L & S Posted May 10, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2012 We are booked on the Queen Victoria, 24th August for a 4 day break. During that time we have 1 semi-formal night and 3 elegant casual nights. We are 3 ladies in our early 60's and would like to dress up. Will we be over dressed in long dresses for the semi formal night?. We will not be going over the top with ball gowns, but just nice long dresses.! Any advice please :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted May 10, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Semi-formal: Jacket and tie for men. Cocktail dress or trouser suit for ladies. No jeans. copied from http://www.cunard.com/FAQs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L & S Posted May 10, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Yes, we realise that it is cocktail dresses, but with the absence of a Formal night, which we would have had with a longer cruise, we would still like to take the opportunity to wear long dresses. Just wondered if anyone had been on a four night break and had noticed if long dresses were in evidence. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted May 10, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Yes, we realise that it is cocktail dresses, but with the absence of a Formal night, which we would have had with a longer cruise, we would still like to take the opportunity to wear long dresses. Just wondered if anyone had been on a four night break and had noticed if long dresses were in evidence. :D Go for it! I've seen many ladies in long dresses on "semi-formal" nights, indeed I've seen men in "black tie" on the same evenings, when the the lack of "sea days" means that there is no official "formal" night. "You can never be over-dressed on a Cunard cruise" Have a great time, Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L & S Posted May 10, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks for that. We are looking forward to it immensely. I have cruised with Cunard before on the QE2, but that was 6 years ago. Just had a look at your photos and there are some great pics of the old ship.!! :) Shame she is no longer in sevice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stich17 Posted May 10, 2012 #6 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Just come off a short cruise on Queen Victoria which had only a semi-formal night. Well there was the complete range of clothes worn. You'll be in fine in your long dresses :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L & S Posted May 10, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks for that. We want to make the absolute most of our short cruise. My friends have not cruised before and they are so looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnewob Posted May 10, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 10, 2012 We've just returned from a 3 night on the QV and all paperwork said semi formal. However, the paperwork we had when we were on the ship said semi formal/optional formal. Lots of people were in long dresses and tuxes and the others were in suits and cocktail dresses. I think on these short cruises both work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsNobby Posted May 10, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Even on long cruises I always take the days dress code as the minimum standard required not the maximum and dress to please myself. So if the dress code is casual and I want to wear a cocktail dress I do. Like wise if I wanted to wear a long dress on a semi formal night I wouldn't feel over dressed. I have been on several mini cruises on Cunard and P&O and have worn long dresses on both. I hope you have wonderful cruise what ever you choose to wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDBINK1 Posted May 10, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Absolutely Great to Dress for the Night. You will look great and there will be lots of other ladies with similar dresses and outfits etc. Cunard is the line if you like to dress up well and you will fit in great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM2 fan Posted May 10, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I did a 4 dayer on QM2, and although it was billed as semi formal-there were plenty of long dresses-including me!! You will not be out of place at all x Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philayl Posted May 10, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks for that. We want to make the absolute most of our short cruise. My friends have not cruised before and they are so looking forward to it. I trust you have warned them of the addictiveness of cruising.;) Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L & S Posted May 10, 2012 Author #13 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks everyone for the replies, I feel much better knowing that we won't 'stand out'. Yes, I have warned our friends about the adictiveness of cruising and we already have another cruise booked for next year, and are currently planning another. Time just won't go fast enough.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted May 10, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Cunard is the only line I've traveled where many people dress up more than than the dress code calls for. On so many non-Cunard ships, the attitude is "what's the minimum effort I can make and still get into the dining room?" But on Cunard, every evening feels like a special event. So go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwoods Posted May 10, 2012 #15 Share Posted May 10, 2012 We've just returned from a 3 night on the QV and all paperwork said semi formal. However, the paperwork we had when we were on the ship said semi formal/optional formal. Lots of people were in long dresses and tuxes and the others were in suits and cocktail dresses. I think on these short cruises both work. We must have been on the same cruise. There was lots of very elegant gowns, cocktail dresses etc and all the men were in jackets or a DJ ~ it was lovely~ so you will not be over dressed what so ever. It did mention on the the literature "Out of respect for your fellow guests the dress code will be enforced. The Lido restaurant provides an alternative for those guest who