suits vs. tux

[nursegardener]

How many men are dressed in suits on formal nights instead of tuxedos? I want my DH to fit in, but he's not all that interested in the tux. He agreed to wear it, however, if he would stick out like a sore thumb. Just curious!

If a tux is the thing, I think we should buy instead of rent. What does anyone else think?

Thanks!!! (Leaving on May 8th Western - Cat. 11 - hoping for an upgrade!)

 

[CRB#33]

My DH has one so he is going to wear it.

I'm just still not sure about son and stepson, who are 13 and 14.

 

[kcashner]

The vast majority of men wear dark suits. The guys in tux look really classy, but they are a definite minority. Ditto for your sons....you will see a few boys in true formal wear, more in suits, many in sports jackets, and many in pants and polo shirts. For teens, whatever mom insists on is what goes!

 

[wide awake]

My DH wore a dark suit, my DS(13) wore Dockers and a button down. Both fit in fine.

 

[nursegardener]

Thanks for the replies! DH is happy - he can just wear his dark suit and I will wear a black cocktail dress for both formal and semi-formal nights! Thanks bunches - that saves $$$ for shore excursions!

 

[Miss Eeyore]

We have cruised 5 different lines, including Disney, and the only line my DH wore a tux on was Celebrity, to Alaska. On that cruise there were two formal nights, and the age group seemed a bit older than we were (45), and very elegant. That is the reputation of that line. Other than that his dark blue suit has been just fine. I sometimes make a wonderful vest to match something of mine......but I'm a costume designer by trade and have always done the "vests and ties to match the dresses" thing for my kids' proms too. Its fun, but not nessessary.


Marilee