What does smart casual actually mean? It can mean many things! But, what does it mean as a dress code on a cruise? Here are your questions answered: what to wear on smart casual nights on a cruise.
My smart casual may be very different to your smart casual and then very different to the next person.
On a cruise vacation there are dress codes, why? Because that way all the passengers dress the same way for that evening.
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In the dining rooms, you should respect the dress code of the day. Who wants to sit next to someone who is dressed casually when they are in their formal attire? Smart casual is the same.
What is considered smart casual clothes on a cruise?
What is considered smart casual clothes on a cruise, this is what many cruise lines say:
Guest attire in the dining rooms should be what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home.
- Skirts, dresses, smart pants/trousers, smart tops/blouses or sweaters for ladies
- Pants/trousers and open-neck shirts for men
What is not considered smart casual clothes on a cruise?
What is not considered smart casual clothes on a cruise, is what you would not wear to a nice restaurant at home.
- Pool or beachwear
- Flip flops/slippers
- Shorts
- Baseball caps/hats
- Casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes)
- Gym clothes
- Loungewear/tracksuits
- Sports shoes
- Not wearing shoes
These items may be obvious, but you will be surprised what some people think is smart and do try to wear into the dining room on some cruises.
If you hate dressing in a smart casual way there are many other options to dine in onboard, that do not require a dress code.
What To Wear On Smart Casual Nights on a Cruise?
So what do you wear on smart casual nights on a cruise? Here are some ideas for outfits.
Women’s Outfit Ideas What To Wear On Smart Casual Nights on a Cruise
Skirts, dresses, smart pants/trousers, smart top/blouse or sweater are the suggestions on what to wear on smart casual nights.
It is a case of bringing a selection of tops and bottoms that can be mixed and matched, depending on how long your cruise is.
If you prefer dresses bring a few smart casual dresses that can be worn with ballet pumps, sandals or high heels.
Smart trousers/pants, capri pants, and skirts, can be matched with blouses and nice tops that can be worn with ballet pumps/flats, sandals or high heels.
Men’s Outfit Ideas What To Wear On Smart Casual Nights on a Cruise
Pants/trousers and open-neck shirts for men are the suggestions on what to wear on smart casual nights.
This can be chinos, smart dark jeans (black/navy) matched with a casual shirt or polo shirt with nice smart closed shoes.
I hope this has given you a few ideas on what to wear and what not to wear on smart casual nights on a cruise in the dining room.
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