Tammytam Posted March 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2018 First time on RC and just wanna make sure it's ok for men to wear nice shirts at dinner. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted March 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2018 The simple answer is yes. Enjoy your cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait2cruise926 Posted March 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Whenever we go on vacation in the Caribbean, my husband has worn khaki shorts or something similar with a button down top and boat shoes. It was totally appropriate attire in all restaurants on the islands. He plans on wearing this in the MDR on our upcoming cruise as well. He would not however feel comfortable wearing regular shorts though. But to each their own. We have seen a decline in evening wear in the MDR. What used to not be allowed or appropriate is not so anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted March 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Royal Caribbean's suggested attire is no shorts allowed. It is never enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted March 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 25, 2018 What are "regular shorts"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees111 Posted March 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 25, 2018 First time on RC and just wanna make sure it's ok for men to wear nice shirts at dinner. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Of course it is ok to wear nice shirts at dinner! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted March 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Royal Caribbean's suggested attire is no shorts allowed. It is never enforced.There suggestion maybe, but they have removed the shorts not allowed. I wore shorts (khaki with Polo shirt) every night except the second formal night last week on allure and was definitely not under dressed. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted March 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 25, 2018 First time on RC and just wanna make sure it's ok for men to wear nice shirts at dinner. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Assume you mean shorts. RC suggests long pants in the MDR for dinner. This is usually printed in the Compass. Also there used to be a sign outside the dining room saying no shorts. That being said it is a suggestion for attire for the evening. They cannot enforce a suggestion and many people choose to ignore the suggested attire for the evening. You will see all kinds of dress - rarely is anyone turned away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted March 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 25, 2018 My wife says it depends on their legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted March 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 25, 2018 You could wear plaid sorts or blue shorts or any color you want but sounds like normal shorts are frowned upon. Lol. Be comfortable. The attire is a suggestion not a mandate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2018 The ship identifies Casual and Formal nights with the following guidance (the implication is no shorts for dinner). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare momofmab Posted March 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 25, 2018 The ship identifies Casual and Formal nights with the following guidance (the implication is no shorts for dinner). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Their "suggested dress code" is about as clear as mud. Pajamas aren't on the list so I guess they're ok in the MDR ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted March 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2018 What are "regular shorts"? not basketball shorts. ( which look stupid anywhere outside of a basketball court or gym) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait2cruise926 Posted March 25, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Their "suggested dress code" is about as clear as mud. Pajamas aren't on the list so I guess they're ok in the MDR ;p Lol, I like it!! With some of the attire I have seen on cruises, pajamas may be an upgrade lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait2cruise926 Posted March 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2018 not basketball shorts. ( which look stupid anywhere outside of a basketball court or gym) Agree!! IMO, I would consider regular shorts to be denim shorts as well. My husband would never wear those to dinner in the MDR. Windjammer during the day maybe, but still not for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Whenever we go on vacation in the Caribbean, my husband has worn khaki shorts or something similar with a button down top and boat shoes. It was totally appropriate attire in all restaurants on the islands. He plans on wearing this in the MDR on our upcoming cruise as well. He would not however feel comfortable wearing regular shorts though. But to each their own. We have seen a decline in evening wear in the MDR. What used to not be allowed or appropriate is not so anymore. It is not a true statement, one of our favorite resorts sandals had a dress code at a there best restaurant and shorts were not allowed and this was enforced. All other restaurants did allow shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted March 25, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 25, 2018 First time on RC and just wanna make sure it's ok for men to wear nice shirts at dinner. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Resent yrs incl Nov/Dec 2017 only seen some turned away wearing shorts on Formal nights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstreet12 Posted March 25, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Obviously, Royal is unwilling to alienate the population that is offended at being told to wear long pants and nice shirts, so, they suggest appropriate attire. There will always be those who say, " If it's not required, I'm not doing it." The suggestion is clear; they shouldn't have to list every possible type of wearing apparel that is suggested in order to make it clear what is appropriate--no normal person would assume that since pajamas aren't listed as in-appropriate, they must be appropriate. The suggestion is long pants and a nice shirt. Why shorts are, by some, deemed so much easier to wear, I do not understand. Heat is no excuse: the dining rooms are air conditioned. But, as has been noted in every reply, Royal won't turn anyone away--even the ones dressed like beach bums with ratty t-shirts and disreputable jeans--so wear what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted March 25, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Obviously, Royal is unwilling to alienate the population that is offended at being told to wear long pants and nice shirts, so, they suggest appropriate attire. There will always be those who say, " If it's not required, I'm not doing it." The suggestion is clear; they shouldn't have to list every possible type of wearing apparel that is suggested in order to make it clear what is appropriate--no normal person would assume that since pajamas aren't listed as in-appropriate, they must be appropriate. The suggestion is long pants and a nice shirt. Why shorts are, by some, deemed so much easier to wear, I do not understand. Heat is no excuse: the dining rooms are air conditioned. But, as has been noted in every reply, Royal won't turn anyone away--even the ones dressed like beach bums with ratty t-shirts and disreputable jeans--so wear what you want. A suggestion is just that- a suggestion. It does not list what is our is not allowed. Why is that so hard to understand? You don't want shorts, don't wear shorts. They have items that are not allowed and shorts are not on that list. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait2cruise926 Posted March 25, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 25, 2018 It is not a true statement, one of our favorite resorts sandals had a dress code at a there best restaurant and shorts were not allowed and this was enforced. All other restaurants did allow shorts. Gotcha. Well then I would say most restaurants in the Caribbean allow khaki shorts. I have never been to Sandals so I didn't know. However, I have been to many fancy/upscale restaurants in the Caribbean and khaki type shorts were allowed and acceptable dinner attire. Of course these shorts are paired with a button down shirt and boat shoes. I don't think these restaurants would allow other type of shorts as acceptable dinner attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 25, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Their "suggested dress code" is about as clear as mud. Pajamas aren't on the list so I guess they're ok in the MDR ;p Seriously????? Do you want a full page list of every possible type of clothing? Styles of shoes? Colors of hair extensions? Glasses rim types? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait2cruise926 Posted March 25, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 25, 2018 A suggestion is just that- a suggestion. It does not list what is our is not allowed. Why is that so hard to understand? You don't want shorts, don't wear shorts. They have items that are not allowed and shorts are not on that list. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app Agreed!! These are suggestions and that is it. I also think it all depends on the cruise you are going on. To me, a Caribbean cruise is more laid back too. I have seen people wear distressed jeans that are so worn and distressed it should not have been acceptable in the MDR but these passengers were not turned away from the MDR. It's vacation, dress clean and what you deem appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted March 25, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Agreed!!These are suggestions and that is it. I also think it all depends on the cruise you are going on. To me, a Caribbean cruise is more laid back too. I have seen people wear distressed jeans that are so worn and distressed it should not have been acceptable in the MDR but these passengers were not turned away from the MDR. It's vacation, dress clean and what you deem appropriate. While I wouldn't wear tattered jeans and some if the other things I see, it doesn't effect my meal what others wear. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait2cruise926 Posted March 25, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 25, 2018 While I wouldn't wear tattered jeans and some if the other things I see, it doesn't effect my meal what others wear. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app Exactly!! I'm going to enjoy my meal and evening regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 25, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Obviously, Royal is unwilling to alienate the population that is offended at being told to wear long pants and nice shirts, so, they suggest appropriate attire. There will always be those who say, " If it's not required, I'm not doing it." The suggestion is clear; they shouldn't have to list every possible type of wearing apparel that is suggested in order to make it clear what is appropriate--no normal person would assume that since pajamas aren't listed as in-appropriate, they must be appropriate. The suggestion is long pants and a nice shirt. Why shorts are, by some, deemed so much easier to wear, I do not understand. Heat is no excuse: the dining rooms are air conditioned. But, as has been noted in every reply, Royal won't turn anyone away--even the ones dressed like beach bums with ratty t-shirts and disreputable jeans--so wear what you want. Either you know it all or, as you state, don’t understand. I’ll go w the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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