CruisingSince1982 Posted May 3, 2018 #26 Share Posted May 3, 2018 It’s been two years since our last NCL cruise so I don’t remember what we wore. Last few cruises were HAL so definitely dressy. I do remember feeling a bit overdressed on NCL. But it’s one of the few times I can get my teen son to dress up so... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Usually business casual for us, but you are certainly free to dress up or wear jeans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvmywifecrzy Posted May 7, 2018 #27 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Shorts and a short sleeve dress shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something fun! Posted May 8, 2018 #28 Share Posted May 8, 2018 A corsette, culottes, knee highs, and kitten heels. Add a scarf and beret if chilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted May 8, 2018 #29 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Ummmmm, khakis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmermark Posted May 15, 2018 #30 Share Posted May 15, 2018 No critique taken. That is the beauty of freestyle. Some will think others are over dressed. Some will think others are under dressed. Some will be too busy enjoying their meals to be concerned with how others dress to eat! :) On my one and only cruise so far it was khakis and polo or collared shirt. Next time the suit coat will stay home. By the pool I will be sporting my farmers tan. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizen Susan Posted May 15, 2018 #31 Share Posted May 15, 2018 You will see everything, but my preference is maxi-dresses with bling accessories! Always a bit on the dressy side, but never formal. Hubby likes a sport shirt and khakis, or a sport jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyJax Posted May 16, 2018 #32 Share Posted May 16, 2018 A sheer bodysuit. Every. Single. Night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted May 16, 2018 #33 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Capris or jeans with a nice top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthLyonCruiser Posted May 16, 2018 #34 Share Posted May 16, 2018 It’s been two years since our last NCL cruise so I don’t remember what we wore. Last few cruises were HAL so definitely dressy. I do remember feeling a bit overdressed on NCL. But it’s one of the few times I can get my teen son to dress up so... Sent from my iPhone using Forums I wear dress pants or cargo shorts and a collared shirt and my wife wears dress pants and a blouse. The exception is Le Bistro which required long pants and collared shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted May 16, 2018 #35 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I wear a sundress every night to the main dining room and a nicer dress to all the specialty restaurants. My girls all do the same and my boys and husband dress shorts and collar shirt to main dining room and dress slacks with collar shirt to speciality restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted May 16, 2018 #36 Share Posted May 16, 2018 It’s been two years since our last NCL cruise so I don’t remember what we wore. Last few cruises were HAL so definitely dressy. I do remember feeling a bit overdressed on NCL. But it’s one of the few times I can get my teen son to dress up so... Sent from my iPhone using Forums There is a reason NCL invented freestyle and other lines have followed. It isn't just where and when to eat but how to dress as well. For us, it is usually a polo shirt for hubby but maybe just a really nice T shirt and nice shorts or long pants. For me, capris, a blouse or polo type top and a little more jewelry than I wear during the day. A few nights I wear a very dressy top, but still pants of some sort. The nights we are inclined to dress a little nicer of course, when we eat in Le Bistro and maybe even Cagney's of Le Cucina. It certainly isn't a formal restaurant but just seems like a nice place to dress a little nicer. I judge it pretty much on what I wear out to eat as home. Of course one of the favorite pass times on any ship is people watching and mainly to see how they are dressed. :halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimone Posted May 16, 2018 #37 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Suit and tie, where British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimone Posted May 16, 2018 #38 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Sorry only joking, what ever you feel confinable in, relax you’re on holiday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy jones Posted May 16, 2018 #39 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Nice shorts and a polo shirt or khakis and a polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizen Susan Posted May 16, 2018 #40 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Suit and tie, where British. I wish more folks would. That is my preference!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimone Posted May 16, 2018 #41 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Try a P&O cruise, we dress up on them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizen Susan Posted May 16, 2018 #42 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Try a P&O cruise, we dress up on them... I dress up on all cruises, NCL, Celebrity and Royal.....I don't get to at home much, so I really enjoy it. It's no more trouble than not dressing up, I have it down to a science. Black pants, black maxi-dress or two, a few tops and lots of bling. "You can never be overdressed or overeducated" ~Oscar Wilde "Life's a party, dress like it." ~ Audrey Hepburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktwothousand Posted May 17, 2018 #43 Share Posted May 17, 2018 It’s really nice to see so many people on here who agree with dressing classy at dinner. Women: Heels And skirts/dresses. Avoid flats at dinner. As an alternative you could consider loose pants and a nice top or pant-suit. Bling should be commensurate to what you wear - i always say, if you don’t overdress, don’t overbling. Hair/lipstick at a minimum. :) Men: Long pants (denim OK but not light blue) Shirts should be button up/polo-style if possible. No graphic tshirts, but non-collared shirts are OK if they’re plain. Hair done and beard/face groomed - no hats. A chain and watch if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted May 17, 2018 #44 Share Posted May 17, 2018 It’s really nice to see so many people on here who agree with dressing classy at dinner. Women: Heels And skirts/dresses. Avoid flats at dinner. As an alternative you could consider loose pants and a nice top or pant-suit. Bling should be commensurate to what you wear - i always say, if you don’t overdress, don’t overbling. Hair/lipstick at a minimum. :) Men: Long pants (denim OK but not light blue) Shirts should be button up/polo-style if possible. No graphic tshirts, but non-collared shirts are OK if they’re plain. Hair done and beard/face groomed - no hats. A chain and watch if possible. I agree with seeing the amount of people who like to get a little dressed up for dinner. However, I'm not a heels-kinda-girl! No thanks! I can still look nice in flats! And lipstick! another no thanks! Agree with the men - minus a chain! It's to each their own on what people consider dressing up. But it is nice to see people do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted May 17, 2018 #45 Share Posted May 17, 2018 It’s really nice to see so many people on here who agree with dressing classy at dinner. Women: Heels And skirts/dresses. Avoid flats at dinner. As an alternative you could consider loose pants and a nice top or pant-suit. Bling should be commensurate to what you wear - i always say, if you don’t overdress, don’t overbling. Hair/lipstick at a minimum. :) Men: Long pants (denim OK but not light blue) Shirts should be button up/polo-style if possible. No graphic tshirts, but non-collared shirts are OK if they’re plain. Hair done and beard/face groomed - no hats. A chain and watch if possible. Seriously laughed out loud. Thank goodness you don't make the NCL dress code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktwothousand Posted May 17, 2018 #46 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Fine - no flats, but at least a short wedge sandal (the kind with a partial open-toe). If no lipstick, a gloss or neutral wax should be applied - just anything to ensure the lips don’t look dry or chapped at dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted May 17, 2018 #47 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Seriously laughed out loud. Thank goodness you don't make the NCL dress code. Agree!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenBellatrix85 Posted May 17, 2018 #48 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Ummmmm, khakis? “She sounds hideous.” “Well she’s a guy so...” Everytime I hear/see the word khakis I think of that damn commercial! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimone Posted May 17, 2018 #49 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I must admit, I love people watching, there’s nothing more entertaining than seeing someone, dressed like they’ve just been rescued, getting turned away and told to put trousers on. Smart shorts & jeans are fine, but something resembling a tramp, shows lack of respect for other travellers... I will never forget a noisy family turning up for dinner with the “gent” dressed in Union Jack swimming trunks. The matreede turned the man around, however the stupid man thought he was being victimised...thick as s-it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizen Susan Posted May 17, 2018 #50 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Seriously laughed out loud. Thank goodness you don't make the NCL dress code. Haha, I was thinking the same thing! Elegance is elegance, one does not need someone else's specific requirements on the how-to's. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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