sail7seas Posted December 27, 2012 #1 Share Posted December 27, 2012 No matter what wardrobe I have selected to pack for our cruises, I know we will usually do some shopping and several times I bought a new sweater, or sheer top or jacket or something I wanted to wear on our cruise. :o I was disappointed to not be able to as I didn't have a plain cami to wear under so I never leave home without a nude and a black cami top of one sort or another. So many times, I have not needed it for the clothing I planned to wear when I packed but was happy I had it when I bought something that required I wear one. Are there any garments you ALWAYS bring even if you aren't sure you'll want/need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andee Posted December 27, 2012 #2 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I like to pack light, so never bring anything unless I'm pretty darn convinced I'm going to wear it. I don't own any camis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted December 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted December 27, 2012 My swimsuit... I bring it but I never seem to use it. But I always have it "just in case". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenagurl Posted December 27, 2012 #4 Share Posted December 27, 2012 A cashmere wrap or sweater. I do wear camisoles, but I buy the stretchy ones and use them as regular shirts if I'm in a hot climate or for the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted December 27, 2012 #5 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Cruise must haves: a roll up woven broad brimmed hat, a warm black cardigan, and cozy white bedroom slippers...white so I can see them in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodogkisses Posted December 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted December 28, 2012 No matter what wardrobe I have selected to pack for our cruises, I know we will usually do some shopping and several times I bought a new sweater, or sheer top or jacket or something I wanted to wear on our cruise. :o I was disappointed to not be able to as I didn't have a plain cami to wear under so I never leave home without a nude and a black cami top of one sort or another. So many times, I have not needed it for the clothing I planned to wear when I packed but was happy I had it when I bought something that required I wear one. Are there any garments you ALWAYS bring even if you aren't sure you'll want/need it? Just like you, I never go on a cruise without a nude/black/white cami. You are right--you never do know when you'll need one. They take up virtually no room either. I rarely need them, but won't leave home without my 3 camis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted December 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I might have a couple extra t-shirts, but that would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted December 28, 2012 #8 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I always have a spare shirt. I have the unfortunate problem of klutziness and motion sickness so I want to be able to change. That's a habit that has stayed with me since childhood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allis154 Posted December 28, 2012 #9 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I always pack a sweater; have only used it once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted December 28, 2012 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I never go sleeveless anymore, but always have several camisole/tank tops to wear under a sweater or button top. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulcimergirl Posted December 28, 2012 #11 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I agree, I bring a couple of tee shirts for this reason. I wish a cami would do, but won't cover my bra.. I bring several floaty scarf type tops to wear over the tee's. I can change my "look" by swapping tee's and tops. Works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie8862 Posted December 28, 2012 #12 Share Posted December 28, 2012 No matter what wardrobe I have selected to pack for our cruises, I know we will usually do some shopping and several times I bought a new sweater, or sheer top or jacket or something I wanted to wear on our cruise. :o I was disappointed to not be able to as I didn't have a plain cami to wear under so I never leave home without a nude and a black cami top of one sort or another. So many times, I have not needed it for the clothing I planned to wear when I packed but was happy I had it when I bought something that required I wear one. Are there any garments you ALWAYS bring even if you aren't sure you'll want/need it? Most definitely. I always bring a bathing suit for each day. Between pools, hot tubs and the beaches ..never know if I will need them all...and yet everyone of them are used. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws422 Posted December 29, 2012 #13 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I always bring yoga pants for relaxing in the cabin and a zip-up hoodie for chilly air conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 29, 2012 Author #14 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm so glad you all Get It. :D There are certain things no matter how full my suitcase, I won't leave home without 'em. