HappyHygienist Posted September 2, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Is a suit coat a necessity for elegant night on the Sensation? Is long pants and a Cubavera-type shirt ok for hubby? TIA. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semichigan Posted September 2, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2013 You will get a range of opinions but my DH always wears at least a sport coat, sometimes a suit and tie Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted September 2, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Anything goes on Carnival on the "so-called" elegant night. Just ask the lady at the table next to me on my recent Breeze cruise who was allowed in with flip flops, shorts, a halter top, and a pack of Marlboros squished between her breasts. Your husband will feel right at home with a backward baseball hat, tank top, and shorts that do not fit at the waist. I am not exaggerating - this was on my Carnival Breeze cruise that I got off of last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted September 2, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I just finished dinner but I guess I can have some popcorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 2, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2013 That is all DH wears onboard, Dockers and Guayaberas. He has never been asked to leave CE night on Carnival. (On HAL we eat in the buffet.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pungo3 Posted September 2, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I just got off a ship last Thursday. On 'elegant' night, I estimate 50% of the men wore a sport jacket and/or suit coat. The remainder wore a variety of things, including a shirt with tie, shirt without tie, and collared pullover (golf shirt). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted September 2, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I refer you to the following: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1908244 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted September 2, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have seen a number of folks approached by the Maitre (on different ships) who then did not enter the dining room in their causal attire on Elegant Night. It is less likely to be stopped if you are on the second level or sneak in the the middle of a large group of nicely dressed guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tithonus Posted September 2, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Jackets are not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas0764 Posted September 2, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Jackets are not required. But all the cool kids wear one. So tell your husband to suck it up and wear a jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted September 2, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Is a suit coat a necessity for elegant night on the Sensation? Is long pants and a Cubavera-type shirt ok for hubby? TIA. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app No suit, jacket or tie is required. Neither is sneaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherbear4000 Posted September 2, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2013 My DH wears dress pants and a dress shirt. He hates ties and I don't want to waste the suitcase space with a jacket. He fits right in. In my experience, most men wear dress pants, dress shirt, tie, no jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted September 2, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2013 My son and I will be in tuxes on elegant night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted September 2, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Like any establishment, there are dress codes. On elegant night, Carnival would like men to wear, at the minimum: long pants/shirt/jacket. Notice I said minimum. Why try to get away with something when you have the lido deck buffet to go to and not mess with the established policies set? Carnival has given options....Elegant night with appropriate dress or the lido deck for guests not wanting to dress for the occasion. Why do people try to buck the system ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dappledumpling Posted September 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Like any establishment, there are dress codes. On elegant night, Carnival would like men to wear, at the minimum: long pants/shirt/jacket. Notice I said minimum. ? Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that's great too! Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats So according to Carnival dress slacks and dress shirt (from FAQ on carnival website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted September 2, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The actual dress "code" is only the part under not permitted. Cruise Elegant Dining Dress Code: Gentlemen - Dress slacks, dress shirts. We also suggest a sport coat. If you wish to wear suits and ties or tuxedos, by all means we invite you to do so. Ladies - Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; if you‘d like to show off your evening gowns, that's great too! Not permitted in the dining room during the Cruise Elegant dinner for ladies and gentlemen: shorts, gym shorts, T-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, sportswear, and baseball hats. http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx#q-544446 If you look at the Fun Times, they repeat the same or less. FYI, Ken Byrne was the maitre d' on this cruise a few months ago, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezarino Posted September 2, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2013 My family dressed up for formal night and wore nice outfits for regular dinners. I saw some awful dressing permitted which did not really bother us because we had our own table and our own style of dressing. That being said some of what I saw should not have been allowed at all on formal night. I am not talking tee shirts, shorts...way worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minneapolistraveler Posted September 2, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2013 My DH wears dress pants and a dress shirt. He hates ties and I don't want to waste the suitcase space with a jacket. He fits right in. In my experience, most men wear dress pants, dress shirt, tie, no jacket. My husband will be wearing the same on elegant night. He works in a business casual environment - and doesn't even own a suit. