slidergirl Posted March 27, 2013 #26 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Ahh shoes ahh! I hear ya! I wanted to look fashionable too! Well lets see. In Barcelona I wore 6 inch wedges that were VERY comfortable! But in Monaco I wore dressy flat sandals and I thought my back was going to snap in half. I was almost in tears over my back pain. That pretty much ruled out flats for the rest of the trip (while in port, still wore them on ship of course). I ended up getting Puma's. I like Puma's a lot. I think they can be a little more "europe trendy" than say nikes? I actually got lots of compliments by Europeans on my Pumas. I also did wear my Sperry boat shoes in Rome because we thought it was going to rain and I would rather be in boat shoes in the rain than sneakers or sandals. I hope this helped some! I know sneakers make you scream tourists but that was the best thing for me :eek: Maybe look at some Pumas :rolleyes: If you're going to Europe, take a look at buying a pair of Superga shoes before you leave. They are a popular casual shoe over in Italy. Comes in a plethora of cool colors. You'll be wearing tennies, but at least they're "local" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGatorGirl Posted March 27, 2013 #27 Share Posted March 27, 2013 If you're going to Europe, take a look at buying a pair of Superga shoes before you leave. They are a popular casual shoe over in Italy. Comes in a plethora of cool colors. You'll be wearing tennies, but at least they're "local" ;) wow that is awesome! I am going to order some! Wish there was a store I could go try them on at but you found me a new obsession :) Any other Europe favorites you can share? I am always looking to wear things here in the US that are hard to get or from Europe (that don't break the bank ;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellababe70 Posted March 27, 2013 #28 Share Posted March 27, 2013 wow that is awesome! I am going to order some! Wish there was a store I could go try them on at but you found me a new obsession :) Any other Europe favorites you can share? I am always looking to wear things here in the US that are hard to get or from Europe (that don't break the bank ;)) You could come to NYC!!! They have a store right near Little Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmer Climes Posted March 27, 2013 #29 Share Posted March 27, 2013 We dress up almost every night on our cruises, even on NCL which is considered casual. I would feel funny in a nice restaurant dressed in my every day clothes plus I look better in a dress and nice shoes than I do in jeans and a t shirt. DH likes to dress nicely too- usually a sports coat and slacks on non-formal night. The two offspring who cruise with us most cruises are both clothes horses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arhillbilly Posted March 28, 2013 #30 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Leela:) I am not the OP but I did the Med last year too. (my tripwas wonderful as well:D) and I wore closed shoes and socks for touring. But it doesn't kill me because I am not a fashionista;) and it is much better than having your feet kill you from wearing the wrong shoes. I purchased a pair of plain black (no designs) walking shoes made by "Grasshoppers". They saved me (literally) becuase pre-cruise I toured Rome in sandals and that was a BIG mistake:(...I had one heel that made me cry by end of the day......(and they were Merrell's too) but I am not in good shape and I think the walking all day affected my right heel.....those walking shoes really, really saved me. They are VERY cushiony and for the rest of the ports that is what I wore on my feet....I have to give thanks to the "KEDS" company.....Grasshoppers are made by them but don't look like a sneaker.....more of a black "walker". Oh, you know there are lots of gals on here who do wear sandals all over Europe and that is great they work for them. For me? Shoes and socks and that is from my experience. I want to go back to Europe next year and will be taking the same shoes:)! There are 17 different walkers in the Grasshoppers. Do you remember what they are? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGatorGirl Posted March 28, 2013 #31 Share Posted March 28, 2013 If you're going to Europe, take a look at buying a pair of Superga shoes before you leave. They are a popular casual shoe over in Italy. Comes in a plethora of cool colors. You'll be wearing tennies, but at least they're "local" ;) You could come to NYC!!! They have a store right near Little Italy. Just so you both know, I went to Nordstroms last night and ordered a pair! Darn you CC- costing me money to come on here, haha ;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 28, 2013 #32 Share Posted March 28, 2013 There are 17 different walkers in the Grasshoppers. Do you remember what they are? Thanks Hi, I will look at mine when I get home and post for you this evening. But I can tell you they are black, lace ups. Plain...no designs or anything on them. The sole is black too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arhillbilly Posted March 28, 2013 #33 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi, I will look at mine when I get home and post for you this evening.But I can tell you they are black, lace ups. Plain...no designs or anything on them. The sole is black too. