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Formal night attire for men on Grand Alaska Princess Cruise
It appears that Princess is recommending that men wear sports jackets and ties, suits or tuxedos for the two formal nights on this cruise. Just wondering if it would be acceptable for my husband to wear a shirt and sweater with dress slacks. I understand we wouldn't be allowed in the formal dining room on those two nights but I'm sure there are plenty of other dining options.
Any thoughts or recommendations?
Any thoughts or recommendations?
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ok I know it's insignificant compared to the price of the trips but you have to draw the line somewhere and anyway I always think I prefer how I launder my own clothing and also am not a lover of my clothes being washed with other peoples especially on a cold wash program. My husband would also go crazy if I said I wanted to iron a garment on vacation. I'm a pretty good packer but most of these dressier things don't stand up well to being in a suitcase. I also have a size 16/18 top half so I can't just pop into Macy's and buy a cute dress for a few dollars. I prefer to spend my money on nice clothing I can get away with wearing day or night, at a pinch putting them on in the morning and if late back from a tour going straight into dinner. I am one of those very rare people who do not sweat hardly at all, in fact I have not worn deodorant since I was about 21, I was fed up of deodorant staining my clothes, did a few experiments and now never get stains on clothing. This may sound wonderful to some, but it's one of the reasons I do not do well in hot climates because I do not sweat, just get hot and feel exhausted easily instead. SO providing I don't get my clothing dirty I could wear it for days, but I have noticed the snide comments that some Americans can give if you wear the same thing on consecutive days, never on a Tauck vacation I might add!
My husband and I are happy to dress to the nines, he would certainly probably be the one in the top hat, he certainly has one he has used as a prop fro some acting roles, but just don't find it practical on vacation. Any dress suggestions appreciated, and I mean dress not pants.
Keep those travel stories coming!
I like the concept of dressing up too but for all the reasons you mentioned, it just seems like too much now. Used to love watching the TV show Love Boat. Thought it was all soooo glamorous. But then I was young and slim.
Glad the cruising world has room for all types. Think I'll stick with the low key life on river boats. Kind of wish that Tauck had added self service laundry to the new boats instead of a hair salon. What, do they think I'm my mother who got her hair washed and styled once a week?
I just wanted to make sure you were aware that while you are on Tauck's Grand Alaska, there is one formal night, not two, and tuxedos are not required for gentlemen. There is one night where a jacket and tie is required, yes, but a jacket and tie are a bit more flexible, and if you pack right, can be mixed and matched for use on other nights as well. It's also worth mentioning that the dress-up night is more casual on Alaska itineraries than in other places.
And if you really don't want to bring the jacket or tie, and would rather exercise another dining option, that's fine too, of course.
I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any questions.
-Tim
Gary
I understand the jacket and tie for the gentlemen of the party but what about appropriate clothing options for women on those dressier dining evenings? Is business casual attire okay? Are feminine suits appropriate? Cocktail length or long dresses expected? I heard what was once more formal dinners have become more casual but I don't know to what extent of casual they have become.
I'm a huge fan of j.jill clothing...I brought a sparkly gold elastic skirt to Morocco recently which I paired with a simple white blouse for the final dinner - loved it! Also, they have petites, which helps with the longer maxi dresses, if you don't want to wear heels. Print dresses are more forgiving- you can't see the creases as much.I squish the fabrics in the store to see how they'll hold up for packing.I also order a lot on line (and return a lot, too 🙄). Nordstrom also has plus sizes and easy returns.
I haven't seen women wearing "bridesmaid" style dresses on cruises in ages; then again, I've mostly been on Regent, Silversea and Azamara in the last 10 years. Those lines tend to be more dressy casual with no formal nights.
Wondering what Ponant will be like...just booked Costa Rica and the Panama Canal with Tauck for January. I can't imagine we'll be getting all fancy after zip lining and hiking in the rainforest, but I just MIGHT need the hair salon after some of those excursions!
Shari