For my husband who is a very blue collar type and is not comfortable in anything resembling office attire, this is his dress policy that has never been kicked out of a MDR or specialty dining venue (except likely on a cruise line like Cunard) Casual: Logo tees and jeans. Just make sure they're clean and free of holes or offensive sayings. Smart Casual: Plain tees or polo and "dress jeans". Dress jeans are his black jeans that dont look like jeans in the least. He has pulled out the formal night pants for a better specialty restaurant but I dont count on it here. Formal night: Interview outfit or date night outfit. Collared, button down shirt and dockers pants. No jacket, but he's considered one a few times but packing space is just not permitting the jacket to tag along. However, his shoe selection is a clean pair of sneakers or work boots. He just refuses to wear dress shoes for anything but his own wedding so for the sake of peace, I let him. The shoe police have yet to get him. Now for me, I'm an office jockey, but my office is definitely more casual than most offices. So this is my dress code. Casual: Blouse with yoga pants. I do try to stay away from the logo tees in order to dress up hub. But a floral blouse and some black yoga pants have never let me down. Smart Casual: Honestly, I can usually stick with the casual look here but sometimes I'll break out a sundress. No heels yet though. Part of my goal is to dress up hub's look so if he is in a plain tee and the dress jeans, I'm going to put on a dress to give the illusion that we're dressier than we really are. Formal night: Yep I'm breaking out the cocktail dress. I'm going full on adult prom here. Heels are now in play. This is what I consider wedding attire. But again the goal is to dress up hub's lack of jacket or dress shoes This pairing of looks have never gotten us refused service in the MDR or any specialty restaurant or have gotten us any accusatory glances by disapproving other passengers. Now, on a line like Cunard, this probably would be under dressed, and might be refused service. But on lines like Royal, its never let us down.
My last cruise (which was my first) I looked around the main dinning room and saw Hawaiian shirts, cargo shorts and tank tops with tennis shoes for dinner. I said the heck with it and wore dress shorts, docksides, with a tucked in collared shirt and looked better than most.
Was on Anthem of the Seas 2 weeks ago. For formal or "wear your best" night, we always dress up. That is something we looked forward to. Now, at lot of people are looking downright shabby on formal night. The dining room staff allowed people wearing shorts and other questionable attire in. What dress code? It really took the fun out of that evening. Going forward, we will still dress up-black suits and cocktail dresses.
@@cjhan47 because eventually it may get to the point that wearing an evening dress and a tux on formal night will make you feel out of place bc everyone else is in shorts or casual attire & eventually could end formal night all together. Formal night should be just that, formal attire. If you don’t want to get dressed up that’s fine. There are other options other then the MDR, save formal night for people who actually want to dress to the nines and not feel awkward or out of place on a FORMAL NIGHT
I love formal nights. Some are in tuxes and long evening gowns. Others in their best dress clothes. I usually do a modest LBD and gold earrings. My mother wears a black dress pants suit. It is fun for me.
People used to dress very formal until about 10 years ago. Now, only a few people really dress up. Now it’s more semi formal. I guess it depends on your mood or if there is a special celebration.
I have sailed on both royal & carnival ... on formal nights I just wear a nice dress & heels (church attire) & other nights I wear casual dresses or shorts & nice blouse & never had an issue ... you are on vacation... I think as long as you are clean & aren’t wearing a bathing suit or something with offensive sayings you will be fine ... going on my 8th cruise 🚢 in February... happy cruising
I recently learned that camouflage attire is prohibited in many Caribbean islands, where camo is reserved for those in the military. If your caught wearing it officials can detain you.
We enjoy dressing up and I always make an effort to spruce up a bit even on non-formal nights. That said, I usually do your trick Sheri, and re-wear the outfit on a port day or later in the cruise at a different restaurant. My teen boys think they look pretty cool on formal nights wearing a bow tie!!
It kinda dulls the mood when I see cargo shorts, t shirts and baseball hats worn in the MDR. Personally, I think if you're not willing to put effort in to looking nice for dinner, head to the Windjammer. 🤷♀️ I love dressing up for dinner on the cruise!
I agree! There is nothing worse then struttin out of your stateroom on formal night in a tux and evening gown feeling great to get to the MDR where people are in shorts and t- shirts it makes you feel awkward and out of place on a night that is supposed to be about dressing up and looking your best. If you don’t like that, the windjammer is a great option.
