50's SOCK HOP

#1 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2001, 05:07 PM

Does anyone REALLY dress up for a sock hop? Last cruise (Galaxy), only the staff dressed 50's as I recall. If any passengers dressed up, I probably thought they were cruise staff!

Mgram · #2 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2001, 07:34 PM

In late '99 we were on the Norwegian Majesty. They had high participation for the 50's night...we were prepared, too. Mgram

Divetex · #3 (**permalink**) October 9th, 2001, 10:17 PM

I've seen a LOT of big haired women in poodle skirts on '50s-'60s nights. Easier for us guys...just a pair of jeans, a white tee shirt, white socks, and black loafers. Unfortunately, those decades show the same numbers as our ages now.

Mermaid · #4 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2001, 08:26 AM

The 2 NCL Texaribbean cruises I went on had about 1/4 - 1/3 of the passengers make a stab at 50's dress. With capri pants (aka pedal pushers), a long filmy pink scarf, and a pink blouse I felt sort of "dressed", and it was so easy! I love "themed" parties!

#5 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2001, 08:50 AM

OK, then, I'll do it. However, I don't think I'll look as apropos as Mermaid! Long blond hair in a ponytail works better than an "afro" for a 50's look! Unfortunately, I'll end up with the Annette Funicello version.

Mgram · #6 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2001, 09:01 AM

Olga....I will bring my camera!

!!!!!! Mgram

#7 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2001, 11:34 AM

Mgram, are you gonna be on the Golden Dec. 1? If you bring your camera, I just may reschedule.

~ Olga

Mgram · #8 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2001, 12:34 PM

Got ya worried???

Oh, well....how I wish!....you are safe...this time! Mgram