"Formal attire" for resort restaurants

chelseab7

What exactly is considered "formal attire" for a restaurant a beach resort? FI and I are getting married the end of April and then spending a week in Punta Cana. I'm just wondering what to pack for the restaurants that say formal attire is required. I don't know if he should pack a suit jacket or what?

libby2483

At the resort we stayed at in Punta Cana (The Excellence), the dress code varied depending on the restaurant.  Some outdoor restaurants didn't have much of a dress code, but other indoor restaurants requried "formal" attire. I wore dresses (just simple sundresses) to dinner each night.  When we ate at the formal restaurants, my H wore khaki pants and a polo shirt.  We did see men who were wearing shorts and sandals try to go to the formal restaurants, and they were asked to change and not allowed in.  So, I don't think a suit jacket is necessary, but make sure that your H packs some khaki pants and nice shirts.  I would check your resort's website for specific attire guidelines.

alithebride

did you look at the resort's website for specifics?

Amanda1443994

agree with PP. Check out the resort website. In addition to the above, they usually also require close-toed shoes for men.

dazyabbey

Some resorts require men to wear pants. That could be jeans or khaki's. Ladies can get away with a lot more usually. Most of the time a nice summer dress is perfect. I have never heard of a resort actually requiring black tie or even business type attire for formal though. It is mostly just "Not Beach Clothes".

MrsGandthebeag

I think the resorts are pretty laid back.  My husband does sandals, khakis and polo shirts.  We've never been turned away.