Aussieflyer Posted July 28, 2023 #651 Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Rothko1 said: Not so much poor fool as unknowing fool. For all you know, that sweaty guy sat in your chair the day before but you didn't see it. On QM2 once an older chap had an accident while sitting on a chair in the Commodore Club. Luckily it was pointed out to staff (not by the chap) and the chair was quickly whisked away for cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 28, 2023 #652 Share Posted July 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, Aussieflyer said: On QM2 once an older chap had an accident while sitting on a chair in the Commodore Club. Luckily it was pointed out to staff (not by the chap) and the chair was quickly whisked away for cleaning. And that’s the one you KNOW about!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted July 28, 2023 #653 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I don’t get it, even some of the “best” dinner spots at “top” hotels in London have relaxed dress codes. Until SS serves really great dining - the dress code is out of place. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 28, 2023 #654 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I agree in this second leg it seems a little better in terms of compliance but there is no enforcement its amazing how the demographic on board can change from one keg to the next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted July 28, 2023 #655 Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, bitob said: its amazing how the demographic on board can change from one keg to the next Even the same demographic can change their behavior substantially after a single keg. Edited July 28, 2023 by jpalbny 2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted July 28, 2023 #656 Share Posted July 28, 2023 39 minutes ago, bitob said: its amazing how the demographic on board can change from one keg to the next Sure is - our experience as well. Our "first cruise test case" with SS will be a long (16 nt) WB TA this Fall. Experience after many similar TAs on another line suggests that these cruises tend to attract a hard core and loyal demographic for whom the shipboard experience is very important, and tend to be better behaved than average. Guess we'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 28, 2023 #657 Share Posted July 28, 2023 49 minutes ago, jpalbny said: Even the same demographic can change their behavior substantially after a single keg. Ahh beer. The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Port Power Posted July 29, 2023 #658 Share Posted July 29, 2023 20 hours ago, jpalbny said: Even the same demographic can change their behavior substantially after a single keg. I finished packing tonight and have included lots of dressy outfits plus a definitely formal dress. Part of the reason I booked Silversea is because I want to dress nicely both during the day as well as at night. My cruise on Silver Dawn is also a partial charter by an Australian company I’ve travelled with several times and I know most of the guests dress well, so I expect the dress standard will be high. Even on an expedition cruise in the Kimberley the casual dress standard was pretty smart. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 29, 2023 #659 Share Posted July 29, 2023 28 minutes ago, Port Power said: I finished packing tonight and have included lots of dressy outfits plus a definitely formal dress. Part of the reason I booked Silversea is because I want to dress nicely both during the day as well as at night. My cruise on Silver Dawn is also a partial charter by an Australian company I’ve travelled with several times and I know most of the guests dress well, so I expect the dress standard will be high. Even on an expedition cruise in the Kimberley the casual dress standard was pretty smart. Every cruise is different. This cruise is waaay different from my first two cruises on the Moon. Wear what you want. The others really do not matter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunian Posted July 29, 2023 #660 Share Posted July 29, 2023 One of the things that puzzles me from way back as well as currently. Cruise.ines have all said for men the formal wear is tux (or dinner suit) or dark lounge suit. Why then do they then and now allow blazers which are not formal wear in my view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonWL Posted July 29, 2023 Author #661 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Some suggestions on formal attire: Men should wear tuxedo style suits with white bows, and with top hats and polished shoes. Women should wear tight laced corsets and expensive tailored gowns with gloves. Ladies should use the formal dinners to show off their best dresses. During the dinners, they should wear gowns, satin shoes or leather shoes. They should also have long white gloves, a scarf, and a opera fan. During the formal dinners, men should wear a white tie, tailcoats, and a white pique waistcoat. While these outfits were impractical for life on board ship, they made a statement of wealth and status.... (See: What did 1st Class Passengers Wear on the Titanic - Buy and Slay.