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 28, 2013 #34 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Wear your pretty dresses and enjoy. :) You will NOT be 'out of place'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 28, 2013 #35 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks Hi, I have my shoes here but the name of the style is not on them. So I went to the "Grasshoppers" website. What I have are not leather but are VERY comfy. I am guessing each year they may modify the style. This one would be be what I think is mine: here is a photo but here is a link too: http://www.grasshoppers.com/store/SiteController/grasshoppers/productdetails?catId=cat1340399GH&subCatId=cat1340399GH&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=EH19226&skuId=***6********EH19226*M070&productId=6-101260&&subCatId=cat1340399GH&productId=6-101260&stockNumber=EH19226&subCatTabId=&catId=cat1340399GH&productdisplayName=Stretch+Plus+Lace+Up&subcatdisplayName=Active&skuId=***6********EH19226*M070&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Active&showDefaultOption=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 28, 2013 #36 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sorry...this should be on the shoe thread........not really on the dress thread:eek: Oh...this thread was about dresses AND shoes LOL...ok I don't feel so bad now:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arhillbilly Posted March 28, 2013 #37 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi, I have my shoes here but the name of the style is not on them.So I went to the "Grasshoppers" website. What I have are not leather but are VERY comfy. I am guessing each year they may modify the style. This one would be be what I think is mine: here is a photo but here is a link too: http://www.grasshoppers.com/store/SiteController/grasshoppers/productdetails?catId=cat1340399GH&subCatId=cat1340399GH&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=EH19226&skuId=***6********EH19226*M070&productId=6-101260&&subCatId=cat1340399GH&productId=6-101260&stockNumber=EH19226&subCatTabId=&catId=cat1340399GH&productdisplayName=Stretch+Plus+Lace+Up&subcatdisplayName=Active&skuId=***6********EH19226*M070&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Active&showDefaultOption=true Thank you. I think I will order them in the stone color instead of black or maybe black.....ohhhh, decisions, decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 28, 2013 #38 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thank you. I think I will order them in the stone color instead of black or maybe black.....ohhhh, decisions, decisions Either color would be a neutral. I just prefer the black ones and I honestly say they really, REALLY saved me.:)...saved my feet:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratDet Posted March 29, 2013 #39 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks GrammieK....I decided to go to Lord & Taylor....today since I am off for spring break Bought two dresses on finall clearance for 29.99....used a 20% off coupon...and a 20$ off 40.... so got both AND an Anne Klein ls blouse for 44$ Each dress 17$ and the shirt 11$ One might not cruise, because the skirt part is sequined...not sure if it is too heavy...time will tell... I had bought a Arianna Papell princess ball gown last year. I might pack it for the heck of it!! Need a tiara though...hahahah Also got a short version- pics attached. This is the exteme fancy side of my closet....in those two pics. Bernadette Bernadette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 29, 2013 #40 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks GrammieK....I decided to go to Lord & Taylor....today since I am off for spring break Bought two dresses on finall clearance for 29.99....used a 20% off coupon...and a 20$ off 40.... so got both AND an Anne Klein ls blouse for 44$ Each dress 17$ and the shirt 11$ One might not cruise, because the skirt part is sequined...not sure if it is too heavy...time will tell... I had bought a Arianna Papell princess ball gown last year. I might pack it for the heck of it!! Need a tiara though...hahahah Also got a short version- pics attached. This is the exteme fancy side of my closet....in those two