Formal wear for children

[Cruzbw]

Regarding the dress code for formal night, what is expected for an 11 year old boy?  My style is that I never want to be underdressed according to tradition.  My grandson has plenty of nice polo shirts and slacks, but nothing more dressy than that.  If he wears a long sleeve dress shirt without tie, will he fit in with the crowd of 11 yo's?

[waltd]

Formal is nothing like it used to be.   If you can get your grandson into a long sleeve shirt and slacks, he will most definitely fit in. 

[iamaqt2]

Formal night is now Dress to Impress night on most ships.  

If he is in chinos and a polo that will suffice.

[MissP22]

What was considered formal for children has always been as you described.

He'll be fine as will anyone else that dresses that way. 

[satxdiver]

You will see adult males dressed similar to what the OP is asking about her grandson on formal nights.  Ties are going by the wayside any more even with men in suits.  Young children (sub-teen) have always had a pass on formal nights.  

[Torfamm]

He will be fine in what you describe.  Even many adults will choose to dress that way on formal night. The days of being to rent a tux and have it waiting in your cabin when you board are gone and with them, the days of seeing children and teens in tuxedos. Today, I believe only those who own a tuxedo ever choose to wear one on formal night.

 

 

[john watson]

Cruise lines generally do not impose formal dress for children.  Typically they request parents try to make them look smart and presentable.  You can in theory get a full tuxedo etc.for them but this would be exceptionally rare.

 

Regards John

[iamaqt2]

What my two early 20's wore on formal night..