Jeans Question Again??
 

I have seen all threads that jeans are not permitted on casual nights. I assume this refers to "blue" jeans. How about white ones. I have a pair of white CK that I would consider wearing on casual nights. Do you think I could get away with these? BTW I will be on the RCCL line.

Heland<BR>I've never been on RCCL so I guess I don't know the answer to your question. However, I've never seen jeans of any color on any of the three cruises we've been on except during the day. Let me tell you what I did and it worked out well and made for less packing. Except for the formal nights, I had one pair of black silk pants and different tops for each night, one pair of black 2inch heels that went with everything.

I have worn jeans a few times for casual nights during my 6 cruises with Princess, Carnival &amp; Celebrity. If they are new-ish (especially white, grey or black jeans) and in good shape and paired with a decent blouse or top and the right shoes and accessories it should be fine. I have seen plenty worse in the dining room, including shorts on kids/teens during a Princess cruise. If you're worried, how about a pair of black and/or khaki docker-type slacks with an approprite blouse or top?

He land: If you are sailing the Caribbean, remember it will be very warm, too. Jeans are also heavy to pack. Maybe on an Alaskan cruise you might be able to get away with a nice pair of jeans on casual night.<BR> You will only draw attention to yourself if you show up in 2-3 inch heels, especially if Heland is a male!!! :-)<BR> Happy cruising!!

What's with jeans all the time ? If you don't bring them-you won't wear them.<BR><BR>Wear adult clothes-they are not warm enough for Alaska and to warm for everywhere else.<BR><BR>You are going on a great cruise with,hopefully, great people. Don't bring those heavy outdated casual wear.<BR><BR>To the rest of the cruisers-you look like you couldn't even go to Wal-mart and buy regular clothes.<BR><BR>Daytime-do what you want but nighttime have a little class.

Maryann, you know you're right, but be prepared--you will take a pounding and so will I<BR><BR>Too bad but people automatically start looking for a way around something as trivial as a dress code for a few days on a cruise. I think at home if there was a nice restaraunt that had a sign out plus told people in advance that jeans , t-shirts, etc. were not allowed, most people would not try to get in wearing those things. Why is it different on a cruise? How many times do you see &quot; I know jeans are not allowed, BUT do you think&quot;???

Cassie, you are right I expected to get slammed before 'agreed with'. Thanks.<BR><BR>You are right about the land restaurants,too. When the gangplank is raised,so goes inhibitions,manners and decorum(in some cases).<BR><BR>As they now have alternative dining,no-smoking ship and other trends. I can see a casual-only ship would be sucessful.(think the older Carnival or NCL).

I wear jeans all the time and so does my husband. They are not raggy and worn out. Just nice jeans with nice tops in the summer and sweaters in the winter. I am not taking them on a cruise only because it has been pounded in my head that they are not really allowed..but, why not? <BR>I will have to go out and buy different clothes for a one time cruise just because everyone else says they are not acceptable. Why is it that we have to be different on a cruise vacation than we would be in our normal everyday life?<BR>Aren't we suppose to be going on vacation to relax and have fun and not to impress other people.<BR>I can truly understand the formal nights on the ship and I do like to dress up once in a while. I would never wear jeans to something like that. That would just be common sense.<BR>But why are people looked down on if they want to wear them any other time? I wear them all summer long because I just don't look good in shorts and don't like to wear them. Not I will have to go out and buy other apparel or I will be looked down on because I am not dressed according to everyone elses opinion.

Oh Cathie—groan.<BR><BR>I know, “it is my cruise, and I paid for it.” Everyone else was comped.<BR><BR>The idea of suggested dress is for the benefit of everyone. Jeans, shorts, and backward hats are not accepted in the dining room on a cruise, no matter how much they cost or how well maintained they are. One dresses for the place they are. In Florida, shorts with few exceptions are accepted in the best restaurants; in New York they are not.<BR><BR>The issue is not to “impress.” The issue is to be considerate of others. <BR>

Here we go again -- &quot;why can't I do it my way ...&quot; yada yada yada.<BR><BR>If jeans are one's chosen attire, THINK WINDJAMMER!

