Are Hawaiian Shirts the new evening wear?

[imdorn]

All that has been shown here is that the idea of what is chic is not known. Nor is the concept of what is appropriate for the time or place. I blame Celebrity. They stated designer jeans were chic and appropriate when evening chic was announced. Why? Designer jeans are expensive and that makes them appropriate? What if they are deliberately torn? Is that chic or appropriate? Not according to Celebrity when they announced the chic nights. They ruled torn jeans out. However, people wear them on chic nights. Football jerseys are inappropriate on chic night because it is chic night and football jerseys are simply not "chic". Judging what is chic or appropriate based on what it cost is inappropriate as well. More? Do women in the football stadium stands wear evening dresses? Do men wear suits on a beach? They are not appropriate for the situation or location. Football jerseys and beach shirts are just as inappropriate on chic nights.

[Snappykins]

This is the problem with the Celebrity forums and clientele. Just got off a Celebrity cruise yesterday and noticed that not everyone followed the rules to a T. Who cares? Last time I checked everyone paid to be on vacation. If you want to police the dress code, then sign up to be the fashion police and work your ass off like a slave for 6 months+ per contract.

 

I've read both NCL and Celebrity forums on here to gain information. There's a proportionately larger number of Celebrity 'police' who bitch and moan about other people instead of enjoying their vacation. Hey -- maybe it's because there's less to do on the Celebrity boats -- more time to be a pretentious gossip queen/kind.

[grandgeezer]

Here is what the dress code says:

 

Note: T-shirts, swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurant or specialty restaurant at any time. Shorts and flip-flops are not allowed in the evening hours. The dress code will be enforced at all restaurants. And guests are asked to follow the Smart Casual or Evening Chic dress code in the Celebrity Theater for all evening performances. The daily program, delivered to your stateroom and available at the Guest Relations Desk, will be your guide to the correct attire each evening.

 

Just a suggestion, do as you please. Who cares what the hosts or the other guests expect. It's you vacation to heck with everybody else.

[grandgeezer]

This is the problem with the Celebrity forums and clientele. Just got off a Celebrity cruise yesterday and noticed that not everyone followed the rules to a T. Who cares? Last time I checked everyone paid to be on vacation. If you want to police the dress code, then sign up to be the fashion police and work your ass off like a slave for 6 months+ per contract.

 

I've read both NCL and Celebrity forums on here to gain information. There's a proportionately larger number of Celebrity 'police' who bitch and moan about other people instead of enjoying their vacation. Hey -- maybe it's because there's less to do on the Celebrity boats -- more time to be a pretentious gossip queen/kind.

 

Maybe people hold Celebrity to a higher standard because of Modern Luxury, or Chic. Apparently they're wrong, no better than NCL and all the other mass market cruise lines.

[markeb]

I'm still trying to figure out if the OP thought it ironic or somehow inappropriate? I think it's ironic to wear tropical cruise attire in the Baltic, but it would appear to meet Celebrity's suggested dress, and therefore not inappropriate.

 

It just doesn't bother me...

[Purplsmurf]

You are dragging the thread off topic. The OP was only referencing the MDR, not the Martini Bar, the buffet, or anywhere else. And they were referring to the incongruity of seeing Hawaiian shirts (regardless of their brand name or price tag) on a Baltic cruise. No different than showing up for a luau dressed in your favorite Christmas sweater. No dress code has been violated, but don't be surprised if you get a few sideways glances.

I apologize for getting off topic. I was piggy backing off of an earlier post, but you are right, I was off topic.

[dkjretired]

Just back off Silhouette Baltic cruise and couldn’t believe the number of Hawaiian shirts being worn in the evening including formal oops I mean evening chic nights! Did I miss the memo? I’m off shopping tomorrow!

 

You can say what you want about Hawaiian shirts but they are within the current dress code even for evening chic nights. Not making a fashion statement just the facts.

[dkjretired]

All that has been shown here is that the idea of what is chic is not known. Nor is the concept of what is appropriate for the time or place. I blame Celebrity. They stated designer jeans were chic and appropriate when evening chic was announced. Why? Designer jeans are expensive and that makes them appropriate? What if they are deliberately torn? Is that chic or appropriate? Not according to Celebrity when they announced the chic nights. They ruled torn jeans out. However, people wear them on chic nights. Football jerseys are inappropriate on chic night because it is chic night and football jerseys are simply not "chic". Judging what is chic or appropriate based on what it cost is inappropriate as well. More? Do women in the football stadium stands wear evening dresses? Do men wear suits on a beach? They are not appropriate for the situation or location. Football jerseys and beach shirts are just as inappropriate on chic nights.

 

You are dead wrong, the dress code applies only to the Main Dining Room., has been that way for close to ten years. This is an established fact and is not questionable any more. Does not apply to Specialty restaurants, bars, lounges, casino or any other part of the ship. A football shirt is absolutely Appropriate at the Martina bar. Sorry but that’s the way it’s been for a long time.

 

Disclaimer Not commenting on my feelings just the facts.

[warmwinds]

I have noticed more Hawaiian shirts on land lately, too. We were just in Seattle at a nice venue/jazz club (we saw Steve Tyrell) and several men in the audience had on Hawaiian shirts.

 

They were "in" maybe 10 years ago, then I thought they had gone away (except for Hawaii) but they do appear to be making a resurgence.

[njaloha]

We live in NJ but love Hawaii and have been many times. My DH loves to wear his Aloha shirts, all Tommy Bahama, all year long whether on vacation, preaching during the summer months, working from home, working at the office, or cruising. He even has formal Aloha shirts for "chic" nights vs. everyday Aloha for ... every day. Some are button down, most are polos.

