T-Shirts Not Allowed in Main Restaurant?

[Miss UK]

Hi, this is my first cruise and I was looking on the Celebrity website at the dress code and noted that t-shirts are not allowed in the main restaurant at any time. How strict do they enforce this rule? Obviously a t-shirt wouldn't be worn when having dinner, but for breakfast and lunch times either on sail days or having breakfast just before going to shore, it seems a little extreme to me?

[Wine-O]

Hi, this is my first cruise and I was looking on the Celebrity website at the dress code and noted that t-shirts are not allowed in the main restaurant at any time. How strict do they enforce this rule? Obviously a t-shirt wouldn't be worn when having dinner, but for breakfast and lunch times either on sail days or having breakfast just before going to shore, it seems a little extreme to me?

 

Breakfast & lunch are OK -- not dinner. You can also wear shorts & sandals for breakfast & lunch.

[Deckhawk]

There are TONS of threads about MDR dress - so many best to search and look at these. My advice is just use your head. You can get away with a t-shirt if it is covered and looks respectable/trendy, but most people will be in button down shirts/dresses/suits/etc.. I've worn a t-shirt with a blazer over and it was okay...but it just put everyone in a weird position if you look out of place one of the MDR workers need to say something to you...

[cruzeluver]

most people will be in button down shirts/dresses/suits/etc.

 

At breakfast and lunch?

 

We have only sailed Celebrity in the Caribbean so far (3 times) and maybe that has an impact, but I've seen t-shirts aplenty in the main dining room for the first two meals of the day.

[cruisestitch]

I'm going to respectfully disagree with the advice given by Wine-O and others. If it says "no t-shirts", don't wear a t-shirt. I am sure you will see many people who have not read the dress code and will wear whatever they choose. But for me, if I know the code, I will abide by it regardless of what others do. Throw a jacket over the t-shirt for meals in the MDR, or eat at the buffet if you want to be dressed in shorts and t-shirts prior to going ashore. Just my opinion.

[cruisegirl1]

I'm going to respectfully disagree with the advice given by Wine-O and others. If it says "no t-shirts", don't wear a t-shirt. I am sure you will see many people who have not read the dress code and will wear whatever they choose. But for me, if I know the code, I will abide by it regardless of what others do. Throw a jacket over the t-shirt for meals in the MDR, or eat at the buffet if you want to be dressed in shorts and t-shirts prior to going ashore. Just my opinion.

 

 

A jacket for BREAKFAST - Really????????? Have to admit –that I’ve never sailed Celebrity ( I have a cruise booked for January 2012) but in almost 60 mass market cruises, I’ve never seen a jacket needed at breakfast or lunch in the MDR.

 

 

Can other Celebrity cruisers comment on the dress expectation for breakfast and lunch.

 

Thanks, M

Edited May 9, 2011 by cruisegirl1

[DD]

cruisestitch, I'm going to respectfully disagree with you. There are different types of t-shirts. There are the type that one would wear very casually with shorts, perhaps with a logo or some sort of design on the front. I agree that they would not be appropriate at dinner in the MDR.

 

There are also tshirts which are technically tshirts but are really just plain cotton colored shirts designed to be worn with a blazer or jacket. There are also embellished tshirts which can look dressy when worn with the right top. They're appropriate to wear to work, and appropriate to wear in the MDR provided the entire outfit is sufficiently dressy.

 

For the guys, my husband has several silk-blend tshirts that he routinely wears on the casual nights of cruises. He wears them with dress slacks or khakis, decent shoes, a belt, etc. He does not look sloppy or underdressed. I've been on at least 50 ships from luxury lines to mass-market lines, and neither he nor I are breaking the dress code or look out of place.

[Wine-O]

Very simple question -- very simple answer -- YES YOU CAN.

I can't be believe we're making a "meal" out of this. :eek:

[cruzeluver]

Really?????

