Changing formal clothes after dinner?

[SusieQQQ]

Do most people stay in their formal clothes after dinner, or change into something more casual (I'm not talking jeans,etc.) I'm going on the QM2 solo on Jan. 3rd....

[capnpugwash]

Most stay in their formal clothes but I have seen others who changed, I feel that the dress code is for the evening and not just for during dinner. But I guarantee that you will get more opinions in response without adding anything to your knowmedge. Enjoy the ambience of the occasion would be my advice.

[Dorchester]

As stated by the knowledgeable Cap'n, the Evening Dress Code is for the entire evening - not just for dining. If after dining you are going to the theatre, or to the casino etc, then the appropriate dress code should be observed. That said, you will usually find some who 'do their own thing' irrespective of the dress code.

 

Whatever you decide I feel sure that you will have a fantastic time.

 

Regards,

David

[ColumbiaSC]

As stated well by the two previous posters, the dress code --- as outlined by Cunard in the Voyage documents --- is for the entire evening in the public rooms. Formal does not mean uncomfortable!

[Norfolk Brit]

Formal does not mean uncomfortable!

 

Actually, for a female it does if she doesn't normally wear heels. Having said that, add a spot of alcohol and a ship bouncing around, and uncomfortable is the least of one's worries.

 

I've never noticed anyone getting changed after dinner - may be different in the disco/nightclub/whatever (select option depending on age:D). Or perhaps I've been too busy trying to stay upright:eek:.

 

Mary

[grandsix]

As stated well by the two previous posters, the dress code --- as outlined by Cunard in the Voyage documents --- is for the entire evening in the public rooms. Formal does not mean uncomfortable!

 

Stay dressed for the evening. This is one of the areas of ambiant air that sets Cunard apart from the other cruise lines and one that keeps us coming back.

[Host Sharon]

I think this a US concept. I have never ever seen people change after dinner on UK based ships, and indeed the thought never occurred to me until I started reading cruise forums. Personally, having made the effort to dress for dinner, I like to stay in my evening wear for theatre, dancing etc. but a few will go and change.

[ovccruiser]

You are allowed to loosen or remove your tie after dinner.:D

[SusieQQQ]

Thanks all for your quick response. I guess I just had a mind set that the code was for dinner, not the evening. I certainly will not "buck" the dress code, but since I am going on a cruise which supposedly has half the nights (5) formal I was just curious.

 

Also, as far as wearing heels, I'm afraid as an elderly woman traveling solo, I resort to dressy flats. My balance is not that good and I won't have any one to help steady me.

[MrandMrsBeee]

Thanks all for your quick response. I guess I just had a mind set that the code was for dinner, not the evening. I certainly will not "buck" the dress code, but since I am going on a cruise which supposedly has half the nights (5) formal I was just curious.

 

Also, as far as wearing heels, I'm afraid as an elderly woman traveling solo, I resort to dressy flats. My balance is not that good and I won't have any one to help steady me.

 

Susie

 

I think you are right, on my travel documents it says the dress code is for the main restaurants and that casual clothing is only permitted each evening in Kings Court or the Lido. I assume that if people choose the option of dining somewhere other than the main dining rooms they are not then banned from the rest of the ship after all Cunard would want them to spend money in the various bars. Personally once I have dressed for the evening I really can't be bothered to change but if you want to I can't see anything in the rules that say you can't.

 

Mrs B

[Dorchester]

You are allowed to loosen or remove your tie after dinner.:D

Yes, this is permissable - but ONLY if it a 'self-tie' version:D

Regards,

David

[Dorchester]

Actually, for a female it does if she doesn't normally wear heels. Having said that, add a spot of alcohol and a ship bouncing around, and uncomfortable is the least of one's worries.

 

Mary

Absolutely agree Mary. On several occasions when we have been in rough seas, my Wife has elected to wear a pair of more 'sensible' shoes when going to dine, for, (as she puts it), she would prefer to break with tradition rather than break an ankle!

 

Regards,

David

[heywood]

Susie,

there were lots of ladies in dressy flats or comfortable shoes and most people we saw remained in their formal clothes.

We did see people in jeans occasionally in the evening but whether or not those people had dined elsewhere- who knows.

On one occasion, I did feel the CC wrath rising in me, which I never thought would happen :D, when there was a 50+ chap, in his shorts and t-shirt dancing in G32 :eek:

All other men were dressed formally in tuxedos or suits and he looked a bit daft really.

Have a wonderful time

heywood

[capnpugwash]

Somewhere in the vast rainforest of blurb printed and issued by Cunard there is another rule that simply put says thae on Formal Evenings the dress code in Kings Court shall be Elegant Casual so a jacket is still required. I don't think that this is enforced.