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted September 2, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have said it before and I will say it again......my meal does not taste any differently because of what someone at the next table is wearing. I would much rather see a man dressed in khakis and a nice golf shirt or a Tommy Bahama shirt, than some of the cheap ill-fitting outfits I have seen on their way to the dining room. Those poor guys look like they may choke! I have also decided I am going to buy stock in some of these spandex dress companies because they must be made with space-aged material to hold in all that flesh that is crammed into dresses that must be at least 2 or 3 sizes too small! This offends me a lot worse than whether someone isn't wearing a tie....:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulcimergirl Posted September 3, 2013 #20 Share Posted September 3, 2013 On a 3 day cruise, I'd say, nice shirt and slacks will be sufficient. Don't sweat the small stuff. No body will be upset, most will be in smart wear. (one step below cocktail attire, lol) Oh heck, who cares, wear what you want its your vacation. You can sit with me, it will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHygienist Posted September 3, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I am so sorry I posted! I had no idea I would be offending so many people! I will make sure he is dressed appropriately! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted September 3, 2013 #22 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Like any establishment, there are dress codes. On elegant night, Carnival would like men to wear, at the minimum: long pants/shirt/jacket. Notice I said minimum. Why try to get away with something when you have the lido deck buffet to go to and not mess with the established policies set? Carnival has given options....Elegant night with appropriate dress or the lido deck for guests not wanting to dress for the occasion. Why do people try to buck the system ?? I don't know. Probably the same reason some people invent their own version of the dress code. I have said it before and I will say it again......my meal does not taste any differently because of what someone at the next table is wearing. I would much rather see a man dressed in khakis and a nice golf shirt or a Tommy Bahama shirt, than some of the cheap ill-fitting outfits I have seen on their way to the dining room. Those poor guys look like they may choke! I have also decided I am going to buy stock in some of these spandex dress companies because they must be made with space-aged material to hold in all that flesh that is crammed into dresses that must be at least 2 or 3 sizes too small! This offends me a lot worse than whether someone isn't wearing a tie....:rolleyes: OMG, you are so right and that fabric teamed with a thong is the worst in the world. I am still not sure where that lump of flesh that appears over their backside comes from and I am in the medical profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHENA3 Posted September 3, 2013 #23 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Don’t be sorry for posting your question. The mdr has some rules for dress codes but not strictly enforced. I myself would care less what others wear or what I wear they think. Don’t go out of your way to impress anyone unless you want to. Dress neatly on elegant night. Again on Monday the mdr dress code was brought up on John’s Facebook page and most said who cares and it’s not going to affect their meal what others are wearing. And I really think John feels the same way. Have fun on your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Advisor King Posted September 3, 2013 #24 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I just got off a ship last Thursday. On 'elegant' night, I estimate 50% of the men wore a sport jacket and/or suit coat. The remainder wore a variety of things, including a shirt with tie, shirt without tie, and collared pullover (golf shirt). My estimate is similar but slightly different. I'd say about 50% wear either a jacket/blazer of some sort and/or a tie. About 50% wear neither a jacket nor a tie. Included in the first 50% might be 5 or fewer men in tuxes, 10% in a suit and 10% in a jacket and tie. The remaining 30% in that groups wear a shirt and tie or a jacket with no tie. My observations are based primarily on early seating during high vacation season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Advisor King Posted September 3, 2013 #25 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Like any establishment, there are dress codes. On elegant night, Carnival would like men to wear, at the minimum: long pants/shirt/jacket. Notice I said minimum. Why try to get away with something when you have the lido deck buffet to go to and not mess with the established policies set? Carnival has given options....Elegant night with appropriate dress or the lido deck for guests not wanting to dress for the occasion. Why do people try to buck the system ?? I have no idea how anyone knows what Carnival would "like" you or me to wear. If you pay for the dining room meal, why should you relegate yourself to the self-serve buffet if you meet the dress code by wearing long pants and a golf shirt? There is no requirement in the dress code for a jacket or a tie, so if you meet the posted dress code, everything will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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