This discussion would not be necessary if we all booked with Bare Necessities Tour and Travel, a nudist agency.

Hey cd!<BR><BR>You can wear anything you want, but please when you get off that ship, DON'T WEAR THAT SPEEDO!!!!!

stick to carnival! Your not ready for the better lines!

Heland,<BR><BR>Go ahead and wear jeans if you want. It's your vacation. I have cruised on Carnival and wore blue jeans. I spend alot of money when cruising and will wear what I want. Have fun!

Heland, I will be wearing a pair of white, cropped jeans on the casual nights of my upcoming Celebrity cruise. I have no doubt that not only can I &quot;get away&quot; with these, but that I will also look nicer than the majority of the passengers. (how's that for confidence?). They are neither heavy, outdated or purchased at Wal-mart, where I've never even been by the way. <BR><BR>I happen to think white jeans are classic and elegant. That's why Jackie Kennedy wore them all the time.<BR><BR>Contrary to DavetheRaves skewed opinion, those nonconformist, intelligent and affluent cruisers are more than &quot;ready&quot; for lines other than Carnival. Fortunately I don't need his acceptance or approval.<BR><BR>Wear your white jeans, I'm sure you'll look fine and that you aren't the slob some are implying.

Dressing for diner is one of the hottest topics on this board. It breaks into two distinct categories without respect to cruise line. The first believes correct dress adds to the ambiance of the dining experience. “I paid for my cruise just like everyone else, and I will do as I want” usually typifies the second.<BR><BR>Now, everyone does not own a tux or floor length gown. Some even don’t own a dark suite and “go to church” dress. It is not that the cost of these items is beyond them. It is they elect not to purchase something they will only wear on cruises.<BR><BR>The result is their response to the first group becomes defensive, to the point they present themselves as “real people” [sometimes followed by “I have to work for a living” as if the dress group did not] followed by claims that the dress group is “snooty,” or “show-offs.” Somewhere along the line, they become convinced that their individualism is at stake, and everyone is out to make them “just a part of the herd.”<BR><BR>The dress for diner crowd replies, “Your individualism be damned. You’re just a slob.”<BR><BR>Nothing will change until the cruise lines either abandon formal nights, or enforce the dress code for them.

And, will you be topping that outfit w/ a pink pillbox, Nina?

Of course not Turtle, the pink pillbox would only be appropriate with a pink Chanel suit and pumps, naturally.

Heland,<BR>I'm sure that a dressy pair of white jeans with a nice top would be more than appropriate attire for a casual evening in the dining room and probably look as nice or better than a lot of what will be worn. Go, enjoy and wear what makes you feel good.

Thanks to all who replied to my question. I think I will probably wear my CK White Jeans. I'll probably also wear my navy bluelightweight blazer with it and enjoy myself and be comfortable also. Bon Voyage!!

I hope you have a wonderful time on your cruise. I think you will look just fine in what you have chosen to wear.

oh lordy, white jeans? please....they probably go well with your white sneakers and your leg warmers. Don't forget your banana clip for your teased hair and your ruffled blouse. You'll fit riiiiiight in.....

Hey junior, get a clue, better yet, pick up a copy of W and get some fashion sense, white jeans are a classic, not unlike oxford shirts, bateau neck &quot;sailor&quot; shirts and navy blazers. They'll look great with a pair of Tod's slides or moc's or Cole Haan thong sandals.<BR><BR>It's obvious that junior wouldn't know fashion if it were tattoo'd on his/her back.

I must say I recently returned from a cruise. On casual night I did indeed wear white &quot;baggy&quot; jeans. I think most people are not as interested in what you are wearing as people seem to think that they are. I had no problem with it, and this was also RCCL line. Mine were Bill Blass. Good point, Jackie Kennedy loved her jeans. They are fashionable. (anything JackieO would do would be fine by me.) Anyways, mine are new they were not purchased at Wal-Mart either. I wore a fasionable top and I felt very comfortable. Not a problem. On formal nights we of course dressed to the hilt. Trust me Heland, you will be fine on casual night in the white jeans.

Thank you Diann. You too, Nina. You tell Junior. Couldn't have said it any better myself. BTW, I'm sailing tomorrow and I'm bringing my white jeans!!

