George C Posted August 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2017 we have some friends doing Alaska next month ,they want to know about formal dress requirements, we cruise a lot but have not done princess in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted August 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Oh, no! Now you will get conflicting answers. Personally, I wear a suit. Some wear a tux. Some wear a long sleeved shirt and a tie. Some will tell you to wear anything you want and to heck with everybody else. You can always just dress "Smart Casual" on formal night and eat at a venue other than MDR. Specialty restaurants are smart casual at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Gah!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 15, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Sounds like same responses you would get for rccl, thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Formal on Princess is way less formal than it once was for sure. Still can be as formal or not so formal as you wish .... Men basically need to wear long pants and a shirt with a collar. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted August 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2017 OMG yet another formal night question - pass the popcorn! :eek: Since the OP asked and I was on a r/t AK cruise out of Seattle, I wore a guayabera and docker pants and did not have any problems. Since it was an AK cruise, it definitely trended towards less formal wear. Go to the MDR on formal night but just not wear jeans or a tshirt. Cruise on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Yes, nothing much different response. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 15, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I told him to wear dockers and a blazer and he would fit right in, I am still in the 10 percent that wear's a Tux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessLuver Posted August 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 15, 2017 we have some friends doing Alaska next month ,they want to know about formal dress requirements, we cruise a lot but have not done princess in a while You came to the right place even though people may struggle in providing appropriate help.....basically on Princess you can wear whatever you want on formal nights and do not listen to the nay sayers.....:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted August 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Gah!!!!! Well said! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Well said! :D Taught by the best. :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 15, 2017 OMG yet another formal night question - pass the popcorn! :eek: Can I have my popcorn with butter?? :) Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I told him to wear dockers and a blazer and he would fit right in, I am still in the 10 percent that wear's a Tux Ditto.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2017 OMG yet another formal night question - pass the popcorn! :eek: Can I have my popcorn with butter?? :) Tony Movie theater popcorn butter (if you can call it that) is simply the best.....:D:D:D Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted August 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Every post I've read so far is 100 % correct. :) Maybe the days of posting negative comments of people not dressing up are coming to an end. Enjoy your cruise no matter what your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwake Posted August 15, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I look at Formal Nights as dressing up to go on a special date with my wife to a very nice restaurant. I wear a tux or dinner jacket and never feel over dressed. Other men wear dark suites and nice ties. Not every one does this. Some men dress like they are going out to dinner with Hugo Chavez or Pablo Escobar and in my opinion , look somewhat out of place. Formal nights on Princess are not like going to the prom, but more like going to dinner and a theater evening. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab12 Posted August 15, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 15, 2017 For us formal nights are a good excuse to get dressed up - OH wears a smart suit and tie (leaves tux at home now as felt out of place). I always wear long evening dress and yes even with airport weight restrictions manage to pack 2/3 different dresses. Basically its up to you, whatever you are comfortable wearing you will see lots of different styles on board and none are wrong - except the shorts and flip flops ha ha. Although on one formal night I felt unwell and we decided to skip dinner completely - went to the shop to get some tablets and got some terrible dirty looks from people in the lift who were all dressed up - they looked at me as though I had crawled out from under a stone - but you will always get those who think they are better than everyone else - do your own thing and most importantly ENJOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby the Dog Posted August 15, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Never had any dirty looks, never felt out of place and I am always casually dressed on formal nights. After all, formal dress is an option. Frankly, I would have a good time with anyone who shot me a dirty look (they would think twice about doing this to anyone else in the future). It's your vacation, you paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted August 15, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 15, 2017 On formal nights my husband still wears a tux, my kids dress in suits that I will have to keep buying annually at the rate they are growing, but we enjoy dressing up on our cruises. Some men wear jackets, others don't. I would agree that you should make yourself comfortable but be respectful of the attire recommendations from Princess knowing not everyone is. Some people get away with more than others, some people are turned away when others in similar outfits made it through and were seated in the MDR. Princess is inconsistent on how they react to dress attire, but really I worry about what my family is wearing and not about policing or criticizing what others are wearing. You will find this topic gets a lot of commentary, and eye rolls and popcorn.... If you follow the Princess website you know you will be allowed to dine in the MDR on formal nights. If you bend the rules, but look nice, you more than likely will be allowed in, but should not be upset if you are not. From the Princess Website regarding Clothing Recommendations: You should dress for a cruise with Princess the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort. Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants and jogging suits, is the order of the day both at sea and ashore in hotter climates. We recommend you bring a sweater, a jacket or an all-weather coat for cool evenings, and for shore excursions, depending on your destination. Due to unpredictable weather, don't forget a hat or visor and a collapsible umbrella. Please be sure to bring proper clothing for visits to religious sites. You'll also want low-heeled, rubbersoled shoes for strolling on deck, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sandals to wear. Princess makes it easy to know what to pack and what to wear when you’re dining onboard our spectacular ships. There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal. Smart Casual Guest attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home. Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies Pants and open-neck shirts for men Inappropriate dinner wear such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes) are not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn. Formal When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for the enjoyment of all our guests. Evening gowns and cocktail dresses for women Tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with a tie for men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted August 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Those so called dirty looks are all in the minds of the people who feel they're not complying with the dress code. Once people realize it's only suggested, as others have found out, their inhibitions are quickly dispelled. Princess does realize that not everyone wants to dress up in order to eat in the dining room & allows for them to do so by stating the minimum requirements as "at the very least, a shirt, tie and slacks, while women may want to bring an evening dress or a skirt with a good blouse." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby the Dog Posted August 15, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 15, 2017 From the Princess Website regarding Clothing Recommendations: Remember - these are only recommendations. You don't have to wear a tux, a gown, a suit, or even a tie. Cruise lines like to make money on photos taken and sold during the optional formal nights; that's why they have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconCruiser Posted August 15, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Princess tends to be fairly lax on the Alaskan cruises due to the nature of the cruise and the more informal dress standards in Alaska. Many male diners are seated with open collared dress shirts, without a jacket. Even saw a few polo shirts. we have some friends doing Alaska next month ,they want to know about formal dress requirements, we cruise a lot but have not done princess in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted August 15, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Princess tends to be fairly lax on the Alaskan cruises due to the nature of the cruise and the more informal dress standards in Alaska. Many male diners are seated with open collared dress shirts, without a jacket. Even saw a few polo shirts. This tends to be true of the Caribbean also. I'm not sure if if it's the relaxed dress code in general or because the Caribbean is generally more casual than most places anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 15, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 15, 2017 On formal nights my husband still wears a tux, my kids dress in suits that I will have to keep buying annually at the rate they are growing, but we enjoy dressing up on our cruises. Some men wear jackets, others don't. I would agree that you should make yourself comfortable but be respectful of the attire recommendations from Princess knowing not everyone is. Some people get away with more than others, some people are turned away when others in similar outfits made it through and were seated in the MDR. Princess is inconsistent on how they react to dress attire, but really I worry about what my family is wearing and not about policing or criticizing what others are wearing. You will find this topic gets a lot of commentary, and eye rolls and popcorn.... If you follow the Princess website you know you will be allowed to dine in the MDR on formal nights. If you bend the rules, but look nice, you more than likely will be allowed in, but should not be upset if you are not. From the Princess Website regarding Clothing Recommendations: You should dress for a cruise with Princess the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort. Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants and jogging suits, is the order of the day both at sea and ashore in hotter climates. We recommend you bring a sweater, a jacket or an all-weather coat for cool evenings, and for shore excursions, depending on your destination. Due to unpredictable weather, don't forget a hat or visor and a collapsible umbrella. Please be sure to bring proper clothing for visits to religious sites. You'll also want low-heeled, rubbersoled shoes for strolling on deck, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sandals to wear. Princess makes it easy to know what to pack and what to wear when you’re dining onboard our spectacular ships. There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal. Smart Casual Guest attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home. Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies Pants and open-neck shirts for men Inappropriate dinner wear such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes) are not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn. Formal When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for the enjoyment of all our guests. Evening gowns and cocktail dresses for women Tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with a tie for men Yes......:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby the Dog Posted August 15, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 15, 2017 This tends to be true of the Caribbean also. I'm not sure if if it's the relaxed dress code in general or because the Caribbean is generally more casual than most places anyway. Right, the formal wearers are definitely the minority in the Caribbean. Although there are enough to block the staircase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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