1st timer what to wear

#1 (**permalink**) April 26th, 2001, 04:00 PM

help i'm in my mid 30's and going on my 1st cruise with silversea and have read that it is very formal dress which is a worry as i have no idea what to wear.

also when it says informal what does that mean what can you wear etc

any advice gratefully received

debbie

bjb · #2 (**permalink**) April 26th, 2001, 11:24 PM

On formal evenings women usually wear cocktail dresses or gown and men wear business suits or tuxedos. For informal nights, dresses or pantsuits for women and jackets (tie optional) for men. Confortable, relaxed clothing is fine for casual; however, t-shirts, jeans and shorts are not allowed in the dining room.

ANITA · #3 (**permalink**) April 29th, 2001, 12:31 AM

Hi There
Don't worry too much about the clothes. I took a no sleeve, short, black cocktail dress and two different shawls for formal nights --- and didn't feel at all out of place.
Casual is anything except T-shirts, shorts, jeans. I wore a red cotton dress one night, a skirt and blouse another night etc. Clothes were much easier than I expected ( and had worried about) , I took far too much and lived in shorts, bathing suit and a shirt every day!
Have a great time.
Anita

pamda · #4 (**permalink**) May 15th, 2001, 10:04 AM

Wow, Debbie ...

You are certainly starting at or near the top.

Think "country club" and you will be Just Fine. Friday night at the club for dinner with friends (informal), wedding at the club (formal) and so on.

Happy sails !!!

pamda