How to dress at Palo's

[happy mom of 6]

My family and I will be going on a cruise in April 2004. My husband and I will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary while onboard. My question is that we will be going to Palo's and I don't know if I should wear a long gown or a short dress. What should my husband wear? A tux is out of the question. Maybe Dockers and a nice shirt. What do people usually wear? I don't want to overdress but I don't want to underdress either!!

 

[webray]

I believe a nice dress or pantsuit for you is appropriate, and they ask that men wear a jacket.

Have fun!

 

[crazy4cruises]

We were on the Wonder in April, and it seemed like men in jackets were in the minority.

 

[budwmn]

On our cruise, most men wore a jacket. Women were dressed in cocktail dresses or pants. You would look more out of place if you were overdressed than underdressed.

 

[d'Isigny]

sorry...my DW is traveling...so, I can't offer you her input...

for my .02, most men at least wore dockers and a button down (long or short sleeved) shirt. I am not required to dress up for work (many blessings)...so, Palo was one I wore a suit or sport coat with a tie.

Am sure I'll get flamed for this....but, Palo is such a wonderful experience...I recommend, at least, business casual dress - personally, I'll still wear a jacket and tie. Keep in mind...we either enhance or degrade the surroundings...by what we wear and how we act - do your part to continue magical experiences for all.

 

[Rob1559]

You can not overdress for Palos. I wear a tie and coat. We are taking our 4th cruise in Nov. We have done 4 and 7 day cruises. There is a definate difference in the way people dress between the two cruises. Seven day cruisers seem to dress more appropriately for the meals.

 

[Doctor P]

It should also be noted that dress for the brunch at Palo is much more casual, with the dress code basically the same as for dinner at the other restaurants.

 

[ToDisney]

I totally agree that you canNOT overdress for Palo. In my experience, your DH will be out of place in Dockers and a polo (except for lunch).

 

[Favorite Auntie]

When we went in January we went on the last night of the cruise and my dad wore a jacket and tie. he was in the minority. Most men were in Dockers and a polo. He actually felt out of place and he was wearing the recomended dress!

 

[gometros]

Personally, I think you ought to dress in your stateroom before going to Palos. Otherwise, not only will you give your fellow diners a thrill, but Palos is all windows and whomever walks buy will get a cheap thrill too

 

[swandiverpatt]

We were there Saturday night and the majority of the men were in jackets and ties, didn't notice the pants as they were seated. Most women wore dresses. In fact, a young woman walked in in casual slacks and a sleeveless top and she looked very out of place. For me, it was a nice "dress-up" occasion.