rjse Posted May 30, 2010 #1 Share Posted May 30, 2010 We are on the Zuiderdam June 12 and noticed our boarding passes mention two formal nights and five smart casual. I thought there used to be two semi formals on a seven day. Have they done away with semi formal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted May 30, 2010 #2 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Yes, it's just formal (2) or smart casual (5) on most lines now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjse Posted May 30, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks for the info. Are many men still wearing sport coats on smart casual nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted May 30, 2010 #4 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks for the info. Are many men still wearing sport coats on smart casual nights? Some do, but not many. Dress shirt and slacks is probably the most common but you'll see a lot of variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjse Posted May 30, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks again for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted May 30, 2010 #6 Share Posted May 30, 2010 There was a lot of confusion about what 'semi formal' actually meant. Letting it go is a sign of modernization in the thinking of the cruise industry ..... and the airline baggage fees. Semi formal used to mean a suit for the men and nice dresses for the women, but so many woman are now wearing slacks even on formal nights, things had to evolve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissmark Posted May 30, 2010 #7 Share Posted May 30, 2010 So just wonder what do most women wear on smart casual nights? nice top and jeans are not smart casual right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted May 30, 2010 #8 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Blue jeans that you would wear outdoors for hiking etc are not, but really nice jeans in other colors can be OK. However most women are now wearing some sort of Chico's wear many nights on a cruise ship. The jersey materials travel well and usually weigh less than jeans. You will even see a lot of Chico's on formal nights. That is as dressed up as I am willing to get. One pair of Chico's slacks and a couple of nice tops can really set you up for a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcv cruiser Posted May 30, 2010 #9 Share Posted May 30, 2010 So just wonder what do most women wear on smart casual nights? nice top and jeans are not smart casual right? On many cruise lines (HAL, Princess and others), jeans are not permitted in the main dining room at any time in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytime53 Posted May 30, 2010 #10 Share Posted May 30, 2010 On many cruise lines (HAL, Princess and others), jeans are not permitted in the main dining room at any time in the evening. Not true on Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travalot Posted May 30, 2010 #11 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I was so happy to see semi-formal or "informal" nights disappear, since that was the night that really complicated packing for my husband and sons. Tux versus suit is one thing, tux plus a jacket was a pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAtravelers100 Posted May 30, 2010 #12 Share Posted May 30, 2010 On many cruise lines (HAL, Princess and others), jeans are not permitted in the main dining room at any time in the evening. Also apparently no longer true on HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted May 30, 2010 #13 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Based on recent experience HAL has given up the fight about jeans on informal nights. Most especially jeans in a color other than blue, but nice blue jeans are no longer an issue at all. It's about time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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