Recent Dress on Formal Nights

[LoveBora]

For those of you who have been sailing recently, are the gentlemen adhering to the tux or dark suit requirement, or has there also been a mix of sport coats and dress slacks? Anyone being denied entry in the dining room or other public rooms? Thanks for your input. 

[JusttheTwoofUs]

We were on Serenity in September (Quebec to NYC).  Very few men were in formalwear.  My husband wore a sport coat and tie, and felt very much in place with the rest of the men in the dining room.  

 

Phyllis

[LoveBora]

Thanks, Phyllis; I’m happy to learn this. 

[krb1000]

We debarked Serenity on December 2, after 19 days, which included two Formal nights…few tuxedos…more dark suits…many blazers with slacks…with and without ties. Keep in mind we were in the Caribbean … I suspect the formal nights on the Holiday cruise will see more suits.

[Ibis]

We were on Serenity in November and my husband wore his tux for formal evenings, although  he was in the minority. It was in the Caribbean and only 11 nights so I imagine that influenced the dress as well.

[Cruise-y]

On my past Caribe sailings men were perfectly fine in jackets and no ties. Women dressed up a bit more but no hosiery in the tropics! 

[TER777]

Here on the Symphony, 15 day sailing with 8 sea days, quite dressy. 

[hotrod610]

7 minutes ago, TER777 said:

Here on the Symphony, 15 day sailing with 8 sea days, quite dressy. 

Do you see many in military dress uniforms

 

[TER777]

50 minutes ago, hotrod610 said:

Do you see many in military dress uniforms

 

I didn’t notice. 

[Texas Tillie]

7 hours ago, hotrod610 said:

Do you see many in military dress uniforms

 

 

Remembering a lecturer, a retired US 4 star general, no uniform but his cuff links had 4 diamonds indicating his rank. I wouldn't have noticed except we were sitting next to each other on  bar stools in the Cove.

 

Patty

[Keith1010]

I have seen a few guests in military formal attire but it's been many years.

 

When it comes to formality my experience is that it ranges by voyages. You will see more formality on a World Cruise because many people are on board a longer time so many men take tuxedos whereas on a voyage of one formal that is less likely.  Where you sail is a factor too as is time of year.

 

Keith

[May B]

23 hours ago, Ibis said:

We were on Serenity in November and my husband wore his tux for formal evenings, although  he was in the minority. It was in the Caribbean and only 11 nights so I imagine that influenced the dress as well.

And he looked marvelous! As did you. 😁