[Ray66]

On the other hand in the QV daily programmes in the dress codes section it simply states:

 

Note: shorts are not permitted in the Lido during dinner.

 

Which would imply that you can wear what you want in the buffets (in the speciality areas you would need a jacket).

[carlmm]

I assume that if people choose the option of dining somewhere other than the main dining rooms they are not then banned from the rest of the ship after all Cunard would want them to spend money in the various bars. Personally once I have dressed for the evening I really can't be bothered to change but if you want to I can't see anything in the rules that say you can't.

 

Of course you are not forbidden to change but in some sense you are "banned from the rest of the ship" if not following the dress code.

The dress code does apply to all public rooms (sans Kings Court) all evening.

 

This is not changed by those people who break the rules, like

On one occasion, I did feel the CC wrath rising in me, which I never thought would happen , when there was a 50+ chap, in his shorts and t-shirt dancing in G32

All other men were dressed formally in tuxedos or suits and he looked a bit daft really.

[MrandMrsBeee]

Evening attire

One of the great thrills of a Cunard voyage is the sheer glamour of the evenings. Evening attire for the ships' main restaurants, effective from 18.00, will be specified in your ship's Daily Programme and will be required to dine in the restaurants. This information is also provided in your accompanying Pre-Voyage Documentation booklet.

 

Casual clothing is only permitted each evening in the Kings Court on QUEEN MARY 2 and the Lido Restaurant on QUEEN VICTORIA.. Suitable casual clothing for these two restaurants would include trousers, shirt and a jacket for men, and skirt or trousers with a jumper or blouse for women. Please note that you will not be permitted to wear shorts or t-shirts in the restaurants after 18.00 on any night (regardless of dress code category).

 

I have P & C this from Cunard's travel information, it does not say that the rule is for all public areas but is required to dine in the restaurants.

[Norfolk Brit]

Absolutely agree Mary. On several occasions when we have been in rough seas, my Wife has elected to wear a pair of more 'sensible' shoes when going to dine, for, (as she puts it), she would prefer to break with tradition rather than break an ankle!

 

Regards,

David

 

Oh David, being female is a desperately complex trial: my formal dresses are too long for flat shoes, thus whatever I do thoughts of the fracture clinic are ever present...

 

Mary

[grandsix]

Evening attire

One of the great thrills of a Cunard voyage is the sheer glamour of the evenings. Evening attire for the ships' main restaurants, effective from 18.00, will be specified in your ship's Daily Programme and will be required to dine in the restaurants. This information is also provided in your accompanying Pre-Voyage Documentation booklet.

 

Casual clothing is only permitted each evening in the Kings Court on QUEEN MARY 2 and the Lido Restaurant on QUEEN VICTORIA.. Suitable casual clothing for these two restaurants would include trousers, shirt and a jacket for men, and skirt or trousers with a jumper or blouse for women. Please note that you will not be permitted to wear shorts or t-shirts in the restaurants after 18.00 on any night (regardless of dress code category).

 

I have P & C this from Cunard's travel information, it does not say that the rule is for all public areas but is required to dine in the restaurants.

 

And as also mentioned by Capnpugwash...........

 

Refer to page 8 of "Your Cunard Voyage Guide" for dress code. Includes jackets required for evening dining in the King's Court. While the booklet does not say the rule is for all public areas, we can safely say the number of guests changing after dinner would be minuscule.

 

In addition, the Daily Programme will state: TONIGHTS DRESS CODE.

[Jimsgirl]

As a very senior female travelling solo, and addicted to dressing up, I always wear dressy low heel sandals/low wedge sandals. I also wear a size larger than my day shoes to allow for any "swelling " and I never change from formal wear until it is time to go to bed , but that is my own personal code.

[Colin_Cameron]

... I won't have any one to help steady me.

You never know!;)

[cunardfanatic]

Cunard say in their brouchure/website (unsure) thats the evenings dress code is requested from 6pm onwards

[William Dean]

Stay dressed for the evening. This is one of the areas of ambiant air that sets Cunard apart from the other cruise lines and one that keeps us coming back.

 

Indeed. There are only a very, very few passengers on board who would look good naked.

[MsDeva]

Indeed. There are only a very, very few passengers on board who would look good naked.

 

 

Well said Mr Dean. ;)

 

Judy

[Cruise Liner Fan]

I think that Cunard should enforce formal nights to be all over its soon to be 3 ship fleet.If people don't want to dress formally then don't book with Cunard,book with another cruise line or don't even go on cruise.Just go to McDonalds since that is a fast food restaurant chain that is run by a clown :D Regards,Jerry