Michylicious Posted May 5, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I just bought this outfit and I was considering bringing it on my upcoming cruise to wear to dinner one of the non-formal nights (I have 2 cocktail dresses for those nights). What are your thoughts on something like this for a non-formal night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true45 Posted May 5, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Did you mean to the buffet? Is your first cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katsmom1 Posted May 5, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 5, 2015 In my opinion, it is much too casual for dinner in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted May 5, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 5, 2015 They are cute shorts but too short for the main dining room, IMO. The tank top makes them look even more casual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted May 5, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Cute outfit, I wouldn't wear to MDR, I would wear to the islands or to the buffet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchoolNurseMom Posted May 5, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Capris or sundress/maxidress is much more appropriate unless you are going to the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted May 5, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Depends on the cruise line for wearing dressy shorts and also the length of the shorts. ;) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted May 5, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) I agree - just because the model is wearing that outfit with heels doesn't mean it's ok for dinner. I think those shorts are too short (and I would say the same if it were a skirt:p) and the style (if not the fabric) is old-school athletic shorts. ETA - there are two questions (based on post above me) 1) would this look be allowed in the dining room for dinner; and 2) is it appropriate for dinner in the MDR. I can't say for 1, but vote no for 2. Edited May 5, 2015 by Hoyaheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kati89 Posted May 5, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) I think that it depends on a number of factors (cruise line, destination). It also could depend on which day of the cruise you intend to wear it (usually the first and last night of the cruise are the most informal). As bad as it may sound to some, I also think it depends on your age and how you wear the outfit. Personally, if I were cruising in a warm weather destination (Caribbean, Bahamas, etc) on a non luxury cruise line (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, etc) and given my age (early 20's)....I would dress this outfit up with nice heels, jewelry, handbag, and makeup and feel comfortable wearing it into the dining room. I have seen people on more than one occasion on a Carnival cruise wearing a swimsuit cover up in the MDR. I would probably bring a cardigan or wrap because it tends to be freezing. Obviously I think that is wildly inappropriate, but my point is that this is a very trendy, current, well put together outfit and if worn well I think it would be absolutely fine in the dining room. Plus, super cute outfit for daytime too which makes it practical for packing! :) Edited May 5, 2015 by kati89 omission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted May 5, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Can't even any cruise line allowing those shorts in any dinning room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 5, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Way too casual for the dining room, IMO... Shorts that short are not "dressy" by any stretch of the imagination! Capris are fine on casual nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted May 5, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Cute (especially on that body!) but not dressy. None of the ships I sail on would consider this an appropriate outfit for the MDR. Many MDRs are too cold for it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 5, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 5, 2015 In my opinion, that is not a dressy outfit. The shorts remind me of "hot pants" in the old days......(guess I am getting old) but those are "short shorts" in my opinion and wearing those high heeled sandals don't make the outfit dressy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted May 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Dressy? I don't see anything dressy about the outfit......sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted May 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Kind of reminds me of one of the outfits Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted May 6, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Hi, I voted yes for allowing dressy shorts... (depending on the ship) here in my office, women will wear pantsuits that have shorts instead of slacks on some days, & also, I've seen outfits with shorts that would definitely count as dressy club type wear. On the other hand, the outfit pictured is definitely not dressy by any stretch of imagination IMO. :) Synthetic fabric, & too short shorts worn with a basic tank top just don't belong in the MDR this to me would be ok on a casual night in the MDR: https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shorts/ingoodcompany/PRDOVR~B8563/B8563.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb317 Posted May 6, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 6, 2015 That is an outfit I would wear to the gym, minus the heels. :D Sherri:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loslili2021 Posted May 6, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I wore shorts to Breeze MDR...they were white and cuffed...wore them with heels...and no one said boo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 6, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Hi, I voted yes for allowing dressy shorts... (depending on the ship) here in my office, women will wear pantsuits that have shorts instead of slacks on some days, & also, I've seen outfits with shorts that would definitely count as dressy club type wear. On the other hand, the outfit pictured is definitely not dressy by any stretch of imagination IMO. :) Synthetic fabric, & too short shorts worn with a basic tank top just don't belong in the MDR this to me would be ok on a casual night in the MDR: https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shorts/ingoodcompany/PRDOVR~B8563/B8563.jsp Did you see the price of those shorts?:eek:.......it is just not in my DNA to pay 175.00 for shorts:eek:.......and I wouldn't wear them to dinner anyway...then again, I don't bring shorts for dinner;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted May 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Did you see the price of those shorts?:eek:.......it is just not in my DNAto pay 175.00 for shorts:eek:.......and I wouldn't wear them to dinner anyway...then again, I don't bring shorts for dinner;) Hi Lois, no, I wouldn't pay that either :) I was just trying to find an example of what might be acceptable on a casual night on some lines, to me, those were more dressy for a dining room than the ones that were originally pictured... the original ones I would think are more of something you'd wear during the day around the pool or on a beach day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Hi Lois, no, I wouldn't pay that either :) I was just trying to find an example of what might be acceptable on a casual night on some lines, to me, those were more dressy for a dining room than the ones that were originally pictured... the original ones I would think are more of something you'd wear during the day around the pool or on a beach day. :) LOL...ok....gotcha;)....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michylicious Posted May 6, 2015 Author #22 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I appreciate your opinions ladies!!! Thanks! Well at least those of you who were able to give feedback without being snarky to other posters. I don't know why it's so hard to give opinions without being nice to one another. I will probably wear the shorts on board the first day with a short sleeve blouse. As for the suggestions for Capris, they really aren't my style but I do appreciate your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted May 6, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 6, 2015 this to me would be ok on a casual night in the MDR: https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shorts/ingoodcompany/PRDOVR~B8563/B8563.jsp Yes, except for the blouse unbuttoned to the belly button. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted May 6, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I will probably wear the shorts on board the first day with a short sleeve blouse. That would be very cute. Enjoy the outfit and your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loslili2021 Posted May 6, 2015 #25 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I appreciate your opinions ladies!!! Thanks! Well at least those of you who were able to give feedback without being snarky to other posters. I don't know why it's so hard to give opinions without being nice to one another. I will probably wear the shorts on board the first day with a short sleeve blouse. As for the suggestions for Capris, they really aren't my style but I do appreciate your suggestions. I 100 percent agree with you about the comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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