Amaditch Posted October 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 24, 2015 My husband, myself and our 14 yr old son will be taking a cruise early next year and I have a question about dress. We are a western dressing family and my dilemma is this....would a western vest, bolo tie, and nice colored jeans (dark brown, or black) be dressy enough without having to pack a dress jacket as well? I don't want to have to buy dress attire for this one time when they would have this type of attire anyway. Any help with this would be appreciated. Thanks so much!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Evening attire varies by Cruise Line. I would post this on the Cruise Line Board you are sailing or if you want input here lease let us know what Cruise Line you are sailing. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted October 24, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I see you are going on the Allure. This is there dress code according to their website. Honestly, I have never seen anyone turned away, other than tee shirts, hats...etc. There were MANY Texans dressed in Cowboy garb. I really do not think you will have a problem. You picked a GREAT ship for your first cruise. Here is what is stated on their website: Onboard Dress Code Smart Casual: Ladies: Skirt or pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a blouse. Gentlemen: Pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a collared shirt. Formal: Ladies: Cocktail dress or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Suit (black tie is optional) Note: Swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurants or specialty restaurants. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are acceptable for lunch. Note: Smart Casual is allowed on Boarding Day at The Grande Restaurant (should only be included where we are speaking about The Grande) Read more at http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&faqId=255&faqSubjectId=334#Yhr65C0tV5CjuMk9.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted October 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 24, 2015 My husband, myself and our 14 yr old son will be taking a cruise early next year and I have a question about dress. We are a western dressing family and my dilemma is this....would a western vest, bolo tie, and nice colored jeans (dark brown, or black) be dressy enough without having to pack a dress jacket as well? I don't want to have to buy dress attire for this one time when they would have this type of attire anyway. Any help with this would be appreciated. Thanks so much!:) depends on the ship/line. it would be entirely NOT acceptable on Celebrity for instance, nor would it be considered appropriate for any ship not sailing out of Galveston, Houston, or N'awlins. also most lines do ban jeans period on formal night, no matter what. yes even the $250 'dress jeans' that Texans seem to just love. price is not a factor. its the fabric. a pair of chinos or khakis, a button down shirt and a tie is acceptable on most lines. no jacket required except on a few ships( again, Celebrity) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Can he wear it? Sure.... is it "formal"...nope, not by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 24, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I had a bolo tie with my Tux on last cruise, I think you would be good on most lines , but I would ask the question on that forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applescruff Posted October 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 24, 2015 My husband, myself and our 14 yr old son will be taking a cruise early next year and I have a question about dress. We are a western dressing family and my dilemma is this....would a western vest, bolo tie, and nice colored jeans (dark brown, or black) be dressy enough without having to pack a dress jacket as well? I don't want to have to buy dress attire for this one time when they would have this type of attire anyway. Any help with this would be appreciated. Thanks so much!:) I am also a first time cruiser, but I wanted to let you know that I feel for you! My boyfriend and I are both Wyoming natives - his "dress shoes" are his nicest pair of Western boots. It can be difficult to find the happy medium between traditional formal wear and his western sensibilities. We recently purchased an affordable jacket at a western-wear shop that looks really nice with his favorite vest. He has gotten a lot more use out of it than we expected. Maybe something like that would be a good option for formal night? Best of luck! I hope you all have a wonderful trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted October 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I had a bolo tie with my Tux on last cruise, I think you would be good on most lines , but I would ask the question on that forum. the bolo is not the issue.. its the JEANS that are in dispute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 24, 2015 the bolo is not the issue.. its the JEANS that are in dispute. I agree, but I am sure you will admit dress code is nothing like it used to be and most lines do not enforce anything. I have seen some clowns in worse on RCCL and other lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widallas Posted October 24, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'll take a sharp-dressed cowboy who tips his hat and pulls out chairs for the ladies in his party anyday...so many bigger things in the world to worry about. Black jeans and a jacket it would probably be the best option with a hat and bolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waitingtogo Posted October 25, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 25, 2015 yes, press the jeans and you will be perfectly fine on any ship in the u.s. Stand up tall and be proud and enjoy your meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted October 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 25, 2015 the bolo is not the issue.. its the JEANS that are in dispute. Nothing is "in dispute". OP asked without telling which line/ship they are on. From her previous posts and one other reply here, they are sailing on Royal Caribbean. Jeans are not mentioned in the dress code, and thus are permitted. Would I wear them on FN? No. Do some passengers? