Celebrity Dress Code Discussion Thread

[ImaginationCruiseBride]

I didn't realize anybody wanted shorts/t-shirts/flip flops in the dining room? I haven't seen that posted anywhere?

[DYKWIA]

Golf clubs for many years have had difficulty in interpreting dress codes on the course. In the UK it is not unsual to see something like this on a web site

http://www.balmoralgolf.com/visitors/dress-code/

 

perhaps Celebrity should publish a few photographs of what consitutes acceptable and unacceptable dress - it would put an end to discussing about what is and what is not acceptable.

 

I dont see the analogy between a Smoking Policy and a dress code. Both these issues are travelling in opposite directions and is linked to known health issues, including passive smoking. Generally the world is becoming more anti smoking and the majority of people would appear to welcome more restrictions and would disapprove of smoking where it is not allowed. I don't this is the case with a dress code.

[LetsGetWet!]

I didn't realize anybody wanted shorts/t-shirts/flip flops in the dining room? I haven't seen that posted anywhere?

You haven't been around here long, that's ok... :o Yes, there are many who want to flaunt the dress code and wear shorts, etc - and try to encourage others here to also - strength in numbers, I guess! :rolleyes: I don't have the time or inclination to do an exhaustive search, but here are a couple examples quickly found:

Always wear shorts even to mdr nobody cares why should you ,

Are you the shorts police .

I love wearing my shorts all over. Wish I could have used them in MDR, but the fashion police were in a uproar. :)

I think the only place where people are so uptight about "dress code" in the MDR is the Cruise Critic boards.

 

I have sailed in Oasis of Seas, Enchanment and Summit and I saw some people dressed above business casual and others in bermudas and polo shirts. I also saw people wearing jeans and nice tshirts. No one was declined entrance as far as I know. During my last cruise, a couple was dressed like they just came from the pool: tank top, shorts and tennis shoes (man) and long shorts and tshirt (woman).

 

My husband wears dressy shorts/bermudas with polo shirts and loafers in the MDR. I wear anything from summer dresses, skirts to city bermudas. We both look pretty good and stylish without been uncomfortable. We are on vacation after all.

 

I think that you should wear what you are comfortable with but just know that you might have to deal with "snobish" attitude / looks from other passengers.

Edited January 7, 2015 by LetsGetWet!

[cle-guy]

 

I dont see the analogy between a Smoking Policy and a dress code. Both these issues are travelling in opposite directions and is linked to known health issues, including passive smoking. Generally the world is becoming more anti smoking and the majority of people would appear to welcome more restrictions and would disapprove of smoking where it is not allowed. I don't this is the case with a dress code.

 

The analogy is quite simple, both are written published policies of the line. Neither has anything to do with having to follow any federal or local statutes. Just like X has policy no kids in the solarium pool. Or policy that BLU is for Aqua guests only. Policy means one expects a certain delivery of product promised.

 

Some lines allow smoking indoors, and some lines allow shorts in MDR. Celebrity chooses to publish a policy regarding both smoking and dress, and some people book celebrity over other lines due to the smoking policy, others book X because of the MDR does codes and having formal nights where other lines do not.

 

Some want formal MDR and want to smoke a cigar after dinner, but can't. because of the policy so may have to seek other lines.

 

That's the simple analogy. The health effects of one or the other are not the factors at play, it's the atmosphere created and expectations created by these policies that are at play. So the analogy becomes if you won't enforce dress code, why enforce admission restrictions to BLU, or Michael's Club, why enforce no kids in solarium, why enforce no smoking in the casino or on my personal veranda? Why enforce the maximum of 2 bottles of wine carried aboard, and restriction of her and liquor?

[patty1955]

And don't think the smoking policy is set in stone. On the Reflection last Feb. there was a passenger at the Suset(?) bar who was going back and forth from the smoking side to the non-smoking side. Each time he came back to the non-smoking side, he'd move his ashtray closer.When he got close enough, he started inching in with his cigarette in hand. Finally, he said to the bartender "nobody will mind" and started to sit down with the cigarette in hand. The bartender hesitated and I'm sure if my husband hadn't spoken up, he'd have let him sit down. After the man wandered off, the bartender comped my husband a drink.

[keithm]

This is another word when used for dress codes that is very misleading and was used for many years in Celebrity's dress code. If you Google the meaning for informal dress this is the kind of thing you will see. Informal is actually a step up from smart casual. Surprise!

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informal_attire

Informal was always incuding a jacket but no tie.

[keithm]

Golf clubs for many years have had difficulty in interpreting dress codes on the course. In the UK it is not unsual to see something like this on a web site

http://www.balmoralgolf.com/visitors/dress-code/

 

perhaps Celebrity should publish a few photographs of what consitutes acceptable and unacceptable dress - it would put an end to discussing about what is and what is not acceptable.

 

I dont see the analogy between a Smoking Policy and a dress code. Both these issues are travelling in opposite directions and is linked to known health issues, including passive smoking. Generally the world is becoming more anti smoking and the majority of people would appear to welcome more restrictions and would disapprove of smoking where it is not allowed. I don't this is the case with a dress code.

