RocketMan275 Posted December 15, 2017 #51 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Many cities, including here in Toronto and in New York City along with lots of European cities accept jeans in any and all restaurants, including very expensive, fine dining restaurants. Makes one wonder how many posters here frequent the finer dining restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 15, 2017 #52 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Many cities, including here in Toronto and in New York City along with lots of European cities accept jeans in any and all restaurants, including very expensive, fine dining restaurants. We dined at the Dorchester in London some while ago and yes, there were some gents in neat ressed jeans and a sport coat. They were clean neat and disturbbed no one. That was a very high level, fine dining restauarant and we all greatly enjoyed. So yes, I have certainly seeen jeans being worn in some very fine dining rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted December 15, 2017 #53 Share Posted December 15, 2017 We dined at the Dorchester in London some while ago and yes, there were some gents in neat ressed jeans and a sport coat. They were clean neat and disturbbed no one. That was a very high level, fine dining restauarant and we all greatly enjoyed. So yes, I have certainly seeen jeans being worn in some very fine dining rooms.Yes, I've also experienced this in many nice restaurants, Sail. Your operative words are "clean, neat". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 15, 2017 #54 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Yes, I've also experienced this in many nice restaurants, Sail. Your operative words are "clean, neat". Yes, I agree, that makes it more celarr, however, I know Carol's DH. will also fit that description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 15, 2017 Author #55 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thank you Jacque, Judy, Rocket Man and Lady Arwen for your kind words. Just for the record, we are New Yorkers and eat in very fine restaurants. We know how to dress. My DH will wear whatever he wants and he will look great as he always does, and we will enjoy our meals in the specialty restaurants. ( He always was planning on wearing dress pants to Pinnacle). But, at Tamarand, he will wear jeans, unless he changes his mind. I’ve been posting on this board for a long time, and in the last year I’ve noticed the change in the tone of posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted December 15, 2017 #56 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thank you Jacque, Judy, Rocket Man and Lady Arwen for your kind words. Just for the record, we are New Yorkers and eat in very fine restaurants. We know how to dress. My DH will wear whatever he wants and he will look great as he always does, and we will enjoy our meals in the specialty restaurants. ( He always was planning on wearing dress pants to Pinnacle). But, at Tamarand, he will wear jeans, unless he changes his mind. I’ve been posting on this board for a long time, and in the last year I’ve noticed the change in the tone of posts. I have also noticed that there are some posters who can be quite abrasive at times. However, people like you, and others too numerous to mention, make it all worthwhile and a pleasure to talk with. I sincerely hope you and your husband enjoy your cruise. Wishing you Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haladdict Posted December 15, 2017 #57 Share Posted December 15, 2017 If people start the what shall we wear thread, they have to understand that it's going to start the whole argument up yet again. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted December 16, 2017 #58 Share Posted December 16, 2017 If people start the what shall we wear thread, they have to understand that it's going to start the whole argument up yet again.Sandra One shouldn't blame the person sincerely asking for information when the real problem stems from those who choose to start an argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted December 16, 2017 #59 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Carol... you and Sam have a wonderful time! On the cruises we have done together, Sam always looked great...I’m sure he will this time. Hope we can catch up in Fort Lauderdale! I’m not on here much anymore...this will be our first cruise since ‘15. Trust me, the board has changed...a lot of the old timers are gone. Sorry you had to endure such rudeness. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 16, 2017 Author #60 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Carol... you and Sam have a wonderful time! On the cruises we have done together, Sam always looked great...I’m sure he will this time. Hope we can catch up in Fort Lauderdale! I’m not on here much anymore...this will be our first cruise since ‘15. Trust me, the board has changed...a lot of the old timers are gone. Sorry you had to endure such rudeness. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks, Sheila. Looking forward to meeting up after your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted December 16, 2017 #61 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Thank you Jacque, Judy, Rocket Man and Lady Arwen for your kind words. Just for the record, we are New Yorkers and eat in very fine restaurants. We know how to dress. My DH will wear whatever he wants and he will look great as he always does, and we will enjoy our meals in the specialty restaurants. ( He always was planning on wearing dress pants to Pinnacle). But, at Tamarand, he will wear jeans, unless he changes his mind. I’ve been posting on this board for a long time, and in the last year I’ve noticed the change in the tone of posts. I only just read this thread and I am appalled at some of these posts. Your DH will be fine in his jeans Carol - I am sure they won't be ripped (though they pay much more for jeans with holes in!) or grubby. Have a great cruise. Sent from my SM-J320W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea girl 23 Posted December 16, 2017 #62 Share Posted December 16, 2017 One shouldn't blame the person sincerely asking for information when the real problem stems from those who choose to start an argument. Reminds me of that Monty Python sketch about the argument clinic.:'):'):'):') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted December 16, 2017 #63 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Edited to say dresss jeans. I always wonder what people mean when they say 'dress jeans'. Does this characterization somehow change what we're talking about here. Is it okay then to wear 'dress jeans' to a formal wedding? I'm really just trying to understand the 'dress jeans' concept... honestly. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted December 16, 2017 #64 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Thanks, Sheila. Looking forward to meeting up after your cruise. Or 3 days before...we'll have a rental care then. :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 16, 2017 #65 Share Posted December 16, 2017 One shouldn't blame the person sincerely asking for information when the real problem stems from those who choose to start an argument. Exactly! