Formal Nights for Men

[jad828]

How formal is formal night these days?
When I sailed Princess back in 2001 many men wore tuxedo's...but on our past cruise (on another line) formal night wasn't so formal..mostly suits.
What's it like these days?

Thanks in advance!

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[sue d. miller]

On our last cruise in October, about 40% wore tux's. The rest were dark suits. Mostly black or navy. This was in the traditional dining room.

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[tpmartin]

My 2 sons and I will be wearing Tuxedo's Aboard the Caribbean Princess during the 5/8 sailing.
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[captrain]

I always wear a tux, and usually find it about 50-50. I do find that the shorter the cruise the less Tuxes show up.

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[sue d. miller]

I love a tux. So handsome.

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[jad828]

I love a tux too, not only do men look handsome but they are very formal...hence "formal" night. My husband just felt over-dressed on our last cruise. He doesn't want to stand out on this one. I think he will be fine...he just needed reassurance.
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[Rosieo]

Not only do they look handsome they look extremely sexy! IMHO

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[sue d. miller]

Amen.

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[shellyc]

Last year we did the 7 night Eastern Caribbean on another line with the Pink Ribbon Cruise Group. There were 4 men and 30 women in our group. I chose to rent DH a tux. DH was labeled "MR BOND" by the ladies of the group and they made a big fuss over him. We still receive emails from the group leader, and she always refers to us as "MR & MRS BOND".
DH is thrilled...and has requested a TUX rental for our Diamond cruise in June.

Milton & Michele - NJ

[Guest]

Just off Sun Princess - I'd say the tux to suit comparison is about 50-50. Some of those suits were actually semi-formal sport coats and slacks, but close enough, I guess.

One way I get away from the "tux" syndrome is to wear mine with a regular tie - I have one solid black and one solid white tie that I use - one for each formal night - instead of the bow tie...kinda changes the look...

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[starsjohn]

I noticed at the Academy Awards this year that many of the men had long solid color silk ties instead of bow ties. Is this a changing style? I like the look.

John

[sue d. miller]

Yes, and BDJAM does it already. Looks great. Sue

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[starsjohn]

Thanks Sue, it looks like I have the fuel for a shopping expedition to Fashion Island today. I wonder which color is best? I guess we look to BDJAM for inspiration.

John

[sue d. miller]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! A new formal fashion For men. It is really a sharp look. A softer formal. Sue

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