Shorts?

[Tommy3putts]

Now that's hilarious! Well played. Cheers!

[luv-my-kids]

I guess I will get the "mean looks". I have trouble with my feet swelling and I wear flip flops the entire time. Even with my formal dresses on formal nights. Usually my dresses are long and you are not able to see that I have flip flops on.

 

On my last Princess cruise, I was standing there waiting to enter the dining room in my flip flops and black formal gown.The woman next to me gave me a dirty look. Not 2 minutes later an elderly woman walked up in her formal dress and tennis shoes.

 

I just had to laugh because I could see the anger in the lady's eyes. You could tell it was ruining her night that we were both "out of dress code with our shoes".

 

I am a rule follower but sometimes we need to remember that we do not know everyone's situation. Of course I would rather be in heels, and I am sure the lady with the tennis shoes did not want to be in those. She was limping with a cane.

 

I'm just saying.........let's remember we do not know everyone's situation, and reason for not following the dress code 100%. You can usually tell who is trying to follow and who is just breaking the rules.

[riclop]

First time with Celebrity, does this mean no shorts?

 

"Daywear includes slacks or pants, blouses or shirts, knit tops or polo shirts. Bring a pair of sneakers or rubber-soled shoes for deck sports and a swimsuit cover-up for cool areas on the ship.

No shorts in MDR.

[turning46]

Gek, your reply cracked me up. Love My Kids, I agree that we should not be quick to judge. I am sorry anyone looked askance at you, and I feel bad for anyone whose lovely evening is spoiled by what someone else wears.

[shofer]

I will be trying Cunard next because I have been told that they strictly enforce the grey bouffant look for their male passengers and this suits me far better as I pass rapidly through middle-age.

 

Don't forget the white shoes and white belt combo with polyester pants. So chic!

 

Sue

[shofer]

I guess I will get the "mean looks". I have trouble with my feet swelling and I wear flip flops the entire time. Even with my formal dresses on formal nights. Usually my dresses are long and you are not able to see that I have flip flops on.

 

On my last Princess cruise, I was standing there waiting to enter the dining room in my flip flops and black formal gown.The woman next to me gave me a dirty look. Not 2 minutes later an elderly woman walked up in her formal dress and tennis shoes.

 

I just had to laugh because I could see the anger in the lady's eyes. You could tell it was ruining her night that we were both "out of dress code with our shoes".

 

I am a rule follower but sometimes we need to remember that we do not know everyone's situation. Of course I would rather be in heels, and I am sure the lady with the tennis shoes did not want to be in those. She was limping with a cane.

 

I'm just saying.........let's remember we do not know everyone's situation, and reason for not following the dress code 100%. You can usually tell who is trying to follow and who is just breaking the rules.

 

I have a very fancy pair of black flip flops that were purchased for my son's wedding when I was ready to kick off the heels. The bride wore an identical pair in white.

 

Wore them on formal night a few years ago on Princess because my feet were so swollen from the flight down that I couldn't get them into regular shoes or sandals. Didn't notice anyone giving me the stink-eye but my long black skirt probably hid them.

 

Sue

[Redtravel]

during the day, nice shorts, capris, skorts, skirts or long pants...Your choice. At night all the above except shorts. Except formal nights, casual attire. People dress nicely at night. Jeans are okay. I usually wear long pants, capris or a skirt with a nice blouse or knit top. Formal night, I dress up.

[MarkusToe]

all well said and correct, BUT NOT VALID FOR BRASIL

 

flipflops, tanktops, t-shirts, shorts on formal night....

 

comment from the maitre: thats brazil - cant't enforce

[VikingSam]

This will be my wife's and my first cruise. We are not new to traveling and have visited much of the world, but by planes, trains and automobiles. I am hoping that the dress code will be enforced for the most part, with exceptions as mentioned for those with physical difficulties in complying. I really don't understand the mentality of booking a cruise on a ship with beautiful dining rooms and theaters and then trying to skirt the dress code and attend dressed slovenly. But even though I don't understand it I won't allow others to spoil my vacation. I am hoping that there is some method of seating patrons so that those who wish to dress appropriate and those that don't are seated separately.

[Hooking4]

Shorts are for little boys and old men.

 

 

 

please post a pic of your cruise attire so we can copy the "right" way to dress on our vacation .

[Tommy3putts]

Well I'm an immature old 52 year old.

[ICANTWAITTOCRUISE]

For some reason I was thinking that shorts weren't allowed in the MDR during the day? Maybe I am wrong, but I could have sworn that last year on the reflection for the special brunch in the MDR we went back to cabin so husband could change into long pants.

And my opinion, in regards to the guy that brought up the shorts being ok in Mexico at the resort etc.... I do get it as far as weather/atmosphere/vacations/resorts go but even if we were at a place like that, if we were going to a nice dinner in a "fancy" restaurant my husband wouldn't wear shorts!

Don't people (men) dress up in cities all over America for nice dinners out? Maybe we're the exception. My husband really doesn't like dressing up but he would no more think NOT to than would he think of wearing a ladies dress, when we are dining at a nice place during evening hours! And that's what MDRs, and specialty restaurants are on cruises. Some things I'll never understand but to each his own I guess.

[rwr235]

For some reason I was thinking that shorts weren't allowed in the MDR during the day?

 

Hi,

 

Shorts are fine in the MDR during the day...from the Celebrity website:

 

Shorts and flip-flops are not allowed in the evening hours but are acceptable for lunch.

 

Woody

[Fouremco]

Maybe I am wrong, but I could have sworn that last year on the reflection for the special brunch in the MDR we went back to cabin so husband could change into long pants.

 

Shorts are fine in the MDR during the day...from the Celebrity website:

 

Shorts and flip-flops are not allowed in the evening hours but are acceptable for lunch.

