Crocs at Palo??

[PrincessShmoo]

This is when it WOULD be appropriate for flip-flops and crocs! Drives me absolutely crazy when I see people come bouncing into Cabanas at lunch (or late breakfast even) wearing just their swimsuit and no cover-up! And I've yet to see them get told to "cover up"! It's just gross!!!

Unfortunately, the only "dress code" for the regular dining rooms is "no swimwear or tank tops at dinner". So, you can really get away with practically anything at lunch and breakfast.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Last week I watched a guy wear his pajamas and no shoes to the buffet. I mean, the pjs were shorts and a t shirt but shoes?! Isn't there at least a rule about wearing shoes into restaurants?

Sheesh, even on land for pete sake. Wouldn't you think these people could figure that out? For some it is just an extension of their room, LOL. They paid good money and can do what they want, blah, blah, blah.

 

[squirk]

So, you can really get away with practically anything at lunch and breakfast.

Tempting to push the limits of that notion.

 

[Disney_traveler]

Not gonna lie, when I'm at a hotel with continental breakfast I'll wear my pajamas down to breakfast. It's usually either athletic type shorts/capris or patterned pajama bottoms and a tshirt or hoodie. I'm clothed, not naked and have undergarments and shoes.

 

[JW9DVC]

Shoes all have a category. They specified tennis shoe. Not a running shoe or walking shoe. This has been discussed in great length about a year ago.

I wear my Nike Air Max every time and no one has said anything to me. Probably because they are clean and fashionable. Red carpet worthy.

http://m.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/air-max-2017-mens-running-shoe/pid-11156954/pgid-11289589

 

[mevelandry]

Can't believe we argued with my FIL and MIL yesterday because they did not want to pack nice clothes so we could have brunch in Palo. (They have never been on a cruise and never heard about formal night either. In their eyes, cruise = vacation and on vacation you wear shorts, t-shirts and sandals).

Then I started googling pictures from Palo brunch and I realized that the dress code seems more relaxed than when we went in 2015.

 

[cgolf]

So are people really trying to say that because athletic shoes have become so specialized, that I couldn't wear a nice pair of Stan Smith white tennis shoes, that actually look very classy, but I could wear a pair Chuck Taylors because they are basketball shoes? I think people are really splitting hairs here, athletic shoes should = tennis shoes. Cross trainers, walkers, basketball shoes, wrestling shoes (my favorite due to flat feet), etc also shouldn't be allowed, at least until next week when barefoot will be acceptable

 

[Cackyschmackers]

So are people really trying to say that because athletic shoes have become so specialized, that I couldn't wear a nice pair of Stan Smith white tennis shoes, that actually look very classy, but I could wear a pair Chuck Taylors because they are basketball shoes? I think people are really splitting hairs here, athletic shoes should = tennis shoes. Cross trainers, walkers, basketball shoes, wrestling shoes (my favorite due to flat feet), etc also shouldn't be allowed, at least until next week when barefoot will be acceptable[/QUOTE

I think the term "tennis shoes " means different things in different parts of the country, or so i have learned from living in different states, it's a usage or linguistic issue, and I'm wondering if that's what's at play here. Growing up, we called any lace up athletic shoe (eg, anything you would wear to the gym or running ) a "sneaker". As I grew older and traveled to different areas, i learned other regions called what I call a "sneaker " a "tennis shoe". Same thing, different word. I believe what DCL is saying in their dress code for Palo and Remy, is no "lace up athletic shoe" when they are saying "tennis shoe." It only makes sense. Why would they allow a bad looking/worn out running sneaker but not a brand new pair of top of the line tennis shoes. I really think it's semantics or misunderstanding of the written out dress code. And people are taking advantage. And since Croc is a brand name, i would only assume it would fall under the no flip flop rule (plastic and for.beach/water use).[/y]

I think the term "tennis shoes " means different things in different parts of the country, or so i have learned from living in different states, it's a usage or linguistic issue, and I'm wondering if that's what's at play here. Growing up, we called any lace up athletic shoe (eg, anything you would wear to the gym or running ) a "sneaker". As I grew older and traveled to different areas, i learned other regions called what I call a "sneaker " a "tennis shoe". Same thing, different word. I believe what DCL is saying in their dress code for Palo and Remy, is no "lace up athletic shoe" when they are saying "tennis shoe." It only makes sense. Why would they allow a bad looking/worn out running sneaker but not a brand new pair of top of the line tennis shoes. I really think it's semantics or misunderstanding of the written out dress code. And people are taking advantage. And since Croc is a brand name, i would only assume it would fall under the no flip flop rule (plastic and for.beach/water use)

 

[FigmentSpark]

I don't look at shoes much and they spend a lot of time at dinner under the table. I don't understand why they are picky about shoes, but lax about attire. I think if they just said 'business casual' or 'business/semi-formal wear' people should understand. Well, maybe not?

