Yes or no. Do you like the new "evening chic" dress code?

[Karynanne]

People pays thousands of dollars on the cruise, hundreds of dollars per person, on over priced drinks, lose hundreds of dollars in the casino, and throw away money in the shops, yet cry crocodile tears over paying $50 for an extra suitcase for some nice clothes. Next year they will allow tees and shorts in the dining room and everybody can cruise with just a carry on.

 

 

Excellent point. We've always enjoyed formal night. The evening takes on a heightened atmosphere. I'm not pleased with the new policy.

[A Sixth?]

If it's not about "pomp", why the three pictures of you folks lounging in first class?

 

To show a bit of proof. Being AGAIN indirectly accused of being "cheap" "unfashionable" and even "unhygienic" does wear on me a bit.

 

I find that air is the worst part of travel these days, and Business/first is something we do to soften the new misery that flying has sadly become.

Edited November 11, 2015 by A Sixth?

[A Sixth?]

Good for you if you like to travel light. There are also plenty of us, who travel a lot, and don't find it necessary to take only carryons. Never had a problem getting to where I want to go. The secret is it's not a big deal.;)

 

What works for you! :D

 

I am still an active vibrant traveler, and cruises are a part of it but not the only part. Heck, I haven't stayed in a hotel in a few years going to an apartment or a small boat.:p

 

FWIW 9:30 310+ responses and over-welmingly (sp?) for no more formal or don't care.

 

Two words. "Land Slide". :D

Yes, a move forward ---- 183 -- 59.03%

No, hate the idea. --- 79 --- 25.48%

Don't care ----- 48 -- 15.48%

Edited November 11, 2015 by A Sixth?

[Cruise a holic]

I believe that some people might try to push the envelop and really try to dress down. Some might decide to wear tee shirts, shorts and flip flops. I think perhaps two dining rooms would be a better idea. Those who do not want to dress dine in one and those who do dine in another. Similar menus could be served in both.

[Cruise Junky]

People pays thousands of dollars on the cruise, hundreds of dollars per person, on over priced drinks, lose hundreds of dollars in the casino, and throw away money in the shops, yet cry crocodile tears over paying $50 for an extra suitcase for some nice clothes. Next year they will allow tees and shorts in the dining room and everybody can cruise with just a carry on.

 

I don't necessarily mind paying for extra luggage ...which is more than $50 BTW but I can't handle an extra piece on transportation or Europe rental cars. A third piece is very restricting. And now I won't have to :)

[Ma Bell]

What works for you! :D

 

I am still an active vibrant traveler, and cruises are a part of it but not the only part. Heck, I haven't stayed in a hotel in a few years going to an apartment or a small boat.:p

 

FWIW 9:30 310+ responses and over-welmingly (sp?) for no more formal or don't care.

 

Two words. "Land Slide". :D

Yes, a move forward ---- 183 -- 59.03%

No, hate the idea. --- 79 --- 25.48%

Don't care ----- 48 -- 15.48%

 

I just came back from a two week trip to Italy and Sicily 9 days of which we spent herding my kids and grandkids, sixteen of us in all. I guess that's not vibrant enough.

[iancal]

Geez...how did you get all your bags in the rental? It is all we can do to fit our bags in the back of the Panda lift back.

Edited November 11, 2015 by iancal

[vegas-c]

Whatever they want to call it, I will wear what I want but having said that, I LOVED seeing everyone dressed up. It did remind me of what I envisioned of days gone by. I will still have use for my gowns at other event but did love those formal nights.

[A Sixth?]

I just came back from a two week trip to Italy and Sicily 9 days of which we spent herding my kids and grandkids, sixteen of us in all. I guess that's not vibrant enough.

 

Sounds crazy and brave:D

[Loujul]

Yes!

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

I just hope "elegant chic" does not descend to "shabby chic" in the next few years.

[4cats4me]

Elegant chic is a very exciting concept, said no one ever.