 

Maybe I haven't been paying close enough attention and need to be more a member of the clothing police, but I cannot honestly say I do not recall ever seeing a man wearing a jacket to have breakfast or lunch in the dining room.

[cynbar]

This is silly, the question has been asked and answered, the OP was specifically asking about breakfast and lunch where the dress code is daytime casual but neat. T shirts and shorts are fine. He was not asking about dinner. There is no need for a lengthy discussion about what is and is not acceptable at dinner.

[uktog]

Reality check folks!

Your on holiday, in a hot climate and are about to go exploring ashore or have just come back from a trip ashore - jacket?? I think not

 

The problem is this section of the guidance is written in respect of evening dress code not day time

 

(and whilst we are at it define t shirt - M and S are currently wearing lovely T shirts (yes, the label says T shirt) with decorate edges and sparkles and I intend to wear them in the evening to dinner - now will the clothing police be looking inside at my labels before letting me in?

[cruisestitch]

Back up! I never said suit jacket, or even a sports coat -- jackets can be windbreakers, or golf jackets, or zip up sweatshirt-material jackets or, or, or, or......c'mon.....don't jump to conclusions that I was referring to a suit jacket!!!!

[dkjretired]

This is another area where the dress code says one thing but reality gets in the way. The cruise line realizes that those going to Breakfast in the MDR are heading off to a day in port or relaxing on the ship. For that reason, they do not enforce this rule and you are not expected to dress up to eat in the MDR for Breakfast or Lunch. Same applies for lunch which of course is only served during at sea days but they know people are at the pools etc. I would not however wear a bathing suit or coverup, t shirts and shorts are fine. You will of course give opinions as is my above comments but this is reality.

[cruisegirl1]

Back up! I never said suit jacket, or even a sports coat -- jackets can be windbreakers, or golf jackets, or zip up sweatshirt-material jackets or, or, or, or......c'mon.....don't jump to conclusions that I was referring to a suit jacket!!!!

 

A windbreaker, golf jacket or sweatshirt jacket suggested with a t shirt for BREAKFAST? – Really????????

 

I almost 60 mass market cruises, I’ve never seen ANY jacket of ANY material or style required, expected or even suggested at breakfast or lunch in the MDR.

 

M

[uktog]

Back up! I never said suit jacket, or even a sports coat -- jackets can be windbreakers, or golf jackets, or zip up sweatshirt-material jackets or, or, or, or......c'mon.....don't jump to conclusions that I was referring to a suit jacket!!!!

In the Carribean? not part of my packing sorry

[cruzeluver]

I almost 60 mass market cruises, I’ve never seen ANY jacket of ANY material or style required, expected or even suggested at breakfast or lunch in the MDR.

 

Me either.

[2blueyam]

No one said a jacket was required. But if I were heading out to a snorkel excursion and I was wearing an old grubby t-shirt that I was going to wear in the ocean so my back doesn't get sunburned, I might very well wear something nicer over it in the MDR. That way I would look presentable for breakfast.

 

In actuality, most port days I would probably not bother with the MDR, but if I did go, I would try to follow the dress code and look presentable.

 

As to t-shirt's there are indeed many garments that fall into that category. Some are probably fine for the dining room at in the evening, some are probably fine for breakfast and lunch, and others are not appropriate anytime. Think of the MDR as a nice restaurant. I would never wear a sports team or other t-shirt with a big logo to a nice restaurant or the MDR, even for breakfast or lunch.

[cruisegirl1]

Sorry to continue the discussion but I am seeing conflicting responses even for breakfast and lunch expectations.

 

We come from the old school when it comes to evening dress, and were looking forward to Celebrity evening dress expectations. I am not interested in “what I can get away with” , but rather what is the expectation. Suit/Tux for him and evening dress for me on formal nights and collared shirts/slacks/ jacket for him and dress or slacks and silk top for me for other casual evenings. One reason we are leaving RCCL after 50 cruises and booked Celebrity is the RCCL non- enforced evening dress code and ever falling low standard of evening dress.

