RJ2002 Posted February 23, 2014 #51 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I wonder which came first? Was it that people stopped taking care about their appearance and dressed for a 'special night'? Or was the 'special night' less special so people stopped dressing in true formal wear? Interesting question. I do think the change in the style of dress goes beyond the microcosm of cruising. However, I do not think that people necessarily care less about their appearance simply because they don't dress formally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted February 23, 2014 #52 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) I think that it is also a function of where you live. We moved from an Eastern city to west coast city and then to a western city. We found significant variances in dress- in business, formal, and casual settings between the cities. It certainly had an impact on us now that we have been in the west for so long. Perhaps not as much now that business casual is more common but we certainly see it. Oddly enough, we really noticed the differences at church, funerals, visitations, and weddings. Edited February 23, 2014 by iancal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakepatrol Posted February 23, 2014 #53 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) The MDR is nothing special, even on formal nights. Just find your way to the Lido- it is not worth the bother. It is only for a few nights during the cruise. Exactly...Why bother wearing an 18 oz jacket, and having pesky annoying waiters waiting on you while on vacation? When you can go to a cafeteria stand on line, and grab your own grub Edited February 23, 2014 by Wakepatrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted February 23, 2014 #54 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Exactly...Why bother wearing an 18 oz jacket, and having pesky annoying waiters waiting on you while on vacation? When you can go to a cafeteria stand on line, and grab your own grub Exactly ... and don't forget to fill your glass with 2-Buck Chuck before leaving your room :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lv9777 Posted February 23, 2014 #55 Share Posted February 23, 2014 We are having the same discussion regarding our June cruise. We are staying 5 days post cruise and need to travel light as we are using the train and busses to travel. We have decided to find an old Jacket from the back of the closet or buy one from Goodwill and then leave it behind. This is cheaper than renting a tux and I will not be over dressed due to the need to pack light. We don't want to eat at the Lido as we enjoy the MDR. This is our solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakepatrol Posted February 23, 2014 #56 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Exactly ... and don't forget to fill your glass with 2-Buck Chuck before leaving your room :rolleyes: I don't drink that swill...Do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted February 23, 2014 #57 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Same here re dress shoes. And I only take one pair of shoes.....and they are the ones that are on my feet! Typical male! Sounds very familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted February 23, 2014 #58 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) =iancal;41779926]Same here re dress shoes. And I only take one pair of shoes.....and they are the ones that are on my feet! They must look real cool with a bathing suit :eek: Edited February 23, 2014 by taxmantoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsyAnne Posted February 23, 2014 #59 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Exactly...Why bother wearing an 18 oz jacket, and having pesky annoying waiters waiting on you while on vacation? When you can go to a cafeteria stand on line, and grab your own grub snarky Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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