Rare Dolby1000 Posted April 12, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On the Mariner last November, we had Dress Your Best nights as opposed to Formal Nights. We are on the Serenade on 4/30 and the first 2 days of the Daily Compass are available. At 5PM on Day 2, which is a sea day, it says Tonight's Attire: Formal. Are others seeing Formal instead of Dress Your Best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2023 People dress how they want. No matter what it says. I wouldnt even worry how they word it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted April 12, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Only on a Nostalgia cruise 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser Girl Posted April 12, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On our 8-day sailing on the Jewel we had one night designated at Formal and a different night designated at Dress Your Best. I honestly don't know what the difference is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basenji56 Posted April 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I have never seen a true formal night on any ship I have sailed on since 2011. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted April 12, 2023 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2023 To answer the question - NO, I would be surprised to see true formal night return. Sometimes we see "Formal" and other "Dress your best". In fact, it was listed as one way in the App and another in the compass for the same night. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted April 12, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare moposh Posted April 12, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Dolby1000 said: Are others seeing Formal instead of Dress Your Best? I had both on Explorer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucfan2 Posted April 12, 2023 #9 Share Posted April 12, 2023 🍕 , 🍦 and 🍿 this time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegus Posted April 12, 2023 #10 Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Dolby1000 said: On the Mariner last November, we had Dress Your Best nights as opposed to Formal Nights. We are on the Serenade on 4/30 and the first 2 days of the Daily Compass are available. At 5PM on Day 2, which is a sea day, it says Tonight's Attire: Formal. Are others seeing Formal instead of Dress Your Best? I personally Hope they never return, at least not like it was 20 years ago 2 hours ago, Happy Cruiser Girl said: On our 8-day sailing on the Jewel we had one night designated at Formal and a different night designated at Dress Your Best. I honestly don't know what the difference is. This has been most of my experiences' also 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted April 12, 2023 #11 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I will be leaving the blazer at home . I will wear long pants and a button down shirt. Thats as formal as i will get . 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted April 12, 2023 #12 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I've got a family cruise booked for August on Oasis and trying to convince the male members to bring a blazer for one of the nights for a nice family picture. I think I'm wasting my breath. Best I can hope for is long pants with a nice polo and no sandals or flip flops.😜 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireA1978 Posted April 12, 2023 #13 Share Posted April 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Dolby1000 said: On the Mariner last November, we had Dress Your Best nights as opposed to Formal Nights. We are on the Serenade on 4/30 and the first 2 days of the Daily Compass are available. At 5PM on Day 2, which is a sea day, it says Tonight's Attire: Formal. Are others seeing Formal instead of Dress Your Best? Please can I ask where you can see the cruise compass? I too sail 30/04 but on IOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam0610 Posted April 12, 2023 #14 Share Posted April 12, 2023 46 minutes ago, loman said: I will be leaving the blazer at home . I will wear long pants and a button down shirt. Thats as formal as i will get . 🙂 100% agree with you. It is a vacation. Plus why drag along the extra clothes? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyandBo Posted April 12, 2023 #15 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Airlines now charge for checked luggage and carry on. Extra clothes for one meal is more then most folks want to spend these days. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted April 12, 2023 #16 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Are formal nights returning? I sure hope so, I can't wait to put on my best Lederhosen or Kilt or Formal British Military Shorts. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2miracles Posted April 12, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ret MP said: I sure hope so, I can't wait to put on my best Lederhosen or Kilt or Formal British Military Shorts. They still have "formal night" and "dress your best night". Not everyone goes all out, but many do and if you want to do it, go for it. Do whatever you are comfortable with and have fun!! We get dressed up for those nights and love it. Edited April 12, 2023 by mom2miracles 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted April 12, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 hours ago, loman said: a button down shirt. In my 48 years I’ve never heard of a button down shirt. Please elaborate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Cruiser Posted April 12, 2023 #19 Share Posted April 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Billy Baltic said: In my 48 years I’ve never heard of a button down shirt. Please elaborate. A button-down is any shirt with regular buttons on the front and two more buttons on each side of the collar. The buttons on the collar are meant to hold the collars down. You can wear them on both formal and less formal occasions. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smw621 Posted April 12, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Just got off 7 days in Oasis. We had a dress your best and a formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted April 12, 2023 #21 Share Posted April 12, 2023 3 hours ago, bucfan2 said: 🍕 , 🍦 and 🍿 this time. How much will I have to pay to join? 🤑 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted April 12, 2023 #22 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Ret MP said: Are formal nights returning? I sure hope so, I can't wait to put on my best Lederhosen or Kilt or Formal British Military Shorts. Just make sure you do not walk across any subway ventilation shafts and get a "Marilyn Monroe" photograph! 🤢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted April 12, 2023 #23 Share Posted April 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, smw621 said: Just got off 7 days in Oasis. We had a dress your best and a formal night. What was the percentage of formally dressed passengers ? I found it about 50 % on Oasis and Allure the last few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted April 12, 2023 #24 Share Posted April 12, 2023 27 minutes ago, mom2miracles said: They still have "formal night" and "dress your best night". Not everyone goes all out, but many do and if you want to do it, go for it. Do whatever you are comfortable with and have fun!! We get dressed up for those nights and love it. And I wouldn't dream of suggesting that you do otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smw621 Posted April 12, 2023 #25 Share Posted April 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, loman said: What was the percentage of formally dressed passengers ? I found it about 50 % on Oasis and Allure the last few years. I'd say a little more than 50%. It went from one extreme to the other dress wise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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