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[srsatkowiak]

Since I can't find my passporter and ALL MY DCL INFO...(freaking out a little but I am sure I will find it)...We are sailing a 4-night bahamas cruise over thanksgiving, do we have a dress up night? If so how dressy is dressed up?

[Moxrox]

Originally Posted by srsatkowiak

Since I can't find my passporter and ALL MY DCL INFO...(freaking out a little but I am sure I will find it)...We are sailing a 4-night bahamas cruise over thanksgiving, do we have a dress up night? If so how dressy is dressed up?

It can be as dressy as you want it. We see people in full blown formal attire...tux and gown. Alternatively, we see people in jeans and button down shirts.

I am of the latter, preferring to relax (and not deal with the hassle of bringing pressed formal attire with me). Feel free to dress as nice or as comfortable as you desire.

[jhoshowski]

We are going with khakis and polos or Hawaiian shirts for the guys, and dress pants or capris with a nice blouse for the women. Leave some Mickey bars for us!

[pflamingo]

We just got back from our 4-nighter, and I was actually quite surprised by the number of men wearing either a shirt and tie or sports jacket (and a few w/ both) on our dress-up night. After reading all the comments here, I didn't expect to see any ties -- except on my DH, who loves to wear ties. Maybe ours was just an unusual group. Saw quite a few polo shirts and khakis, too, so I think there's a lot of latitude in the definition of "dress up"

[Beautiful Mother]

Do they allow men to wear "sweaters" or does it have to be shirts & ties?

[Lisa in Orlando]

Originally Posted by Beautiful Mother

Do they allow men to wear "sweaters" or does it have to be shirts & ties?

Sweaters would also be fine! As mentioned in above comments, you'll see a range of attire. From jeans to suits.

[honeybee723]

Originally Posted by Moxrox

It can be as dressy as you want it. We see people in full blown formal attire...tux and gown. Alternatively, we see people in jeans and button down shirts.

I am of the latter, preferring to relax (and not deal with the hassle of bringing pressed formal attire with me). Feel free to dress as nice or as comfortable as you desire.

I like to find a nice middle ground, not too dressy, but not too casual

[Carol G]

I wore capris with nice comfortable tops to dinner, significant other wore khakis and polo/golf shirts. Dress up night I wore black capris and white top with faux rhinestones at the neckline - friend wore black khakis and black golf shirt.

Comfortable but still looked dressy for the pics

[Lani]

Originally Posted by srsatkowiak

Since I can't find my passporter and ALL MY DCL INFO...(freaking out a little but I am sure I will find it)...We are sailing a 4-night bahamas cruise over thanksgiving, do we have a dress up night? If so how dressy is dressed up?

As others have said, dress is not a requirement, and they will not throw you out for being underdressed! In fact on semi-formal night, I saw a grandpa at a nearby table in a Disney character T-shirt, shorts, and a pair of Croc sandals! lol

The "recommended" dress for a formal night is a jacket or dress shirt for the guys, and a dress or slacks for the ladies. I've seen people in full tuxedos and cocktail dresses, but I think those are the folks that really like to dress up.

My husband rarely wears a jacket (and he says it's hot enough on the cruises), so he usually just takes a nice shirt. If you want to a bit fancier, consider a Disney tie with the shirt!

For the ladies, it's much easier. Wear a sundress or just a blouse/skirt combo or something. It's much easier--just avoid flip flops, sneakers, bathing suits, shorts, or T-shirts, and you'll be in good shape.

[Dave Marx]

The four-night itineraries have a "dress-up night." It coincides with the Captain's Reception. They don't have a true "Formal Night," but the photographers will have their "formal" backgrounds setup for folks who want to have a nice dress-up portrait.

In truth, that's what dress-up night is all about - dressing a bit nicer for the sake of a "nice" photo - either with the Captain, or without the Captain. Nobody will be turned away from the dining room for dressing no "better" than on the other evenings, and there's, as always a wide range of dress present, from casual to true formal (some folks want that tuxes-and-gowns portrait, no matter what).

[srsatkowiak]

Thanks Everyone...Oh and I did find my Passporter with all my cruise documents!

[colleymouse]

Have fun on your cruise! Do what is comfortable for you. I prefer to have the contrast between beach wear during the day and fancier clothes at night.