Brodie Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I know Matt covers this often, but we're going on our first cruise on June and I want to make sure we're all set... In the MDR, formal night you can get by with a nice pair of khakis and a collared shirt for men? And then what is appropriate for the other nights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandA Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 This will work on any night in the MDR, although some have said shorts and a t-shirt will be okay. The cruise compass says no shorts in the evening, so if that is what you wear you risk the possibility of being asked to go change into more appropriate attire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 On formal night (and any other night) you can wear whatever you want. Some ships MAY enforce a no shorts policy (on any night). It is extremely rare that anyone will be denied entry for any other reason. People on the internet are far more preoccupied with what others wear than you'll encounter in real life. The ship's staff has no interest in a confrontation with the guests that pay their salaries/tips over something as silly as a t-shirt in the dining room on formal night. Cruiser2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 17 hours ago, Brodie said: I know Matt covers this often, but we're going on our first cruise on June and I want to make sure we're all set... In the MDR, formal night you can get by with a nice pair of khakis and a collared shirt for men? And then what is appropriate for the other nights? You will be OK, but try to be sensitive to others-- different venues have different suggested attire. That means wear your best on formal night in the MDR, whatever that ends up being. We once lost our luggage and didn't have the nicest clothes to wear, but we explained to our wait staff it was the best we could do, and we were readily accommodated. Attire at dinner isn't about judging others, but it is about trying to create an atmosphere where all can enjoy the sights and sounds as well as the food and the companionship. Other nights might be casual (still no shorts/T's at dinner), tropical, or even smart casual, although that seems rare these days. Also, some ships have a white night party, and guests have gotten in the habit of wearing white to dinner. That might be another option when it falls on a formal night. Have a great cruise! Dan Curtis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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