Originally posted by ChatKat:
Informal is just a step below formal normally. People aren't sure because informal and casual often mean the same thing. Formal would be black tie/tux required and informal would mean suit and tie. Casual is sport coat. With dress codes all mixed up no one really pays much attention - even on ship.
This is technically correct. One of the tragedies of casual wear in business is that dress codes are now all muddled up in general. I think I'm in the extreme minority, but I would prefer that the cruiselines go back to more formal and proper informal nights. The ambiance on formal nights is just so nice. Well, I guess I like formal nights because all of the women look so great in formal attire!