 

One day we plan to vacation to Scotland, GB, cruise from there maybe, cruise Alaska. I can guarantee his Aloha shirts will be packed.

 

He's been wearing them for as long as I've known him. They certainly aren't out of style for him. They are his signature attire and all his friends and family members take comfort and joy knowing he'll wear them for every occasion. My New England family have taken to wearing their Aloha shirts for Christmas gatherings over red turtle necks. :')

 

The Aloha shirt brings a little Aloha to every day. :D

[ShawninFL]

M.m.m....as far as I recall Celebrity used to call it "Formal Night" and I believe that it is now called "Chic Night". Yes the word "night" is in each of these. I believe that means you remain "dressed" in the appropriate clothing for the full night.

 

I've never seen anyone at the Martini Bar in a bathing suit cover-up prior to dinner. If so, this is definitely not in accordance with dress rules. Bathing attire/cover-ups are not suitable for the Martini Bar. Does this mean that the person dressed like this is entering the dining room? I find this inappropriate too; no matter what the cost of the bathing suit cover up was.

 

I believe the previous poster (Dornim) was alluding to the fact that the cost of the football jersey, Hawaiian shirts or any apparel is irrelevant. I think you may have missed the point of that post.

 

Just my two cents worth.

 

:)

Actually, the dress code, as far as I knew, was to enter a dining room. Many people eat in the Ocean View Cafe so they don't have to get dressed thus, they're not going to be in the "chic" attire anytime in the evening. And I've never heard of a dress code to visit a bar on a ship. In fact, before first seating, many bars frequently have a mix of those that are dressed for dinner and others that haven't yet changed. What the person next to me is wearing has never affected my vacation. :):):)

[bEwAbG]

Dinner for a lot of people isn't even until 8pm or later. I personally wait to do pool stuff until late afternoon or early evening because it's dead.

[carlyshenk]

Maybe it's just me, but I kinda think that a $145 Tommy Bahama's shirt on a guy is pretty chic. And appropriate for chic night.

 

 

I totally agree! I think if they're going to downsize the dress code, Tommy Bahama shirts with nice trousers should be perfectly acceptable. My husband usually takes his tux. But the last few cruises he has felt so over dressed, it's not even worth packing it any more. Sad!

[dkjretired]

:)

Actually, the dress code, as far as I knew, was to enter a dining room. Many people eat in the Ocean View Cafe so they don't have to get dressed thus, they're not going to be in the "chic" attire anytime in the evening. And I've never heard of a dress code to visit a bar on a ship. In fact, before first seating, many bars frequently have a mix of those that are dressed for dinner and others that haven't yet changed. What the person next to me is wearing has never affected my vacation. :):):)

 

Dress code going back many years ago included the entire ship and it was strictly enforced ship wide. They could enforce it then because you either ate in the MDR or in your room. No dinner buffet or Specialty restaurants. That is long gone.

[ghstudio]

Are we seriously discussing this?

 

 

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[JennJohnNYC]

Are we seriously discussing this?

 

 

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Agreed! Geez, people, get a life and stop worrying or discussing what other people are wearing on a freakin cruise ship!

[Luvcrusn]

Agreed! Geez, people, get a life and stop worrying or discussing what other people are wearing on a freakin cruise ship!

I've looked and looked but am unable to find the LIKE button!;p;p

[medtech71]

Yes, they are the new evening wear. If you don’t like it...look away.

[dkjretired]

Are we seriously discussing this?

 

 

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I agree, I don't believe after all these years that people are still arguing that the dress code applies all over the ship, two people did. I would have just ignored the thread but people need the truth not someone else's opinion of their truth.

[Welland]

Good to know that we are all "entitled" to our own opinions.

 

Right or wrong....it is an opinion.

[dkjretired]

Good to know that we are all "entitled" to our own opinions.

 

Right or wrong....it is an opinion.

 

Definitely entitled to their opinion just not their own facts which are not true and haven’t been for many years

[shipshape sam]

tommy bahama camp shirts with an hawaiian theme are great shirts to wear for dinner on a cruise. I wear them most nights along with stone colored chinos.

 

I pay too much money to not enjoy my self trying to adhere to some fictional/suggested attire that 90% of the time is not enforced anyway. I used to try to follow the rules till I realized they were not rules and too many people were not going to follow the suggested attire for the evening nor do the 'suits' in Miami really care if they are enforced.

 

Let talk some more! Always new people on CC and should they be denied the pleasure?

[AtlantaCruiser72]

With airlines increasingly restricted luggage polies, and increasing luggage fees, many travelers are trying to pack lighter. Leaving the heavey, and bulky formalwear at home is part of that. Our society is becoming increasingly casual as well. The cruise lines are trying to adapt.

 

I recently discovered many airlines are now charging $60 per bag each way for the FIRST bag on an international flight (basic economy fares), let alone the $100 or more they are charging for the second bag, let alone seat assignment fees, etc ..... airlines have gone fee crazy!!!!!! Most people will try and save anywhere they can....... which means travelling with far less luggage.

[Alushar]

Geez guys and girls sorry didn’t mean to start a bun fight! I was just honestly surprised by the number being worn some were fabulous some less so in my eyes but that’s my choice and I wouldn’t put that choice on anyone else (and yes I’ve just found a fab Tommy Bahama shirt). As I said did I miss the memo as I’d happily and will be joining in!

 

I’m a Brit like formal and wear a tux on “chic nights” my choice, others absolutely entitled to theirs.

 

Whilst it was a Baltic cruise we did have 30deg weather so that’s not an issue.

[bigbeergut]

Ok, I must have missed the fashion statement memo regarding Hawaiian shirts. They look attractive and comfortable. I'm going to get a few for my next cruise in February.