paminohio Posted May 24, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I have tried to search but the terms 'dress' and 'dining' bring up SO many threads and none were what I wanted. It has been a while since I've been on RCL and have not cruised at all the past six years 😞 Are dress shorts and polo shirt acceptable for men in the dining room on non formal nights? I assume on formal night, long pants and a button down shirt (no jacket/tie) will be acceptable, correct? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 24, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Any threads say the same .. anything but a bathing suit. I had a table mate show up in nice shorts on a dress up night. Nothing was said. Wear what feels comfortable. No matter which ship. We had another gal whose luggage got lost so she had to buy tee shirts in the onboard stores for formal night. None asked her when she came in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted May 24, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, firefly333 said: Any threads say the same .. anything but a bathing suit. I had a table mate show up in nice shorts on a dress up night. Nothing was said. Wear what feels comfortable. No matter which ship. We had another gal whose luggage got lost so she had to buy tee shirts in the onboard stores for formal night. None asked her when she came in. Totally agree T-shirt and shorts are acceptable on rccl and you will not be alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted May 24, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2023 No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted May 24, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, paminohio said: Are dress shorts and polo shirt acceptable for men in the dining room on non formal nights? Yes. 1 hour ago, paminohio said: I assume on formal night, long pants and a button down shirt (no jacket/tie) will be acceptable, correct? Also yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted May 24, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Dress to impress night in MDR on Enchantment, April 20-28, 2023: A gentleman was in shorts, tank top, with a towel around his neck with his family next to us. I do not think you have to worry about anything short of nudity. They were a lovely family for we had some conversations with them (our tables were SOOOO close together). It did not bother me for I wanted to dress to impress my wife and could less about what anyone else was wearing. Enjoy your cruise. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted May 24, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, Engineroom Snipe said: I do not think you have to worry about anything short of nudity. No need to worry but we can hope, right? 👀 Wait, I think I may have taken that the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted May 24, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: No need to worry but we can hope, right? 👀 Wait, I think I may have taken that the wrong way. OMG! If I arrived in my birthday suite, the captain would have to immediately declare a medical emergency and go to the nearest city with a hospital that specialized in eye problems. They will not be able to handle the overload. 😮😬🥴 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted May 24, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2023 The offical dress code is published . However, men at night wear long pants with polo or collard shirts- no shorts unless you are a young child. Ladies casual dresses or slacks with tops. Formal nights we wear cocktail attire. Some people spend all of their time in the casino and never dress- they also eat dinner at the buffets. We enjoy celebrating our cruise- lived in sweats for almost three years time for new clothes (that fit!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsufancc Posted May 24, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I stated in another thread that we were on the Voyager last October and on formal night a couple at the table next to us; She was wearing a frumpy gray sweatsuit (sweatshirt and pants with the string belt) and he was in bib overalls with a flannel shirt. Most people were dressed "smartly" but there are outliers like that couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted May 24, 2023 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2023 20 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said: Some people spend all of their time in the casino and never dress- they also eat dinner at the buffets. Some people also never go to the casino or WJ and wear far more casual clothes to the MDR every night, including formal night, than you choose to. Both you and them are doing nothing wrong and everyone should enjoy their cruise and their MDR meals. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted May 24, 2023 #12 Share Posted May 24, 2023 43 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Some people also never go to the casino or WJ and wear far more casual clothes to the MDR every night, including formal night, than you choose to. Both you and them are doing nothing wrong and everyone should enjoy their cruise and their MDR meals. Never said it is wrong- but based on my personal observations, I see this. As long as people wear clean non smelly clothes it dosen't impact me! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted May 24, 2023 #13 Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said: Never said it is wrong- but based on my personal observations, I see this. As long as people wear clean non smelly clothes it dosen't impact me! I’d much rather walk by or sit near someone wearing shorts than someone that stinks of BO who is wearing more formal attire. I’ve experienced a lot of both on cruise ships. Edited May 24, 2023 by topnole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted May 24, 2023 #14 Share Posted May 24, 2023 34 minutes ago, topnole said: I’d much rather walk by or sit near someone wearing shorts than someone that stinks of BO who is wearing more formal attire. I’ve experienced a lot of both on cruise ships. Agree! I was talking to a couple who bragged the brought one carry on and I guess didn’t realize that clothes may look clean but absorb perspiration!! Had to back away! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyTexan44 Posted May 24, 2023 #15 Share Posted May 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Cruise a holic said: Agree! I was talking to a couple who bragged the brought one carry on and I guess didn’t realize that clothes may look clean but absorb perspiration!! Had to back away! And they could have done that if they'd handwashed their clothes every night. I was fine with just a school-sized backpack for a few weeks in Europe after everything was stolen in Barcelona. It was fine, but Woolite was essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted May 24, 2023 #16 Share Posted May 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, HappyTexan44 said: And they could have done that if they'd handwashed their clothes every night. I was fine with just a school-sized backpack for a few weeks in Europe after everything was stolen in Barcelona. It was fine, but Woolite was essential. Wow, you had Woolite?! All I had was a rock and a smooth stone with a facial hand-bar of soap which I crushed between the door and the jam to try and grind it into powder. I then pounded those dirty clothes into submission. They always felt "silky smooth" when I was done. Maybe it was the tenderizing of all of the fibers into a sheer fabric which the manufacturer never intended. 😁 I know the tricks of the trade and now I know you do too! Regards. ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippen texan Posted May 25, 2023 #17 Share Posted May 25, 2023 no tank tops for guys i have seen them not let in at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted May 25, 2023 #18 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I once knew a man from Nantucket All he had to wear was a bucket and much to his amuse the maitre d’ on his cruise said “Wear what you want, I give up, f… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steve thfc Posted May 27, 2023 #19 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Don't think rc gives a crap anymore. Saw people in crocs and Jean shorts in mdr on formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steve thfc Posted May 27, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Think rc shouldn't bother with a dress code anymore. Just put resort casual not Jean shorts, crocs, baseball caps, jerseys and enforce it. I'm not wearing a tux again while someone is wearing Jean shorts and crocs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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