News Flash! Celebrity Cruises New Dress Code!

I’ve been on 37 cruises, 12 of which were to Europe so I’ve learned a lot by trial and error of what to pack… and what not to pack!  For our first European cruise, the airlines allowed each passenger to check two bags of 70 pounds or less each at no charge.  And can you believe that I did this??? Oh yes… the more shoes and outfits that I could take, the better.  Admittedly these bags were a bit difficult to maneuver through busy airports.  So, in a way, I breathed a sigh of relief when the baggage limit was reduced to one 50-pound bag per passenger.  It took me a few tries to get this down to a science, but I have mostly done this… as Ken smiles.  You see, Ken is there to weigh my luggage prior to every trip to ensure that I do not exceed the limit!

I am now smiling even more!  Celebrity has adopted a new dress code where there are no formal nights where jackets and ties are required in the main dining room.  The new dress code, which the line calls evening chic, is dressier than the "smart casual" attire recommended for most evenings but less dressy than formal attire. Here's the scoop (from Celebrity's website): (Oh, I'll likely be bringing shoes like these!)

 

Smart Casual Wear

For smart casual cruise dining attire, women should wear a skirt or trousers (with no holes, rips or tears) complemented by a sweater or a blouse.

Gentlemen will need to pack trousers (with no holes, rips or tears) coupled with a collared sports shirt or sweater for smart casual dining events. Any shirts must have sleeves.

Evening Wear

For evening wear allow for:
- Smart casual and above – skirt or trousers complemented by a sweater or blouse for women; or trousers with shirt, polo shirt or sweater for men. Men's shirts must have a collar and sleeves (short sleeves are fine).
- Evening Chic – While also having the option to wear your formal best, Evening Chic nights are relaxed, yet sophisticated, attire.
> Women should feel comfortable wearing a cocktail dress, skirt, trousers, or designer/smart jeans with an elegant top.
> Men should feel comfortable wearing trousers or designer/smart jeans with a dress shirt or button-down shirt or sweater, with sport coats/blazers optional.

For this 14 night cruise, there will be 9-12 smart casual events and at least 3 evening chic nights.