Formal code yes or no or fence sitting?

[Jborosara]

Formalwear is appropriate in the resteraunts (all but buffet) during a formal night, in the bar/lounge before/after formal meals, and at the shows on Formal Nights. However, it's all fair game anywhere else.

 

Someone gave me "the eye" for not being formal in the casino on HAL after formal dinner one night. I'm sorry, but with that line's smoking policy, I'm not about to smell up my evening gown like an ash tray. Clothes worn to the smokey casino are wash & wear only--it isn't worth looking good to smell bad, I always say! ;)

 

That is not the way X defines it now....which is what makes those of us who want to follow the code but dont want to dress up so crazy...formal ONLY applies to MDR

[BKFlowerMound]

Funny! But what is interesting with the Yes votes coming to about 67% - for most polls, anything over 60% is considered a landslide, and this isn't a poll on "Do you follow the dress code and wear the perscribed clothing to the MDR on Formal Nights", which I would assume is much higher since many of those that voted some type of "No" assure everyone that they follow the dress codes.

 

So when another dress code thread starts, anyone can say, 'Yup, the great majority follow the code'. And yes, someone can chime in with the 'but I saw a guy without a tux/suit/jacket/tie/belt/shirt/pants/shoes/underwear....' as much as they wish, and they will be right also.

 

Den

 

I looked at the opposite. About 25% said that they don't follow the Code. To me, that's higher than the actual percentage of non compliant people on board. So are cruise critic folks MORE opposed to the Code? Just more savvy to know that they can get away with not following it in most cases?

 

In any case, the relaxing of the Code surely reflects surveys that Celebrity is doing with regard to the Code. In the years since I first cruised Celebrity, the three tier Code became a two tier Code, dark was dropped from suit, jeans are permitted in the MDR, specialty restaurants went from a more formal experience than the MDR to a less formal one, formal was limited to the MDR only, IMHO enforcement is down, and Tux wearing is down. They must think that this will attract more passengers, not less.

[1 HappyCruiser]

This is not true. Many times men are turned away without a jacket or asked to wear one they have provided. Sometimes people get in without one.

 

And many times they are allowed in provided they have a long sleeve shirt without the jacket. Most people are not turned away even if they lend you a jacket to put over the chair.

[Ma Bell]

It's interesting that the same people who don't cruise on Celebrity and have little or no experience on their ships are such experts on what happens on board.:confused:

[shofer]

I think that the spirit of the code is what we are seeing more rather than the exact meaning. I am not opposed to some guys wearing a long sleeved dress shirt and tie in the MDR. If they are clean and making the effort, why not?

 

There are many people for whom the cruise itself is quite an expense and they can't afford to purchase a one-time only dress item. I understand that there are those who want to wear ANYTHING and don't give a fig how they look and this to me is insulting.

 

I only remember seeing pictures of my friend's Carnival cruise at their dinner table. The waiter was in a tux and the male "guests" were in wife-beater tee shirts in all their hairy glory. It made me ill just looking at it.

 

I agree with the poster who said people should not choose X if they don't want to bother with dressing up to the minimum required.

 

Sue

[cheryl20772]

Sorry, but I can't vote in this poll. It's kind of stupid. If there are rules, they should be followed. If one would like to see the rules changed, that's different, but not what is asked for in the poll.

 

If people want to get dressed up on their vacation for a formal portrait opp, let them. It's just not what I want to do. I'm grateful there are non-formal options for people like me; and I will use those. Personally, I would like to see "formal" night done away with, but it doesn't miff me that they keep formal dinners for those who like them. Eventually, I think, in today's world, the ships will end up having a smaller restaurant for those who want "formal" treatment (like a specialty restaurant, but no extra charge) and everyone else can relax and enjoy the usual smart casual.

[swedish weave]

Have you ever been on a Celebrity cruise?

 

The answer is YES, but why are you asking personal questions? I thought that was prohibited on CC.

 

My having been on Celebrity or not has no bearing on their application of the dress code rules.

