mgg42 Posted April 6, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hi all, first I have to apologize. I was banned for 24 hours on Friday for calling someone lazy. I was having a bad day and I shouldn't have taken it out on someone here. Props to the moderators for putting me in my place. It won't happen again! Now to my question. I'm leaving on Century on Thursday. Four nights, and according to the website, that's one formal, one informal, and two casual nights. Now, I know how dining attire threads can get out of control, so I'm not trying to start a debate, I just want some insight. Here is my plan: Formal night: dark suit Informal night: slacks, sport coat, collar shirt Casual nightL slacks, collar shirt As someone who tends to be a conformist in such situations, will the informal night attire of a sportcoat and collar shirt be okay? Or should I bring a dress shirt and tie for that night instead? I assume the rest of the plan sounds okay. Thanks for any insight. It's 41, gray and rainy in New Hampshire today, I am SOOOOOO READY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancock Posted April 6, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Informal night attire does not require a tie when listed in the onboard daily paper. What you have planned to take sounds fine. Have a great trip. Hancock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Arizona Posted April 6, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 6, 2008 My husband packs a dress shirt to wear with a coat and tie for informal nights, then when the daily says nothing about tie required, he doesn't put the tie on, and just wears his dress shirt with no tie. I think a collard sports shirt would look much better than his dress shirts with no ties. I finally did find a good compromise.... I got him a nice button down dress shirt to wear with no tie, and it looks much better than the free flowing collars when he doesn't have the top button done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcruiser Posted April 6, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2008 You’ll fit right in just fine with everyone else. I hope you have a great cruise on Century it’s a wonderful ship and crew. We just got off yesterday and had one of our most enjoyable cruises to date, hope you do as well.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted April 6, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2008 You will be fine dressed as you plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuker Posted April 6, 2008 #6 Share Posted April 6, 2008 A crisp white shirt & tie. Never fails. Celebrity: On informal nights, men are requested to wear a jacket, shirt and slacks, No jeans, while women may want to wear a suit or dress. No mention of the need for a tie, but, hey, put one on and you stand out above the rest, buddy. A coloured bowtie works, too. Bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrycol Posted April 6, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Celebrity: On informal nights, men are requested to wear a jacket, shirt and slacks, No jeans, while women may want to wear a suit or dress. Always glad they mention pants. Wouldn't want anyone showing up without pants on:D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew B Posted April 7, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 7, 2008 What is the difference between "collar shirt" and "dress shirt"? When you mention "collar shirt" do you mean a polo-type knit shirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karynanne Posted April 7, 2008 #9 Share Posted April 7, 2008 What is the difference between "collar shirt" and "dress shirt"? When you mention "collar shirt" do you mean a polo-type knit shirt? Yes, a polo-type shirts vs. a T-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew B Posted April 7, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Gotcha. With the sport coat, a polo shirt seems fine for informal. Without it, it would be way too casual, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrym Posted April 7, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hi all, first I have to apologize. I was banned for 24 hours on Friday for calling someone lazy. I was having a bad day and I shouldn't have taken it out on someone here. Props to the moderators for putting me in my place. It won't happen again! Now to my question. I'm leaving on Century on Thursday. Four nights, and according to the website, that's one formal, one informal, and two casual nights. Now, I know how dining attire threads can get out of control, so I'm not trying to start a debate, I just want some insight. Here is my plan: Formal night: dark suit Informal night: slacks, sport coat, collar shirt Casual nightL slacks, collar shirt As someone who tends to be a conformist in such situations, will the informal night attire of a sportcoat and collar shirt be okay? Or should I bring a dress shirt and tie for that night instead? I assume the rest of the plan sounds okay. Thanks for any insight. It's 41, gray and rainy in New Hampshire today, I am SOOOOOO READY!!!! Calling someone lazy? WOW that is really bad, so surprised you were let back in :) As fo "Formal night: dark suit". no, no, no, no. What ever happened to the tuxedo on a fromal night? What is supposed to be an occasion to dress up is turned in to a business meeting, why oh why oh why? Don't flame me, its only an opinion deary! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew B Posted April 7, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 7, 2008 The dark suit is perfectly acceptable according to the written dress code. There's no argument to the contrary. It's fine to prefer a tux, Gerry - I know I do - but it's not wrong in any way to wear a suit if that is what the OP prefers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinelyCruising Posted April 7, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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