Lafleurfamily Posted June 29, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I tried on this dress today and the fabric, fit and length was a good combination for me (though the color is more "happy" than I tend to wear :confused:). I was thinking about buying it for an upcoming RCCL (Navigator) cruise. Would it do for the less formal of the two dress-up dinners? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkudzu Posted June 29, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I tried on this dress today and the fabric, fit and length was a good combination for me (though the color is more "happy" than I tend to wear :confused:). I was thinking about buying it for an upcoming RCCL (Navigator) cruise. Would it do for the less formal of the two dress-up dinners? Any thoughts? I think it would work very well--it's pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bqkali Posted June 29, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I tried on this dress today and the fabric, fit and length was a good combination for me (though the color is more "happy" than I tend to wear :confused:). I was thinking about buying it for an upcoming RCCL (Navigator) cruise. Would it do for the less formal of the two dress-up dinners? Any thoughts? First of all, I think this dress is super cute! I'd definitely wear it to a dress-up dinner; throw in some fancy shoes and jewelry and you'll be perfect :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 29, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's not exactly "formal", but it will do on a cruise. 80% of the women will be in black...how boring! Don't hesitate to wear colors! It's a pretty dress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafleurfamily Posted June 29, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's not exactly "formal", but it will do on a cruise. 80% of the women will be in black...how boring! Don't hesitate to wear colors! It's a pretty dress! That's exactly my issue. I wear black all the time! I work in the banking industry where black, gray and blue-black are the staples of my Monday to Friday. I figure black/charcoal for the formal night (probably the same satin dress I wore on the Disney Magic in 2005...haven't worn it since) and my "men" (i.e., teenage sons and spouse) will go all black (but not tuxes). I just want something for the other dressy night. I feel like all the dresses I try are either too old (make me look frumpy) or too young (less forgiving of the standard lumps and bumps that come with being 40++). I have work clothes (super conservative business attire) and home clothes (weekend casual). Finding smart looking vacation wear that's made for 40++ women (not 20 year olds) seems impossible. Rant...rant...wasn't the cruise supposed to be fun?? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Jones Posted June 29, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Love it! Would be great in the evening with heels and jewellery, PLUS . . . You could also wear it during the day with flats. DH and I like to go to a good restaurant, casino or similar in port when we can, so I always pack a comfortable but nice dress for such occasions. Makes for good photos too - you'll be glad you wore something nice when you look back on them! ;)LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCteacherlovescruising Posted June 29, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I love this dress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddaisy Posted June 30, 2011 #8 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I love the color of your dress, too! Go with it!! I live in NE and love to wear light pastels in the summer. One summer I took a day trip to NYC with my family and wore white capris, a bright top and a hawaiian style shirt. I felt like a tourist from Miami :o Everyone was in dark colors and I stuck out like a sore thumb!! After a miserable winter of living in jeans and black/dark jerseys everything I purchased for the cruise is white, white, WHITE!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafleurfamily Posted June 30, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I did buy the dress. I think it fits great (perfect length, which at my 5'8" is never a sure thing) and feels so good on. I plan to wear it on the less formal of the two formal evenings. I even paired it with a pair of raspberry red mules, which I already had! Thanks to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Voyager Posted June 30, 2011 #10 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I did buy the dress. I think it fits great (perfect length, which at my 5'8" is never a sure thing) and feels so good on. I plan to wear it on the less formal of the two formal evenings. I even paired it with a pair of raspberry red mules, which I already had! Thanks to all. Where did you purchase this cute dress? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafleurfamily Posted June 30, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Where did you purchase this cute dress? :D Hello Bonnie, It's Lauren by Ralph Lauren. I bought it at The Bay, which is a Canadian store (kind of like JC Penny in the US). The dress retailed for CA$175, but it was 50% off (end of season...yummy). You would probably find the dress anywhere they carry RL though. It's from this year's spring/summer collection. I am very happy with it (and hope I still will be come winter :eek:). I'm in pretty good shape but I have the standard lumps and bumps of any 45-year-old woman, and I find the fabric has just the right mix of stiffness (not too clingy) and stretch (I can breathe, walk and yes, I should even be able to eat comfortably). I also have broad strong shoulders (from sports) and I no longer feel comfortable when dresses hit above the knee (not so classy when one sits down). Empire waists and V necklines also make the most of my long torso and not-so-feminine athletic build. "Ralph" must have made this dress just for me!! :) Now if I could buy it in black and white...I'd be ecstatic!! I'd even pay full price...it would be a great dress for my son's grad next year. Let me know if you want more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafleurfamily Posted June 30, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Where did you purchase this cute dress? :D Nordstrom has it in espresso/cream...I'm so jealous. Here's the link http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-by-ralph-lauren-print-jersey-sheath-dress/3155979?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=1433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Voyager Posted June 30, 2011 #13 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hello Bonnie, It's Lauren by Ralph Lauren. I bought it at The Bay, which is a Canadian store (kind of like JC Penny in the US). The dress retailed for CA$175, but it was 50% off (end of season...yummy). You would probably find the dress anywhere they carry RL though. It's from this year's spring/summer collection. I am very happy with it (and hope I still will be come winter :eek:). I'm in pretty good shape but I have the standard lumps and bumps of any 45-year-old woman, and I find the fabric has just the right mix of stiffness (not too clingy) and stretch (I can breathe, walk and yes, I should even be able to eat comfortably). I also have broad strong shoulders (from sports) and I no longer feel comfortable when dresses hit above the knee (not so classy when one sits down). Empire waists and V necklines also make the most of my long torso and not-so-feminine athletic build. "Ralph" must have made this dress just for me!! :) Now if I could buy it in black and white...I'd be ecstatic!! I'd even pay full price...it would be a great dress for my son's grad next year. Let me know if you want more info. Thank you for the information! The dress is really lovely! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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