 

 

 

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[boscobeans]

I really don't care about the dress code part of this new idea. I do hope this change isn't accompanied by a change in or elimination of certain things that went along with what we tradition loving dinosaurs thought set Celebrity a step up from other lines.

 

Will see in just under a month. Never had a bad cruise and am sure December's will be no different.

 

bosco

[podsnel]

I voted yes, but I will still dress up- because I like to, and i like my husband (and sons) to, too- so few opportunities for that! But it's not for everyone. As long as this dress code is followed, I am good with it.

[labatsman]

Voted yes.. but do never want to see shorts,tank tops, halter tops etc etc in the dining room

[DZalumni]

Voted yes! This is the whole reason we book a suite or aqua class to avoid formal night.

[mrsgoggins]

A resounding yes! We would also book speciality dining or Aqua, mostly to avoid. We do own 'dressing up' clothes but don't want to be hauling them along on vacation and am very happy that the opportunities for wearing them are declining :)

 

Unlike some, I cannot see this as a step closer to the end of civilisation ;)

[emcee207]

I just hope "elegant chic" does not descend to "shabby chic" in the next few years.

 

 

It will......................

[Adammara]

We were trying to decide between a Celebrity suite or a Cunard suite for cruise next year. This has decided it for us, its Cunard, I'm an old geezer that likes the opportunity to dress up. Celebrity won't miss us anyway, as after our Connie cruise in 2012, which was the worst of 39 cruises, we have taken 3 years out to enjoy land based holidays!

[Cruise a holic]

I don't necessarily mind paying for extra luggage ...which is more than $50 BTW but I can't handle an extra piece on transportation or Europe rental cars. A third piece is very restricting. And now I won't have to :)

I do not get it. Really ladies formal wear takes up the same space. A man just needs a little more room for a jacket. Surely men bring a pair of shoes in addition to wearing sneakers. You do not need to pack ballgowns and hoop slips. The extra luggage reason dosen't really make sense.

[DYKWIA]

If it's not about "pomp", why the three pictures of you folks lounging in first class?

 

Is that American Airlines First Class? Looks terrible :eek:

[islandgirlejfan]

I checked *I don't care*-

It changes absolutely nothing for me. I have a black knit dress that I wear with pearls one night and a knit pair of slacks with a sparkly blouse another night. Both hubby and I pack light (carry on light for a week) and that's the way we plan for it to stay. My son just got married on Saturday and I have purchased my last true formal....I prefer to wear what I look wonderful in....and trust me, it's black! I couldn't pack that dress into a bag if I tried! :eek:

 

I'm not really sure what all the fuss is but I'm really too busy having fun with the group that I sail with. I rarely notice clothing unless it's something I would like to wear myself. If you love dressing up, by all means, don't let it rob you of your fun....it's not going to keep me from having a blast for sure!

[crazycatlady82]

Either way, I'll still cruise X. Hubby is happy for the change, I'll still probably wear what I did-a cocktail dress. How people are dressed does not affect my evening or food.

[gwsster]

Hmmm, may have to look at Celebrities itineraries. I didn't do Celebrity because of the formal attire (perceived) requirement. I like the business casual attire or "Smart Chic" concept. Thanks to CC for discussing this change. Off to look at Celebrity cruises.

I don't want to dress in formal's or drag a tux or suit on vacation. Luggage costs on airlines would necessitate another bag for the formal wear. I do agree that Celebrity should enforce the no jeans and T shirts at the evening meal. Dockers and collared shirts at a minimum and a dress or business casual for the ladies.

 

 

Jackets and ties no longer will be required in the main dining room on select nights onboard a Celebrity Cruises sailing. The line is replacing formal nights across its fleet with more relaxed "evening chic" nights, starting in December.

[CruisingChick]

Hmmm, may have to look at Celebrities itineraries. I didn't do Celebrity because of the formal attire (perceived) requirement. I like the business casual attire or "Smart Chic" concept.

 

See people are already getting it WRONG. It's not Smart Chic - it's EVENING CHIC.