[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Some of the cruise lines are holding this trend back. You cannot do this on the luxury cruise lines, you follow the dress code. Even P&O in Europe has a dress code which they uphold. Personally, I don't care how one dresses as long as it is appropriate for the surroundings and every ship seems to have a dining room which allows casual wear.

How on earth did we get off topic like this - from KB's to cruises ....... oh well!

I have been on many cruises. Yes, they try to uphold and suggest, but they are not kicking anyone out of the dining room because of their clothes.
We were in the main dining room many years back seated fairly close to the doors. A family came in and the dad was wearing shorts. The Maitre D said nicely to the man "sir we really discourage shorts in the dining room room for dinner". The guy says "so we have to leave" ? The Maitre D says "of course not". They are not in the business of confronting anyone. They can suggest, but they are not going to demand.