As the special brunch is somewhat fancier than the daily lunch, might this be an exception to the normal daytime policy?

[stormynow]

please post a pic of your cruise attire so we can copy the "right" way to dress on our vacation .

If u can read, X has the explanation on their website and in brochure.

[gek]

As the special brunch is somewhat fancier than the daily lunch, might this be an exception to the normal daytime policy?

 

I doubt it. My experience is that "special brunch" translates as "total chaos". The staff are run off their feet enough without having to worry about how people are dressed. I also wouldn't use the word "fancy" for anything that involves chocolate fountains, ice carvings and model houses made of bread. "Kitsch" seems like a more appropriate description.

 

In fact, I think it would be great if everyone were forced to wear Hawaiian shirts and shorts with socks and sandals. The whole experience would just become surreal.

[petersonwith3]

I think Warm weather has a lot to do with it. In the military the weather and time of year dictated what uniform was appropriate. I'm just saying that on warm weather cruises tropical attire (including nice shorts and Tommy Bahamas shirts) should be more accepted at night. I agree with our points on ball caps, tank tops and flip flops at night.

 

I'd like to see X or another cruise line to a test on these designated formal nights. Instead of a mandatory formal night dress code, why not have an "optional" formal night event in a designated area of the ship with a strict dress code. For example have early dining tropical attire night in MDR and late dining formal (or vice versa). I'd be interested to see which one has better attendance.

 

 

 

 

I totally agree and I write that on every comment card that I fill out.

 

 

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[Charles4515]

As the special brunch is somewhat fancier than the daily lunch, might this be an exception to the normal daytime policy?

 

No, it is not fancy. Dress is very casual. Link below is picture of the Brunch on Equinox.

 

[Charles4515]

This will be my wife's and my first cruise. We are not new to traveling and have visited much of the world, but by planes, trains and automobiles. I am hoping that the dress code will be enforced for the most part, with exceptions as mentioned for those with physical difficulties in complying. I really don't understand the mentality of booking a cruise on a ship with beautiful dining rooms and theaters and then trying to skirt the dress code and attend dressed slovenly. But even though I don't understand it I won't allow others to spoil my vacation. I am hoping that there is some method of seating patrons so that those who wish to dress appropriate and those that don't are seated separately.

 

Glad you won't allow how people are dressed spoil your vacation cause those who don't meet your dress standards won't be seated separately.

 

Also, happy to dash your hopes. There are only dress suggestions and if you read the many "dress" threads there is little enforcement of any dress code as you will discover on your first cruise.

[Tommy3putts]

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And my opinion' date=' in regards to the guy that brought up the shorts being ok in Mexico at the resort etc.... I do get it as far as weather/atmosphere/vacations/resorts go but even if we were at a place like that, if we were going to a nice dinner in a "fancy" restaurant my husband wouldn't wear shorts!

Don't people (men) dress up in cities all over America for nice dinners out? Maybe we're the exception. My husband really doesn't like dressing up but he would no more think NOT to than would he think of wearing a ladies dress, when we are dining at a nice place during evening hours! And that's what MDRs, and specialty restaurants are on cruises. Some things I'll never understand but to each his own I guess.[/quote]

 

 

Ma'am I'm "the guy" and I guess it depends on what your definition of "fancy" is. I like to go out and eat and I make sure I dress according to the establishments dress code. I even have a variety of sports coats for the right occasion. You'd be surprised to find that in warm weather months nice shorts are accepted at many restaurants across the US. If you're talking a five star restaurant in NYC you'd be correct shorts would not be allowed. But also if your husband wore a tie and jacket to a five star restaurant in Las Vegas in July he'd likely be over dressed.

 

I accept that there are some folks who have an aversion to shorts. But there are also many who don't.

[Wine-O]

Ma'am I'm "the guy" and I guess it depends on what your definition of "fancy" is. I like to go out and eat and I make sure I dress according to the establishments dress code. I even have a variety of sports coats for the right occasion. You'd be surprised to find that in warm weather months nice shorts are accepted at many restaurants across the US. If you're talking a five star restaurant in NYC you'd be correct shorts would not be allowed. But also if your husband wore a tie and jacket to a five star restaurant in Las Vegas in July he'd likely be over dressed.

 

I accept that there are some folks who have an aversion to shorts. But there are also many who don't.

 

I have no problem wearing shorts. In fact, if the temp is 50 or above, I'm in shorts and sandals.

 

Now, like you said, "I like to go out and eat and I make sure I dress according to the establishments dress code. I even have a variety of sports coats for the right occasion." Then you will fit right in with Celebrity. Smart casual for dinner (slacks/polo shirt), and tux/suit/sports coat & tie on formal nights. Shorts perfectly OK for breakfast & lunch in the MDR.

[foodgirl]

Ok after reading all of this am I safe in assuming that DH can wear shorts after dinner in bars or lounges? He will wear nice jeans to specialty restaurants and then change after. We never eat in dining room so that is not an issue. He would prefer to wear his dressy shorts and tommy Bahama short but will follow the rules. I just booked our first celebrity cruise and this is very important for us. I don't wear shorts ever but DH lives in them and gets hot very easily so even when I freeze inside the a/c he still wants shorts. Thanks for any input.

[WestLakeGirl]

No problem wearing shorts around the ships's bar or casino during the evening. The theater on formal night may be a different story, but that seems to vary ship by ship.

[foodgirl]

No problem wearing shorts around the ships's bar or casino during the evening. The theater on formal night may be a different story, but that seems to vary ship by ship.

 

Great news! Thank you. :)

[Charles4515]

No problem wearing shorts around the ships's bar or casino during the evening. The theater on formal night may be a different story, but that seems to vary ship by ship.

 

Well, you could wear shorts at the bars and lounges on formal night but it would look out of place.