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted December 29, 2012 #15 Share Posted December 29, 2012 The kind that have non-slip tread on the bottom and will not come off of my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 29, 2012 #16 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Whenever I read about what other gals bring I sometimes wonder about myself....not that there is anything wrong with me;) I don't even own a cami.....nope, never purchased one. What do I always bring? A lightweight cardigan and I usually bring a warmup type jacket too. (this would of course depend on the itinerary). Alaska? Much more long sleeves......Caribbean? Much more lightweight clothing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario cruise duo Posted December 30, 2012 #17 Share Posted December 30, 2012 My swimsuit... I bring it but I never seem to use it. But I always have it "just in case". I really thought you were kidding. In my mind a swimsuit and a cruise just somehow go together, unless you are sailing to Alaska.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 30, 2012 Author #18 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Whenever I read about what other gals bring I sometimes wonderabout myself....not that there is anything wrong with me;) I don't even own a cami.....nope, never purchased one. What do I always bring? A lightweight cardigan and I usually bring a warmup type jacket too. (this would of course depend on the itinerary). Alaska? Much more long sleeves......Caribbean? Much more lightweight clothing..... What do you wear under blazers, suit jackets, chiffon or lightweight tops that are see through? :confused: Do you have any tops that are cut too low a vee so need something for modesty? I'm not by any means being critical but trying to imagine what garments I haven't thought of or heard of that might work for me and others. Thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted December 30, 2012 #19 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Cruise must haves: a roll up woven broad brimmed hat, a warm black cardigan, and cozy white bedroom slippers...white so I can see them in the dark. You bring your own slippers? Every cruise I've been on has them in the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted December 30, 2012 #20 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I really thought you were kidding. In my mind a swimsuit and a cruise just somehow go together, unless you are sailing to Alaska.:rolleyes: On my last cruise B2B in the Med we were either in port or participating in enrichment programs and had no time to swim. We barely had time to sleep! The cruise before that we ran into hurricane force winds and unseasonably chilly weather, no swimming on that one, either. My next cruise is Tahiti, I'm expecting to do some swimming there. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 30, 2012 #21 Share Posted December 30, 2012 What do you wear under blazers, suit jackets, chiffon or lightweight tops that are see through? :confused: Do you have any tops that are cut too low a vee so need something for modesty? I'm not by any means being critical but trying to imagine what garments I haven't thought of or heard of that might work for me and others. Thanks. :) I don't own any blazers or suit jackets. Chiffon is not my style. My bras work for the tops I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted December 30, 2012 #22 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I always bring a pair of ankle height slipper socks (without the non-skid) in a very bright color. I wear them to sleep in on the plane and in the cabin. I bring bright colors so they don't get lost in the sheets if I peel them off in the middle of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauer Posted December 30, 2012 #23 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I wear a shirt/top under jackets and blazers, and I don't buy tops that are sheer or too low cut for a bra. I'm not sure what I'd even do with a camisole -- don't you have to wear a bra with one, so there are two sets of straps? The ones I have tried that have a shelf bra built in don't have much support. Back to the OP's question, I pack one or two dressy sweaters that I can wear in the evening. I find it difficult to eat in the dining room while managing a shawl or wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 30, 2012 #24 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I wear a shirt/top under jackets and blazers, and I don't buy tops that are sheer or too low cut for a bra. I'm not sure what I'd even do with a camisole -- don't you have to wear a bra with one, so there are two sets of straps? The ones I have tried that have a shelf bra built in don't have much support. Back to the OP's question, I pack one or two dressy sweaters that I can wear in the evening. I find it difficult to eat in the dining room while managing a shawl or wrap. I am with you....I am not a "shawl gal". I prefer to put something on with sleeves...3/4 or long....I am much more comfortable in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted December 30, 2012 #25 Share Posted December 30, 2012 You bring your own slippers? Every cruise I've been on has them in the cabin. Royal Caribbean doesn't put slippers in the cabin for less than a Grand Suite. WE are Diamond Plus on Royal and don't even get slippers for that. Even Celebrity doesn't even put slippers in a Concierge Class cabin. I don't know what level on Celebrity earns a pair of slippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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