachdogboarder]

I'll will a suit and my favorite tie============================Frankie

[mohavemommy]

I insist that my DS wears a suit coat and tie. Makes for beautiful pictures.

[TNT1827]

Hi All....

 

Had both my sons 18 & 20 wear suits & ties...despite a little whining they ended up both enjoying it and wearing their suits to the club later that night!!!

 

TNT:)