For smart casual I’ve always have worn nice pair of Nautica cargo shorts (light khaki, dark khaki and blue) nice collard short sleeve shirt and casual shoes. Never had a problem. For formal night I’ve worn a pair of super dark lucky blue jeans, nice collard shirt (untucked) and blazer and dress boots or shoes. Never had a problem.
Hi , I liked your video. I am going on Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas in March 2022. Cruise is Bahamas and Haiti ports. You have any more detail clothing ideas for that cruise. I am 53 years YOUNG man. Thank you! :)
I wish you would have added some pictures of your family dressed in your usual formal Wear and perhaps other pictures of what else is acceptable. I'm a visual person so to get an idea of the usual clothing style look would be helpful.
Thanks first Royal Caribbean cruise coming up. Thanks for the advice. In one of your recent packing videos you had suitcases that said bon voyage, where did you find those? They are so cute.
Was on Navigator last year & had a booking for Gionvanni's.. they weren't going to let me eat as I was wearing Jeans... but because it wasn't busy they let that go... 🤔🤔
I have 2 boys 9 and 12… Is it ok for them to wear nice shorts to dinner in the MDR for the early seating? We have suits for the “formal” nights for them. TY
The dress code states no shorts, but they are not going to stop you, at least on Anthem they didn't. I saw a few kids and young adults with "Bermuda" shorts in the MDR.
I really love that shirt, where did you get it. Following all your HOTs vids closely, as I'll be on her in January, only my 2nd RC cruise and the first was the Enchantment which is a lot different than HOTs.
Thanks Tess! I love this top too! I got it through a new clothing styling service called Fashom- you get $10 off your first box with my referral link, if you're interested. We recently did an unboxing on our other channel, TH-cam.com/cruiseGear, where we show all the items in my last two boxes. here's the link; invite.fashom.com/q16B4WUPE0
I have a dress that I wore as a bridesmaid in a wedding for one one wear your best night. I want to get a black dress for the second wear your best night. Is there any theme party on the ship
I got questioned for capri pants (well over the knees and paired with a nice top, but they called them "Shorts") at an NCL dining venue 10 years ago. It sounds like things have changed. I do like getting dressed up for formal night and seeing all the other people dressed up. It's kind of a bummer that isn't as much of a thing anymore. For my next cruise, I"m more worried about my son though who wears only athletic pants and tshirts with cartoon characters! I guess he always has the option of going to the kids club :D
I’ve never understood the phobia of dressing up. People say “it’s my vacation” but don’t wear anything thing different then they wear at home. What’s the point then?
There is a double standard, we feel. Our male friend was asked to change his shorts at specialty restaurant Chops. We had gotten back sort of late from excursion, and did not have much time, so chose not to go back to cabins to change. Meanwhile a young woman walked right by us with very skimpy short shorts and crop top. No one said anything to her. We watched their table. Our friend was very embarrased.🙄
Unless you're leaving home in the middle of winter, packing and wearing jeans makes no sense to me on a cruise! For god's sake guys, at least go buy a pair of cheap khaki's at Wallyworld. It will cost you less than two bottles of beer on the ship. Oh, and ditch the "cargo shorts", and tank tops unless you're going to a mudbog at the county fair!
For my husband who is a very blue collar type and is not comfortable in anything resembling office attire, this is his dress policy that has never been kicked out of a MDR or specialty dining venue (except likely on a cruise line like Cunard)
Casual: Logo tees and jeans. Just make sure they're clean and free of holes or offensive sayings.
Smart Casual: Plain tees or polo and "dress jeans". Dress jeans are his black jeans that dont look like jeans in the least. He has pulled out the formal night pants for a better specialty restaurant but I dont count on it here.
Formal night: Interview outfit or date night outfit. Collared, button down shirt and dockers pants. No jacket, but he's considered one a few times but packing space is just not permitting the jacket to tag along. However, his shoe selection is a clean pair of sneakers or work boots. He just refuses to wear dress shoes for anything but his own wedding so for the sake of peace, I let him. The shoe police have yet to get him.
Now for me, I'm an office jockey, but my office is definitely more casual than most offices. So this is my dress code.
Casual: Blouse with yoga pants. I do try to stay away from the logo tees in order to dress up hub. But a floral blouse and some black yoga pants have never let me down.
