Dress code

[mom2tjanddj]

Do men really wear t shirts and shorts to the MDR (except on formal nights)?

 

Thank you!

[getfuzzy]

Some do. Most wear shorts and a polo shirt.

[mom2tjanddj]

This will be our 5th cruise, but we haven't sailed with Carnival since 2006. I remember dressing up (nice capris or sundress), but if the guys are wearing shorts, what are the gals wearing?

[bzpilot]

Dining Room - Cruise Casual Dining Dress Code

 

Gentlemen: Sport slacks, khakis, jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts.

Ladies: Casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses, summer dresses; Capri pants, dress shorts, jeans (no cut-offs).

[getfuzzy]

This will be our 5th cruise, but we haven't sailed with Carnival since 2006. I remember dressing up (nice capris or sundress), but if the guys are wearing shorts, what are the gals wearing?

 

I have seen the gals in shorts, summer dresses, capris, etc. Some wear cocktail dresses. Some don't.

[twindaddy]

Do men really wear t shirts and shorts to the MDR (except on formal nights)?

 

Thank you!

 

Yes, and there are people who will claim it ruins their cruise, causes explosive diarhea, and kills puppies if someone does wear shorts.

[momof4boys]

Just off the Freedom. (July 14th sailing) Everyone around our 2 tables 528-530 (for 13 of us) were dressed very nicely. I saw one family, one night, with shorts and polo shirts on the guys, but they were dress shorts. I didn't see anyone in raggedy clothing, but truth is.....we really only care about the way we dress.

 

For the 8 days we sailed, the people around us were more dressed up than what one might read on here. Our group always wears shirts, ties, pants, and dresses or nice capris on regular nights, and suits, jackets, tuxes, and cocktail dresses/formal gowns on elegant night.

 

One thing that was very special about this sailing was that about 10 young ladies were celebrating their Quinceaneras on board. The very first sea day, they were all in dresses like beautiful princesses with tiaras and their families had formal wear on including tuxes and formal gowns. They had a special event in the Victoriana Lounge before the show and they all looked very happy when they came out!

[scperk]

Yes nice shorts and collared shorts are just fine on the casual nights...No t-shirts, tank tops or baseball caps....Dennis

[MrPatches]

Just off the Freedom. (July 14th sailing) Everyone around our 2 tables 528-530 (for 13 of us) were dressed very nicely. I saw one family, one night, with shorts and polo shirts on the guys, but they were dress shorts. I didn't see anyone in raggedy clothing, but truth is.....we really only care about the way we dress.

 

For the 8 days we sailed, the people around us were more dressed up than what one might read on here. Our group always wears shirts, ties, pants, and dresses or nice capris on regular nights, and suits, jackets, tuxes, and cocktail dresses/formal gowns on elegant night.

 

One thing that was very special about this sailing was that about 10 young ladies were celebrating their Quinceaneras on board. The very first sea day, they were all in dresses like beautiful princesses with tiaras and their families had formal wear on including tuxes and formal gowns. They had a special event in the Victoriana Lounge before the show and they all looked very happy when they came out!

 

What's that?

[LindaJSteele]

We were on the Freedom last month, and we saw shorts, T-shirts, baseball caps on backwards EVERY night...yes, even on "cruise elegant" night. One guy on that night had on a black T-shirt that said "Got Margarita?" on the front.

 

Quinceaneras is the celebration of being 15, I believe.

[MsTabbyKats]

In theory I don't care what people wear as long as they look good, or as good as possible.

 

However, I had "a land experience" recently where I met a woman for lunch during her workday. She was dressed, well, let's just say....inappropriate. She was too old and too heavy for her outfit....and her outfit was too casual for work (I'm surprised she is allowed to dress like that for work!). She was also wearing a big junky piece of plastic (a necklace). And her hair looked like she hadn't had a touch up or cut in 4 months.

 

I really felt insulted that she showed up like that, and that it showed a lack of respect for me. Like....I wasn't worth her time to at least try to look decent.

 

So...I finally do understand how people "do care" what others wear in the MDR.

 

This doesn't mean I think people need to be formal...but at least dress respectful. After all, to some people eating in the MDR on formal night is a big event.

