RonnieB24 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 So I’m curious to know everyone’s opinion on wearing like khaki or nice shorts with like a polo in the main dining hall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, RonnieB24 said: So I’m curious to know everyone’s opinion on wearing like khaki or nice shorts with like a polo in the main dining hall? Would not be a problem. I probably wouldn’t do it on “formal” night (not that there really IS a formal night anymore) but on your average evening, you will see far more casual….you'll be fine. Neesa, Baked Alaska, OCSC Mike and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, RonnieB24 said: So I’m curious to know everyone’s opinion on wearing like khaki or nice shorts with like a polo in the main dining hall? Go for it. Any night including formal. There is no rule that says you can't and many do. loki007 and Baked Alaska 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 I would be more comfortable in shorts, but still put on slacks for dinner in the Main Dining Room. Now as for the main dining HALL - that's Windjammer, so shorts it is! Baked Alaska, Snotarni and WAYNO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 My husband does not pack slacks for our cruises. He tells me he is on vacation…lol! I do agree . He always looks put together with dress shorts and collared polo shirts for our MDR dinners. Neither of us dress us formally for the dressy nights onboard. I almost always wear palazzo pants or dressy capris with nice tops for dinner…comfortable and neatly dressed! RCIfan1912, Baked Alaska, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFCruise Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Opinion #1 - I personally think it's a bit too informal to wear shorts in the MDR. I always wear jeans. Opinion #2 - lolwhatever do what you want no one cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki007 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Nice shorts and polo or collared shirt is great for the MDR. 16 hours ago, CanHardlyWait said: Go for it. Any night including formal. There is no rule that says you can't and many do. I like that formal night is now dress your best...my best is shorts and flip flops CanHardlyWait, Baked Alaska, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 If shorts are your thing, go for it. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srp431 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 People wear shorts every night in the main dining room (young and old) PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 On 3/7/2024 at 3:14 PM, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: My husband does not pack slacks for our cruises. He tells me he is on vacation…lol! I do agree . He always looks put together with dress shorts and collared polo shirts for our MDR dinners. Neither of us dress us formally for the dressy nights onboard. I almost always wear palazzo pants or dressy capris with nice tops for dinner…comfortable and neatly dressed! I understand shorts for beach itineraries but in Europe I find Rick Steves sets a good example of casual clothes that are suitable for culture. Churches don't like shorts in many countries. Hence dockers or slacks are a plus for me. fireclan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 I haven't even brought pants my past two cruises OCSC Mike, WAAAYTOOO and Baked Alaska 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 On 3/8/2024 at 9:39 PM, ChessE4 said: I understand shorts for beach itineraries but in Europe I find Rick Steves sets a good example of casual clothes that are suitable for culture. Churches don't like shorts in many countries. Hence dockers or slacks are a plus for me. Yes dressing per culture suitability is a must! He will definitely pack accordingly for our TA over to Rome next year! But for our leisurely Bahama/Caribbean cruises…his dress shorts and loafers are perfect paired with a button down shirt or polo shirt. OCSC Mike, WAAAYTOOO and ScottD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 10 hours ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Yes dressing per culture suitability is a must! He will definitely pack accordingly for our TA over to Rome next year! But for our leisurely Bahama/Caribbean cruises…his dress shorts and loafers are perfect paired with a button down shirt or polo shirt. Yes, and he always looks very handsome ! PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Have on clean clothes to be respectful (and sanitary) of yourself and others. But shorts, no shorts. Life is too hard and too short to worry about what others may have on etc. It's your vacation. Enjoy. WAAAYTOOO, ScottD, USCG Teacher and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG Teacher Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Would *I* wear shorts or formal night? No. Getting dressed up and having photos taken is something my family really enjoys while cruising. Would I spend a single nanosecond worrying about, criticizing or critiquing a fellow guest who opted to wear shorts? Also no. We get dressed up because we like to, other people prefer not to go through the bother because that's what they like. In the end, we're all there to enjoy ourselves! PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAAAYTOOO, OCSC Mike and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 3 minutes ago, USCG Teacher said: Would *I* wear shorts or formal night? No. Getting dressed up and having photos taken is something my family really enjoys while cruising. Would I spend a single nanosecond worrying about, criticizing or critiquing a fellow guest who opted to wear shorts? Also no. We get dressed up because we like to, other people prefer not to go through the bother because that's what they like. In the end, we're all there to enjoy ourselves! One of the better phrasings to this beat to death topic I've read. Agree with every word. Well said. WAAAYTOOO, USCG Teacher, Gilley and 4 others 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNO Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 Since opinions were asked... I don't much care what anybody else wears. On the first or last night, I have been seen dining in my travel clothes. I do also understand, many folks look forward to a truly dressy dining experience. I will continue to respect that, and I will dress accordingly when I am able. HeWhoWaits and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Hackwrench Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 I am very open to people wearing the clothes they feel most comfortable wearing, as long as it meets society's minimum standards of decency. On my last sailing with Vision of the Seas, I witnessed multiple people at breakfast in only their bathrobes from the room which I believe you should do your best to avoid. I would also strongly advise not walking around barefoot in public areas. WAAAYTOOO and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Hopefully they had their bathing suits on and not their pjs. I've haven't run into that scene. Though I've seen them in the WJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 On Royal? They probably don't care what you wear, it not like there's someone outside the MDR going "Nah, no shorts!!! Get lost". I saw someone shirtless a few days ago in the MDR... On other cruise lines like Cunard where the dress code is more heavily enforced, you'd probably be turned away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 FWIW, shorts & a polo made me more dressy than half the MDR on Wonder the past two nights. ScottD, Snotarni, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 2 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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