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Topic: Will I be tar and feathered if I look like a gangster?

Cruisin Bro
Just Boarded
Member # 97

posted 02-09-1999 11:30 AM

Hi!
I'm going to be on the Holiday cruise come this spring break and I was reading up on the formal night. As much as I would like to get a tux, I don't think I can afford the outrageous rental price. I have a 'dark' suit like the ad ask for that I look pretty ridiculous in. However, I also have a boss double breasted Olive suit (not black or blue dark, but, olive) that makes me look like a gangster. Would I really look foolish wearing the olive suit even though the night calls for a 'dark' suit? I look 10x better in that olive suit. Thanks for you opinions!

Posts: 4 | Registered: Feb 99

kjc1200
Just Boarded
Member # 650

posted 02-09-1999 01:30 PM

Hi Bro,
Hey, it's your vacation you should wear what you want to wear. I've seen men wear red blazers on some cruises. As long as you feel comfortable, and are dressed nice it will be fine. The dress attire is just a suggested idea from the cruise lines. In other words go for it!
Karen

Posts: 3 | Registered: Feb 99

edwardv
First Class Passenger
Member # 566

posted 02-09-1999 02:05 PM

depends on the cruise line - not that you will be tarred & feathered, but maybe distinctly out of place - if you are on the low-end lines like Carnival, as long as the vital spots are covered, no one cares (or would notice anyway). Princess runs about 80% - 90% formal for men, the rest in dark black/blue suits. the fancier lines run about 100% formal. but let me ask you this, do you know you can get a tux for about $100 at most discount men's stores? and since you only wear it for a few hours a couple of times a year, it doesn't need to wear as well as a regular suit - besides, since you will undoubtedly get addicted to cruising, might as well start off right! playing dress up like the grown-ups after a day of playing in the sun can be down right sybaritic!

Posts: 10 | From: Overland, MO, USA | Registered: Dec 98

usha
First Class Passenger
Member # 818

posted 02-09-1999 04:09 PM

You GO, edwardv! There's nothing more handsome than a man in a tux.

Posts: 94 | From: Hobart, IN USA | Registered: Jan 99

edward v
First Class Passenger
Member # 565

posted 02-09-1999 04:12 PM

'ectually I think of myself as more adorable & distinguished in a tux than handsome, doncha know....

Posts: 10 | From: Overland, MO, USA | Registered: Jan 99

Pam
First Class Passenger
Member # 360

posted 02-11-1999 02:36 PM

Wear the Olive. I bet you will look like a babe.

Keep in mind that you can rent a tux a think it is in the 79.00 range and you keep it for the whole week.

Posts: 21 | From: Danbury NH USA | Registered: Feb 99

Coast
Just Boarded
Member # 88

posted 02-24-1999 08:39 PM

Wear that suit if you like it and feel comfortable in it. You are going on this cruise to have fun. Most people are not really concerned with the color of suit you wear. I wouldn't suggest shorts, but I have seen people wear all different colors of sport coats, and suits on a cruise. You can rent a tux on the ship if you want to, but it is not necessary on most ships. Just be yourself and you will have a blast!

Posts: 7 | From: Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 | Registered: Feb 99

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