sarajean Posted July 11, 2013 #276 Share Posted July 11, 2013 What if the boobs are hanging out of a 'sparkly' formal gown? Would that be okay? point take!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted July 12, 2013 #277 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) FYI my ex husband was allowed into the MDR wearing a bathing suit. I was extremely upset by this. Again with the extremes. Is your argument so weak that you can't make a lucid statement supporting your view? It is highly doubtful that a person will attempt to wear their swimsuit on formal night, and you know it. What is your point anyway? Edited July 12, 2013 by awhcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabarr Posted July 12, 2013 #278 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Forgot to say.... The girl in short shorts showed up the next night in a dress....????? Oh and by the way... Another odd occurrence at that table on formal night kids were throwing things at each other..... Food????....parents totally ignored them! At a late seating why don't parents just let kids eat in WJ???? Obviously, kids didn't want to be there! Parents were casually dressed at best every night....so much for formal nights! Still believe shorts can be worn everywhere else for dinner in main dining room Just dress appropriately..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted July 12, 2013 #279 Share Posted July 12, 2013 FYI my ex husband was allowed into the MDR wearing a bathing suit. I was extremely upset by this. Upset enough not to join him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teajak Posted July 12, 2013 #280 Share Posted July 12, 2013 But closing this one will only cause another one to open. :p I personally like getting dressed up for dinner on the formal nights. To me, it's part of the experience of cruising and what makes the cruise for me. I don't have the opportunity to go out to a fancy dinner and get dressed up all that often on land so I look to take full advantage of it on a cruise. While I believe the dress code should be enforced if you are going to have "Formal Nights" on a cruise, I am not going to get bent out of shape if I see someone walk into the dining room wearing a polo and khaki's. My view is this: the suggested attire for formal nights is posted on the "What to Know Before You Go" section on RCCL's main website. It also has a breakdown of how many formal nights there are on a given voyage depending on length. This is for everyone to see and prepare for. And if dressing up is not your thing, that's completely understandable and completely fine with me. Just expect to be turned away at the main dining room by staff(though this isn't the case on RCCL). Couldn't have said it better,thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted July 12, 2013 #281 Share Posted July 12, 2013 IMHO, leave the tux home unless you really like wearing it. More and more people have started shifting away from formal wear on formal nights to the point where smart casual seems to be the dress code of choice. I actually enjoyed getting dressed up on formal nights but with the added cost of packing an extra suitcase nowadays combined with the fact that I seem to be in an ever shrinking minority, I decided to join the masses and go smart casual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseTobey Posted July 12, 2013 #282 Share Posted July 12, 2013 But closing this one will only cause another one to open. :p I personally like getting dressed up for dinner on the formal nights. To me, it's part of the experience of cruising and what makes the cruise for me. I don't have the opportunity to go out to a fancy dinner and get dressed up all that often on land so I look to take full advantage of it on a cruise. While I believe the dress code should be enforced if you are going to have "Formal Nights" on a cruise, I am not going to get bent out of shape if I see someone walk into the dining room wearing a polo and khaki's. My view is this: the suggested attire for formal nights is posted on the "What to Know Before You Go" section on RCCL's main website. It also has a breakdown of how many formal nights there are on a given voyage depending on length. This is for everyone to see and prepare for. And if dressing up is not your thing, that's completely understandable and completely fine with me. Just expect to be turned away at the main dining room by staff(though this isn't the case on RCCL). That's the main point - RCI doesn't seem to care if you don't wear a tux, or suit, or even a tie. Why should anyone else care? It's not their ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseTobey Posted July 12, 2013 #283 Share Posted July 12, 2013 IMHO, leave the tux home unless you really like wearing it. More and more people have started shifting away from formal wear on formal nights to the point where smart casual seems to be the dress code of choice. I actually enjoyed getting dressed up on formal nights but with the added cost of packing an extra suitcase nowadays combined with the fact that I seem to be in an ever shrinking minority, I decided to join the masses and go smart casual. Another convert. Welcome to the club! