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Evening Formal Wear Here's a rundown on dress codes for some of the most popular cruiselines, courtesy of CruiseCompete.com: CARNIVAL CRUISES "Formal dress or resort wear is required in the dining room," saysCruiseCompete.com. "Proper formal attire includes a tuxedo, suitand tie, or sport coat, tie and slacks. For women, evening gowns,cocktail dresses and pantsuits are appropriate. "Casual resort wear includes sport shirts and slacks, skirts andpantsuits. Shorts, T-shirts and bathing attire are not permitted inthe dining room during dinner. For those guests who do not want todress up, the Lido restaurants have a more casual dress code." PRINCESS CRUISES "During 'smart casual' dining evenings, guests should dress as theywould for a fine restaurant at home. This includes pants andopen-neck shirts for men, and skirts or dresses, slacks andsweaters for ladies. T-shirts, shorts, halter tops and jeans arenot permitted in the dining room and shoes must be worn at alltimes. Formal evenings in the dining room require a tuxedo, slackswith dinner jacket, or suit for men. Women should wear eveninggowns and cocktail dresses." HOLLAND AMERICA "Comfortable, relaxed clothing is appropriate for designated'casual' evenings. This includes jackets and optional ties for men,and dresses or pantsuits for women. T-shirts, swimsuits, tank topsand shorts are not allowed in the dining room, Pinnacle Grill, LidoRestaurant or public areas during evening hours. Swimwear issuitable for dining at the Terrance Grill near the pool. On formalevenings, suits and tuxedos are suggested for men; women wearcocktail dresses and gowns." CRYSTAL CRUISES "The Crystal dress code applies to all public areas of the shipafter 6 p.m. Proper attire for formal evenings includes dresses andgowns of fashionable length for ladies, and a tuxedo, dinner jacketor dark suit and tie for gentlemen. Infomal attire is appropriatefor most nights on board the ship. For ladies, evening dresses,cocktail dresses or pantsuits are fine. Men should wear sport coatsand slacks, with ties optional. Casual nights are based on days inport and the time of departure. On casual evenings, more relaxedattire is appropriate, including casual dresses and pantsuits forwomen, sport shirts and slacks for men. Jackets and ties are notrequired." CELEBRITY CRUISES "Formal night attire includes a tuxedo, dinner or dark suit for menand evening gown or fancy dress for ladies. Informal nights featurea jacket and tie with slacks for guys and informal dress or pantsand blouse for ladies. Gentlemen are welcome to wear a sport shirtand slacks, while ladies can wear a pantsuit or sporty outfit, oncasual nights. Specialty restaurant dining requires a jacket andtie for men and dress or pants and blouse for women every night.Jeans, shorts and casual daywear are allowed in all dining venuesbefore 6 p.m."