prefer a more relaxed evening attire" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 11, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 11, 2012 We are booked on the Queen Victoria, 24th August for a 4 day break. During that time we have 1 semi-formal night and 3 elegant casual nights. We are 3 ladies in our early 60's and would like to dress up. Will we be over dressed in long dresses for the semi formal night?. We will not be going over the top with ball gowns, but just nice long dresses.! Any advice please :) Go for it. Elegance is never over the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScientist_01 Posted May 11, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'll be on the same trip and I'll be going for a DJ on the semi-formal, so I say go for it - I'll even escort you and we can all be overdressed together (including Mrs MS) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted May 11, 2012 #18 Share Posted May 11, 2012 We are booked on the Queen Victoria, 24th August for a 4 day break. During that time we have 1 semi-formal night and 3 elegant casual nights. We are 3 ladies in our early 60's and would like to dress up. Will we be over dressed in long dresses for the semi formal night?. We will not be going over the top with ball gowns, but just nice long dresses.! Any advice please :) I am sure you will be fine in a long dresses :) I am planning on wearing a nice black suit on the semi-formal night and a lighter suit and tie on the elegant casual. As has been said, Cunard is a line where people love to dress up :) I look forward to seeing you on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L & S Posted May 12, 2012 Author #19 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I am sure you will be fine in a long dresses :) I am planning on wearing a nice black suit on the semi-formal night and a lighter suit and tie on the elegant casual. As has been said, Cunard is a line where people love to dress up :) I look forward to seeing you on board. Thanks, you have also answered my husbands question. He is also wearing a black suit and then a dark grey for the elegant casual. Not too long to go now.!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austcruiser84 Posted May 12, 2012 #20 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Not to offend anyone, but I find Cunard's website most concise when explaining what is appropriate dress for dinner. I planned to bring a few suits and blazers for semi formal nights and black tie for the formal night. It isn't too complicated. Now, what to wear for the five wardrobe changes before dinner throughout the day...that's tough work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Wilburforce Posted May 12, 2012 #21 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I wore a ball gown on one of the formal nights on QM2. Was a bit hesitant to leave my stateroom, but am glad I did. The only rough spot was an elderly man who stood on my train while waiting for an elevator. All I could do was wait until he moved! Go for it and have a great time. Wear your dressy clothes with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47jag Posted May 13, 2012 #22 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I apparently 'sinned' by not wearing a tie on the the 2nd semi-formal night. My wife said the waiting staff were glaring at me as I entered the restuarant. I was oblivious! As compensation I wore a tie on the next casual elegant night. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsgirl Posted May 13, 2012 #23 Share Posted May 13, 2012 We are booked on the Queen Victoria, 24th August for a 4 day break. During that time we have 1 semi-formal night and 3 elegant casual nights. We are 3 ladies in our early 60's and would like to dress up. Will we be over dressed in long dresses for the semi formal night?. We will not be going over the top with ball gowns, but just nice long dresses.! Any advice please :) I travel solo. always in the least expensive cabin,and I am in my mid eighties. I always wear long dresses, very plain , chemise type, round necks. For Formal nights I dress them up with flashy necklaces, sparkling stoles and decorative (often matching the dress) evening clutches. For Semi, often it is the same dress, with more subdued necklace, less flash in the stole and bag For casual, same style dress but this time with design in the fabric, plain necklace , and plain stole and bag. I live very quietly when not cruising, no opportunity to dress up, so when on board I want to look like a "Dowager Countess " Have a truly wonderful time. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L & S Posted May 13, 2012 Author #24 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I travel solo. always in the least expensive cabin,and I am in my mid eighties. I always wear long dresses, very plain , chemise type, round necks. For Formal nights I dress them up with flashy necklaces, sparkling stoles and decorative (often matching the dress) evening clutches. For Semi, often it is the same dress, with more subdued necklace, less flash in the stole and bag For casual, same style dress but this time with design in the fabric, plain necklace , and plain stole and bag. I live very quietly when not cruising, no opportunity to dress up, so when on board I want to look like a "Dowager Countess " Have a truly wonderful time. Lynn Thanks for that. If we follow your dress code, I don't think we will go far wrong.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david,Mississauga Posted May 13, 2012 #25 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I apparently 'sinned' by not wearing a tie on the the 2nd semi-formal night. My wife said the waiting staff were glaring at me as I entered the restuarant. I was oblivious! As compensation I wore a tie on the next casual elegant night. Art Even in the QM2's Queen's Grill I have seen a few men without ties on semi-formal night. On one crossing, an assistant M.D. whispered something to three men who entered together but they were seated anyway. On elegant casual nights quite a few men will wear ties and not just in the Grills - a minority to be sure, but a signifcant minority in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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