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted December 16, 2017 #66 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Thank you Jacque, Judy, Rocket Man and Lady Arwen for your kind words. Just for the record, we are New Yorkers and eat in very fine restaurants. We know how to dress. My DH will wear whatever he wants and he will look great as he always does, and we will enjoy our meals in the specialty restaurants. ( He always was planning on wearing dress pants to Pinnacle). But, at Tamarand, he will wear jeans, unless he changes his mind. I’ve been posting on this board for a long time, and in the last year I’ve noticed the change in the tone of posts. I’m sorry your innocent question provoked such unnecessary vitriol. Anyone with half a brain can see there is a difference between smart dress jeans and gardening jeans. I am sure your husband will look just fine. I agree about the tone on this board. I used to post every day but in recent months I rarely do. In fact, I seldom read CC any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted December 16, 2017 #67 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I'm sure your husband is going to look fine - you are experienced cruisers and know how to dress appropriately for dinner. I'd much rather see a man in a good fitting pair of jeans than one who continues to wear the 3 pleat baggy khaki's that were so fashionable a number of years ago. I call them "old man pants". LOL Have a wonderful cruise. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted December 16, 2017 #68 Share Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) I’m sorry your innocent question provoked such unnecessary vitriol. Anyone with half a brain can see there is a difference between smart dress jeans and gardening jeans. I am sure your husband will look just fine. I agree about the tone on this board. I used to post every day but in recent months I rarely do. In fact, I seldom read CC any more. I agree with this whole post. It takes a real numbskull to not know the difference between working jeans and dress jeans. Some of the replies in this thread were downright rude. Edited December 16, 2017 by Cruzaholic41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted December 16, 2017 #69 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I'd like to add my experience... Two cruises I ALMOST didn't go on because of THIS attitude that seemed to exist on a couple of cruise lines, Celebrity and HAL. This MAINLY over dress codes. You would THINK from reading some posts on both forums that both cruise lines employed security with batons and tasers to enforce these codes! What a JOKE! Once aboard the ships all these issues seemed to fade away! All these complainers and enforcers were non-exhistant and nowhere to be found! Staffs on both lines were friendly, inviting, welcoming, etc, etc as were the fellow cruisers! Dining room personnel were MUCH more flexible than the impression I had. No doubt you'll have a great cruise and don't worry about this one bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esimon Posted December 16, 2017 #70 Share Posted December 16, 2017 LET IT GO - there is a code -- some of us like it -- it isn't inforced - dress how you want - don't complain cause some of us LIKE dressing up - we won't complain if you come in jeans and whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted December 16, 2017 #71 Share Posted December 16, 2017 LET IT GO - there is a code -- some of us like it -- it isn't inforced - dress how you want - don't complain cause some of us LIKE dressing up - we won't complain if you come in jeans and whatever. Sure is a lot of complaining about persons not dressing up in these threads. Very few, if any, complaints about persons who do dress up. Why so one-sided? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted December 16, 2017 #72 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Sure is a lot of complaining about persons not dressing up in these threads.Very few, if any, complaints about persons who do dress up. Why so one-sided? Not to mention, the code IS being followed by OP. There are NO Gala nights on their cruise. I am pleased to see that the majority of us do understand and know Carol and her DH are seasoned cruisers and "know how to dress". :rolleyes: Sad that a few can't make that distinction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted December 16, 2017 #73 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I'd like to add my experience... Two cruises I ALMOST didn't go on because of THIS attitude that seemed to exist on a couple of cruise lines, Celebrity and HAL. This MAINLY over dress codes. You would THINK from reading some posts on both forums that both cruise lines employed security with batons and tasers to enforce these codes! What a JOKE! Once aboard the ships all these issues seemed to fade away! All these complainers and enforcers were non-exhistant and nowhere to be found! Staffs on both lines were friendly, inviting, welcoming, etc, etc as were the fellow cruisers! Dining room personnel were MUCH more flexible than the impression I had. No doubt you'll have a great cruise and don't worry about this one bit... Great insights, chill6x6,especially insofar as the very unfortunate impression given by many CCers that their views/opinions are representative of what real HAL cruisers believe and/or of what actually occurs on HAL cruises. I have come to realize that those who claim to know everything seldom know anything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted December 16, 2017 #74 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I'd like to add my experience... Two cruises I ALMOST didn't go on because of THIS attitude that seemed to exist on a couple of cruise lines, Celebrity and HAL. This MAINLY over dress codes. You would THINK from reading some posts on both forums that both cruise lines employed security with batons and tasers to enforce these codes! What a JOKE! Once aboard the ships all these issues seemed to fade away! All these complainers and enforcers were non-exhistant and nowhere to be found! Staffs on both lines were friendly, inviting, welcoming, etc, etc as were the fellow cruisers! Dining room personnel were MUCH more flexible than the impression I had. No doubt you'll have a great cruise and don't worry about this one bit... Good for you. I went through a similar process where I cancelled a Celebrity and two Holland cruises over the opinions expressed by many about those who choose to dress in a casual manner. I finally decided not to let anonymous posters on the internet influence my decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 16, 2017 Author #75 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I have found it reassuring that the people who know me from this board know we are seasoned cruisers and would dress nicely and to code. I asked the original question because we haven’t cruised in several years and wondered if there were any dress code changes. It’s to bad that new comers are scared away since these boards are only representative of a small amount of HAL cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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