Acceptable MDR Attire

[ronandannette]

Sorry - can't get "search" to work and I'm pressed for time. Boarding Liberty today and have apparently neglected to pack DH any long pants except his suit for formal night. We've got MTD and will only be in the dining room 2 nights. Will cargo shorts and a polo shirt (with casual shoes, not sandals) be acceptable? If not I guess he can just make his suit pants work. TIA.

Edited November 8, 2014 by ronandannette

[Clarea]

They specifically ask for no shorts (not even dress shorts) in the dining room in the evening.

[spookwife]

shorts are frowned upon and yes I have seen people refused entry , even on non formal nights.

 

whether YOU will be permitted entry is up to the maitre d'

 

forget what ANYONE on the boards say.. it is ultimately up to the guy at the podium.

[ronandannette]

Suit pants it is then I guess. Thanks.

[pinkrosesdeb]

We have, however, seen shorts in the MDR on more than one occasion. I know he can do it first night because luggage is not always in the room in time.

[Desert Cruizers]

Since your going to only be in the MRD 2 nights, the suit pants will be fine with a change of shirts, then no extra packing for you.:)

[cruisinfanatic]

[rcarrosq]

I know there are no shorts and MDR calls for smart casual on non formal nights, but can ladies occasionally wear nice pressed jeans and a nice top?

[davekathy]

 

Now only if the staff would read and enforce it!

[cruisinfanatic]

Now only if the staff would read and enforce it!

they did that week. Everyone dressed like grown ups

[davekathy]

they did that week. Everyone dressed like grown ups

 

Mark that one on the calendar.

[racerxspeedy]

Have a great cruise and let us know how it goes. I will be on Indy in three weeks and am curious if they enforce the sign used on Explorer. On Allure in September it was basically "come as you are - anything goes".

[Retired LEO]

 

Nothing more than a scare tactic.

[George C]

I know there are no shorts and MDR calls for smart casual on non formal nights, but can ladies occasionally wear nice pressed jeans and a nice top?

 

they did not enforce any dress code in MDR on my cruise , many people had shorts on, I wish they would enforce the rules ( on Navigator in April)

[DonnaK]

I know there are no shorts and MDR calls for smart casual on non formal nights, but can ladies occasionally wear nice pressed jeans and a nice top?

 

Yes! Jeans are not mentioned on the list of items that they ask you not to wear in the MDR

[Grandma Dazzles]

I know there are no shorts and MDR calls for smart casual on non formal nights, but can ladies occasionally wear nice pressed jeans and a nice top?

 

Jeans have never been disallowed - however a lot of people feel they are too hot for the Caribbean and heavy to pack if you are flying to the cruise port.

[Plan.B]

1st time on RCI. For formal night...is shirt, tie and dress pants acceptable for DH?

[Retired LEO]

1st time on RCI. For formal night...is shirt, tie and dress pants acceptable for DH?

 

Yes

[Barb Nahoumi]

1st time on RCI. For formal night...is shirt, tie and dress pants acceptable for DH?

 

Yes, that is what my husband does. He checked with the Maitre D, and was told that was OK.

[waterbug123]

I know there are no shorts and MDR calls for smart casual on non formal nights, but can ladies occasionally wear nice pressed jeans and a nice top?

 

Yes, and men can too. There is no prohibition against jeans.

[ronandannette]

Have a great cruise and let us know how it goes. I will be on Indy in three weeks and am curious if they enforce the sign used on Explorer. On Allure in September it was basically "come as you are - anything goes".

 

Yes! Jeans are not mentioned on the list of items that they ask you not to wear in the MDR

 

Just off today; I don't know how closely they enforced the dress code because we didn't attempt to fudge it. I'm not really a people-watcher so I never really observed anyone in shorts or being turned away.

 

There were many, many people in jeans, even on formal night.

[nbsjcruiser]

Sorry - can't get "search" to work and I'm pressed for time. Boarding Liberty today and have apparently neglected to pack DH any long pants except his suit for formal night. We've got MTD and will only be in the dining room 2 nights. Will cargo shorts and a polo shirt (with casual shoes, not sandals) be acceptable? If not I guess he can just make his suit pants work. TIA.

 

Couldn't he wear his pants from his suit and a golf shirt?

[slyster]

Last year, no shorts was enforced on Grandeur, but last week on Jewel of the Seas, it didn't seem to be enforced. Two folks that we knew came in twice wearing shorts and I asked if anyone had said something to them. They said no and it was the second time they had worn shorts.

[cruisegirl1]

1st time on RCI. For formal night...is shirt, tie and dress pants acceptable for DH?

 

 

It is acceptable, but on a 7 night ( or longer) cruise we find that most of the men are also in a jacket for the formal nights.

From your post, I did not know the length of your cruise.

 

enjoy

 

M

Edited November 13, 2014 by cruisegirl1

[dadroy]

I know it irritates many people on this board, but you can always "lose your luggage" and show up in shorts. We ate dinner once where the husband had his suitcase lost by the airline. They got it at the second port of call. But the first few nights when the guy at the podium questioned him, he just told them about the lost luggage and let him in. I felt sorry for him because I know he was the type who would normally dress properly, but it was one of those things.

 

They did not call to confirm the luggage issue, just took his word. I know its a cheat, but you are boarding, nothing to be done now.:)