I bet they have a fit if the golf shoes worn into the clubhouse have cleats!

[ImaginationCruiseBride]

Now I understand why you guys were pummeling me so hard...my issue was jeans or an "office" dress and you guys assumed I was talking shorts and flip flops. See? We weren't so far apart after all.

[dkjretired]

You haven't been around here long, that's ok... :o Yes, there are many who want to flaunt the dress code and wear shorts, etc - and try to encourage others here to also - strength in numbers, I guess! :rolleyes: I don't have the time or inclination to do an exhaustive search, but here are a couple examples quickly found:

 

I notice that in the three examples of people you quoted, twp of the three said they wore shorts to the MDR but not one of them said it was on Celebrity. Those of us who have traveled on Celebrity a number of times knows that their comments if on Celebrity are highly unlikely.

Edited January 7, 2015 by dkjretired

[gek]

I notice that in the three examples of people you quoted, twp of the three said they wore shorts to the MDR but not one of them said it was on Celebrity. Those of us who have traveled on Celebrity a number of times knows that their comments if on Celebrity are highly unlikely.

 

The number of people who wear shorts to the MDR on Celebrity is such a ridiculously low number I don't know why we are even discussing it.

 

Some people might like to but they almost all choose not to. I'm not into shorts at dinner time but my teenage daughters are. They always switch to dresses or jeans at night when on Celebrity.

 

I think the number of people who care enough about wearing shorts to want the dress code to change is a tiny percentage. Not an issue worth spending any time on.

[gek]

Now I understand why you guys were pummeling me so hard...my issue was jeans or an "office" dress and you guys assumed I was talking shorts and flip flops. See? We weren't so far apart after all.

 

Don't you know that as soon as you disagree with any aspect of the dress code you are clearly a "slob" and an "it's all about me" person? You are also rude, wilfully ignorant, like to hog deck chairs, support smoking on balconies and barge into elevators as soon as the door opens.

 

Of course if you think the dress code should remain unchanged and enforced more rigorously you are a "snobby", "old-fashioned" and at home you flog your slaves when they get out of line.

 

There, now you understand how dress code discussion work :D

[LetsGetWet!]

I notice that in the three examples of people you quoted, twp of the three said they wore shorts to the MDR but not one of them said it was on Celebrity. Those of us who have traveled on Celebrity a number of times knows that their comments if on Celebrity are highly unlikely.

Click on the quotes - all were from the Celebrity forum - yes, they were all speaking of Celebrity.

[hulamoon]

I believe I have seen a more relaxed code for breakfast but not for dinner. There was a time I sailed ships that required the entire ship in formal wear or you were to stay in your cabin at night, since that has changed and there is a resturant for every state of dress, I don't see the problem.

 

Personally, I hope some standards remain.

[vulcan1971]

I believe I have seen a more relaxed code for breakfast but not for dinner. There was a time I sailed ships that required the entire ship in formal wear or you were to stay in your cabin at night, since that has changed and there is a resturant for every state of dress, I don't see the problem.

 

Personally, I hope some standards remain.

 

I have worn shorts in Blu (for breakfast) on my last two sailings. It has been a few years, but I seem to recall wearing short in the MDR (for breakfast) in 2011 for my southern Caribbean itinerary. With that said, I would choose to wear long pants for lunch and dinner when dining in the MDR.

Edited January 8, 2015 by vulcan1971

[dkjretired]

I have worn shorts in Blu (for breakfast) on my last two sailings. It has been a few years, but I seem to recall wearing short in the MDR (for breakfast) in 2011 for my southern Caribbean itinerary. With that said, I would choose to wear long pants for lunch and dinner when dining in the MDR.

 

Shorts have been allowed in the MDR for breakfast for a long time, probably at least 20 years. Celebrity is well aware that people do not want to go back to their rooms, change and then go off the ship.

[vulcan1971]

Shorts have been allowed in the MDR for breakfast for a long time, probably at least 20 years. Celebrity is well aware that people do not want to go back to their rooms, change and then go off the ship.

 

 

Thanks for confirming this for me. When I looked around I seem to recall others wearing shorts. Hence, I didn't feel out of place at the time.

 

 

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[dkjretired]

Click on the quotes - all were from the Celebrity forum - yes, they were all speaking of Celebrity.

 

I did check, just because someone makes a comment in the Celebrity board means they are referring to being on a Celebrity ship. Frankt's comment is on another thread and does not reference Celebrity either way, I and probably anyone who has sailed Celebrity doubts that he is referring to Celebrity and if he is, I doubt the veracity. The other poster Sandy does not specifically state that she wore shorts to the MDR on a Celebrity ship for dinner.

[LetsGetWet!]

I did check, just because someone makes a comment in the Celebrity board means they are referring to being on a Celebrity ship. Frankt's comment is on another thread and does not reference Celebrity either way, I and probably anyone who has sailed Celebrity doubts that he is referring to Celebrity and if he is, I doubt the veracity. The other poster Sandy does not specifically state that she wore shorts to the MDR on a Celebrity ship for dinner.

