jrbeccles Posted February 4, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Just booked the Enchanted Princess for 12/20. First time back on a Princess ship since 2012 - booked because of sip and sail and pre paid tips, and brand new ship . Last two times on Princess (2011 and 2012) the DW really dressed up and I bought and wore a tux. I've read all of the posts of "formal" versus "smart casual" but since its Princess and assuming my tux still fits (and that's a BIG assumption) I am taking and wearing it on the two formal nights. We are big NCL fans and therefore keen on smart casual, but DW has spoken saying its dress up time on this cruise. So if I stand out as the only guy wearing a tuxedo so be it - I'll be fantasizing my life as a '00 agent with a license to drink martinis! 23 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 4, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, jrbeccles said: Just booked the Enchanted Princess for 12/20. First time back on a Princess ship since 2012 - booked because of sip and sail and pre paid tips, and brand new ship . Last two times on Princess (2011 and 2012) the DW really dressed up and I bought and wore a tux. I've read all of the posts of "formal" versus "smart casual" but since its Princess and assuming my tux still fits (and that's a BIG assumption) I am taking and wearing it on the two formal nights. We are big NCL fans and therefore keen on smart casual, but DW has spoken saying its dress up tim.e on this cruise. So if I stand out as the only guy wearing a tuxedo so be it - I'll be fantasizing my life as a '00 agent with a license to drink martinis! Awesome. You won't be the only one in a tux, 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted February 4, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Excellent choice! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanandjim Posted February 4, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2020 You will fit right in!!! We always travel with a 'Formal' Bag. Has Gowns and Black Jacket as well as White Dinner Jacket. DW always says how much she likes how I look dressed up, but really she is the one that looks, well.... fantastic. Jim😎 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted February 4, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, jwattle said: Excellent choice! aren't you cruisin' on Enchanted ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted February 4, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Good for you, jrbeccles and Jim of jeanandjim ! I think I will show your posts to my DH to encourage him to dress for formal night(s). If enough of us keep to the tradition of dressing up for formal nights, it may cause others to do the same making those evenings like they used to be on cruises. I may say this “Let’s make formal nights great again !”. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted February 4, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Go for it and enjoy. I have gone the tux route for many cruises. I have no problem with those that decide not to dress up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted February 4, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 hours ago, jrbeccles said: Just booked the Enchanted Princess for 12/20. First time back on a Princess ship since 2012 - booked because of sip and sail and pre paid tips, and brand new ship . Last two times on Princess (2011 and 2012) the DW really dressed up and I bought and wore a tux. I've read all of the posts of "formal" versus "smart casual" but since its Princess and assuming my tux still fits (and that's a BIG assumption) I am taking and wearing it on the two formal nights. We are big NCL fans and therefore keen on smart casual, but DW has spoken saying its dress up time on this cruise. So if I stand out as the only guy wearing a tuxedo so be it - I'll be fantasizing my life as a '00 agent with a license to drink martinis! Great way to make your DW happy. Wear it with pride. No one has ever said not to wear your tux. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted February 5, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Hey, good for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45LC Posted February 5, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Enjoy. I no longer attend Hollywood events that require Black Tie, so my tux (plus accessories) doesn't get worn except for cruises. It feels great to dress up and to know how dashing/suave/ sophisticated you look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted February 5, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) We love to go formal and drink martini's and play in the Casino Royal .... Edited February 5, 2020 by c-boy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted February 5, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 hours ago, c-boy said: aren't you cruisin' on Enchanted ? Why yes, I am! Are you?🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted February 5, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, jwattle said: Why yes, I am! Are you?🥰 I sure am, and I'm taking my tux ... can I interest you in a date 😉 Edited February 5, 2020 by c-boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted February 5, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, c-boy said: I sure am, and I'm taking my tux ... can I interest you in a date 😉 I've seen you in the tux; you can have my entire dance card for life ❤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted February 5, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Love the tux! There will be others. Take photos, your wife will enjoy it, buy at least one or take your own photo to keep as a memento. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnevale Posted February 5, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Fabulous decision! There is just something special about a guy in a tux! Enjoy your cruise 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exbiologist Posted February 5, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Good for you. I kept mine on all night both nights and gambled my butt off at the craps table. Rock it and don’t look back. You won’t be alone but you will stand out in a good way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted February 5, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, c-boy said: I sure am, and I'm taking my tux ... can I interest you in a date 😉 2 hours ago, jwattle said: I've seen you in the tux; you can have my entire dance card for life ❤ Hey you too! Get a room! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted February 5, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 5, 2020 It's nice to see the tux crowd get a turn. IMO, there is room on Princess for multiple choices of dress and still look put-together. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted February 5, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2020 7 hours ago, Ferd Berfle said: Hey you too! Get a room! sorry Ferd, as the time of departure draws closer I find myself (that's my inner child) giddy with anticipation of what's to be 🤗. You have a fine day sir 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted February 5, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 5, 2020 20 hours ago, jrbeccles said: Just booked the Enchanted Princess for 12/20. First time back on a Princess ship since 2012 - booked because of sip and sail and pre paid tips, and brand new ship . Last two times on Princess (2011 and 2012) the DW really dressed up and I bought and wore a tux. I've read all of the posts of "formal" versus "smart casual" but since its Princess and assuming my tux still fits (and that's a BIG assumption) I am taking and wearing it on the two formal nights. We are big NCL fans and therefore keen on smart casual, but DW has spoken saying its dress up time on this cruise. So if I stand out as the only guy wearing a tuxedo so be it - I'll be fantasizing my life as a '00 agent with a license to drink martinis! You may not be the only one. Most will probably think you just got married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fla Mike Posted February 5, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) I always wear my Tux, or White Dinner Jacket, even on short cruises. Also, a bottle of bubbly waiting back in the cabin adds to the 007 mood 😉 Edited February 5, 2020 by Fla Mike sp 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted February 5, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Bond ..... James Bond ... 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1emerald1 Posted February 5, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I wish all the men would dress up! You look so handsome in a suit and tie! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCrabs Posted February 7, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 1:22 PM, jrbeccles said: Just booked the Enchanted Princess for 12/20. First time back on a Princess ship since 2012 - booked because of sip and sail and pre paid tips, and brand new ship . Last two times on Princess (2011 and 2012) the DW really dressed up and I bought and wore a tux. I've read all of the posts of "formal" versus "smart casual" but since its Princess and assuming my tux still fits (and that's a BIG assumption) I am taking and wearing it on the two formal nights. We are big NCL fans and therefore keen on smart casual, but DW has spoken saying its dress up time on this cruise. So if I stand out as the only guy wearing a tuxedo so be it - I'll be fantasizing my life as a '00 agent with a license to drink martinis! Bravo! My husband feels the same way and every man looks dashing in a tux. We have a blast on formal nights. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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