Casual vs Resort Casual???

[Jdleong]

On a recent capers I saw that dress for the dining room was now listed as Casual in stead of the old resort casual, What is the difference??

[bucket_O_beer4john]

I thought "Casual" was what you wore on the F-deck.

 

Maybe that's tooooo casual......

 

Sorry - can't help you beyond that. My wife has to dress me.

[big_duck]

Was it for the first day of the cruise? Or an embarkation day (there are three) for the Destiny? Those are usually anything goes nights because luggage may not have been delivered.

[Jdleong]

On the 4th day of the Legends caper it says

"Suggested attire for the evening is "casual" No shorts to be worn at dinner..

 

Does that mean that Jeans are ok?

[Cotton]

No, it doesn't mean jeans are ok.;) Lighter clothing like capris, sundresses, etc. would be fine.

[StacyandTim]

Just finished packing. For our 4 "casual" dining nights, I am bringing the following:

 

white capri pants, pink halter top

black capri pants, white lacy top

black silk pants, light blue top

flower print sundress

[hdawson]

Cruising on almost any line tends to be dressier than a week at the beach or mountain resort.

[StacyandTim]

No, it doesn't mean jeans are ok.;) Lighter clothing like capris, sundresses, etc. would be fine.

 

Just had to mention that my best friend took a Princess cruise last September and I was chatting on the phone with her a little while ago (while I was packing and stressing about what to bring for "casual" dinner nights). I asked her what she did on their 5 casual nights and she said she and her boyfriend both wore jeans to the main dining room!!! :eek: (It was her first cruise) I asked if she noticed other people wearing jeans and her reaction was, "now that you mention it, there were only a couple of us that had jeans on." LMAO (she's scheduled to take Carnival in May, and I told her that jeans were a "no-no")!!

[Mysticks1]

No, it doesn't mean jeans are ok.;) Lighter clothing like capris, sundresses, etc. would be fine.

 

I was curious and looked up the definitions for attire at http://fashion.about.com/cs/glossary/a/partydefinition.htm

I have listed some of their definitions below. It seems that according to them jeans would be appropriate for casual dress since the only thing they excluded was shorts. :)

 

 

Formal usually means the same as Black Tie, but in some trendier cities like New York or Los Angeles, it could mean a black shirt, no tie with a tux. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates

 

Cocktail Attire means short, elegant dresses for her and dark suits for him.

 

 

Dressy Casual usually means no jeans or shorts. Similar to business casual, but a tad dressier.

 

Casual generally means anything goes.

[dms_cruisers04]

But since that website isn't associated with Carnival I would tend to go with: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Dress_Attire.aspx

 

What should I pack?

The first thing to remember is that you're on vacation and you are aboard one of our "Fun Ships" to have a good time. The second thing to remember is to travel light. If you keep those two things in mind, you should do just fine.

Casual attire and resort wear is the order of the day both on board and in port. Shorts, slacks, sundresses, blouses, etc., are in line for women. Clothing for men is just as casual. You should bring a pair of rubber-soled sandals or sneakers to wear on deck and a pair of good walking shoes. You might also want to consider bringing along a sweater or jacket for cool evenings and inexpensive rain gear in case of a sudden shower. Women may want to bring along a hat or scarf. You'll have a chance to dress up on two nights during 7 day or longer cruises (one night on shorter cruises) for the Captain's Cocktail Party and the Gala Farewell Dinner. On the other evenings you can dress casually for dinner (no shorts or tank tops).

For those not wanting to dress up, the Lido Restaurants are open nightly and have a casual dress code. Formal Wear: tuxedo; suit and tie; sport coat, tie and slacks; evening gown; cocktail dress; pantsuit Casual Resort Wear: sport shirts and slacks; dresses; skirts; pantsuit; Capri pants NOTE: Shorts, t-shirts, tank tops and bathing attire are not permitted in the Dining Room during dinner.

[Cotton]

Donna, I just don't happen to agree with that.:) And I don't think Carnival would either.

[habby]

Just finished packing. For our 4 "casual" dining nights, I am bringing the following:

 

white capri pants, pink halter top

black capri pants, white lacy top

black silk pants, light blue top

flower print sundress

 

Come on, Stacy, fess up,

 

What are you packing for Tim to wear?

 

It seems that the "jeans" thing is more of a guy problem as it's so tough for us to get them to dress up.

[dms_cruisers04]

Here's another take on what "casual" means - http://www.tripcentral.ca/trip/INFO/CRUZ/dress.html

 

Dress on board varies between cruise lines. On a typical seven night cruise, you will find two "formal" nights where a dark suit and tie are required for men, and cocktail dresses and gowns are the norm for women. On most mass market cruises today, there are less tuxedos on formal night than in the past, but on some lines such as Holland America you'll find about 50% tuxedos on board. Colder climate cruises generally have a more formal feel than warm climate cruises. Other lines ships such as Cunard, Silversea, P&O, and Seabourn offer a more traditional luxury experience, and formal will be more formal than on Royal Caribbean. Informal or Semi-Formal nights will have men in jacket and tie for men, and women in nice outfits - more like "business attire" for dinner. Casual nights mean that no ties are required, but jeans and shirts with no collars are very rare. You will likely not be escorted out of the dining room for wearing jeans, but you will likely be uncomfortable. Khaki's and golf shirts with collars are acceptable. On Luxury casual cruises such as Windstar, you'll see a much more up-market luxury casual dress (Eddie Bauer). Casual does not mean jeans and tee shirts! Shorts are acceptable in the dining room at lunchtime, but not bathing suits or cutoffs. You'll find yourself changing clothes more often on a cruise than on a typical land vacation, just because of the number of choices available to you.