[Ma Bell]

My question is relevant to this thread. If someone has never sailed with a certain cruise line how can they give advice as to what happens on board? New cruisers should know when they are receiving advice from someone who has never even been on one of their ships. I wouldn't think of going over to the Hal and Carnival boards and giving advice about something I know nothing about. One HAL cruise many years ago and even though I'm Platinum on Princess it's been long enough that I wouldn't know enough to give advice there either. Never been on NCL either so can't comment on them either.

 

If you have been on Celebrity, great. Now I know.

[Putterdude]

The answer is YES, but why are you asking personal questions? I thought that was prohibited on CC.

 

My having been on Celebrity or not has no bearing on their application of the dress code rules.

 

 

I think it is a legitimate question. You spend a great deal of your energy posting you view of the dress code on HAL, Princess, Carnival and now Celebrity forums. You feel that you need to rebut almost any post that a person makes that is contrary to your view of the dress code. In fact I just went back and looked at your last 50 posts and 27 of your last 50 have been on the topic of dress code....a bit of an advocate I would suggest.

[Can'tstopcruising]

I think that the spirit of the code is what we are seeing more rather than the exact meaning. I am not opposed to some guys wearing a long sleeved dress shirt and tie in the MDR. If they are clean and making the effort, why not?

 

There are many people for whom the cruise itself is quite an expense and they can't afford to purchase a one-time only dress item. I understand that there are those who want to wear ANYTHING and don't give a fig how they look and this to me is insulting.

 

I only remember seeing pictures of my friend's Carnival cruise at their dinner table. The waiter was in a tux and the male "guests" were in wife-beater tee shirts in all their hairy glory. It made me ill just looking at it.

 

I agree with the poster who said people should not choose X if they don't want to bother with dressing up to the minimum required.

 

Sue

 

Often on the dress code threads, reference is made to "wife=beaters" I will admit I am ignorant. Is this what one wears when beating his wife????

[Ma Bell]

Here he is in all his glory.

[tserface]

Wait... that guy came dressed like that to formal night? I'm the one who says I don't care what other people wear, but if that guy with the stick is at the next table over I'm not sure how I could have a relaxing time of it...

 

:rolleyes:

 

Tom

 

Here he is in all his glory.

[Kellie Poodle]

I am astounded by the results of this poll. Also, I'm quite pleased.

 

DH and I are retired folks and practically live in denim and tee shirts. Cruising gives me the opportunity to play dress up. It also gives me the opportunity to see him looking civilized in nice clothes rather than his ratty shorts and tees.

 

There is nothing more handsome and sexy than my DH in a tux.:)

[Can'tstopcruising]

here he is in all his glory.

 

 

omg!

[swedish weave]

I think it is a legitimate question. You spend a great deal of your energy posting you view of the dress code on HAL, Princess, Carnival and now Celebrity forums. You feel that you need to rebut almost any post that a person makes that is contrary to your view of the dress code. In fact I just went back and looked at your last 50 posts and 27 of your last 50 have been on the topic of dress code....a bit of an advocate I would suggest.

 

Yes -- I am an advocate for posting the true facts about how the cruise lines apply the dress codes. Thank you for noticing. Perhaps you may wish to adopt the same principles.

[Bridge Maven]

Disney Cruise Line has an interesting way of handling the situation.

 

One of its specialty restaurants is formal every night, so people who love formal nights can have as many as they want during a cruise.

 

Depending upon the length of the cruise, they have one or two semi formal nights in their main dining room.

[Ma Bell]

Disney Cruise Line has an interesting way of handling the situation.

 

One of its specialty restaurants is formal every night, so people who love formal nights can have as many as they want during a cruise.

 

Depending upon the length of the cruise, they have one or two semi formal nights in their main dining room.

 

Good for them.

[shofer]

Wait... that guy came dressed like that to formal night? I'm the one who says I don't care what other people wear, but if that guy with the stick is at the next table over I'm not sure how I could have a relaxing time of it...

 

Yes he did. My friend had to force her DH to invest in a sports coat and they sat with that guy and his buddy (and their wives) in the MDR. Her DH was ticked that he was "all dressed up" for nothing.

 

Again, this was on Carnival.

 

Sue