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I went on the QM2 in May 2007 and wore a black tux on one night and a white one on the other formal night - I didn't feel out of place in my white one, in fact it felt quite novel! I was only 30 then, so I'd say age has nothing to do with it. I'd also heard all the talk about white for the tropics only but no one seemed bothered to me (we were on a transatlantic cruise). In fact people on our table commented how nice it was to stand out from the crowd! Go for it, i'd say!

Dictionary Definition : Cocktail dress for ladies - short evening dress suitable for wearing at a drinks party. In other words, something you would wear for a special occasion - a bit dressy - a bit smart - made from luxurious fabrics like silk, satin, velvet. If all else fails the LBD = little black dress will fit most occasions that are formal, exdept when occasion demands long evening dresses for ladies and black tie for gentlemen. I wont enter the argument of black tie [dinner jacket] or white tux as I am not sure of the rules - if there are any? If my Dad were alive, and able to comment I am sure he would opt for white tux for the tropics.

Now I may be oldfashioned but surely a white tuxedo is to be worn at outdoor events during summer or in tropical climes and not at a black tie event in autumn. But then I'm a casual cruiser with Ocean Village so what on earth would I know about formal wear (according to some slights in the answers to other questions). It may be acceptable on some cruise lines but I understand Cunard to be more formal so I'd perhaps check it out on one of the cruise forums with other Cunard passengers. The first answer below seems to be getting white tuxedo confused with white tie (the latter being more formal but pretty obsolete these days). Ladies wear is much easier - anything dressy but not day wear whether it be full length or calf length would be fine.