Originally Posted by
bicker
Well, no one important, at least. I think there are a number of, perhaps quite bitter people, who are so self-motivated that they truly believe everyone should abide by their preferences, and have become so jaded after so many cruises that they actually spend time aboard ship taking offense at what other people are wearing in their "royal" presence.
This is perhaps the best rule of thumb: If you would wear it for time at the pool, then don't wear it to dinner.
LOL. I know the type you speak of. The easily offended are easily ignored. And yes, absolutely no pool wear in the dining room.
Originally Posted by
TribalistMeathead
Even on Cunard, we had two dining companions who didn't obey the dress code on formal nights, and they weren't reprimanded or asked to leave. But I'd err on the side of obeying the dress code, and if the dress code on one ship or line is too much for you, find another one.
Finding the right line was the point of this thread as on previous cruises I went just along with the program. Your post and others suggest that even on Cunard the dress code isn't enforced so I'm not particularly interested in "obeying" if they aren't going to take it seriously. The fine print on the company websites lists restrictions (e.g. no bathing suits) and then what appear to be suggestions on what might be appropriate (e.g. suit, tux, etc.) on formal nights.
We are most likely going to book on Princess and I have no concerns about not wearing a jacket in the dining room on formal night in Alaska.
Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
Just FYI, you could just wear an "Alaskan Tuxedo," comprising a clean Pendleton shirt, a bolo tie, preferably one with a slide displaying a gold-nugget moose, pressed jeans or Carhartt pants, and polished cowboy boots. Ladies wear something in polyester with poofy shoulders. Standard formal wear at the Miners and Trappers Ball.
LOL. Excellent idea but I have a few questions. I don't own a bolo tie. Should I wait and by one up there? How big of a belt buckle would I need and should the buckle and slide match? I don't have a Pendleton shirt but have similar shirts from Filson and Barbour? Would they be acceptable substitutes?