Actually, Nina, white jeans would go great with a tatoo on the back. Good thinking! Happy cruising, Heland. And don't forget that curling iron for them bangs!

The dress code is not written is stone!<BR>Most cruise lines even call it the &quot;suggested dress code&quot;.<BR>I've seen everything from bib overalls to sequein dresses on casual night.<BR>In my opinion people should be able to<BR>wear what ever they like.<BR>How many peoples dinners have been ruined because someone wore jeans or <BR>even a pair of nice shorts (I have seen some people wear shorts to dinner.)<BR>After you sit down at the table who<BR>even sees what your wearing.<BR>It cracks me up that so many people<BR>critize and judge people for what they<BR>are wearing. I'm usually to busy enjoying my meal and conversing with my dinner companions to even notice what <BR>other people have on much less let it<BR>offend me.<BR>And for all you judgemental people out there, how do know what other people<BR>are saying about you? Do you think you look that good??

If I take Puppydog’s logic to its logical extreme, I would say<BR><BR>1. Smokers should smoke whatever they want wherever they want.<BR>2. Drunks should be permitted to barf on my shoes<BR>3. Fist fights are an appropriate way of gaining a chair near the pool<BR><BR>There are more…<BR><BR>Consideration be damned.

Lew, You mean to say it would bother you as much to see someone in white jeans on casual night as it would if someone barfed on your shoes? You might want to see a good doctor for that disorder...

You just don't get it. You think insults justify bad behavior.<BR><BR>And yes, people who think common consideration is below them do bother me.<BR><BR>

You're right Lew, I don't get how my wearing white jeans on casual night could possibly be construed as being inconsiderate towards other passengers. If people wearing white jeans truly offends you, then perhaps you might consider that you're just a tad hypersensitive and more than a tad unreasonable.

Lew,<BR>I think you make a poor comparison between someone wearing nice dress jeans on a casual evening AND THAT OF physical violence, polluting air, and vomiting on shoes. <BR>Heland, <BR>Wear your nice white jeans and have a grand time.

Eat naked.

My one and only point is &quot;And yes, people who think common consideration is below them do bother me.&quot;<BR><BR>The ME ONLY attitude does bother me, whether on a cruise ship or anywhere else.<BR><BR>Basically, who cares what anyone wears AS LONG AS IT IS IN KEEPING WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE OCCASION.<BR><BR>Those in favor of breaking the spirit simply say it doesn't matter, or I paid for my cruise [or whatever] and I WILL DO what I want.<BR><BR>Not having a valid argument, they then resort to nit-picking the suggestions, or insults.<BR><BR>QED

It sounds like Lew thinks that her way of thinking is the only way! We all pay good money to go on vacation. It's not a matter of being stubborn or disrespect to the dress codes, some people like to get all dressed up and some don't. It's all a matter of preference not a matter of weather you can get a way with it. Do you really think its fair to expect everyone to have to dress the way you think we should?.

I don't care what anyone wears for dinner EXCEPT those that dress in shorts! The few that do that are judged by most, who view their dress, as trailor court trash.

I'm not criticizing white jeans for casual night dinner, I'm criticizing them in general.

(a) Does one know the written dress suggestions PRIOR to going on a cruise?<BR>YES.<BR><BR>(b)Don't most of the cruise lines even provide an alternative for those who think they can't conform to the suggested dress for a couple of hours a night, by having an &quot;alternative&quot; to dining in the main dining room?<BR>YES<BR><BR>(c)Aren't there cruise lines out there who encourage you to dress as you wish on their line?<BR>YES<BR><BR>(d) why don't those who feel they can't be out of their shorts/jeans, etc. for a couple of hours a night utilize the alternative dining options or cruise lines?<BR>YOU TELL US. <BR><BR>(e) is it because &quot; It's my cruise and I will do as I please&quot;?<BR>LIKELY.

Cassie ... I think you have it pegged.<BR><BR>I'd say &quot;E&quot; is the answer.<BR><BR>

You forgot one<BR><BR>F) That a pair of nice white jeans worn with nice top and sandals are appropriate attire for casual dining.