Dress code for the mdr??

[ldoc31]

Originally Posted by IRL_Joanie

No insult at all!! They are typically, during the day, in Shorts, tank tops and capris. And I highly respect them all so believe me it was not an insult!! I was only pointing them out as perfect examples of what is now considered casual day wear.

I apologize if you thought I was insulting you, I definitely was not!!

Here is a link to both their blogs so you can see what they are wearing during the day time Look at Sea Days specifically to see the clothing:

Kween Karen: http://dreamcruise.kweenkaren.com/

The Stansfields: http://2009aunzcruise.thestansfields.com/

Joanie

Thanks for the links. I don't wear tank tops but the shorts are a definite yes. We are taking our first HAL cruise on the Noordam next week and are hoping to have an enjoyable time.

[IRL_Joanie]

Originally Posted by ldoc31

Thanks for the links. I don't wear tank tops but the shorts are a definite yes. We are taking our first HAL cruise on the Noordam next week and are hoping to have an enjoyable time.

From your open and honest straight foward approach I can already tell that you will have a very enjoyable cruise lDoc31!!

I cannot wait to read the review.

Joanie

[HWY 101]

Personally, I stopped flexing when I hit 40 years old.

This is not intented to be an insult, but when we see those tank tops on our more advanced aged visitors, we say they have their wife beater shirts on again... Again, no insult, just our opinions...

[ekerr19]

Originally Posted by HWY 101

Personally, I stopped flexing when I hit 40 years old.

This is not intented to be an insult, but when we see those tank tops on our more advanced aged visitors, we say they have their wife beater shirts on again... Again, no insult, just our opinions...

One of the most unattractive pieces of attire for men - especially those men advancing in years...

[MightyQuinn]

Originally Posted by SwissMyst

Still trying to track down this major Michelin change from 3 stars to 5 stars. Article as recent as Oct 2009 still states they have a 3 star maximum rating.

Stop searching SwissMyst. You're right. Michelin has only ever had a max 3-star rating.
http://www.michelinguide.com/us/ratings.html

[Copper10-8]

Originally Posted by IRL_Joanie

LOL I KNOW YOU MEN WOULD NOT MIND!!!

But how would you like to see some great big hunk of a guy come in to the MDR dressed like that??...........................

[DizzyDallasDi]

Originally Posted by Copper10-8

Oh Lordy I'm glad those days are gone. I suppose with all the retro-look fashions and cars seeping their way back into mainstream society, we'll all be wearing hot pants again soon. Can't wait to see the NBA players shed their bermuda shorts and start sporting these sexy shorty shorts again.

[HWY 101]

Butt I have seen this while out in public..

http://www.thefrisky.com/tag/butt+crack/

[SwissMyst]

Originally Posted by HWY 101

Over here on the left coast, especially since excursions, recreation, spas, walks, workouts are part of the routine, collared knit shirts for men and shorts are certainly accepted. In the evenings smart casual seems to be the norm.

Over here on the left coast we don't have too many four course dining establishments with formally attired waitstaffs, wine stewards, starched white table cloths, rows of sliver utensils, and silver crumb scrapers. And when we do, we dress for the occasion. We don't try to turn it into a Hardee's rest stop.

Hang in there HAL, keep your formality. It is not much. It is not demanding. It is just nice. Hope to goodness I will have long passed on before the newly full body tattooed generation shows up in their octogenarian tank tops at breakfast in the MDR.

G'd nigtt.

[DizzyDallasDi]

Originally Posted by SwissMyst

Hope to goodness I will have long passed on before the newly full body tattooed generation shows up in their octogenarian tank tops at breakfast in the MDR.

G'd nigtt.

A tank top would not reveal my tatoo...I'd have to wear a thong in order to reveal mine. Rest in peace HAL cruisers, that will never happen, That's why the tatoo is placed where it is....only those I deem privileged enough get to see it.

Diane

[HWY 101]

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z...ed-Hearse.aspx

I would not drive one of these now or cruise on Oasis... and certainly dress up is nice if you desire, but there seems to be options available on all cruise ships if you demand it.. imo

[COLLEYBERRY]

Originally Posted by DizzyDallasDi

A tank top would not reveal my tatoo...I'd have to wear a thong in order to reveal mine. Rest in peace HAL cruisers, that will never happen, That's why the tatoo is placed where it is....only those I deem privileged enough get to see it.

Diane

A hidden tattoo..... I knew it !!!

[pipedreams62]

Reading these boards, let's see we have

people who don't want to tip

people who don't want to dress

people who want to schlepp all their cases of wine,beer,soda,water,monavie,prune juice,gluten free wine (made in 1974)
chicken nuggets shaped like amphibious creatures (that's all little Timmy will eat) kiddie pools for verandas

I've got the perfect solution....It's called camping

[suse]

Originally Posted by pipedreams62

Reading these boards, let's see we have

people who don't want to tip

people who don't want to dress

people who want to schlepp all their cases of wine,beer,soda,water,monavie,prune juice,gluten free wine (made in 1974)
chicken nuggets shaped like amphibious creatures (that's all little Timmy will eat) kiddie pools for verandas

I've got the perfect solution....It's called camping

What a pig stye! Some people are very messy, are they not?

[suse]

Originally Posted by IRL_Joanie

Actually lDoc31, from reading Kween Karen and the Stansfields blogs and seeing their 'normal' daytime attire, I'd say you will fit right in.

I will not look down on anyone who has on nice shorts and top or casual style day time attire in the MDR. Who the heck am I to look down on anyone?? (unless they are in Daisy Dukes or something similar.) I am no one, just a fellow HAL cruiser and wanting to enjoy my cruise the same as you

I was only stating what my preference was for me and why. But, that is my opinion for me and me alone.

Joanie

what are Daisy Dukes?

[suse]

Originally Posted by suse

what are Daisy Dukes?

I went back over this crazy thread and found my answer. Jeepers.

[Copper10-8]

Originally Posted by suse

what are Daisy Dukes?

See Katherine Bach's more modern sister, Jessica Simpson

[pipedreams62]

Originally Posted by Copper10-8

See Katherine Bach's more modern sister, Jessica Simpson

Have a great cruise John,enjoy

Jay

[SwissMyst]

Legitimate question. What keeps those who don't want to dress up (even a bit) for meals coming back to HAL, when so many other cruise lines are far more accomodating to more casual dress? What else makes the casual dress choicers choose HAL?

[suse]

Originally Posted by SwissMyst

Legitimate question. What keeps those who don't want to dress up (even a bit) for meals coming back to HAL, when so many other cruise lines are far more accomodating to more casual dress? What else makes the casual dress choicers choose HAL?

One of those things. Maybe by complaining ad nauseaum, non-stop, till you are so sick of hearing it, they think something will change or something. Don't you know people like that? They keep repeating themselves over and over and hope that the outcome will change because they said so. Very boring and tedious. That's why I laugh so much. It's all stupid.