We normally go along with the formal nights, but a couple of times on longer cruises, we have opted out and eaten in the buffet.Finker wrote: ↑24 Jun 2019, 16:46Well Jo Speaking for myself I just do not like myself in formal clothing. I dont feel relaxed or comfortable.
My style of dress is smart and hopefully I do look smart but just have a dislike for dressing up. I am clean and well mannered and dislike swearing!!!
I am quite happy to eat in the buffett as there is a nice atmosphere in the evening. I am very happy to see others dressed up and enjoying themselves but feel no desire to do the same.
However, even though we have opted out of the formal night, we still change for dinner and make sure we are smart and well turned out.
There seems to be a view on forums, that, if people opt out of formal nights they are going to dress in a slovenly manner instead. I don't think this is the case at all.