Is a shirt and tie enough for Formal Night?

[puffer46]

Is that anything like

 

 

If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people ask? Do they get smart just in time to ask questions?

from

http://www.gadzillionthings.net/Think52.html

 

 

YES !!

[jcrandle]

Nothing is required, but wearing shorts could cause a problem. I usually forget the tie and wear a shirt and blazer with my blue jeans.

 

Another one of my packing hints is to leave dress shoes at home. I have found that black Rockport or New Balance walking shoes can do double duty.

What the heck, why not just wear jockstrap and shower shoes?

[zydecocruiser]

What the heck, why not just wear jockstrap and shower shoes?

 

Too confining and I don't have any girly men shoes.

[halos]

If all these other posters can SNEAK booze on board than I would say a shirt and tie are ok.

 

You guys are something else, follow only the rules you want too, break the others.

 

Lets follow ALL the rules or none of the rules.

 

I wasn't going to post on this thread but your comment compelled me to dive in yet again to this subject.

When I do reply to this question, I always suggest that the poster follow Carnival's guidelines...formal means fomal. I resent that you would toss out the booze card when you have no clue if any of the people who have posted their opinion on proper dressing have ever snuck booze on board.

I for one have never done so...I pack enough clothes to carry, thank-you-very-much...and it irritates me that people bring up a 'wrong' to make themselves 'right'

Every time someone posts about proper attire...the smuggled booze gets thrown into the pot, and whenever someone brings up kids on ships, drunken adults gets brought up.

It doesn't matter who smuggles booze...the dress code is what it is. If you don't dress appropriately, you will still be able to get into the dining room...and if you are comfortable dressing down, then by all means go ahead and do so. But it is NOT honoring the host if you do. If you want to discuss the wrongness of booze smuggling, start another thread.

[chaderic]

Boy oh boy I certainly wish I had never started this thread.

[zydecocruiser]

Boy oh boy I certainly wish I had never started this thread.

 

I do hope you realize the thread has nothing to do with you. But the jean police and the tuxedo police lie in wait hoping for such opportunity.

 

For those that suggest violators should choose alternative dining, I suggest those who want a formal dress code do the same - dine in the supper club.

 

Formal nights are vestiges left over from when cruise ships were segregated by social stratum. Destined to go the way of the dinosaur.

[I Luv Crusin]

Boy oh boy I certainly wish I had never started this thread.

 

Don't worry about it!! Personally I like dressing up and like my DH to dress up. (I bought him a Tux for a New Year's Eve Party 1999 that he wears) I like to see everyone dressed up but would not say anything to someone during the formal dinner if they didn't dress up.

 

However our waiter on the Conquest said it was "our" vacation and we could wear what we wanted, within reason of course.

[lrizit]

As much as I hate to admit this....my husband forgot to pack a dress shirt and tie! He was mortified. He had his suit though. :rolleyes: He ended up wearing the suit with a 'dress casual' button down, and still looked ok. Kinda like a Calvin Klein model wannabe...but still ok. No one said anything, and I didn't notice anyone giving him looks for daring to come out without a tie. I do hope you have a great cruise!

[dbrucern]

My husband wore exactly what you are talking about dress pants, shirt and tie on our November cruise on the Glory. He was very comfortable and not out of place. This prompted the other men at our table to remove their jackets and thank him.

[hstrybuf]

Boy oh boy I certainly wish I had never started this thread.

 

THIS is what I meant in my first post! The helpful comments are directed to you. The others are people arguing with each other about what is right or wrong . It happens every time the formal night issue comes up as well as other topics like babies in the pools, jeans in the dining room etc. etc. ad nauseum. Don't feel bad and please post any questions you might have.

[lrizit]

THIS is what I meant in my first post! The helpful comments are directed to you. The others are people arguing with each other about what is right or wrong . It happens every time the formal night issue comes up as well as other topics like babies in the pools, jeans in the dining room etc. etc. ad nauseum. Don't feel bad and please post any questions you might have.

 

I agree. We're here to help. :D Someone will always disagree with someone else. Come back and play.

[crazy4bears]

Why should I eat in the Supper Club because you feel the need to disregard the dress code for Formal nights. I and my family will be the ones dressed formal. JEANS are no way Formal attire no matter what color or brand. I don"t give a rats butt what you wear with them.

[zydecocruiser]

Change is inevitable. Embrace it or get run over.

[bluehorizonlover123]

Shirt and tie is ok for kids but for a man you really need to wear some type of jacket. I have seen people who chose to not dress up at all and wear their resort casual clothing to dinner and they are let in the dining room. No one is turned away, its your vacation, and you paid for the cruise, but it just looks tacky. If you didn't want to dress up then you shouldn't have picked a cruise line that has formal nights. There are cruises where formal nights don't happen. This would have been a better choice for you.

[crazy4bears]

I don't have a problem with changing. The last time I checked Carnival STill has a night in which FORMAL ATTIRE is requested. You may have a problem accepting guidelines set forth by Carnival and that would definitely be your problem.

[colette5479]

To the OP: I am sorry that your question was met with some rather rude comments. It was NOT a dumb question whatsoever:) I wish I would have discovered CC before my first cruise. I've learned so many great things on here and have overlooked those who have no intention of making themselves helpful to others:p

For the DH and I, we opt to go formal because CCL requests formal attire. But if someone decides not to go formal, it does not ruin my night nor do I make myself stare at them to make them feel uncomfortable. I always have to giggle at the posters who say they do this. If they feel so strongly about everyone dressing formal, why don't they just walk over to them and hand them a copy of CCL's policy? Or inform the wait staff of those not following the formal dress code so they will be removed from the dining room? Wouldn't this keep your night from being "ruined"?:D Sorry, could not resist!

