Msc orchestra dress code main dining

[Mum2max]

My husband wants to know if he will be ok in smart shorts for main dining room on our cruise msc orchestra Sept. Or will he be denied entry unless in long trousers. Also can smart trainers be worn?  

 

 

[DarrenM]

Even I would draw the line at shorts. I am a fella but i really dislike dress shorts especially on us of a certain age. 

 

Tell him to wear long trousers and shoes 

[awhcruiser]

2 hours ago, DarrenM said:

Even I would draw the line at shorts. I am a fella but i really dislike dress shorts especially on us of a certain age. 

 

Tell him to wear long trousers and shoes 

Exactly......And with "smart" trainers?  I don't think so.

 

[taglovestocruise]

Msc is a little more dressy then Carnaval or Royal. Shorts in MDR for dinner,, good god...

[mom says]

MSC's dress code is stated on their website- no shorts after 6 pm.

 

As an aside, smart trainers are an oxymoron. But he could probably slide by if they are dark colored and in good condition.

[spookwife]

No such thing as ‘smart’ trainers.  They are sneakers..aka athletic wear.  

 

Plus lets be honest your idea of ‘smart’ WRT clothing may vary greatly with the ship or the other passengers.  

[2BACRUISER]

Ouch some sharp responses. You might get away with 'smart' trainers if they are dark in colour and dont have lotsof bling, flashes etc ie they are plain under long trousers. 

Here is the code for you hth and enjoy your cruise.

MSC Cruises

The Code: "Casual resort wear" is appropriate, except for formal evenings when men are required to put on suits or jackets and ties, and women cocktail dresses. In addition, passengers who would like to participate in theme nights are encouraged to dress according to a specific theme. Examples include White Night, Tropical Night or 60s/70s/80s Night.

Number of Formal Nights: There's one formal night on four- to six-night cruises, two on seven- to nine-night cruises, three on 10- to 14-night cruises and four on cruises of 15 nights or longer.

Nightly Casual Option: The standard Lido buffet (and room service) will serve passengers seeking a more low-key dining experience.

Written Restrictions and Jeans: After 6 p.m., jeans, T-shirts and shorts are not permitted in the ships' public areas. No swimwear is allowed in main dining rooms. Jeans are allowed on casual resort wear nights, as long as they aren't torn or ripped.

[Mum2max]

How do you find out when the formal nights are please 

 

[spookwife]

generally speaking( keeping in mind I have not sailed MSC)  the formal nights are the first full  day on board and the second to last  night.  

 

they won't ever be on the first or last night.  there may or may not be adjustments based on any world wide holiday( for instance  they won't adjust it to coincide with American or Canadian Thanksgiving but might for Christmas Day)  

[navybankerteacher]

12 hours ago, spookwife said:

No such thing as ‘smart’ trainers.  They are sneakers..aka athletic wear.  

 

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Perhaps — but I have seen some pretty stupid looking ones.

[capriccio]

OP - you might want to research and/or post this on the MSC specific board where you will get responses from more cruisers with experience on MSC:  https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/49-msc-cruises/