 

(I eat at the buffet......always.)

[jasbo49]

What's that?

someone who's 15.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincea%C3%B1era

 

Jim

[TexanTodd]

Yes, Quincineras are a celebration of turning 15, it is a Mexican/hispanic tradition, mostly for girls. They wear extremely ornate dresses that put prom dresses to shame, and it is a huge, massive party.

[twindaddy]

In theory I don't care what people wear as long as they look good, or as good as possible.

 

However, I had "a land experience" recently where I met a woman for lunch during her workday. She was dressed, well, let's just say....inappropriate. She was too old and too heavy for her outfit....and her outfit was too casual for work (I'm surprised she is allowed to dress like that for work!). She was also wearing a big junky piece of plastic (a necklace). And her hair looked like she hadn't had a touch up or cut in 4 months.

 

I really felt insulted that she showed up like that, and that it showed a lack of respect for me. Like....I wasn't worth her time to at least try to look decent.

 

So...I finally do understand how people "do care" what others wear in the MDR.

 

This doesn't mean I think people need to be formal...but at least dress respectful. After all, to some people eating in the MDR on formal night is a big event.

 

(I eat at the buffet......always.)

 

There is a difference between a work/working lunch and a cruise ship MDR. I am sorry, flame away, but if I choose to wear shorts to dinner, that has ZERO affect (effect?) on you at the next table. MAYBE you could argue if you are at the same table as me, but across the room, people are just looking for reasons to judge and be holier than thou.

 

I have the utmost respect for families that enjoy getting dolled up, go for it, but me at the next table in a polo and jeans has zero affect on you and your elegence.

 

My only request would be what you are wearing is not too revealing for my kids and fits you appropirately based on your size, and has nothing vulgar or obscene writte on it.

 

Remember, Carnival is the line with waiters dancing on tables....

[PROCRUISE]

We were on the Freedom last month, and we saw shorts, T-shirts, baseball caps on backwards EVERY night...yes, even on "cruise elegant" night. One guy on that night had on a black T-shirt that said "Got Margarita?" on the front.

 

Quinceaneras is the celebration of being 15, I believe.

 

Apparently The Freedom has no Maitre De. :)

[LindaJSteele]

Apparently not. I have NEVER seen the dress code enforced. Why have one at all if you're not going to enforce it?

[getfuzzy]

In theory I don't care what people wear as long as they look good, or as good as possible.

 

However, I had "a land experience" recently where I met a woman for lunch during her workday. She was dressed, well, let's just say....inappropriate. She was too old and too heavy for her outfit....and her outfit was too casual for work (I'm surprised she is allowed to dress like that for work!). She was also wearing a big junky piece of plastic (a necklace). And her hair looked like she hadn't had a touch up or cut in 4 months.

 

I really felt insulted that she showed up like that, and that it showed a lack of respect for me. Like....I wasn't worth her time to at least try to look decent.

 

So...I finally do understand how people "do care" what others wear in the MDR.

 

This doesn't mean I think people need to be formal...but at least dress respectful. After all, to some people eating in the MDR on formal night is a big event.

 

(I eat at the buffet......always.)

 

Maybe she was dressed as good as possible, as you stated in the beginning.

 

More then likely, with your attitude, you were not worth her time, respect, or effort.

[CimW]

yes, and there are people who will claim it ruins their cruise, causes explosive diarhea, and kills puppies if someone does wear shorts.

 

:d:d

[MsTabbyKats]

There is a difference between a work/working lunch and a cruise ship MDR. I am sorry, flame away, but if I choose to wear shorts to dinner, that has ZERO affect (effect?) on you at the next table. MAYBE you could argue if you are at the same table as me, but across the room, people are just looking for reasons to judge and be holier than thou.

 

I have the utmost respect for families that enjoy getting dolled up, go for it, but me at the next table in a polo and jeans has zero affect on you and your elegence.

 

My only request would be what you are wearing is not too revealing for my kids and fits you appropirately based on your size, and has nothing vulgar or obscene writte on it.

 

Remember, Carnival is the line with waiters dancing on tables....

 

I probably wasn't clear.

