Patio Tiles Posted August 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My boyfriend and I (both early 50's) are cruising on the Victory and are wondering about the dress code for dinners. Is it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the main dining room during dinner? When I say "shorts", I mean similar to Tommy Bahama-style, with a nice button down collared shirt or golf shirt, and closed boat-style shoes. Acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted August 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My boyfriend and I (both early 50's) are cruising on the Victory and are wondering about the dress code for dinners. Is it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the main dining room during dinner? When I say "shorts", I mean similar to Tommy Bahama-style, with a nice button down collared shirt or golf shirt, and closed boat-style shoes. Acceptable? With the exception of the elegant night yes t is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted August 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My boyfriend and I (both early 50's) are cruising on the Victory and are wondering about the dress code for dinners. Is it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the main dining room during dinner? When I say "shorts", I mean similar to Tommy Bahama-style, with a nice button down collared shirt or golf shirt, and closed boat-style shoes. Acceptable? As long as you don't mind being seen with someone in shorts, by all means, yes. The only night it's not allowed is elegant night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My boyfriend and I (both early 50's) are cruising on the Victory and are wondering about the dress code for dinners. Is it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the main dining room during dinner? When I say "shorts", I mean similar to Tommy Bahama-style, with a nice button down collared shirt or golf shirt, and closed boat-style shoes. Acceptable? Nobody should care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted August 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He'll be fine, especially if he wears a collared shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitemyfly Posted August 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2013 absolutely acceptable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhurley0504 Posted August 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2013 That's what my husband wears and I see many men in the dining room with the same type of attire. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted August 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2013 That is also what my husband and boys wear on non-elegant nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satbeachbill Posted August 20, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hey, it's Carnival - no one cares. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipnpeanut Posted August 20, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2013 About a third of all men wore nice shorts on elegant night. Didnt bother us in the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricefarmer Posted August 20, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Just got off the Elation. Even on elegant night people wore t****s hats and sunglasses. Rules weren't enforced at all. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricefarmer Posted August 20, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Guess t shirts is a bad word. Lol Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherbear4000 Posted August 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Shorts were common place in the MDR as well as jeans and T-Shirts on my Breeze cruise a couple of weeks ago. On elegant night, most people dressed nicely. Most men were wearing at least khakis and a polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2013 No problems with the nice shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmrob Posted August 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Collared shirt, nice shorts, belt and clean shoes. No flip flops. We just got back from our cruise on the Carnival Valor and so many people ignored the dress code at dinner that it annoyed my wife and me. With the exception of elegant night, I dressed in what I like to call "pro golfers casual": nice slacks, collared shirt and loafers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear99211 Posted August 21, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hey, it's Carnival - no one cares. :rolleyes: Speak for yourself, not for me, I care, I think shorts at dinner time in the MDR should not be allowed, for those in shorts go to the Lido for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobblypops Posted August 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2013 My mother always taught me to keep my nose on my own plate so, that means that I don't look at what others are eating or wearing because it doesn't affect me or my meal in the least. You're on vacation, dress comfortable and relax. Now, I choose to be a little dressy because I never get to dress like that in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flydude1063 Posted August 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Speak for yourself, not for me, I care, I think shorts at dinner time in the MDR should not be allowed, for those in shorts go to the Lido for dinner. So my being in shorts really affects your enjoyment of your meal? Really?? Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satbeachbill Posted August 22, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Speak for yourself, not for me, I care, I think shorts at dinner time in the MDR should not be allowed, for those in shorts go to the Lido for dinner. I whole-heartedly agree...............but do you think it will make a difference? I should have said "no one else seems to care", by the looks of some things on elegant night, especially after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etwright Posted August 22, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Straight from Valor Fn Times last week. Non-Elegant Night: "Tonight's restaurant attire is Cruise Casual. Please note: Gym or Basketball shorts, flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans and men's sleeveless shirts are not allowed in the restaurant." Elegant night: ""Tonight's restaurant attire is Cruise Elegant. Please Note: Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, flip-flops, bathing suit attire, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear and baseball hats are not allowed in the restaurant." I did see them turn away a man in shorts on elegant night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted August 22, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What about sandals... is it okay to wear sandals with shorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted August 22, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What about sandals... is it okay to wear sandals with shorts? Sandals yes flip flops no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iruser Posted August 22, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Straight from Valor Fn Times last week.Elegant night: ""Tonight's restaurant attire is Cruise Elegant. Please Note: Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, flip-flops, bathing suit attire, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear and baseball hats are not allowed in the restaurant." I did see them turn away a man in shorts on elegant night. 4 day cruise on sensation - any idea which night will be elegant night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted August 22, 2013 #24 Share Posted August 22, 2013 4 day cruise on sensation - any idea which night will be elegant night? The Nassau day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted August 23, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 23, 2013 For men, t-shirts, shorts, white socks with sandals or dress shoes are perfectly fine on any night. Carnival does not enforce their dress code. So no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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