theheartbreakkid

Clearly it won't be an issue then folks!

Gunner - As an infantry officer mine is bright red and gold so I shouldn't be mistaken for a ships' officer I don't think!

My parents are taking me on the holiday as a commissioning present, so they will be keen to see me in my mess dress as previously it has only been worn at private mess functions.

HBK

Many thanks folks!

Morning all,

I have cruised before, however, I have not been for some years and have since gained a commission in the British Armed Forces. I have been told that many members of the US forces wear mess dress (or equivalent) which, in the UK, is effectively the military equivalent of black tie, on formal nights.

I am going on a cruise from the US soon and wondered if it would be the done thing for a British Officer to wear mess dress on formal nights, or is it just seen as ostentatious? I am very proud to have earned the right to wear it, however, would it be seen as inappropriate, in particular by the US citizens who will no doubt be in the majority on board!?

Views much appreciated,

HBK.