Dress Code

[PrincessShmoo]

Yes, but I didn't know if they were specific about the collar type. Crew neck is a type of collar and I'm sure that's not allowed. Lol

No, a "crew neck" is a crew neck, not a collar.

In clothing, a collar is the part of a shirt, dress, coat or blouse that fastens around or frames the neck. Among clothing construction professionals, a collar is differentiated from other necklines such as revers and lapels, by being made from a separate piece of fabric, rather than a folded or cut part of the same piece of fabric used for the main body of the garment.

A collar may be permanently attached to the main body of the garment (e.g. by stitching) or detachable.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I think it's important not to mix up the desire for casual attire with defiance of rules.

If someone's desire for casual clothes leads to them trying to get into places that don't allow such dress, then that's defiance of rules, yes?

 

[abuck75]

If someone's desire for casual clothes leads to them trying to get into places that don't allow such dress, then that's defiance of rules, yes?

Of course, but in my short time on the cruise forum I haven't seen any suggest they would defy rules because they were on vacation, but I have seen some lament that rules have eased.

It sounds like we are in agreement. Have a good evening.

 

[RedStars]

So I guess I have my answer. Although, the rules seem pretty arbitrary based on experience.
And now I'm wondering what they would say if I attached a collar to a t-shirt. Lol But I'm way too lazy for that and my husband is a rule follower.

 

[AquaDame]

So I guess I have my answer. Although, the rules seem pretty arbitrary based on experience.
And now I'm wondering what they would say if I attached a collar to a t-shirt. Lol But I'm way too lazy for that and my husband is a rule follower.

I'm sure if they could tell they would still call it a t-shirt and ask you to go change. My husband tried to wear some new clean black shoes that were not dress shoes and was made to pay to rent shoes before we could go in. You had to really look at them to tell (yes, I was mildly mortified at the attempt but he was insistent they would be fine... surprise, they were not).

 

[FigmentSpark]

There are many problems with this, the least of which is what happens if someone's luggage was lost and all they had was a swimsuit that was in their carry on? Obviously that wouldn't work at Palo or Remy, but in the MDR there should be some flexibility. Additionally, it can be difficult these days to determine what is considered a swimsuit and what isn't.

DCL sells tshirts and other pieces of clothing in their stores. They aren't Remy-worthy, but they could be purchased and worn to the MDRs instead of the swimsuit. I have to wonder, though, if the swimsuit is the only piece of clothing this poor traveller has in her carry on, why can't she (or he) wear whatever clothing was worn to get off the plane and on the ship? Surely the person has at least shorts and a t-shirt that could be worn... not to Palo or Remy, but so that they don't have to wear that lone swimsuit to the MDRs.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

DCL sells tshirts and other pieces of clothing in their stores. They aren't Remy-worthy, but they could be purchased and worn to the MDRs instead of the swimsuit. I have to wonder, though, if the swimsuit is the only piece of clothing this poor traveller has in her carry on, why can't she (or he) wear whatever clothing was worn to get off the plane and on the ship? Surely the person has at least shorts and a t-shirt that could be worn... not to Palo or Remy, but so that they don't have to wear that lone swimsuit to the MDRs.

This person was truly fabulous and got on the plane in a bikini. Or speedo. AND WAS VERY COLD.

 

[Dug720]

Am I weird in that I honestly don't notice what other people are wearing? I'm more interested in enjoying my dinner than looking around to see what people have on - so what people wear has zero impact on my dinner.

 

[FigmentSpark]

Am I weird in that I honestly don't notice what other people are wearing? I'm more interested in enjoying my dinner than looking around to see what people have on - so what people wear has zero impact on my dinner.

Yeah, I'm like that too, but I'm told other people do notice that stuff.

 

[Dug720]

Yeah, I'm like that too, but I'm told other people do notice that stuff.

Yay to not being alone!!

But yeah... Clearly other do. And clearly outfits on others DO “ruin” meals for people or there wouldn’t be threads like this.

 

[Pens Fan]

Am I weird in that I honestly don't notice what other people are wearing? I'm more interested in enjoying my dinner than looking around to see what people have on - so what people wear has zero impact on my dinner.

Not weird at all. Sounds like a great way to enjoy your vacation to me! The only time I can ever really remember another guest's clothing choice getting my attention was on our 2015 Iceland / Norway cruise. There was a large group traveling together and their table was fairly near ours. On formal night most of the men dressed in full Scottish kilts. They looked amazing! It was so fun. Though in hindsight, I wonder if kilts met the "suggested dress code" for formal nigh!

 

[cheribelle]

Am I weird in that I honestly don't notice what other people are wearing? I'm more interested in enjoying my dinner than looking around to see what people have on - so what people wear has zero impact on my dinner.

I didn’t even notice what my family was wearing! It if weren’t for pictures, I’d have no idea! I’m just too caught up in the moment of fun I guess.

 

[mcd2745]

Am I weird in that I honestly don't notice what other people are wearing? I'm more interested in enjoying my dinner than looking around to see what people have on - so what people wear has zero impact on my dinner.

I would say that makes you infinitely more normal, as opposed to those who obsess over what strangers are wearing 20 tables away.

 

[Dug720]

Not weird at all. Sounds like a great way to enjoy your vacation to me! The only time I can ever really remember another guest's clothing choice getting my attention was on our 2015 Iceland / Norway cruise. There was a large group traveling together and their table was fairly near ours. On formal night most of the men dressed in full Scottish kilts. They looked amazing! It was so fun. Though in hindsight, I wonder if kilts met the "suggested dress code" for formal nigh!

Pretty sure kilts are formal-wear - especially if they are Scottish or Irish.

Now...we could speculate if they were wearing them traditionally...

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Some clothing is meant to be noticed. Or is noticed, due to it not being what people typically see, like the kilts. If someone showed up in gold MC Hammer pants, you might notice, KWIM?

There are other looks that people get overly twitchy about in all sorts of conditions. We needn't rehash some of the greatest hits of that genre, however.

 

[cadien]

This person was truly fabulous and got on the plane in a bikini. Or speedo. AND WAS VERY COLD.

I was actually on a flight this spring with a group of women in bathing suits and sheer coverups. They were going to Vegas.

 

[cadien]

Pretty sure kilts are formal-wear - especially if they are Scottish or Irish.

Now...we could speculate if they were wearing them traditionally...

My stepfather always wears a kilt for formal night and an amazing number of women have enough drinks to walk up and ask.

 

[FigmentSpark]

Would a kilt be accepted wear in Remy? It should be, but I wondered what the policy said.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Would a kilt be accepted wear in Remy? It should be, but I wondered what the policy said.

I hope they are. They ought to be, so long as they are worn with appropriate top stuff, and not a tank top.

 

[richkaryn]

America has taken "casual" to mean sweats/yoga pants or pajamas even out in public anymore (WalMart for example ) so jeans is almost "dressing up" to many people now. I for one wouldn't be caught dead in pajamas (and usually not yoga pants or sweats---I reserve those things only for around the house or when we are camping) out in public-- But to each his own.....and so the world adapts as to not "offend" anyone.