If you are really worried, you can always take your suit by the dining room and ask if your DH will be admitted if he wore that.

[zydecocruiser]

That you have a problem with what I choose to wear is YOUR problem, not mine. I reject your attempt to transfer ownership of your problems to me.

Smuggling booze on board is a violation of the carriage contract and could (should?) result in you getting booted off the ship. There is no such provision for dress codes.
[url]http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/ticket_contract.aspx[/url]

[hstrybuf]

[quote name='colette5479'] I always have to giggle at the posters who say they do this. If they feel so strongly about everyone dressing formal, why don't they just walk over to them and hand them a copy of CCL's policy? Or inform the wait staff of those not following the formal dress code so they will be removed from the dining room? Wouldn't this keep your night from being "ruined"?:D Sorry, could not resist![/QUOTE]

Good one colette! That's the funniest thing I've read all day! :D While I strongly believe in adhering to the dress code, anyone that actually did that would be my entertainment for the night!

[DolfanNY]

I can't believe the big deal some people are making. I am a retired New York City Police Officer who worked 9/11. Not wearing a jacket to dinner is no big deal. It amazes me to read some of the responses to this thread. If you feel comfortable going to formal night naked, more power to you. Life is to short. You are going on vacation. Have a great time! For the people who wouldn't attend formal night without a tuxedo or suit, good for you. If it offends you how others dress, maybe you should try another cruise line that meets your higher standards.

[oceantravel]

[color=blue]The heat of this fire always amazes me! (shaking head...rolling eyes) :eek: :rolleyes: [/color]
[color=blue] [/color]
[color=blue]I could care less what someone else wears. Nor would I waste one minute looking around the dining room to see who was in proper attire and who wasn't. I simply just don't care. I have plenty of things to worry about in my own backyard. Too many people these days are too busy finding fault in other people instead of working to make themselves a better person.[/color]
[color=blue] [/color]
[color=blue]Why are emotions on this thread so over the top about this issue. It seems pretty trivial in the whole scheme of things. Give your opinion without slamming people. What someone wears doesn't affect me![/color]
[color=blue] [/color]
[color=blue]My pet peve is chair savers...now that affects me. Let's switch to the chair savers topic...LOL[/color]

[Steamboatin]

Been on 11 cruises. Wore normal business suit with tie each time. Like described by others all manner of clothing combinations can be seen on formal nights.

However, this time will not bring business suit. Just nice sports jacket, pants (naturally) and a high colloar casual knitted dress shirt that does not require tie. Nice pair of black casual shoes to be worn all the time.

Reason, taking 2 escorted tours post cruise and I am not carrying in 1 garment bag a business suit to wear 2 times on a 40 day cruise/trip when the garment bag "real estate" is so valuable. Will wear sports jacket on aircraft saving the garment bag space for other more important clothing.

Wife and I are going sporty formal. Really giving thought to skipping 2 formal nights and just eating at ship's casual dinning area those 2 nights.

Only one reason to attend a cruise's formal night. It is called lobster.

What the heck, you are never going to see these people again, I'm retired, and at the age where I now could care less. If wife and I enjoy ourselves than that is all that matters. If someone has a problem with the way I or the wife looks, than that is their problem and not mind. All in attitude.

Agree with vast majority of above previously stated view points.

[MrPete]

[quote name='zydecocruiser'] social stratum. Destined to go the way of the dinosaur.[/QUOTE]

Social Stratum is alive and well. How you dress according to your hosts request says a lot. Some don't even have to ask.

To the OP, you asked, and now you have the hosts dress policy for formal nights.

Everything else here are peoples opinions, which could be valid if they were talking about something they were hosting (I'd like to see if they decided to host a formal affair/dinner/event, how they would feel about someone just dissing their black tie or similar request).

I also wonder how many people offering dress suggestions ever hosted a formal affair/dinner/event.

And to those offering their dress down suggestions, what would you wear on formal night is you were refused entry for your not dressing as requested?

[halos]

[quote name='crazy4bears']I don't have a problem with changing. The last time I checked Carnival STill has a night in which FORMAL ATTIRE is requested. You may have a problem accepting guidelines set forth by Carnival and that would definitely be your problem.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for saying that for me! ;)

[halos]

[quote name='zydecocruiser']I do hope you realize the thread has nothing to do with you. But the jean police and the tuxedo police lie in wait hoping for such opportunity.
QUOTE]


[COLOR=DarkGreen]The OP asked a question...those who think that 'formal' means wearing a jacket should be able to give their opinions just as you have.

If someone posts a question looking for [U]everyone[/U] who responds to back up [I]their[/I] opinion...what's the point in asking?
If you don't want advice, then don't ask.[/COLOR]

[BobBeaSea]

For the Original Poster, if you wear shirt, tie, slacks and shoes you will be OK. You will not be denied entry to the dining room. To the veteran posters, it doesn't matter whether a question has been asked once or a thousand times, if you don't want to respond then don't. Please don't waste the OP's time by complaining about "been there, done that". There are literally hundreds of people joining these boards at any given time, they may have a perspective that is different than yours and they certainly were not around for the previous 999 questions about the same topic. Yes, we newbies can use the board search engine but I want to hear what fresh new members have to say. To the OP, have a great cruise-enjoy!