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Aside from the tech stuff I started on these boards as one of the first moderators of the new cruise board 15 years ago! This was a huge debate then I don't think it will ever stop until there just is no dress code!
I really don't think wearing shorts in the MDR rises to the level of requiring a comment.....and certainly doesn't rise to the lever of standing firm. I might shake my head, but come on, if you want to to wear casual clothing, eat in the casual dining options, not the MDR. Our cruise we had a couple a table over who wore nothing but matching sweat suits. At least they wore the black ones on formal night. But he gave his server fits sending food back. The night he ordered Beef Wellington he commented loudly that "only an idiot would but breading on a steak".On my WBTA cruise in October 2014 during second seating a guy sitting at my table wore shorts, tshirt and crocs for dinner every night. Someone else at this table made a comment about his attire and the person said he was on vacation, never dresses up and what he was comfortable wearing. I didn't know any of these people prior to the cruise and I admire the guy standing firm on his beliefs.
It doesn't matter to me what people wear as much as their behavior. If someone is in shorts but respectful and mannerly, I'm good. If people are loud, obnoxious and rude, I don't care what they are wearing, I don't want to be near them.
There is a difference between " allowed" and "suggested". That's why it's debated. There are many things that are allowed or legal, but that doesn't make them the best choice in a given situation.Why is this even debated? The official DCL dress code allows shorts. Enough said.
Okay. I will tell you what I observed on our recent Fantasy cruise. We had the main 5:45 dining time and our rotation put us in Enchanted Garden on formal night and Royal Court on semi formal night.
On formal night 80% of the men were wearing either suits or dress pants with a sports jacket/blazer. 10% of men were in slacks and dress shirt, without jacket. 2% of men were wearing a tux. 5-10% were in shorts or casual clothes.
On semi-formal night 65% of men were in some combination of dress pants, dress shirt, sports coat/blazer, but often without ties. I would estimate another 30% were in khakis with nice shirts. 10% were in more casual clothes or shorts.
On cruise casual nights, I saw about 70% of men in khakis and polos. About 25% were in nice Bermuda shorts and polo/golf shirts. About 5% looked more casual.
Pirate night is a category unto itself and you really can't go wrong.
I hope that helps. I was paying attention too, because there was a huge long thread just before our cruise with people arguing over attire. My husband wore shorts one evening and khakis/dress pants/suit for the remainder. He enjoyed his meal in shorts and I thought he looked good every single night.
There is a difference between " allowed" and "suggested". That's why it's debated. There are many things that are allowed or legal, but that doesn't make them the best choice in a given situation.
DCL says it's ok to wear shorts in the MDR and they don't turn people away if you have a problem what other people are wearing maybe DCL isn't for you.I might shake my head, but come on, if you want to to wear casual clothing, eat in the casual dining options, not the MDR.
I am curious, on where people are from and if that impacts their answer. Talking to my boss on an unrelated topic she mentioned out east was different from the midwest, where I am from, and out west. Essentially out west would generally be more relaxed and out east more formal. The Midwest falls kind of in the middle.
Kind of makes sense for me. While I don't care what others wear, I always wear khaki pants and a button down shirt for all nights. So some nights I am overdressed and others slightly under.
Wish the new forum listed everyones reported location like the old site, because then I wouldn't have to ask.
Given what I see (and try to ignore) on the subway every day, shorts at dinner is such a minor issue.
i'm still amazed that people even recognize what others are wearing. i'm way to busy enjoying my quiet time with dh or having nice conversations with the dinning staff to notice what the person next to me is wearing. further more, i just don't care. if your polite and not rowdy i will never pay attention to what you are wearing. i don't see you. if you have on your huge diamond rings and tiaras, well, its a waste on me cause i just don't see it. getting excited by what others are wearing is wasted energy.
dress for yourself and don't worry what others are wearing. then maybe, just maybe, what others are wearing won't ruin your dinner.
JMO. flaming…..GO