Formal night - Men's shoe question

Okay, so my cruise is in a few weeks and I have a question about the formal night. While I do have a dress shirt and pants, I don't have dress shoes. If they're really nice, could I get away with regular shoes?

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yes. no one will be looking at your feet! just have fun!

Hey thanks. I sure am hoping to have an exciting time. I was kinda worried about the shoe thing though.

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Yes you will be fine with whatever you have. My dad wears sneakers at formal night because he can't wear dress shoes because of problems with his feet.

Okay, so my cruise is in a few weeks and I have a question about the formal night. While I do have a dress shirt and pants, I don't have dress shoes. If they're really nice, could I get away with regular shoes?

 

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Absolutely. On Carnival Elegant Nights you will see people dressed in tuxedo's and formal gowns to men in slacks and golf shirts and women in cocktails dresses. They enforce on elegant nights no shorts or flip flops and sandals in the main dining room. All other nights are fine.

No problem. If anyone asks (which they wont) tell them you forgot to pack them. :eek:.

Nobody will care about your shoes

I took dress shoes in the past, but they are too slippery on damp decks. Now I wear black leather sneakers with my suit on formal night.

Okay, so my cruise is in a few weeks and I have a question about the formal night. While I do have a dress shirt and pants, I don't have dress shoes. If they're really nice, could I get away with regular shoes?

 

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The last formal dinner night I wore a hawaiian shirt with a pair of slacks and black slip on tennis shoes.

Our son honestly forgot to pack his dress shoes on one cruise and I had him wear black socks with his suit since all he had wore flip flops and skater type sneakers. No one even noticed that he didn't have on shoes:eek:

We went to take pics and finally the photographer giggled because she noticed so we all kicked off our shoes, including his grandparents and we bought that photo. A great memory.

Wear what makes you comfy as long as you look nice.

I don't know that you need dress shoes per sé, but sneakers? People will notice and some of them will think you look silly, like a middle schooler at his first school dance whose mother doesn't give a damn. At least make sure they're black so they blend in a little better.

Our son honestly forgot to pack his dress shoes on one cruise and I had him wear black socks with his suit since all he had wore flip flops and skater type sneakers. No one even noticed that he didn't have on shoes:eek:

 

We went to take pics and finally the photographer giggled because she noticed so we all kicked off our shoes, including his grandparents and we bought that photo. A great memory.

 

Wear what makes you comfy as long as you look nice.

That's a great story, thank you for sharing. :D

My husband will be wearing dark dress pants and dress shirt for formal night. Trying to save space in luggage and would love to avoid packing his big bulky dress shoes for something he would only be wearing for an hour or so.

He just got new dark brown sandals (not flip flops) tonight, and was wondering if it would be acceptable to Carnival if he wore them on formal night, with his dress pants and shirt. I know it would look crazy but they would only be seen for a few minutes. What do you think? I don't want to break any rules or get stopped at the door.

Here's a link to the type of shoe I'm talking about:

http://www.shoebuy.com/nunn-bush-reynald/588798/1215983

My husband will be wearing dark dress pants and dress shirt for formal night. Trying to save space in luggage and would love to avoid packing his big bulky dress shoes for something he would only be wearing for an hour or so.

 

He just got new dark brown sandals (not flip flops) tonight, and was wondering if it would be acceptable to Carnival if he wore them on formal night, with his dress pants and shirt. I know it would look crazy but they would only be seen for a few minutes. What do you think? I don't want to break any rules or get stopped at the door.

 

Here's a link to the type of shoe I'm talking about:

 

http://www.shoebuy.com/nunn-bush-reynald/588798/1215983

Those will look mighty funny with dress pants but then again who looks down at someones shoes.

My husband will be wearing dark dress pants and dress shirt for formal night. Trying to save space in luggage and would love to avoid packing his big bulky dress shoes for something he would only be wearing for an hour or so.

 

He just got new dark brown sandals (not flip flops) tonight, and was wondering if it would be acceptable to Carnival if he wore them on formal night, with his dress pants and shirt. I know it would look crazy but they would only be seen for a few minutes. What do you think? I don't want to break any rules or get stopped at the door.

 

Here's a link to the type of shoe I'm talking about:

 

http://www.shoebuy.com/nunn-bush-reynald/588798/1215983

he could save more room and not bring a suit. Hope you're kidding

My husband will be wearing dark dress pants and dress shirt for formal night. Trying to save space in luggage and would love to avoid packing his big bulky dress shoes for something he would only be wearing for an hour or so.

 

He just got new dark brown sandals (not flip flops) tonight, and was wondering if it would be acceptable to Carnival if he wore them on formal night, with his dress pants and shirt. I know it would look crazy but they would only be seen for a few minutes. What do you think? I don't want to break any rules or get stopped at the door.

 

Here's a link to the type of shoe I'm talking about:

 

http://www.shoebuy.com/nunn-bush-reynald/588798/1215983

Those are fine ,you will have no problems. They look more at dress than shoes

I doubt he will get stopped at the door but an extra pair of shoes doesn't take up THAT much more room if he stuffs them with things like socks or underwear that he'd be taking anyway.

he could save more room and not bring a suit. Hope you're kidding

Here in America where I live dress pants and a dress shirt is not a suit

I face the same dilemma - I dread packing and lugging around an extra set of clothes & shoes that are only going to be used for 1 hour on a 2 week vacation.

I'm also just bringing a pair of slacks and dress shirt (no coat), but I'm leaving my dress shoes at home and going with my dark sneakers. I won't lose any sleep if some of the tuxes look down their noses and are offended by my shoes.

Of course you could just go to the buffet if you don't want to play properly,

I regret to inform you that your husband will be escorted immediately to walk the plank for wearing the wrong shoes.

Just kidding. This is Carnival. Have a good time. Nobody freaking cares. Dress nice, respect others and have the time of your life.

Does it really matter whose gonna be looking at his shoes under the table?

those are fine

Who cares... I wear flip flops I just wear a floor length dress and no one sees but they are dressy flip flops but still

It's his choice, and wouldn't bother me. Ive seen both flip flops, sandals and sneakers being worn on formal night. Who knows, if they are by choice, or due to medical necessity/comfort.