ChuckinSC Posted October 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Our 1st time on Carnival (used to Princess). For a six night on the Carnival Conquest, how formal are formal nights? Do I need a suit, or what is acceptable? We don’t want to be overdressed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemjam Posted October 8, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2017 You can dress as formal as you wish or more casual. You will see everything from full formal gowns and tuxedos down to more informal. You do not have to worry about being "over" dressed on formal night. ;) For the "minimum" think pants. For a man you can go as casual as slacks/dockers and a nice button up or polo, and for women capris or cute summer skirts with cute top or nice summer dress is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leen50 Posted October 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Our 1st time on Carnival (used to Princess). For a six night on the Carnival Conquest, how formal are formal nights? Do I need a suit, or what is acceptable? We don’t want to be overdressed.. There are no "formal" nights, just "elegant". My Hubby just wears a button down shirt, no jkt or tie. I wear slacks & a nice top. Been on many, many Carnivals. Some still dress up but not necessary. Frankly, no one really cares what you wear, just no shorts etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranysT Posted October 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2017 We just got back from Magic, and I was surprised to see quite a few women in lovely long gowns. It was very nice. Also saw everything in the MDR. Even shorts, which I'm against, but just ignored. My husband always wears a suit, or a jacket and tie, with dress slacks. I like to wear something long. At home we don't go anywhere to dress up, so I enjoy it on a cruise. The ships take beautiful pictures. Wear what wish, you'll see it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 8, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Our 1st time on Carnival (used to Princess). For a six night on the Carnival Conquest, how formal are formal nights? Do I need a suit, or what is acceptable? We don’t want to be overdressed.. From Carnival website: Cruise Elegant Dress Code Men: dress slacks, dress shirts, and we also suggest a sport coat; men may also wish to wear a suit and tie or tuxedo Women: Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; ladies may also wish to wear an evening gown Not permitted: Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, tee-shirts, sportswear, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted October 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Last week I wore my khaki pants and a golf shirt polo and was solid midpack. I had a button up shirt but did not have time to iron onboard so stepped it down a bit. There was no enforcement of any dress code in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted October 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2017 We just got back from Magic, and I was surprised to see quite a few women in lovely long gowns. It was very nice. Also saw everything in the MDR. Even shorts, which I'm against, but just ignored. My husband always wears a suit, or a jacket and tie, with dress slacks. I like to wear something long. At home we don't go anywhere to dress up, so I enjoy it on a cruise. The ships take beautiful pictures. Wear what wish, you'll see it all. This is exactly us. DH wears a tux lst elegant night and suit and tie the 2nd. I dress up every single night!!! I wear my sparkly clothes and shiny (fake) jewelry and just love doing it! I'm not going to wear that stuff to the grocery store, so why not feel "GRAND" for a few days! Wear what you want: it is your vacation, but respect CCL's guidelines of no shorts, tank tops or t shirts. BON VOYAGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 9, 2017 This is Carnival , not very. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted October 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 9, 2017 You'll see a lot of wife beaters and tattoos at formal nights on Carnval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Used to always wear on a suit on Carnival ships. These days a dress shirt and slacks are about as far as I go. When they did away with being introduced to the capt in the main lounge peoples dress went downhill pretty steadily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted October 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 9, 2017 You'll see a lot of wife beaters and tattoos at formal nights on Carnval. I would think that there would be a better use of your time than to lurk on the Carnival board and make snarky comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted October 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 9, 2017 You'll see a lot of wife beaters and tattoos at formal nights on Carnval. no you won't, and whoever said shorts were allowed, not on our Magic sailing. The Maitre'd was very diligent about not allowing shorts. We even heard one wife on line admonish her husband wearing shorts. When he was asked to change, she sternly said "I told you so" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted October 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 9, 2017 You do not need a suit. Long pants and a shirt with a collar is pretty much the average. From there it will range from shorts to tuxedos, and some will be wearing funny suits or dressing up like Country and Western performers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 9, 2017 You do not need a suit. Long pants and a shirt with a collar is pretty much the average. From there it will range from shorts to tuxedos, and some will be wearing funny suits or dressing up like Country and Western performers. Per above, for Elegant nights in the MDR almost all men just wear long pants and a shirt with a collar. Enjoy your cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckinSC Posted October 9, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Thanks fro the replies. They have given us a good feel for what to pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm1507 Posted October 10, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'll be on that cruise with you. I'll most likely have on khakis, button up shirt & tie. In the past I've been dressy enough to pass wife's inspection but comfortable and "in the middle of the pack" (if that's what you're looking for). IF we go the second elegant night probably just khakis and collared shirt of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbylah Posted October 10, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I wear my kilt with the Argyle jacket, ghillie brogues, sgian-dubh, flashes etc. Not full formal with a Bonnie Prince Charlie. Lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemjam Posted October 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I wear my kilt with the Argyle jacket, ghillie brogues, sgian-dubh, flashes etc. Not full formal with a Bonnie Prince Charlie. Lots of fun. LOL! another kilt yea! Hubby does his full formal with Prince Charles and all - when we pack it and he feels like it. ;) Only place he can wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbylah Posted October 10, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 10, 2017 LOL! another kilt yea! Hubby does his full formal with Prince Charles and all - when we pack it and he feels like it. ;) Only place he can wear it. Ha! I also dress it down sometimes. Kilt/boots/t-shirt. I had a great day walking around Key West like that, with some interesting pictures around the statues. Also did the Mixologist competition the same way. On the Sunshine a year or so ago, we did the Red Frog trivia with Samual Lemmons and won each night as I recall. Couple of nights were close and the tie breaker was chugging a pint of beer. Mine was a Guinness and I believe it was Elegant night so I had the full Kilt kit on. My wife caught it on her phone as a video, so a good memory there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmiths Posted October 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 10, 2017 You'll see a lot of wife beaters and tattoos at formal nights on Carnval. I am sorry, I did not realize it was formal night. I did go back and change into my overalls and cut off flannel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbylah Posted October 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Any votes for White Tie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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