TheDyesolKid Posted June 5, 2013 #201 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Underwear ( Non Crutch-less ) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted June 5, 2013 #202 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='PORT ROYAL']Consider a big debate started!!![/QUOTE] This was [B]POST # 3[/B] in this thread. WOW....more than 200 posts later...they were right from the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted June 5, 2013 #203 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='CRUISEFAN0001']This was [B]POST # 3[/B] in this thread. WOW....more than 200 posts later...they were right from the beginning.[/quote] You act surprised. lol. :D This is one of the most highly debated topics on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul65 Posted June 5, 2013 #204 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='CRUISEFAN0001']This was [B]POST # 3[/B] in this thread. WOW....more than 200 posts later...they were right from the beginning.[/quote] Of course it was right from the beginning. All of us who've been here a while knew it would play out like this. A simple question like "what passes for formal-wear?" always brings out those with an agenda to do away with formal-wear, rather than answering the question. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miopyk Posted June 5, 2013 #205 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='Paul65']Of course it was right from the beginning. All of us who've been here a while knew it would play out like this. A simple question like "what passes for formal-wear?" always brings out those with an agenda to do away with formal-wear, rather than answering the question. ;)[/QUOTE] I changed my mind about you. You're actually quite amusing. I'll bet you'll be along again in a moment to respond to this as well. Miopyk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseTobey Posted June 5, 2013 #206 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='Paul65']Of course it was right from the beginning. All of us who've been here a while knew it would play out like this. A simple question like "what passes for formal-wear?" always brings out those with an agenda to do away with formal-wear, rather than answering the question. ;)[/quote] Paul, you've got it all wrong. It's not an "agenda", but an inevitability. Society moves along for good or bad (depending on your viewpoint) and there is really no stopping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul65 Posted June 5, 2013 #207 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='CruiseTobey']Paul, you've got it all wrong. It's not an "agenda", but an inevitability. Society moves along for good or bad (depending on your viewpoint) and there is really no stopping it.[/quote] There was a wink at the end of my post for a reason. But, truly there are some people who try to push the idea of ignoring the suggested dress in order to hurry along these changes in society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjim312 Posted June 5, 2013 #208 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='Paul65']Of course it was right from the beginning. All of us who've been here a while knew it would play out like this. A simple question like "what passes for formal-wear?" always brings out those with an agenda to do away with formal-wear, rather than answering the question. ;)[/QUOTE] Yeah, I agree do away with formal wear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseTobey Posted June 5, 2013 #209 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='justjim312']Yeah, I agree do away with formal wear![/quote] Patience, friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 5, 2013 #210 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='S.S.Oceanlover']Thank you for pointing out those options. I am not opposed to going to the surcharge eateries.:) I have read a lot about the Park Cafe that sounded like my wife would love it for breakfast and coffee. Bill[/quote] Disclaimer I did not read all 209 posts to see if anyone addressed this but the Park Cafe is NOT open for dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted June 5, 2013 #211 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='ryano']You act surprised. lol. :D [B][COLOR="Blue"]This is one of the most highly debated topics on this forum[/COLOR][/B].[/QUOTE] How sad is that!!! :o ...and then only by a handful of repeat posters... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbw80 Posted June 5, 2013 #212 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='molly361']Disclaimer I did not read all 209 posts to see if anyone addressed this but the Park Cafe is NOT open for dinner[/QUOTE] I assumed that they'd gotten confused between Park Cafe and 150 Central Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onessa Posted June 5, 2013 #213 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I worked my way through high school and college selling women's formal wear (gowns - wedding, ballroom, etc.). What is "formal" by today's standards would not have even been considered "dressy" at that time. So I always have to smile when I read posts. The people to decry the loosening of standards have kind of lost touch with reality. Even decades ago ('80s when I was on my first cruise) the number of gentlemen wearing tuxedos was limited (40-50% maybe) and most women's dresses were long but pretty much standard off-the-rack and/or recycled bridesmaid dresses. Now days from a practical matter we just do not have the luggage space to pack a long dress, heels, hoisery, and jewels needed to pull off even that level of "formal". On the other side, we have the "it's my vacation and I'll do what I want to folks" who if we were to follow them to the logical conclusion that implies would cause anarchy. Every civilized society has some standards of behavior (including standards of dress). Asking folks who care to dine in the MDR to adhere to a certain minimum standard of dress. And most cruise lines "minimum" is really not that onerous (no more so than requiring long pants for ice skating, or requiring you wear a shirt in the bars) To the OP -- generally you'll find most men in suits and ties -- some with dress shirts and ties only but that is the "mode" average level of dress. For women, dressy dresses (cocktail) or the equivelent panted outfit is the norm -- something "glittery" always seems to help You may find some folks in tuxes and long dresses, and others in dockers with polos, but by-and-large -- you'll fit in nicely in the outfits you'd wear to a nice wedding or cocktail party. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbond Posted June 5, 2013 #214 Share Posted June 5, 2013 [quote name='justjim312']Yeah, I agree do away with formal wear![/QUOTE]why not just leave it as it is. In my experience there are more people that dress for formal night than go casual. The way it is allows for those who wish to dress and those that don't. There's no issue on the ships, just a major discussion issue on the boards and CC is a very small minority of cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canugess Posted July 5, 2013 #215 Share Posted July 5, 2013 [quote name='Onessa'].... and others in dockers with polos, but by-and-large -- you'll fit in nicely in the outfits you'd wear to a nice wedding or cocktail party. Enjoy![/QUOTE]What are dockers! Pants are underwear as far as I'm concerned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted July 5, 2013 #216 Share Posted July 5, 2013 [quote name='Canugess']What are dockers! Pants are underwear as far as I'm concerned![/quote] May I ask where are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z44212 Posted July 6, 2013 #217 Share Posted July 6, 2013 [quote name='Canugess']What are dockers! Pants are underwear as far as I'm concerned![/QUOTE] [quote name='WetToes']May I ask where are you from?[/QUOTE] Krypton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canugess Posted July 8, 2013 #218 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The UK. I love how American language can be so totally amusing for us Brits. Fanny packs are another one. Do not look it up unless you are prepared to be shocked! Still don't know what dockers are. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G85 SS Posted July 8, 2013 #219 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Canugess']The UK. I love how American language can be so totally amusing for us Brits. Fanny packs are another one. Do not look it up unless you are prepared to be shocked! Still don't know what dockers are. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Forums mobile app[/quote] You can't say to not do something as that usually means one, as dumb as I, will usually go and look it up. :eek: And Dockers is a clothing/shoe line here in the US. I figured they were a worldwide company. Guess not? EDIT: Here's a link for ya. Yes, it's work safe. lol. [url]http://us.dockers.com/home/index.jsp?camp=DRSearch[/url] Edited July 8, 2013 by G85 SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canugess Posted July 8, 2013 #220 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Well you were warned! I shall go have a look at that link. Thanks for posting it. Cg Sent from my GT-I9300 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G85 SS Posted July 8, 2013 #221 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [quote name='Canugess']Well you were warned! I shall go have a look at that link. Thanks for posting it. Cg Sent from my GT-I9300 using Forums mobile app[/quote] Google Image search was safe. But I know the meaning now. lol. As for the link, you're welcome. And my thoughts on what is formal wear is Suit and Tie / Tuxedo. Some say do away with it. I happen to like the formal nights on my cruises and I tend to spend most of my evening dressed up taking advantage of all of the photo opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted July 8, 2013 #222 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [IMG]http://www.clothestopose.co.uk/ekmps/shops/clarke/images/british-bulldog-mankini-105-p.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverman Posted July 8, 2013 #223 Share Posted July 8, 2013 ^^^^Now that is funny!!!! Ill bet people would die on the spot if someone walked into the dining room with that on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenewsatchell Posted July 8, 2013 #224 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It's hard to get my husband to dress up for formal night. It's a battle not worth fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asylum575 Posted July 8, 2013 #225 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [quote name='Onessa'] Every civilized society has some standards of behavior (including standards of dress). Asking folks who care to dine in the MDR to adhere to a certain minimum standard of dress. And most cruise lines "minimum" is really not that onerous (no more so than requiring long pants for ice skating, or requiring you wear a shirt in the bars)![/quote] Bingo, same thing goes for Chair hogs and booze smugglers. Off of a cruise, it's the same people that go down the lane in the parking lot against the grain because there was a spot 2 cars closer. You are either a person considerate of others and how society functions or you're not. There are "givers" and "takers. Look at the mirror, if you like what you see. Best to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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