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted October 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Black jeans and a jacket it would probably be the best option with a hat and bolo. If the gentleman decides to wear his cowboy hat, it should come off when he enters the dining room. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted October 25, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 25, 2015 The OP is on Royal Caribbean. I don't think it really matters much as we've seen all kinds of dress on their ships on formal nights. As long as the jeans are clean, not torn and if the men remove any hat they may wear, it shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlescruztoo Posted October 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 25, 2015 You wont have any problem. Thats what I wear even on Celebrity & Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizmark'sMom Posted October 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Dark jeans that are pressed and in good condition, vest, collared shirt, nice jacket, shined boots, and bolo would be just fine for formal night. That's as formally dressed as my former husband ever got. Even on Celebrity, he wouldn't stand out. Don't go buy a whole new wardrobe for one night on a cruise. If what he has isn't considered "formal" enough, go get your portrait and then enjoy one of the other restaurants. There are always non-formal dining options. I'm a farmer in central CA. I do own 1 pair of high heels that get worn maybe once a year, but I don't own a single dress that would be considered "formal" by people from the major cities. Even on my poshest cruise - the Seacloud II - nobody batted an eye at my lack of a gown. And my husband was not the only man wearing a nice leather jacket instead of a tuxedo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaditch Posted October 25, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thank you so much for your input. It makes me feel much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 26, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 26, 2015 another factor is where ship leaves from , you will see many others dressed the same when you leave from Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 26, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 26, 2015 It might be better to view the question as one of "western attire", rather than (as was titled) "Dressing like a cowboy". A cowboy is a manual laborer - so dressing like one - including work clothes, such as jeans - is, almost by definition, not formal. People should wear what they want and what they are comfortable in - with some regard for the "rules of the house" . OP's question, like all similar questions, should be answered by referring to whatever dress code applies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted October 27, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 27, 2015 depends on the ship/line. it would be entirely NOT acceptable on Celebrity for instance, nor would it be considered appropriate for any ship not sailing out of Galveston, Houston, or N'awlins. also most lines do ban jeans period on formal night, no matter what. yes even the $250 'dress jeans' that Texans seem to just love. price is not a factor. its the fabric. a pair of chinos or khakis, a button down shirt and a tie is acceptable on most lines. no jacket required except on a few ships( again, Celebrity) Funny - I wore a black button down shirt, black jeans, and boots for formal night on RCI Freedom of the Seas out of Port Canaveral - I actually felt slightly overdressed compared to others..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 27, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Funny - I wore a black button down shirt, black jeans, and boots for formal night on RCI Freedom of the Seas out of Port Canaveral - I actually felt slightly overdressed compared to others..... I still wear a Tux , but many more people will be dressed like you were, when I started cruising people dressed in suit and tie every night, glad we do not do that anymore, as Dylan sang "the times they are a changing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted October 27, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 27, 2015 On the other hand, it's a bit sad that, when fashion/decorum enters the equation, international travel of all sorts (air, land sea) has degenerated over the past decade. Whether it's riding in coach on planes with increasingly less seat pitch while abutting a stranger in a "wifebeater" tee shirt munching on pungent food brought from home OR having to share a cruise dinner table with baseball-cap-turned-backward, flip-flop wearing "buffet buffoons," more liberal interpretations by travel companies (particularly some cruise lines) of commonly decent dress requirements has certainly cheapened the overall experience (in the worst way). This extends as well to "formal" nights (aka prom nights), which (on many cruise lines) have become nothing more than a money making scam for the ship. Formal wear is formal wear. Period. By accepting anything less that tux and, at least, cocktail dress, the line makes sure that there are more folks present to purchase pictures while creating the illusion that passengers are getting an extra special event (which actually costs the cruise line $000 more than any other dinner). Fortunately some better cruise lines have abandoned "prom nights" rather than perpetuate the scam. But those lines are few and far between. Of course, some folks will still feel that the positives of their overall experience are worth the negatives including perhaps mistaking "cheap" for "good value." Nonetheless, it does remain sad that the experience of cruising for many newer passengers is devoid of the class and sophistication that once defined life-at-sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 28, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 28, 2015 It would be nice to see all cruise lines have a dress code or say there is no dress code, but enforce the code if there was one, some lines still enforce it. It used to be if you didn't dress up you were forced to eat in WJ/buffet. As you say there is no way I am going to eat with "baseball-cap-turned-backward, flip-flop wearing "buffet buffoons," Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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