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 29, 2023 #662 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, mancunian said: One of the things that puzzles me from way back as well as currently. Cruise.ines have all said for men the formal wear is tux (or dinner suit) or dark lounge suit. Why then do they then and now allow blazers which are not formal wear in my view On ss a tie defines formal wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 29, 2023 #663 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, RonWL said: Some suggestions on formal attire: Men should wear tuxedo style suits with white bows, and with top hats and polished shoes. Women should wear tight laced corsets and expensive tailored gowns with gloves. Ladies should use the formal dinners to show off their best dresses. During the dinners, they should wear gowns, satin shoes or leather shoes. They should also have long white gloves, a scarf, and a opera fan. During the formal dinners, men should wear a white tie, tailcoats, and a white pique waistcoat. While these outfits were impractical for life on board ship, they made a statement of wealth and status.... (See: What did 1st Class Passengers Wear on the Titanic - Buy and Slay.) I don’t even take my opera fan on Cunard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted July 29, 2023 #664 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 minute ago, bitob said: On ss a tie defines formal wear It's getting to the point where formal wear on SS is defined by the cut of your cargo pants and hoodie. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A Tucson Guy Posted July 29, 2023 #665 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just now, Tothesunset said: It's getting to the point where formal wear on SS is defined by the cut of your cargo pants and hoodie. As long as your cargo pants and hoodie are a designer label, say Louie, then you are good to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted July 29, 2023 #666 Share Posted July 29, 2023 There was one guest who wore khaki pants with a huge ed hardy across her butt very classy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted July 29, 2023 #667 Share Posted July 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, bitob said: There was one guest who wore khaki pants with a huge ed hardy across her butt very classy Does this Ed Hardy make my butt look big? Or is it the other way around? 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted July 29, 2023 #668 Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 12:21 PM, Aussieflyer said: On QM2 once an older chap had an accident while sitting on a chair in the Commodore Club. Luckily it was pointed out to staff (not by the chap) and the chair was quickly whisked away for cleaning. I'm sorry,it won't happen again. Nurse! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted July 29, 2023 #669 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Ed Hardy - who he? Does he bite people's bums? Asking for a friend, Lola 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 29, 2023 #670 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, RonWL said: Some suggestions on formal attire: Men should wear tuxedo style suits with white bows, and with top hats and polished shoes. Women should wear tight laced corsets and expensive tailored gowns with gloves. Ladies should use the formal dinners to show off their best dresses. During the dinners, they should wear gowns, satin shoes or leather shoes. They should also have long white gloves, a scarf, and a opera fan. During the formal dinners, men should wear a white tie, tailcoats, and a white pique waistcoat. While these outfits were impractical for life on board ship, they made a statement of wealth and status.... (See: What did 1st Class Passengers Wear on the Titanic - Buy and Slay.) Ah, the good old days... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted July 29, 2023 #671 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, mancunian said: One of the things that puzzles me from way back as well as currently. Cruise.ines have all said for men the formal wear is tux (or dinner suit) or dark lounge suit. Why then do they then and now allow blazers which are not formal wear in my view It's not always easy to distinguish a blazer from a suit jacket. Certainly sometimes it is easy. But a dark blue blazer with subdued buttons worn with dark grey pants will look very close to a suit. And I doubt anyone would notice much or care. On the other hand, here in South Florida you get to see old geezers in their green, orange, pink, yellow, red, or purple blazers with shiny metallic or pearl buttons. It's pretty obvious it's not a suit coat. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1talks Posted July 29, 2023 #672 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, bitob said: "I don’t even take my opera fan on Cunard." No opera fan for me. However, I always cruise with my quizzing glass. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dolcevita Diva Posted July 30, 2023 #673 Share Posted July 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Rothko1 said: On the other hand, here in South Florida you get to see old geezers in their green, orange, pink, yellow, red, or purple blazers with shiny metallic or pearl buttons. It's pretty obvious it's not a suit coat. On the other hand, if the passenger wearing pastel clothing looked like this, I might not notice the lack of tie. 😎 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted July 30, 2023 #674 Share Posted July 30, 2023 10 hours ago, Rothko1 said: Ah, the good old days... Checked the list and yes we have all of that. Encore next week here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted July 30, 2023 #675 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I have just used a bit of my tiny amount of gumption and looked up 'Ed Hardy'. Goodness, just the sort of clothes I would love to wear on a formal night. Really classy. Lola 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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