Cruise attire and what to wear on a cruise ship….an all time favorite question. What exactly is Celebrity’s dress code? What is considered to be cruise formal night wear versus casual? On Celebrity cruises – “Chic” is the key word
Smart Casual
Most nights, Celebrity Cruises’ dinner dress code is smart casual. Smart Casual means you look comfortable yet tasteful in a dress, skirt, long pants, or jeans, and stylish top or button-down. Shorts and flip flops are not considered Smart Casual. Dressy jeans are also acceptable…no rips or tears regardless of how expensive they were. Shorts (including dressier shorts) and beach style flip-flops are frowned upon for evenings. The maitre’d may ask you to change into proper attire.
Note: Smart Casual attire is appropriate for the Celebrity Theater.
Evening Chic
Depending on the length of the cruise, there will be one or two semi-formal nights called Evening Chic. You should dress to impress.
What is Evening Chic? Evening Chic is dressier than smart casual but less dressy than formal attire. Each itinerary features one to two Evening Chic nights. Evening Chic means you dress to impress….be glamorous and sophisticated in your own way,. Wear a cocktail dress, skirt, slacks, or designer jeans with an elegant dress top or blazer. I’ve seen many women wear nice slacks and a sparkly top or a nice dress that could be worn to a fancy restaurant or wedding….they looked lovely!
Women should feel comfortable wearing:
A cocktail dress, nice skirt, dressy pants or designer jeans with an elegant top.
Men should feel comfortable wearing:
Pants or designer jeans with a dress shirt, button-down shirt or sweater
Sport coat/blazer and tie are optional
What are designer jeans?
Designer jeans are dressy jeans (in the UK, they’d be referred to as “smart jeans”) with no holes, rips or tears. These are not your “let’s go hiking” jeans. You want to wear jeans that you can dress up a bit…..wear a nice top and shoes/heels for women and a dress shirt, button-down shirt, or sweater for men, with or without a jacket. Yes, there are “designers jeans” that have rips and tears, but these will not be allowed in any dining room, regardless of how expensive they were.
Of course, if you want to go all out and wear a formal dress or tux, that is totally up to you. This is your night to dress up as much as you want to!
Nightly Casual Option on Celebrity Cruises
Prefer to wear more casual clothing throughout the day and evening? Shorts and casual clothing can be worn in the buffet in the evening.
Final Thoughts:
Packing for a cruise doesn’t have to be complicated—just think versatile, comfortable, and a little bit fun. From breezy daytime outfits to something a bit more polished for evenings, the right wardrobe helps you feel confident and ready for every moment onboard. At the end of the day, the best thing you can wear on a cruise is whatever makes you feel relaxed, prepared, and excited to enjoy every second of the journey and still follow the dress code onboard. 🛳️✨
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