voljeep Posted March 18, 2020 #51 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just now, a.madruga said: Buy a long sleeve Guayaberas been there , did that, on our Panama canal cruise when I was "almost" turned away from a mdr for having on a short sleeve TB silk shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted March 18, 2020 #52 Share Posted March 18, 2020 4 hours ago, MotownVoice said: We made sure we saved enough money for "many other things while aboard the ship." Wonder how much more you could have had for "many other things while aboard the ship" if you had not had to obtain a tux? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.madruga Posted March 18, 2020 #53 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Got a few long sleeve guayaberas and they attract good attention from all very elegant and you’ll stand out among the tux wearers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted March 18, 2020 #54 Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, voljeep said: been there , did that, on our Panama canal cruise when I was "almost" turned away from a mdr for having on a short sleeve TB silk shirt I had a fellow passenger at a random table get totally snotty about my Tommy Bahama silk shirt. He was wearing a J. C. Penney (or similar) "regular" button down shirt. His shirt was likely in the $30 range. The TB was in the $130 range. It was not a formal night. What a jerk. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted March 19, 2020 #55 Share Posted March 19, 2020 37 minutes ago, Thrak said: I had a fellow passenger at a random table get totally snotty about my Tommy Bahama silk shirt. He was wearing a J. C. Penney (or similar) "regular" button down shirt. His shirt was likely in the $30 range. The TB was in the $130 range. It was not a formal night. What a jerk. I have worked the the apparel business for 40 years. I have worked worked for high end as well as discount retailers. I can tell you first hand if you pulled all of the labels out the average person wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the $130 Tommy and the $30 knock off. Only the person wearing it knows the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted March 19, 2020 #56 Share Posted March 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Iamcruzin said: I have worked the the apparel business for 40 years. I have worked worked for high end as well as discount retailers. I can tell you first hand if you pulled all of the labels out the average person wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the $130 Tommy and the $30 knock off. Only the person wearing it knows the label. The person wearing it (me) knew the label and the retail price. I didn't pay anywhere near the label price. Gotta be a wise shopper... 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted March 19, 2020 #57 Share Posted March 19, 2020 9 hours ago, a.madruga said: Buy a long sleeve Guayaberas Hmm, my two are short sleeved. Perhaps I need to think about a long sleeved one just for a change. I have never had a problem with the short sleeved ones after wearing them for several years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted March 19, 2020 #58 Share Posted March 19, 2020 12 hours ago, voljeep said: been there , did that, on our Panama canal cruise when I was "almost" turned away from a mdr for having on a short sleeve TB silk shirt Considering today's situation with the cruising industry sales I doubt if they would be willing to turn anyone away no matter how they were dressed. It'll be hard enough to get them on the ship to begin with.....at least for the foreseeable future. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted March 19, 2020 #59 Share Posted March 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Thrak said: The person wearing it (me) knew the label and the retail price. I didn't pay anywhere near the label price. Gotta be a wise shopper... 😎 Good for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.madruga Posted March 19, 2020 #60 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Long sleeves are more elegant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted March 19, 2020 #61 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I admit, I do love to see the people dressed up on formal night...💞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted March 19, 2020 #62 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Seeing pax dressed up on formal night can be enjoyable to some but not others. So when some (many?) immediately after dinner change into their normal cruising clothing, the feeling is fleeting. I do agree that one purpose is to sell photos. Second comment is what do you do with all these photos from the cruise ship, frame them and hang them or put them in a drawer not to be seen again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted March 20, 2020 #63 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, satxdiver said: Seeing pax dressed up on formal night can be enjoyable to some but not others. So when some (many?) immediately after dinner change into their normal cruising clothing, the feeling is fleeting. I do agree that one purpose is to sell photos. Second comment is what do you do with all these photos from the cruise ship, frame them and hang them or put them in a drawer not to be seen again. Those who immediately change tend to migrate to the upper decks. Those who stay in the Atrium area and the lower deck bars tend to stay dressed up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted March 20, 2020 #64 Share Posted March 20, 2020 We frame and hang our photos, as well as digital frames. We're also among those who stay dressed up for the entire evening, making an event of it. 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted March 20, 2020 #65 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, Thrak said: Those who immediately change tend to migrate to the upper decks. Those who stay in the Atrium area and the lower deck bars tend to stay dressed up. and /or head to the dance floor or casino Edited March 20, 2020 by c-boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted March 20, 2020 #66 Share Posted March 20, 2020 13 hours ago, Thrak said: Those who immediately change tend to migrate to the upper decks. Those who stay in the Atrium area and the lower deck bars tend to stay dressed up. What about those who never dress up to begin with? LOL 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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