Jeans on Formal Night

[mollynmax]

On Carnival (especially ships sailing from Galveston), I know that I have seen men wearing nice, dark, jeans (starched & ironed), with boots and dress shirts on Formal night. A couple that we are cruising with includes a husband who simply does not do dress slacks. He wears Western jeans, starched, ironed & creased, and boots. Will he be turned away from the MDR on formal night? I don't want them to be embarrased...:(

[Colorado Kat]

He will probably be allowed in.

[GTO-Girl]

On Carnival (especially ships sailing from Galveston), I know that I have seen men wearing nice, dark, jeans (starched & ironed), with boots and dress shirts on Formal night. A couple that we are cruising with includes a husband who simply does not do dress slacks. He wears Western jeans, starched, ironed & creased, and boots. Will he be turned away from the MDR on formal night? I don't want them to be embarrased...:(

 

Honesty the only time I have seen anyone turned away on formal night was people who tried to get in with shorts.

 

Have a great cruise!!!

[Chileancruiser]

On Carnival (especially ships sailing from Galveston), I know that I have seen men wearing nice, dark, jeans (starched & ironed), with boots and dress shirts on Formal night. A couple that we are cruising with includes a husband who simply does not do dress slacks. He wears Western jeans, starched, ironed & creased, and boots. Will he be turned away from the MDR on formal night? I don't want them to be embarrased...:(

 

 

Formal wear is so subjective. If your friend believes that his attire is formal enough he will be fine. Just as the previous poster put it, I too have only seen a few people turned away because they were wearing shorts.

[Elaine5715]

It will be up to the Maitre'd. Yes, it is possible he will be stopped and required to change. It is also possible he will not be stopped. Your best indication is if the Maitre'd announces the night before that Elegant Night will be the next night with proper attire required.

[GayleR]

I've seen just what you described on many cruises that sail from Galveston. I'm sure your friends will be fine. You also might tell them to go in when the dining room first opens. It's always packed and it's easier to get in wearing almost anything. :rolleyes:

[OCruisers]

Honesty the only time I have seen anyone turned away on formal night was people who tried to get in with shorts.

Have a great cruise!!!

 

Also have only seen people in shorts turned away on Elegant Nights. Men only need to wear decent long pants and a shirt with a collar.

 

LuLu

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[MicksMom]

Was on The Triumph several weeks ago. Saw more men in jeans on cruise elegant night than ever before.

[wrigley80]

I sure hope so because that's exactly what I just packed in my suitcase for our back to back cruises starting next Sunday

[rhinomike]

Over 25 cruises with Carnival. I have always worn nice new dark jeans on formal night. Along with a Nice polo.

[MpwdMom]

I've seen men and women both wear dress jeans on elegant night. No holes in the pants, no flip flops. Didn't bother us at all.

[arush5268d]

There are NO such thing as 'dress' jeans.

[Mulege]

It's Carnival, anything goes. Wish they would enforce THEIR policy.

[YubaSutter]

There are NO such thing as 'dress' jeans.

 

I think you are mistaken.

 

http://m.bootbarn.com/Wrangler-Men's-Wrancher-Dress-Jeans/2000810,default,pd.html

[prattmom]

The gentleman next to us two years ago had jeans with holes in them for formal night. It's fine. For Galveston anyway...

 

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[preschool teacher]

I, too, think he will fine....nice jeans look great....and the top or shirt can make them look very nice....

[MikeM]

Not a problem.

[bobsfamily]

Regardless of what you hear, read or post the final answer is what is on the Carnival website and may be in enforced. Here it is:

 

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.

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So it would depend on the the dining staff of that ship. Would anyone notice coming out of Texas? Most likely not but again above is the rule...

[jonbgd]

Both of the Carnival cruises we have done from Galveston, I saw jeans in the MDR, on formal night.

Also there were others dressed up in suit and tie

Besides the khaki and polo crowd

Edited November 24, 2013 by jonbgd

[Ocean Dancer]

Sounds like he is really making an effort to dress well to impress as he sees fit, just hate the men who show up in a wrinkled shirt, dirty

kackis and putting no effort into what should be an "Elegant Evening"

For you, please eat at the Lido, for the OP'S friend, he will be welcomed in the MDR.............Can you see Willie Nelson in a tux?:eek:

[Keith Esposito]

I think the formal or elegant nights should be an opportunity for you to show off your attire not question someone else's. I do however agree that the clothing worn should be clean and pressed and free of damage. And if jeans are your best, then so be it.

[Crusin Hogs]

He will be fine , and won't be the only one in jeans

[jonbgd]

Can you see Willie Nelson in a tux?:eek:

[riffatsea]

My husband has worn black jeans on every elegant night that we have every experienced!! Even if they were blue jeans, if they looked good no one would say a word!!

Have you all seen the prices of good jeans these days???

One reason we sail on Carnival is that elegant night means whatever you'd like it to mean and there is no need to go over the top dressy if that is not your thing!

[Surfwench]

My hubby's elegant night attire is always black dress jeans, short sleeve Tommy Bahama silk camp shirt, Johnston & Murphy dress leather sandals. Never a problem.