Mens Shirts in the MDR on Solstice

[Maz_1]

We are sailing on the Solstice in June. Will my Husband be able to wear short sleeved shirts & Polo shirts in the evening on smart casual nights. Most of his shirts are M&S & very smart, just short sleeved. Or am I going to have to buy him a lot of long sleeved shirts. I would be glad of any advice. Don't want it to spoil the holiday by not being allowed in the MDR :)

[TNVolTD]

Short sleeves are fine and quite common. True "t-shirts" are what some frown upon.

[Big Thunder]

We are sailing on the Solstice in June. Will my Husband be able to wear short sleeved shirts & Polo shirts in the evening on smart casual nights. Most of his shirts are M&S & very smart, just short sleeved. Or am I going to have to buy him a lot of long sleeved shirts. I would be glad of any advice. Don't want it to spoil the holiday by not being allowed in the MDR :)

 

I was also confused and took literally the term "shirt with sleeves" to mean long sleeves. I think what they mean is short or long sleeves but no sleeveless muscle type shirts or tee's. I plan on wearing short sleeve shirts or polo's on smart casual nights.

 

Tom

[Marelaine]

Yes. Short sleeved golf/polo shirts are fine in the MDR for casual nights. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed.

[SI Cruiser]

Collared shirt, tie and sports jacket are perfect for casual nights.

[PS90]

I'm not sure what M&S is, but it sounds like he is going to be fine. I have never worn anything but short-sleeved polo shirts in the MDR on non-formal nights.

[PS90]

Collared shirt, tie and sports jacket are perfect for casual nights.

 

Ummm, not to start the tired-old formal-wear argument again, but none of those, except maybe a collar, are necessary on smart-casual nights. Heck, I barely get that fancy on formal nights.

[ward10]

Collared shirt, tie and sports jacket are perfect for casual nights.

 

You really should check the definition for "smart casual"........... the OP asked whether polo shirts and short sleeved shirts would be appropriate for smart casual nights. YES they are. You do NOT have to dress with a collared shirt, tie and sports jacket if you don't want to.

 

Why some posters have an agenda about dress codes is beyond me............ the information on X's website is perfectly clear on this issue.

[SI Cruiser]

Formal nights are for black tie or a suit.

 

I like to dress while cruising.

[ward10]

Formal nights are for black tie or a suit.

 

I like to dress while cruising.

 

Good for you - dress how you feel is right, I have no problem with that. I do have concerns that you are giving the OP the impression that smart casual involves a collar, a tie and a jacket. A smart pair of slacks and either a short sleeved shirt or a golf/polo shirt is more than acceptable when the dress requirement is smart casual.

[Maz_1]

Yes. Short sleeved golf/polo shirts are fine in the MDR for casual nights. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed.

 

 

Thank you for that. I can spend more money on me now. :)

[Maz_1]

I'm not sure what M&S is, but it sounds like he is going to be fine. I have never worn anything but short-sleeved polo shirts in the MDR on non-formal nights.

 

 

M&S stands for Marks & Spencer a clothing store.:)

[lindi]

Collared shirt, tie and sports jacket are perfect for casual nights.

 

This is NOT smart casual.

[Marelaine]

Thank you for that. I can spend more money on me now. :)

I like the way you think! :D

[Want2Cruise 701]

We will be on the Summit different ship but on casual nights are tommy bahama shirts ok to wear. My husband has a ton of them and loves them. Some are just plain solid silk button down short sleeve but some are silk button down short sleeve with beer taps or other prints. He won't pack them if it's not ok. He has other stuff to wear but the Tommy ones are his favorite.

 

He has a suit, tux and sport jacket so formal nights won't be a problem.

[Want2Cruise 701]

We will be on the Summit different ship but on casual nights are tommy bahama shirts ok to wear. My husband has a ton of them and loves them. Some are just plain solid silk button down short sleeve but some are silk button down short sleeve with beer taps or other prints. He won't pack them if it's not ok. He has other stuff to wear but the Tommy ones are his favorite.

 

He has a suit, tux and sport jacket so formal nights won't be a problem.

[Smoke Fan]

Tommy Bahama shirts are fine for casual nights. Enjoy your cruise!

Patty

[Orlandocruiser]

Sure for a Caribbean or warm weather location "Tommy Bahama" type or Hawaian shirts are fine - after all they have sleeves and a collar.:) They might look a little out of place in Alaska or Northern Europe:eek:

[eandj]

Collared shirt, tie and sports jacket are perfect for casual nights.

 

Years ago RCI /X had INFORMAL nites thrown in with casual and formal nights. At that time, my Dh would pack the casual outfits, dark suit or tux AND the sport coat and tie for those informal nights. :eek:

 

Soooo much easier now with just smart casual and formal. And NEW cruisers to Celebrity complain about that! :rolleyes::confused:

"We've come a long way Baby".....oops...I think I'm showing my age!:D