Formal Evenings

[GrahamV]

We are cruising on the Century later this month (Aug 08), being a first time cruiser, can you advise what you recommend to wear on a formal night? Dinner Suit/Tux or can you wear a Lounge suit?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Friscorays]

I am not sure if you are serious or not given that this is your first post to the forum. However, I think you will find that there is no shortage of dress code threads here if you take the time to read around a little bit. They frequently take a quick turn toward the heated side so I'll bow out at this point.

[GrahamV]

Thanks for the quick response, I'll search for the the threads (Im new to this forum stuff as well).

 

Thanks Again

[Denny01]

For a quick response since the Dress Code Threads get very weird:

 

According to one estimate someone referenced from Celebrity, about 80% wore the recommended clothes, which, for men, is either a Tux, Dark Suit, or a Dinner Jacket with Slacks. I've seen military formal uniforms (mess dress), and formal kilts also.

 

Now, lets not turn this into a Dress Code free-for-all. The OP is just asking about what to wear, and not asking for an extended discussion on what we think shouldn't be worn or what we've seen worn that is inappropriate.

 

The Celebrity guidelines on their FAQ are very straightforward for Formal Nights.

 

Here is how you get to it:

http://www.celebritycruises.com/beforeyourcruise/faq/home.do;jsessionid=0000h09fziSDPE5NghCI_RVnZVp:12hdbcveb?faqSubjectName=Dress+Code&faqId=478&pagename=faq_answers

 

Denny

[DaveFr]

We are cruising on the Century later this month (Aug 08), being a first time cruiser, can you advise what you recommend to wear on a formal night? Dinner Suit/Tux or can you wear a Lounge suit?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

I am not sure if you are serious or not given that this is your first post to the forum. However, I think you will find that there is no shortage of dress code threads here if you take the time to read around a little bit. They frequently take a quick turn toward the heated side so I'll bow out at this point.

I think the OP is being serious and is probably British. In Britain, I believe a Dinner Suit refers to a black tie outfit such as a tuxedo. A "lounge suit" refers to a dark business suit. The outfits described by the OP both comply with Celebrity's definition of formal.

 

Dave

[Plumfy]

Yes indeed, Dinner Suit = tux.

 

Mr.P looks dashing in his :cool:

[zippyh]

I think the OP is being serious and is probably British. In Britain, I believe a Dinner Suit refers to a black tie outfit such as a tuxedo. A "lounge suit" refers to a dark business suit. The outfits described by the OP both comply with Celebrity's definition of formal.

 

Dave

 

Indeed lounge suite == business suit.

 

See this for a discussion of "lounge suit"

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=23269

[Plumfy]

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=23269

Excellent link, enjoyed reading it.

Thank you

[GrahamV]

Thanks for all your Comments, I am indeed from the UK and will take both a Dinner Suit (I will have to get a new one my old one's to tight!!) and a Lounge suit (Business Suit). Thanks again, really looking forward to this first cruise.

[jackdiamond]

By the way, I do not believe that you will need both. Either a business suit or tux will suffice. Celebrity's new dress code became effective August 1, 2008; hence, only formal and smart casual nights now obtain. Informal nights have been abolished.