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted July 12, 2013 #284 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Not trying to start a big debate, just haven't sailed with RCI for a few years and was wondering what passes for formal nights now. I have been on NCL and CCL lately which doesn't have much if any dress codes. Certainly won't be dressed like a slob but don't want to be dragging the tux along either. Also what venues can we eat in on formal nights that are casual if we opt out of the MDR? Looking at Oasis or Allure. Bill All the guys at the table next to us wore shorts on formal night last time we sailed the Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandgirl52 Posted July 12, 2013 #285 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Last year,while on the Crown Princess,I was seasick and my husband went to dinner on formal night alone and was refused entry to the dining room. The requirement for entry was that he needed his arms covered with long sleeves of any kind. I thought that it was an unusual requirement for men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandgirl52 Posted July 12, 2013 #286 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Sorry it was not an RCCL cruise but just thought I would mention our formal night experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted July 12, 2013 #287 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I know...the MY vacation was not me talking...LOL...But the code is getting more relaxed all the time. Pretty soon it will be down to speedos and bikinis. UGH It is your vacation and you could do what you want, but the dining room is not the place for bathing suits. It is nice to have certain places for certain situations.Dining room is for proper attire, i wouldn't want to sit next to a big hairy chested main next to me or someone in a skimpy bikini with thier b..bs hanging out. On dry land you always see sign, "shoes must be worn, no tank tops etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseTobey Posted July 12, 2013 #288 Share Posted July 12, 2013 But the code is getting more relaxed all the time. Pretty soon it will be down to speedos and bikinis. UGH Again with the extreme statements! Get real. There is a big difference between a pair of khakis and a polo shirt and "speedos and bikinis". If you have a point, please try to make it without resorting to exaggerations and lame attempts at humor. Here is what I get from your post: You can observe that more and more people are opting to dress casually (but hopefully neatly) in the MDR. Yoy don't like the change and want RCI to demand adherence to a strict dress code. I hate to disappoint you but it will never happen. Too much money to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted July 12, 2013 #289 Share Posted July 12, 2013 What if the boobs are hanging out of a 'sparkly' formal gown? Would that be okay? The Maitre D and the Waiters will be VERY pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted July 12, 2013 #290 Share Posted July 12, 2013 What if the boobs are hanging out of a 'sparkly' formal gown? Would that be okay? It actually depends if your a guy or a gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted July 12, 2013 #291 Share Posted July 12, 2013 It actually depends if your a guy or a gal. ....ummm, not THESE days. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtoncruise Posted July 12, 2013 #292 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Moobs and a sparkly top......not a good look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted July 12, 2013 #293 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Delete. Here is what I get from your post: . You don't like the change and want RCI to demand adherence to a strict dress code. I hate to disappoint you but it will never happen. Too much money to be made. Edited July 12, 2013 by awhcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted July 12, 2013 Author #294 Share Posted July 12, 2013 who started this silly post anyway? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TessAlmond Posted September 23, 2013 #295 Share Posted September 23, 2013 On regular/casual nights, is it absolutely NO shorts? I was going to wear some nice white shorts, sandals, and a nice blouse one night. I have two dresses, that will work for formal nights, and 2 sundresses for other casual nights, that leaves me with 3 nights of dinner outfits to figure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammyandpoppy Posted September 23, 2013 #296 Share Posted September 23, 2013 So I am a 70 year old gal with over 30 cruises. Years ago it was formal and semi-formal dresses plus a few pant/tops combo. Hubby brought a dark suit, sports jacket, dress and casual shirts, ties, etc. Etc. What a royal pain in the arse that was! Now formal for me is a long dress and formal for my hubby is a nice pair of pants and a nice button down shirt. I don't like to see shorts at dinner but think capris and skirts are fine. As long as it's clean - who cares. We are all on vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyrina4life Posted September 23, 2013 #297 Share Posted September 23, 2013 During my first cruise, I was excited to dress up. I ended up buying a nice dress shirt and matching skirt. I am actually looking forward to being able to wear my black dress, as I plan to be down to that size by cruise. I like formal nights, and that is crazy because in the past, I hated to get all dressy. It feels special on a cruise. Since there are going to either be 2 or 3 formals nights, my dresses will be black the first night, green the next and maybe tangelo the final (or during our celebration dinner). Casual is anything goes for me, so slacks and a nice shirt [shrug]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katana_Geldar Posted September 23, 2013 #298 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I love formal night, it makes everything more special. Everyone dressed up to the nines, the band and dancing in the centrum. I have found that it's during formal night that the drink staff in the dining room will have shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordito Posted October 1, 2013 #299 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I will have to show this thread to my DW ... my tux is staying home! Herb :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted October 1, 2013 #300 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) You tell 'er, gordito! ;) Edited October 1, 2013 by WetToes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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