Question for the Ladies:)

#1 (**permalink**) March 14th, 2005, 02:19 PM

I know to dress in Layers for the day and excursions - but what about for the formal nights/ dinner wear? Should I dress with long sleeves or will a sleevless dress be alright? I am on the Seranaded of the Sea in the middle of June. Any advice on what the other ladies wear to dinner?
Thanks

Donna · #2 (**permalink**) March 14th, 2005, 02:32 PM

Hi LG,
Yes, for inside the ship, just dress normally for any of the evenings, including "formal". I usually take a sweater in case the dining room is chilly from the A/C, but you should be fine. The reason for dressing in layers for going out and doing excursions, it starts off fairly chilly in the mornings and warms up a bit, but if you are going to a glacier, then you need to bundle up.

#3 (**permalink**) March 15th, 2005, 06:00 AM

Ok, my followup question would be if it would be appropriate to wear a sleevless or even a strapless cocktail dress? Would I be out of place or is that common.
Thanks!

Karen16 · #4 (**permalink**) March 15th, 2005, 08:33 AM

You won't see a lot of sleeveless/strapless from seasoned Alaska cruisers.

But you will see them, necessary will be a warm shawl, sweater, wrap.

antron · #5 (**permalink**) March 15th, 2005, 11:00 AM

i wore a beautiful strapless, long glittery dress on the first formal nite for my alaska cruise and was very comfortable. and i must say i felt very elegant and special. dont be afraid to wear a sleevless or strapless gown or dress. have a great time.

#6 (**permalink**) March 15th, 2005, 01:18 PM

Thank you so much for the advice. Formal wear is not something I am always in demand for- you know

I have 2 dresses, one bought, one borrowed. The one borrowed is strapless. I just didn't want to walk around looking.........sleezy(for lack of a better word).....around more mature cruisers!

I'm only 37 and don't want to dress older than I am, but don't want to attract negetive attention either

Know what I'm saying???

Donna · #7 (**permalink**) March 15th, 2005, 02:40 PM

Yes, you can wear your sleevless and strapless dresses onboard, it is very common.

SoCalGal · #8 (**permalink**) March 15th, 2005, 04:38 PM

I just turned 60 (yikes) and I wear sleeveless and sometimes strapless evening gowns....I don't think it's sleezy at all. All my friends say I have excellent taste in clothes...just wear what looks nice on you...go for it!