Attire for Dinner - Language Issues

[traveljen1027]

Right there with you.

 

[traveljen1027]

I agree, Denise in MI! I think the OP might feel uncomfortable in jeans once he got there and saw the abundance of folks in slacks. For example, my husband wore a suit without a tie on semi-formal night and felt super underdressed. Of course, if his tablemates are dressed similarly, it might not be an issue.

 

[marcelorsc]

my husband wore a suit without a tie on semi-formal night and felt super underdressed

Well, it seems it may vary between cruises as I'm reading here - a suit with no tie shouldn't be under what is expected for "semi-formal" IMHO - including a tie you are enough formal even for Remy... The problem is if all the dinner mates go overdressed...

I think I'll keep a shirt and a pair of pants handy, just in case. Is there an iron in the room? (but suit and tie definitely I'll not pack for this trip - last year I went to a Rotary Convention in New Orleans and just took two suits to walk around)

 

[extechie rbd/wdt]

Is there an iron in the room?

No iron in your Stateroom, they are not allowed, but there is one in the laundry room, or a pressing service available for a very reasonable charge.

Ex Techie

 

[marcelorsc]

No iron in your Stateroom

Let's go back to the Polo plan so... A social Shirt just from the suitcase will not be fine!

 

[Mythicalbee]

My husband wears a suit every day for work (he gets about 5 days off a month, so every day isn't much of an exaggeration!) and I was a bit worried about formal night - it's his vacation and the last thing he'd want to do is lug around and wear a suit. SO! (I actually posted a thread inquiring about this) I'm renting a tux through DCL that will be hanging in our closet when we get on the ship. This way, we're enjoying the formal-ness of the evening (bought our 2 and 4 year olds ties for their white oxfords and khakis, they're so excited to look like daddy!) but in a way that is unique and festive.

So I guess my response to the whole affair is simply an opinion; instead of seeing it as a restriction, look at it as an opportunity to do something special. My husband and I 'dress up' all but once or twice a year... in fact, I'm actually looking forward to wearing my va va voom dress and heels while having my arm draped on my knockout of a husband's arm and escorting our dashing little boys!

 

[marcelorsc]

look at it as an opportunity to do something special.

I agree! Despite I prefer to be not formal, I think such moments are special for a lot of people, so it's not a so big effort we try to understand an be at least under the standards. ;-)

 

[aberrydisneygirl]

Check out the FAQ section on the DCL website under attire for dinner. It will give you the Dress Requirements for the different nights.