teens on formal night
 

Have made the decision to outfit my teenage boy (16) in dress shirt, tie and slacks on formal night RCCL Voyager in a few weeks. Purchasing a jacket for him at this point for this cruise only seems like a waste to me since I'm sure he won't wear it again any time soon. Will he be appropriately dressed for formal nights in the Caribbean as I've described? Thanks.

Val, <BR> I've seen many teens dressed just that way. He won't be alone, and he'll be comfortable. Enjoy your trip.

<BR>Hi Val,<BR><BR>The dress of the day - any day - for teenagers is grunge. <BR><BR>Your son will be a standout. You will be proud.<BR><BR>Times are changing. The rebellion starts at 11 now. The Fonz would be considered well-dressed in this day and age.<BR><BR>Paul<BR><BR>

What the hell is a fonz?

ooooh!! you must be a youn'in. The Fonz is from Happy Days.

Paul - <BR><BR>You're about 10 years behind :) - grunge was early 90s. Think SubPop (record label), Nirvana (group), Seattle (where all of this stuff originated).

I agree with the comment that your son will look just fine. We were on RCCL and not only teens were dressed less than formal on "formal" nights. However, I wouldn't write off the jacket just because you think he probably won't ever wear it again. We have two sons that we bought suits for, for their high school graduation, thinking the same thing (waste of money). But they're still wearing the suits (occasionally) 5 years later.

<BR>OK xxx I know about SubPop and Nirvana but what is the dress called?<BR><BR>Paul

We were on the Voyager last year and most of the boys had jackets. My son's jacket was a bit snug but it worked. This year we are borrowing one for the week. He, like your son, probably won't wear it again, until he outgrows it. Also, if you have a private prep school in your area, often there are consignment shops nearby that offer jackets for very little $$$.

Paul - <BR><BR>The style of dress from that era IS called grunge - my point was that the era came and went about 10 years ago.

If Paul thinks grunge is still around I doubt he is actually familiar with SubPop (or even Nirvana).

<BR>Still haven't answered my question. What is the style of dress called now ..... slop?<BR><BR>Paul

Thanks for all the replies. Have stuck with my decision to NOT bring jackets for my boys. Have located many jackets at a local consignment shop but now the problem is SPACE. A family of five trying to condense everything for 10 days into suitcases is challenging. Thanks for all your help though!

<BR>Hi Val,<BR><BR>Do a lot of mix and match. No need for heavy jackets. There is no self-service laundry on board but you can have your clothing laundered for a small fee.<BR><BR>Hope you aren't stuffing 5 passengers into one stateroom. They are very small and not much room for storage.

My son is pleased with the replies on this board! Thanks. No, we have two staterooms, a balcony for mom and dad and inside just down the hall for kids and cousin. Thanks again.

<BR>Terrific, you're all set. And the Voyager is exceptional!<BR><BR>Paul<BR><BR>P.S. Don't miss the first parade called "Yellow Submarine" it is really creative (get there early, first, second or third balcony - rear of ship).