Dress Code- The Big Debate

[ezracer508]

We are on the Dream leaving PC June 21-25. This will be our first ever cruise. My DH has read a little bit about the cruise and about the dress code for dinning (cruise casual). His definition of cruise casual is shorts, and either a tshirt or polo. Will he feel out of place in shorts instead of pants at dinner? Are shorts at dinner more common place now? He says he's on vacation and wants to relax and not have to worry about dressing up for dinner. Ugh!!

 

[DLM1980]

He's fine!

 

[Tozzie]

We are on the Dream leaving PC June 21-25. This will be our first ever cruise. My DH has read a little bit about the cruise and about the dress code for dinning (cruise casual). His definition of cruise casual is shorts, and either a tshirt or polo. Will he feel out of place in shorts instead of pants at dinner? Are shorts at dinner more common place now? He says he's on vacation and wants to relax and not have to worry about dressing up for dinner. Ugh!!

He will be fine, to be quite honest I really don't care how others dress i wear what I like and what I am comfortable in unless you are paying for my cruise you don't get as say in what I wear.

 

[OKW Lover]

Dress code wise he is OK. He might get a bit chilly though as the MDR's always seem to be overly AC'd to me.

 

[msmama]

I agree with the above about temp. My son (so different I know) was most comfortable in long sleeves and pants in the MDRs (as was I).

 

[tink1970]

I think DCL has really embraced cruise casual. That said, I'm always covering up everything since they also embrace aggressive a/c

 

[MUN]

We are on the Dream leaving PC June 21-25. This will be our first ever cruise. My DH has read a little bit about the cruise and about the dress code for dinning (cruise casual). His definition of cruise casual is shorts, and either a tshirt or polo. Will he feel out of place in shorts instead of pants at dinner? Are shorts at dinner more common place now? He says he's on vacation and wants to relax and not have to worry about dressing up for dinner. Ugh!!

Does his t-shirt have sleeves? It does get a bit chilly in the MDR's, so he way want to bring a t-shirt that has sleeves.

Enjoy your cruise!

MUN

 

[rcchello]

My wife is always wearing a sweater in the MDRs and I find I need long pants for comfort, even though I wear short sleeve polo. So if your husband doesn't mind the temps have a great time!

 

[cedricandsophie]

My husband could not stand wearing shorts at night. He always wears long pants. I would suggest at least a polo. Also do you wNt to go to Palo. You do need a sport coat and Long pants. And remy requires a tie.

 

[mom4fun]

The shorter cruises, that may be the norm but I just got off the Fantasy last month and it was definitely more long pants and collared shirts for men and casual dresses for ladies. I was a little surprised at just how dressed up people were every night. He can wear whatever he wants and no one will say anything but that was my experience.

 

[chaseg03]

Im always wear khaki shirts and a long sleeve button up. He should be fine!

 

[Dug720]

Im always wear khaki shirts and a long sleeve button up. He should be fine!

You're also by your own admission 13. Kids get away with a lot more than adults do in terms of dressing for dinner.

 

[chaseg03]

You're also by your own admission 13. Kids get away with a lot more than adults do in terms of dressing for dinner.

Very, very true. My brother (3) wears just under armor stuff. Any btw, I meant shorts in my last post, not shirts.

 

[DebHorner04]

He's fine. We were on the Fantasy last month. DH wore shorts with t-shirt or polo every night except for Easter. Even then, he just wore khakis and a polo shirt. You'll see people in everything from shorts to a tux. Be comfortable, relax, and enjoy your cruise!

 

[Neptune's Fork]

Shorts and polos were probably the norm from my observation of the MDR

 

[MunFam]

Shorts and polos were probably the norm from my observation of the MDR

I agree. I would call it more "golf attire" than just shorts, t-shirt and Crocs on Socks look. Heck, add a fanny pack to that hott mess and you are set!

 

[MSPeeler]

We never dressed up, no tank tops or flip-flops, but other than that... everyday attire was fine.

 

[Mazz519]

Been on 5 Disney Cruises... Have yet to wear long pants to dinner... I do dress up but khaki shorts and a few button down shirts are my wardrobe... Im on vacation and want to wear what makes me comfortable

 

[dclpluto]

As other people have said it's cold in the mdrs. A lot of people ask why they keep the dining rooms cold. Well the servers and assistant servers work very hard in there. If it' wasn't cold in there they will be sweating in your food and drinks.

 

[Drbaw5]

My husband wore nice jeans or khakis with a polo or nice t shirt. Some people go all out for formal night but we did not. It is optional.

I'm pretty sure that I have read that nice jeans are even acceptable at Palo.