Smart Casual: Honestly, I can usually stick with the casual look here but sometimes I'll break out a sundress. No heels yet though. Part of my goal is to dress up hub's look so if he is in a plain tee and the dress jeans, I'm going to put on a dress to give the illusion that we're dressier than we really are.
Formal night: Yep I'm breaking out the cocktail dress. I'm going full on adult prom here. Heels are now in play. This is what I consider wedding attire. But again the goal is to dress up hub's lack of jacket or dress shoes
This pairing of looks have never gotten us refused service in the MDR or any specialty restaurant or have gotten us any accusatory glances by disapproving other passengers. Now, on a line like Cunard, this probably would be under dressed, and might be refused service. But on lines like Royal, its never let us down.
My last cruise (which was my first) I looked around the main dinning room and saw Hawaiian shirts, cargo shorts and tank tops with tennis shoes for dinner.
I said the heck with it and wore dress shorts, docksides, with a tucked in collared shirt and looked better than most.
Was on Anthem of the Seas 2 weeks ago. For formal or "wear your best" night, we always dress up. That is something we looked forward to. Now, at lot of people are looking downright shabby on formal night. The dining room staff allowed people wearing shorts and other questionable attire in. What dress code? It really took the fun out of that evening. Going forward, we will still dress up-black suits and cocktail dresses.
How would how someone else is dressed take the fun out of your evening?
@@cjhan47 because eventually it may get to the point that wearing an evening dress and a tux on formal night will make you feel out of place bc everyone else is in shorts or casual attire & eventually could end formal night all together. Formal night should be just that, formal attire. If you don’t want to get dressed up that’s fine. There are other options other then the MDR, save formal night for people who actually want to dress to the nines and not feel awkward or out of place on a FORMAL NIGHT
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I love formal nights. Some are in tuxes and long evening gowns. Others in their best dress clothes. I usually do a modest LBD and gold earrings. My mother wears a black dress pants suit. It is fun for me.
People used to dress very formal until about 10 years ago. Now, only a few people really dress up. Now it’s more semi formal. I guess it depends on your mood or if there is a special celebration.
I have sailed on both royal & carnival ... on formal nights I just wear a nice dress & heels (church attire) & other nights I wear casual dresses or shorts & nice blouse & never had an issue ... you are on vacation... I think as long as you are clean & aren’t wearing a bathing suit or something with offensive sayings you will be fine ... going on my 8th cruise 🚢 in February... happy cruising
Well said Sandy!
I recently learned that camouflage attire is prohibited in many Caribbean islands, where camo is reserved for those in the military. If your caught wearing it officials can detain you.
Going on our first RCCL. We normally do Carnival. Do you have a video on what Mr.Cruisetipstv packs for his Royal cruise?
We enjoy dressing up and I always make an effort to spruce up a bit even on non-formal nights. That said, I usually do your trick Sheri, and re-wear the outfit on a port day or later in the cruise at a different restaurant. My teen boys think they look pretty cool on formal nights wearing a bow tie!!
It kinda dulls the mood when I see cargo shorts, t shirts and baseball hats worn in the MDR. Personally, I think if you're not willing to put effort in to looking nice for dinner, head to the Windjammer. 🤷♀️ I love dressing up for dinner on the cruise!
Fair enough!
I agree! There is nothing worse then struttin out of your stateroom on formal night in a tux and evening gown feeling great to get to the MDR where people are in shorts and t- shirts it makes you feel awkward and out of place on a night that is supposed to be about dressing up and looking your best. If you don’t like that, the windjammer is a great option.
I love that pink on you!! Great video
Mrs. Cruise tips TV : do you have one of these videos specific to Princess ?? I can't find it if you do...
I try to dress to make a good impression on all crusie ships I travel on (single and ready to mingle)
I heard that!
For smart casual I’ve always have worn nice pair of Nautica cargo shorts (light khaki, dark khaki and blue) nice collard short sleeve shirt and casual shoes. Never had a problem. For formal night I’ve worn a pair of super dark lucky blue jeans, nice collard shirt (untucked) and blazer and dress boots or shoes. Never had a problem.
My gf and I go out in normal clothes all the time. We enjoy dressing up for the the formal dining .
Hi , I liked your video. I am going on Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas in March 2022. Cruise is Bahamas and Haiti ports. You have any more detail clothing ideas for that cruise. I am 53 years YOUNG man. Thank you! :)
Clicked over as soon as it popped up!! Love all your videos!