 

On a Carnival cruise I don't care what people wear, as long as they look decent. Decent means being clean and wearing clothes that fit. That's all.

 

I'd rather see a guy in good condition in his wife-beaters than someone who needs to "lose more than a few pounds" in a tux that's too tight.

 

However, I eat out almost every day so "dining" is not a big deal to me. But, for many on a cruise who rarely "dine out"...there is the phony sense of elegance....so to them it is a big deal. I understand how and why they feel this way. I didn't say I agree....just that I understand. It's a highlight of their trip.

 

I live in the heart of NYC and am used to people being stylish and fashionable. Honestly, in the commercial area here, the people look better in McDonalds than many of those who "think they are dressed well" in the MDR on elegant night.

 

When I was talking about my friend, she looked completely out of place for a 65 year old woman working in Manhattan (she has a back office job...no one sees her). But, come on....a 65 year old with huge breasts in a t-shirt way too small.....and Bermuda shorts splitting at the zipper. We didn't even "go out" to eat....but ate sandwiches on a park bench in 90 degree heat (it was just us and some homeless type people). Oh...she has the money. I do her taxes. She could have spent $10 for a shirt that fit and was long enough to cover the zipper on her shorts. I guess "looking good" for me wasn't important.....just like I don't care if I "look good" when I mop the floor.

 

And this must be how some people feel on a cruise....that it's just not important to other people, while it is a big deal to them to have the "atmosphere of fancy"...and if others "aren't dressed" it ruins their atmosphere.

 

Again...I understand. I did not say I agree....or that it would affect my meal.

 

I'm about as casual as they come (just a carry-on for an 8 night cruise) but my clothes always fit and always match.

[MsTabbyKats]

Maybe she was dressed as good as possible, as you stated in the beginning.

 

More then likely, with your attitude, you were not worth her time, respect, or effort.

 

Please see my post above.

 

If your clothes don't fit....you aren't dressed as good as possible.

[golfadj]

Yes, and there are people who will claim it ruins their cruise, causes explosive diarhea, and kills puppies if someone does wear shorts.

 

Wow woulda thought

[maggieworkman]

 

I live in the heart of NYC and am used to people being stylish and fashionable. Honestly, in the commercial area here, the people look better in McDonalds than many of those who "think they are dressed well" in the MDR on elegant night.

 

 

DH & I went on vacation to Disney World one summer. So basically we only packed theme park clothes. On the way home to Chicago, we stopped in New York City for DH to see an eye specialist. His office was in Rockefeller Center. Anyway, we walked into the office in our theme park clothes - me with a Pirates of the Caribbean tshirt and khaki shorts and DH in plaid shorts (think Abercrombie and Fitch) and a Tshirt. I swear it was like in a TV show where the whole place went silent and everyone turned their heads to look at us!! :eek:

 

 

But, back on topic for this thread. DH wears khaki pants and a polo shirt on casual nights. On formal nights he has a 3 button tux with long tie. On casual nights I wear casual dresses. On formal nights I wear cocktail dresses.

 

Maggie

[askimdog]

First off, I admit we dine in the MDR rarely on a 7 day cruise. We dislike long 2 hour meals, dislike waiting for a table (which is very very rare for us~ and likely occurs because we refuse to dine with others at a table). And, we find the food just as good elseware on ship. Plus we have done 3 cruises, the last two with horrible waiters who never smiled, rarely brought requested items like tabasco and never greeted us.

 

When we do dine in the MDR, I am a khaki shorts with collard polo guy, the wife capris with nice top. Formal never happens, feels too stuffy and since cruise #1 refuse to bring a pair of long pants on a cruise.

[RRLLAL]

For the most part everyone dresses fine and per the dress code. When men wear shorts it will be the dressy type with a nice shirt. You will see the occasional along who will try to get in wearing cut offs sleeveless shirts etc. They will sometimes not be allowed in while other times will get by. They are the rare occassion however although some here will try to convince you that everyone or many dress like slobs. Don't believe them.

 

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[satbeachbill]

There is basically no dress code on Carnival anymore. It's a free-for-all. There's lots more to say, but I'll hold off.