 

As for breakfast and lunch - I know we don’t want to bother putting on an outfit for 30 minutes of BREAKFAST and then running to the cabin to change to “outdoor wear – T shirt ” to enjoy the ship’s activities or a day ashore. Please don’t suggest the buffet. I generally prefer to be seated and served.

 

 

If the no t-shirt expectation for breakfast and lunch appears to be the norm, I respect that, and imagine we will seriously re-think the January 2012 Solstice cruise.

 

 

Thanks for the enlightening and eye opening comments .

M

[Chicago Boy]

Hi, this is my first cruise and I was looking on the Celebrity website at the dress code and noted that t-shirts are not allowed in the main restaurant at any time. How strict do they enforce this rule? Obviously a t-shirt wouldn't be worn when having dinner, but for breakfast and lunch times either on sail days or having breakfast just before going to shore, it seems a little extreme to me?

 

I have worn a nice T-shirt in the dining room at breakfast or lunch but never dinner. Lots of times guests will have the Express breakfast in the dining room before going on an excersion and they wear T-shirts. Enjoy your cruise.:)

[Deckhawk]

To the OP - my post was related to dinner. During the day wear what you want.

[kitty9]

Not allowed in MDR anytime: Bare Feet, Bathing suits, Shirtless, pantless, nude.

 

Allowed in MDR for Breakfast and Lunch: Shorts, slacks, skirts, blouses, t-shirts with or without collars (but no offensive words or pictures on shirt), sandals, flip flops, tennis shoes, jeans.

[dkjretired]

Sorry to continue the discussion but I am seeing conflicting responses even for breakfast and lunch expectations.

 

We come from the old school when it comes to evening dress, and were looking forward to Celebrity evening dress expectations. I am not interested in “what I can get away with” , but rather what is the expectation. Suit/Tux for him and evening dress for me on formal nights and collared shirts/slacks/ jacket for him and dress or slacks and silk top for me for other casual evenings. One reason we are leaving RCCL after 50 cruises and booked Celebrity is the RCCL non- enforced evening dress code and ever falling low standard of evening dress.

 

As for breakfast and lunch - I know we don’t want to bother putting on an outfit for 30 minutes of BREAKFAST and then running to the cabin to change to “outdoor wear – T shirt ” to enjoy the ship’s activities or a day ashore. Please don’t suggest the buffet. I generally prefer to be seated and served.

 

 

If the no t-shirt expectation for breakfast and lunch appears to be the norm, I respect that, and imagine we will seriously re-think the January 2012 Solstice cruise.

 

 

Thanks for the enlightening and eye opening comments .

 

M

 

Not something to worry about or change your plans. You will probably see more people in t shirts in the dining room for Breakfast or Lunch than any other type of clothing. As you said, the cruise line is not going to make you come to breakfast dressed up and then go change to go to a beach or whatever.

[cruisegirl1]

Thanks for the additional clarification.

 

 

M

[texkan]

Not allowed in MDR anytime: Bare Feet, Bathing suits, Shirtless, pantless, nude.

 

Allowed in MDR for Breakfast and Lunch: Shorts, slacks, skirts, blouses, t-shirts with or without collars (but no offensive words or pictures on shirt), sandals, flip flops, tennis shoes, jeans.

 

I agree with kitty9. Shorts, slacks, blouses, t-shirts (with or without collars) is what we wear and have seen in MDR for breakfast and lunch.

[cujosmom]

Here's what the folks were wearing on the Eclipse during a Brunch in the Dining Room. You'll see lots of people wearing t-shirts and shorts (and some shorts and t-shirts that REALLY do not go together - stripes and plaids :eek:) LOL

 

 

 

I didn't see anyone being escorted out for dressing in t-shirts and shorts on the video!

Edited May 9, 2011 by cujosmom