[morebeaches]

Just finished packing. For our 4 "casual" dining nights, I am bringing the following:

 

white capri pants, pink halter top

black capri pants, white lacy top

black silk pants, light blue top

flower print sundress

 

 

Well Tim will look cute, I wonder what Stacy is going to wear

[Jdleong]

I didn't want to wear jeans, but I was just wondering how Casual...casual is?

 

I have been on 6 Carnival cruises before and I am comfortable with the resort casual type. my teenage daughter would like the jeans, but knows better. "of course" she says

[StacyandTim]

Come on, Stacy, fess up,

 

What are you packing for Tim to wear?

 

It seems that the "jeans" thing is more of a guy problem as it's so tough for us to get them to dress up.

 

LOL ~ Tim actually packs for himself (I'm afraid I'll forget something he really needs), and he's pretty good about the "no jeans" thing. In fact, we've NEVER packed a pair of jeans on any of our cruises! :)

 

He kind of enjoys dressing up...makes him feel like he's "all that"!!

[Mysticks1]

Donna, I just don't happen to agree with that.:) And I don't think Carnival would either.

 

You are most welcome to disagree. I didn't say that I agreed with it either,( I don't by the way). I just searched for another perspective on the definitions of "casual" and that by the definitions that I found jeans would be appropriate.

Carnival doesn't address jeans at all in their definitions but does specifically exclude shorts. Until they make their guidelines more specific it leaves the majority of it up to interpretation by the person reading it.

[dms_cruisers04]

Why do we differentiate jeans from slack, or even pants? Wouldn't that mean they are not like slacks and thus are described or defined differently?

 

True Carnival doesn't address jeans as a specific exclusion, but they also do not include them in what they define as "casual attire or resort wear". Since we differentiate jeans from slacks, doesn't Carnival's omission of them from their suggested attire mean they have a reason(s) for you not to bring them?

 

Why would you pack something that is physically heavier than a similar item that would be lighter?

 

Just a couple questions to ponder. :p

[finoky]

To all those that say Carnival doesn't specifically exclude shorts I will say this. They don't specifically include them either!!!!

[StacyandTim]

Well Tim will look cute, I wonder what Stacy is going to wear

 

Just look for me up on the Funnel Deck DOH! :eek:

[Wennfred]

Just finished packing. For our 4 "casual" dining nights, I am bringing the following:

 

white capri pants, pink halter top

black capri pants, white lacy top

black silk pants, light blue top

flower print sundress

 

What are you packing for Tim?

 

I bring Black dress pants with Color Polo shirts and black shoes for my Casual nights.

[StacyandTim]

What are you packing for Tim?

 

I bring Black dress pants with Color Polo shirts and black shoes for my Casual nights.

 

He's got a a pair of tan slacks and a pair of black slacks. Black shoes for both pairs, and the shirts he is bringing are a rayon-type material that button up the front with a collar and short sleeves. They have various prints on them.

[FurryCruiser]

I differ in opinion on the subject of jeans, and will be wearing them to the dining room one or two evenings. For the four-day coming up, the "dinner" attire will be:

 

First night: Either black slacks or black jeans, long sleeved black sand-washed silk shirt, ivory sport coat

Formal night: Tux with waist coat (NOT cumberbund)

Third night: Probably black slacks, shirt, tie, and sport coat

Fourth night: Dark indigo jeans, solid coloured button-down shirt, and tie (possibly with a vest... will depend upon my mood that evening)

 

Personally, I don't feel that is being "sloppy casual" but appropriate. I do wear a tie, shirt, and jeans for semi-formal events, or that with a sport coat.

 

Of course, I also will admit that my tux was fitted to be worn with cowboy boots, not dress shoes (of which I don't own a pair). But my boots will be polished brightly.

 

Furrycruiser

[Knights on the Beach]

To all those that say Carnival doesn't specifically exclude shorts I will say this. They don't specifically include them either!!!!

They do specifically address shorts. Did you mean to say jeans??

 

We can debate whether or not Carnival means to allow or discourage jeans in the dining room during dinner all we want, but we all know we will see people wearing jeans anyway. We don't wear jeans on our cruises, but it doesn't bother me if others do. It won't ruin my dining experience and it won't make the food taste any different. ;)

[GuitarPlayer]

This is for the guys that don't want to dress up on their cruise...Gals, show this post to your man. If this won't get him to wake up and take note, well, then, you have a dead-fish for a man ;)

 

Guys, Let me just say that dressing up for an hour or two *for your lady* (it's not *all* about you) pays more dividends later in the evening than you can imagine.

 

My DW and I can have an average day (still fun) on the cruise, but when it's dinner time, and I don't make a fuss about dressing up, let her pick out what I wear, and wear it with a smile (she'll sense the difference), the rest of the night, well she's all mine, if you catch the drift. There's something about doing that for your gal, AND NOT complaining/fussing about it, nor making a big deal that "I got dressed up for you, what else do you want..." that's called romance. It's not about fancy candy/flowers/etc. (although that can help). It's about being *her* man for *her,* not you.

 

End of lecture. Now go out, DRESS UP, and have fun!

 

GP