What does "Casual" evening wear mean?

[nyc1967]

Ok heading out on RCCL -Explorer of the Seas in July - 9 night

 

From reading these boards, i see "smart casual" is not in effect anymore - so i will have two formal nights which i have dresses for...

 

what about the other nights??? i'd say most of my evening wear i'm bringing i'd consider smart casual - but what is Casual? can i wear a cotton sundress? is that too casual? i would not consider wearing a sundress to my office which is pretty casual - i usually wear dress pants and a nice shirt or dress but not a "sun dress" can i wear a sun dress to dinner? it would cut down on my packing as i can always rewear the dress during the day?

 

thanks

[starlake]

A sundress would be absolutlely fine.

[cb at sea]

Sundress, capris, slacks, skirt....pretty much anything but shorts (shorts are fine for breakfast and lunch in the dining room, but not for dinner!)

[GORDONCHICK]

Capris are also popular for casual nights. Some wear jeans, but I like many think denim is too hot in July in the Caribbean.

[Happy ks]

I like to pack jersey dresses for casual nights. Lighter weight and less to pack than tops/slacks. I do still take a pair of black slacks, one pair, worn on first and last nights (I even wear the same top twice).

[royalcruz]

IMO a sundresses is perfect, as long as it doesn't look like a cover-up or beachwear. I often wear casual dresses and black pants with different tops, the kind of clothes you would wear to a better restaurant in a warm climate. The important thing is that everything is wrinkle-free.:D

[LAngle]

I pack a sundress for every night that isn't formal. Makes packing SOOOOOOO easy!

[Sugar*Magnolia]

We always had a smart casual on Explorers 9 night cruises. A sundress is AOK for casual nights, as long as it isnt that cheap and flimsy light cotton ones. Fabric makes a huge difference.