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One suggestion is to not rent. I lost precious vacation time on my first cruise because the tux I rented from them on board did not fit. I just purchased one for my cruise coming up. Good luck and have a great time no matter what your attire!
[ 11-13-2004: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
The bit above that said " if you don't wear a tux, sometimes you are treated like a second class citizen." is rubbish as far as I'm concerned!
Also the bit that says "Most guys wear tuxes" is not always true. It does depend on the ship, but the split between Tux and Suit can be 50-50, sometimes 75%(Tux), 25% (suit).
I agree. Also it depends which cruise line you are on as some are more formal than others. On Carnival or other mass market lines, a good quality dark business suit is fine. On more premium lines such as Crystal, Cunard (grill classes) Holland America etc. a tux is a good choice, but either way you would fit in. You can get great deals on a Tuxedo at most men's stores plus your wife will be pleased to see you dressed up IMO. Have a great cruise!
If you're only going to wear one infrequently, buying one like that could be much cheaper than renting!
As Malcolm said, that's a lot of rubbish. We cruised for many years with another couple and he never wore a tux even though my husband did. He never felt out of place or like a second class citizen.
I know a few men who rent tuxes from the cruise line (namely Holland American Line) and they have been very pleased. If there were any alterations to be made the ship's tailor always took care of this.
What ship/line are you sailing on?
If your wife wants you to wear a tux, better wear one. You may never hear the end of it.
quote:Originally posted by traveler101:My wife wants me to wear a tux for formal night. Is this manditory?
I have had a great advice: dress as you are going to church.
I guess that if you are going to church, you don't go in T-shirt and jeans.
quote:Originally posted by sympatico:If your wife wants you to wear a tux, better wear one. You may never hear the end of it.
quote:Originally posted by Willem H. van der Leek:I have had a great advice: dress as you are going to church.I guess that if you are going to church, you don't go in T-shirt and jeans.
[ 11-15-2004: Message edited by: Globaliser ]
quote:Originally posted by Globaliser:Depends which church, though - some of the ones I've seen around London make the mind boggle ...[ 11-15-2004: Message edited by: Globaliser ]
It's not only London, it's the same everywhere. I cannot believe how some people dress to go to weddings. It boggles my mind.
[ 11-16-2004: Message edited by: Cambodge ]
quote:Originally posted by RICHARD CHUDY:I have never worn a Tux to church
Mind you, the sort of tuxes I've seen at weddings ...
Jochen
That is definitely not Formal wear and I doubt you would find any gentleman on this board wearing such a get-up on a formal night.
I did see similar outfits on the QM2 worn by Prada poufs.
Onno,
The models look angry since they are coked out, taking speed and steroids to keep their unattainable physiques that 95% of the world population does not have. Not to mention the torture the botox, dressers and the make up artists wield upon them.
quote:Originally posted by Onno:Do you also need to have that “angry at the whole world” look, or does that automatically happen when you wear those latest creations!
[ 01-22-2005: Message edited by: desirod7 ]
quote:Originally posted by desirod7:Latest from Milan and would work fine on any formal night
'...latest from Milan..' maybe, but I'll take 'the kilt' any day! - If you have the physique!!!
But back to the original question - Agree with sympatico and Pam. Only once has MOTH travelled without a tux - well partially at least - he had a torn Achilles tendon caste in place - the top half of him was tux clad - the bottom half was black track pants - adjusted to fit with zipper leg to accommodate the caste. We arrived at our table early and left late - no one knew/commented on the liberties we'd taken.
a) How formal were the formal evenings on Lirica and Armonia? (I'm assuming there *were* formal evenings - if not, please tell me!);
b) amongs the men, what was the tux (dinner jacket) ratio?
and c) for my wife's benefit, what were the ladies wearing?
quote:Originally posted by Globaliser:Not even for a wedding? Not my idea of what I'd want at any wedding of mine, but sometimes you have to go along with what the bride and groom want.Mind you, the sort of tuxes I've seen at weddings ...
Are your weddings in the evening? Isn`t it inapprooriate to ware a tuxedo before 5.00 P.M. ?
quote:Originally posted by Liner Buff:Quite strange indeed to wear evening wear during the day. Isn't morning wear (tails, waistcoat and striped trousers) more appropiate?
It definitly is.
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