I wish you would have added some pictures of your family dressed in your usual formal Wear and perhaps other pictures of what else is acceptable. I'm a visual person so to get an idea of the usual clothing style look would be helpful.
Here you go- this video has pics :-) What to Wear on a Royal Caribbean Cruise th-cam.com/video/Ah48b-jaRCU/w-d-xo.html
CruiseTipsTV thank you so much. There's so many videos it's sometimes hard to sift through them all. Appreciate the time to pin as link for me 💗💗
Formal night with tie, the other nights button shirt short or long, polo okay too!
I take a tux in the weather is appropriate. Otherwise open neck dress shirt and sports coat.
cute shirt sheri!
I love your top mrs.cttv its beautiful, and your hair is so pretty!!
Thanks first Royal Caribbean cruise coming up. Thanks for the advice. In one of your recent packing videos you had suitcases that said bon voyage, where did you find those? They are so cute.
Speaking of clothing, for Christmas I totally am asking my family to buy me all of your merchandise. It is so cute!💛❤️💛
Was on Navigator last year & had a booking for Gionvanni's.. they weren't going to let me eat as I was wearing Jeans... but because it wasn't busy they let that go... 🤔🤔
Thank you for the tips on Dress code….you didn’t mention the kind of footwear to wear…
Recently discovered your channel and I LOVE it!
Then wouldn't that be black tie optional.
I have 2 boys 9 and 12… Is it ok for them to wear nice shorts to dinner in the MDR for the early seating? We have suits for the “formal” nights for them. TY
The dress code states no shorts, but they are not going to stop you, at least on Anthem they didn't. I saw a few kids and young adults with "Bermuda" shorts in the MDR.
My son did and he felt very uncomfortable, but I don't think anyone cared.
I really love that shirt, where did you get it. Following all your HOTs vids closely, as I'll be on her in January, only my 2nd RC cruise and the first was the Enchantment which is a lot different than HOTs.
Thanks Tess! I love this top too! I got it through a new clothing styling service called Fashom- you get $10 off your first box with my referral link, if you're interested. We recently did an unboxing on our other channel, TH-cam.com/cruiseGear, where we show all the items in my last two boxes. here's the link; invite.fashom.com/q16B4WUPE0
I have a dress that I wore as a bridesmaid in a wedding for one one wear your best night. I want to get a black dress for the second wear your best night. Is there any theme party on the ship
Check royalcaribbeanblog.com for past cruise compass newsletters for your ship. There were caribbean, and 70's theme parties.
Can my husband dress with nice jeans and collar shirt for formal night?
I got questioned for capri pants (well over the knees and paired with a nice top, but they called them "Shorts") at an NCL dining venue 10 years ago. It sounds like things have changed. I do like getting dressed up for formal night and seeing all the other people dressed up. It's kind of a bummer that isn't as much of a thing anymore. For my next cruise, I"m more worried about my son though who wears only athletic pants and tshirts with cartoon characters! I guess he always has the option of going to the kids club :D
I’ve never understood the phobia of dressing up. People say “it’s my vacation” but don’t wear anything thing different then they wear at home. What’s the point then?
Love dressing up. Love it!!! I make my hubby love it too- just a tad. Lol! So excited for Celebrity so we could dress up a bit more than NCL
Disturbed people are sitting on balconies naked apparently on carnival .. eks
Too bad Carnival can't get their stuff together and enforce a dress code that's appropriate.
Thank you!
There is a double standard, we feel. Our male friend was asked to change his shorts at specialty restaurant Chops. We had gotten back sort of late from excursion, and did not have much time, so chose not to go back to cabins to change. Meanwhile a young woman walked right by us with very skimpy short shorts and crop top. No one said anything to her. We watched their table. Our friend was very embarrased.🙄
I agree and that would make me SO mad!
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Thanks for watching!
Unless you're leaving home in the middle of winter, packing and wearing jeans makes no sense to me on a cruise! For god's sake guys, at least go buy a pair of cheap khaki's at Wallyworld. It will cost you less than two bottles of beer on the ship. Oh, and ditch the "cargo shorts", and tank tops unless you're going to a mudbog at the county fair!
That’s another reason I am looking for Virgin voyages. There is no dress code. I’m an adult, I don’t need a cruise ship telling me how to dress.
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