 

[Dug720]

I don't look at shoes much and they spend a lot of time at dinner under the table. I don't understand why they are picky about shoes, but lax about attire. I think if they just said 'business casual' or 'business/semi-formal wear' people should understand. Well, maybe not?

Exhibit A: The girls flying on United Airlines employee comps this weekend - tickets that DO come with a dress code - who had to change into real pants and not leggings before they could board. And people are raising a stink about it. They chose to use special employee comps but wanted to ignore the restrictions.

 

[tink1970]

don't look at shoes much and they spend a lot of time at dinner under the table. I don't understand why they are picky about shoes, but lax about attire. I think if they just said 'business casual' or 'business/semi-formal wear' people should understand. Well, maybe not?

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Sadly, I don't think people define business casual (or even casual) the same way. When I worked for the VA we could have "casual Friday", with the restriction of no jeans. So many of my slightly younger coworkers (say late 20s/early 30s) would wear all sorts of denim "but not jeans" to subvert the rule. Sigh...
Most (not all but most) of our society as a whole has become quite casual. Add in the entitlement of "I paid a lot for this cruise" and take away most common sense and I think we'll see even more "interesting" loop hole rule bending in the future.

 

[DizMagic]

I have been to Palo multiple times and worn my crcos. Granted, my pants are usually pretty long and mostly cover them, so not wearing with them with a short skirt. I have always been fine. I am in the camp of "not packing special shoes for one meal". I also don't wear my pink ones Usually my khaki ones or my navy blue ones.

 

[steph12]

We just got back from the Wonder and were totally shocked at the dress that they were allowing at the brunch. One girl had on extremely short shorts and a very slinky spaghetti strapped tank that left nothing to the imagination. It was one of those outfits that you just couldn't help but stare at! One woman had on running shoes and an old t shirt, which would be fine at Cabanas, but not Palo. The manager was the absolute worst one I have ever had at any restaurant. I don't think he really cared who was there and what they were wearing.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We just got back from the Wonder and were totally shocked at the dress that they were allowing at the brunch. One girl had on extremely short shorts and a very slinky spaghetti strapped tank that left nothing to the imagination. It was one of those outfits that you just couldn't help but stare at! One woman had on running shoes and an old t shirt, which would be fine at Cabanas, but not Palo. The manager was the absolute worst one I have ever had at any restaurant. I don't think he really cared who was there and what they were wearing.

I hope you mentioned this on your post cruise survey.

 

[mevelandry]

We just got back from the Wonder and were totally shocked at the dress that they were allowing at the brunch. One girl had on extremely short shorts and a very slinky spaghetti strapped tank that left nothing to the imagination. It was one of those outfits that you just couldn't help but stare at! One woman had on running shoes and an old t shirt, which would be fine at Cabanas, but not Palo. The manager was the absolute worst one I have ever had at any restaurant. I don't think he really cared who was there and what they were wearing.

Well, here I am, less and less worried about being refused the entrance at Palo for dress code reasons. (Still. We're going to dress in accordance to the dress code)...

 

[steph12]

I hope you mentioned this on your post cruise survey.

I sure did! We got off the cruise on Thursday and got a call from DCL on Friday wanting to know the details.

 

[Belle2002]

I consider Palo & Remy a 5 star dining offering a very classy special dining experience. I dress the same as I would for semi formal night to go to Palo and that would be my expectation. I have only ever seen people dress accordingly (my last cruise was not quite a year ago and everyone was dressed very nice). I've never seen anyone dressed "casual" at Palo and even in the dining room I haven't really seen any bad attire.
I don't really care what others where, I like to dress up whenever I can and for me, vacation is the perfect time - especially on a cruise when you have the opportunity to dress up.
If they are going to relax the dress code at Palo or Remy, then what is the point of making this a special and exclusive dining experience where the cost continues to increase? If I go out for a special dinner at home to a nice restaurant with amazing service and food and classy environment I'm going to dress up, so how is this different? Oh - and if you are going to pack an entire suitcase of Pirate costumes for one pirate night during your cruise, then you can pack one nice outfit that can be worn at Palo, semi formal and even formal night.