Well alrighty then! I guess Sandy came to the Celebrity forum to announce that she wore shorts to the MDR on some other completely unrelated cruise line - well, at least you can maintain that if it fits your agenda. :rolleyes: I, on the other hand, tend to believe that since Sandy came to the Celebrity forum, that if she says she wore shorts to the MDR to encourage others to do so, she's likely talking about a Celebrity ship.

Edited January 8, 2015 by LetsGetWet!

[cruise kitty]

Well alrighty then! I guess Sandy came to the Celebrity forum to announce that she wore shorts to the MDR on some other completely unrelated cruise line - well, at least you can maintain that if it fits your agenda. :rolleyes: I, on the other hand, tend to believe that since Sandy came to the Celebrity forum, that if she says she wore shorts to the MDR to encourage others to do so, she's likely talking about a Celebrity ship.

 

The thread you're referring to was started by a paraplegic in a wheelchair who wears shorts all the time out of necessity.

 

He was wondering what his options were in the MDR, blanket cover up, etc. of course a few extremists on both sides chimed in.

 

With all the options for everyone on Celebrity, I fail to see how this subject remains an issue...

 

you want to eat dinner in shorts, eat in the buffet, the bistro, the lawn club

 

you want to put on a tux, or a gown, put one on,

 

you want to dress smart casual (that's what we do) book aqua, or dine in the Specialty Restaurants on formal nights...

 

The dress code is so easy to follow, regardless if you live your entire cruise in shorts & polo, or in a Tux, there's always somewhere for you to eat where you're dressed appropriately.

[dkjretired]

Well alrighty then! I guess Sandy came to the Celebrity forum to announce that she wore shorts to the MDR on some other completely unrelated cruise line - well, at least you can maintain that if it fits your agenda. :rolleyes: I, on the other hand, tend to believe that since Sandy came to the Celebrity forum, that if she says she wore shorts to the MDR to encourage others to do so, she's likely talking about a Celebrity ship.

 

Yes, Read the paragraph, she specifically stated she was talking about Royal and one Celebrity trip on Summit. You wrote it.

[LetsGetWet!]

With all the options for everyone on Celebrity, I fail to see how this subject remains an issue...

 

you want to eat dinner in shorts, eat in the buffet, the bistro, the lawn club

 

you want to put on a tux, or a gown, put one on,

 

you want to dress smart casual (that's what we do) book aqua, or dine in the Specialty Restaurants on formal nights...

 

The dress code is so easy to follow, regardless if you live your entire cruise in shorts & polo, or in a Tux, there's always somewhere for you to eat where you're dressed appropriately.

Agree with all that! Unfortunately, some of the extremists - and you're correct, they exist on both sides - either try to preach to wear completely inappropriate dress to whatever venue you wish, or on the other side try to convince you that the dress code is more restrictive than it really is.

[richsea]

In the immortal words of the late, great Peter Boyle, "Holy Crap!". I thought I'd peek at this thread for the first time & I now see the wisdom of the moderators in making it a sticky. Stick it in a corner, hold your ears, & watch the fun!:eek::eek::eek::eek:

 

See ya!!!!

Edited January 8, 2015 by richsea

[gek]

In the immortal words of the late, great Peter Boyle, "Holy Crap!". I thought I'd peek at this thread for the first time & I now see the wisdom of the moderators in making it a sticky. Stick it in a corner, hold your ears, & watch the fun!:eek::eek::eek::eek:

 

See ya!!!!

 

You're missing half the fun by not coming here regularly. You should see all the posts that get deleted!

[Beanb41]

The thread you're referring to was started by a paraplegic in a wheelchair who wears shorts all the time out of necessity.

 

He was wondering what his options were in the MDR, blanket cover up, etc. of course a few extremists on both sides chimed in.

With all the options for everyone on Celebrity, I fail to see how this subject remains an issue...

 

you want to eat dinner in shorts, eat in the buffet, the bistro, the lawn club

 

you want to put on a tux, or a gown, put one on,

 

you want to dress smart casual (that's what we do) book aqua, or dine in the Specialty Restaurants on formal nights...

 

The dress code is so easy to follow, regardless if you live your entire cruise in shorts & polo, or in a Tux, there's always somewhere for you to eat where you're dressed appropriately.

 

Geez Cruise kitty I hope you are an able bodied person with no physical defects because your attitude to a parapalegic in a wheelchair sux. Cut the guy some slack. If he/she is capable of making the dining room and meets the dress requirement from chair up then I will tolerate any other side issues. I note that according to Celebrity dress codes wheel chairs are not an optional item of attire so I assume strictly by your standards this person is relegated to the buffet. Yeah right

[cle-guy]

Geez Cruise kitty I hope you are an able bodied person with no physical defects because your attitude to a parapalegic in a wheelchair sux. Cut the guy some slack. If he/she is capable of making the dining room and meets the dress requirement from chair up then I will tolerate any other side issues. I note that according to Celebrity dress codes wheel chairs are not an optional item of attire so I assume strictly by your standards this person is relegated to the buffet. Yeah right

 

I believe you missed Cruise Kitty's point, that being there are some situations that are to be outside the norm, such as wheel chair guests (and as others have said, lost luggage or X failing to deliver formal wear).

 

She then went on to talk about the extremists views, not her's.