Will I ever wear a suit on P&O AU?

[fishtaco]

Now there are no formal nights is there any point taking a suit? I wont be taking a dinner suit for same reason but should I bother packing any suit?

 

Cheers

[Beejay1407]

I think we'll pack a sports jacket and a couple of nice long-sleeved shirts and some decent trousers for my husband, but probably won't bother with a suit.

[Nang]

P&O is CASUAL. Wearing a suit will make you stand out. Wearing a sports jacket will put you in a reasonable sized minority. Its your holiday, wear what makes you comfortable.

[ceeceeDee]

On our P&O cruise last year there was definitely a formal night (though not everyone participates). We don't mind dressing for dinner, so hubby wore a suit and I my little red cocktail number. There were quite a few people who went to the trouble and quite a lot who didn't. Personal choice really.

[fishtaco]

3 hours ago, Nang said:

P&O is CASUAL. Wearing a suit will make you stand out. Wearing a sports jacket will put you in a reasonable sized minority. Its your holiday, wear what makes you comfortable.

I never get a chance to wear one of my many suits except Cruises and Funerals lol

[fishtaco]

1 hour ago, ceeceeDee said:

On our P&O cruise last year there was definitely a formal night (though not everyone participates). We don't mind dressing for dinner, so hubby wore a suit and I my little red cocktail number. There were quite a few people who went to the trouble and quite a lot who didn't. Personal choice really.

No more  captains drinks for previous cruisers? No more formals no tablecloths in the MDR what next bring a packed lunch for Sailaway lol, Not sure why I am laughing? 2pm check-in  buffet closes at 3 for a 4 sailaway!

[Gwendy]

Last P&O cruise on Gatsby night a couple at a table near us dressed to “impress”.  Baggy cargo pants, sleeveless singlet top and caps worn backwards.  

[ceeceeDee]

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Each to their own, I suppose.

 

However, I assume you were seated in the MDR, not the local McDonalds? Whatever happened to removing hats at the table, particularly in a restaurant?

[Gwendy]

Rarely go to MDR, Waterfront, we were in Angelo’s Italian themed restaurant on Encounter.

[dazadelaide]

I don't understand what people are wearing can affect you and what you are eating.

I can understand if clothing is too revealing and makes you feel uncomfortable but the wearing of hats in a dining room? it may feel disrespectful to some people but surely it can't affect how you enjoy eating your own food.

Daz  

[ceeceeDee]

No, it doesn't affect my enjoyment of the food and I am capable of ignoring it, but I do find it just a tad disrespectful. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but how hard is it to at least go smart casual and remove the ubiquitous baseball cap?!

 

According to the P&O website:

 

If it’s after 5:30pm, smart casual clothing is required in the public lounges and restaurants. 

 

However, as I said, each to their own.

[dazadelaide]

Personally I wouldn't ever wear a hat in a restaurant as I find it disrespectful also, but I still wouldn't be upset by it.

Unfortunately smart casual means different things to different people.

Having been in the rag trade for more than 35 years I have seen so many interpretations of dress standards I have just given up and now just go with the flow.

Daz