Formal night

Iggy · June 26, 2004

I know this question has probably been asked a million times before, but please bear with me....I'm a frist time cruiser. My wife has a rather elegant gown which she would like to bring on the cruise. I'll be bringing a dark grey suit. She feels it might be a tad too dressy. Comments? :huh:

Tamara · June 26, 2004

Go for the glitz. You won't be overdressed and where else are you going to wear the "rather elegant gown"? Wear it on formal night and revel in your beauty and glamour.

DaCruzNut · June 26, 2004

Years ago, 'formal night' was a special occasion, and most of the passengers 'dressed to the nines." Men wore tuxedos, or dark suits, and the women wore fancy gowns. It was like the senior prom!

Over the years, things changed, and, nowadays, you'll see everything, on 'formal night,' from tux's and gowns to jeans and t-shirts....

Some lines, such as Princess, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean, still have a high percentage of passengers who "dress up." However, lines such as Carnival and NCL have become very informal.

TheSkipper · June 26, 2004

Iggy,

By all means, let her wear her elegant gown! She will NOT feel out of place! My wife brings an extra bag just for her gowns! She usually brings two and has at times brought three.

In fact for our December cruise, she is talking about brings gowns for her two sisters as well.

I wear a tux, but your suit will be fine! At least half the guys will be in suits, so no problem at all. :wink:

GottaCruz · June 27, 2004

We've never felt out of place, whether we go formal or not. There are always those that do and those that don't so I would just do whatever makes you feel good. :cool:

Shari2 · June 27, 2004

I vote for bringing the gown! It's fun to be all dressed up and pretty. I bought a new glitzy one for our next cruise! Don't tell my DH, though. He doesn't know it, yet! :grin: I got him a great bargain, though! It was only $70.