Pettifogger Posted October 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We're planning our first holiday cruise and wondered if the women on a Christmas and New Years cruise in the Caribbean dress less formally in the MDR than they would in the Mediterranean, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Depends on the ship, but generally I would say more formally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 13, 2012 The European cruises I have been on (except for one) were very formal. I imagine that people on the holidays will be dressed up for sure. How formal is hard to say - and the Caribbean is somehow hotter and more casual than Europe - here's my philosophy (and yes, I enjoy dressing up - and yes, I do). Wear what makes you feel good - wear what you enjoy (keeping in the mood) and wear what makes you feel like wonderful - don't worry about anyone else - you just have two people to please - yourself and your partner. I have always found that if you are confident in what you wear you always look like a million dollars:):) Just pack something you LOVE and go:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted October 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I think that on formal nights that Holiday cruises are pretty dressed up. At least they have been on the ones we have cruised on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debijaynes Posted October 13, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Wear your standard Christmas wardrobe! After all it is the only time that you can do so! We don't take the tux and formal stuff anymore--just nice clothing that is appropriate for any club for the holidays. White pants, dressy tunics, Lilly dresses--it's the Caribbean and it's Christmas! Debi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puli Posted October 13, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Wear your standard Christmas wardrobe! After all it is the only time that you can do so! We don't take the tux and formal stuff anymore--just nice clothing that is appropriate for any club for the holidays. White pants, dressy tunics, Lilly dresses--it's the Caribbean and it's Christmas!Debi Absolutely agree! You see more holiday attire and the atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful. No reason to worry, just enjoy! Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Either Christmas Eve or Christmas will be formal designation but not usually both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2012 On the Christmas cruises that we have been on, people were more dressed up than on regular cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puli Posted October 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I think what has stood out for us on holiday cruises, is that the spotlight is really on the ship itself with all the glorious decorations, Christmas trees everywhere ( tried one year to count them all but gave up), and smiling faces on everyone. As a result what is worn takes a back seat to the ship's ambience as a whole. My memories of formal nights are not of spectacular dressy gowns nor are they of "less than appropriate attire' but rather of an almost perfect postcard scene of a grand meal being enjoyed by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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