How formal is "semi-formal"?

[CatLady]

I know what the Disney literature says, but how formal do people really dress for the semi-formal night? In particular, what do the men wear? I don't want DH to look out of place or be embarrassed!

Last time, when we were on the Wonder, men were in Palo wearing shirt and tie, no jacket. Is this seen on "semi-formal" night?

 

[bennett]

We have never rented a tux however, some people do. We have been on several cruises and all the men in our group would just were a nice pair of slacks with a shirt and tie. Never looked out of place. Some men weren't dreesed as nice but some were.

 

[uncle al]

Semi-formal to me means "business attire", in Key West that means long pants - shirt optional, most everywhere else that means coat & tie for men. Formal, in Key West means wear socks, everywhere else it means tuxedo. This is my understanding, anyway.
Now on our cruise formal night we had the entire spectrum represented - some guys were in golf shirts and slacks , while others (my son and I included) were in tuxedos. Semi-formal night, again the spectrum- some in golf shirts and slacks others in coats and ties while still others just a tie (and pants, shoes and shirt, of course). My son wore shirt & tie, while I wore a jacket as well (along with the other necessities like pants, shoes, etc...).
My family saw both nights as great opportunities to get family pictures - and we are glad we did. Dress up, everyone acts nice to each other, manners are at their best plus it is a fantastic chance to show off your beautiful family.

 

[JanDave]

Hi: My DH and I were just on the 9/18 Magic. We had early seating and saw a variety of dress for formal and semi-formal. I saw some tuxes, suits, sportcoats, casual dress (dockers) for the men. Women were dressed from long formal type to skirts. Whatever you feel comfortable wearing with be appropriate. Jan

 

[jrp]

Hi Catlady
My DW and I sailed 2 years ago on the 7 day eastern and yes for formal night I wore a tux and DW wore a gown
On the semi-formal night DW wore a nice pant suit and I wore a suit. If you don't go to a lot of formals normally.LOL then this is an opportunity to strut your stuff! Have fun in whatever you wear(hopefully not shorts) and go with the flow
James