pics. Bernadette Bernadette Hi,:) are you asking us for opinions on shoes?....I would say a silver sandal would go with both. Oh...the dresses are lovely:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGatorGirl Posted March 29, 2013 #41 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks GrammieK....I decided to go to Lord & Taylor....today since I am off for spring break Bought two dresses on finall clearance for 29.99....used a 20% off coupon...and a 20$ off 40.... so got both AND an Anne Klein ls blouse for 44$ Each dress 17$ and the shirt 11$ One might not cruise, because the skirt part is sequined...not sure if it is too heavy...time will tell... I had bought a Arianna Papell princess ball gown last year. I might pack it for the heck of it!! Need a tiara though...hahahah Also got a short version- pics attached. This is the exteme fancy side of my closet....in those two pics. Bernadette Bernadette I LOVE the pink dress! They both are my style but I am a sucker for long dresses :) I actually wore a full beaded prom dress one night on our cruise last summer (and 2 other long dresses). Is the pink one from Lord and Taylor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted March 30, 2013 #42 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks GrammieK....I decided to go to Lord & Taylor....today since I am off for spring break Bought two dresses on finall clearance for 29.99....used a 20% off coupon...and a 20$ off 40.... so got both AND an Anne Klein ls blouse for 44$ Each dress 17$ and the shirt 11$ Bernadette What a great deal! I love both of the dresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie8862 Posted March 30, 2013 #43 Share Posted March 30, 2013 BRATDET;....I LOVE the pink one.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotty Posted April 3, 2013 #44 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi Leela:) I am not the OP but I did the Med last year too. (my tripwas wonderful as well:D) and I wore closed shoes and socks for touring. But it doesn't kill me because I am not a fashionista;) and it is much better than having your feet kill you from wearing the wrong shoes. I purchased a pair of plain black (no designs) walking shoes made by "Grasshoppers". They saved me (literally) becuase pre-cruise I toured Rome in sandals and that was a BIG mistake:(...I had one heel that made me cry by end of the day......(and they were Merrell's too) but I am not in good shape and I think the walking all day affected my right heel.....those walking shoes really, really saved me. They are VERY cushiony and for the rest of the ports that is what I wore on my feet....I have to give thanks to the "KEDS" company.....Grasshoppers are made by them but don't look like a sneaker.....more of a black "walker". Wearing closed shoes and socks in Europe may be optional, it is not in undeveloped areas. I wore Sketchers flats without socks in Costa Rica and was bitten on the foot by something that deposited a parasite in my skin. It caused a lot of misery and infection that traveled all the way up to my knee before my doctors came up with a cure. I won't go without socks in Mexico either. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi217 Posted April 3, 2013 #45 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I'm so glad I came across this thread. I love dressing up for dinner. It seems the only time I really dress up dressy is when we're cruising. I enjoy it all the shopping, planning outfits etc. We are booked on a NCL cruise in a few weeks and there is no official formal night but I'm wearing a fancy dress one of the nights anyway :) I've started my "list" and have a dress planned for every night (12) I agree with the others that some of the other lines are dressier. You'll feel wonderful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolfay Posted April 3, 2013 #46 Share Posted April 3, 2013 For the 12 nights, I'm bringing 12 nice dresses (probably a couple long ones, as this is Seabourn). And I don't expect to feel overdressed -- just dolled up and happy! This is a holiday, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellababe70 Posted April 4, 2013 #47 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Found a great deal on a black maxi skirt yesterday .... Michael Kors jersey knit $25 Love deals .... those dresses from Lord & Taylor are beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandravb79 Posted April 4, 2013 #48 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Wearing closed shoes and socks in Europe may be optional, it is not in undeveloped areas. I wore Sketchers flats without socks in Costa Rica and was bitten on the foot by something that deposited a parasite in my skin. It caused a lot of misery and infection that traveled all the way up to my knee before my doctors came up with a cure. I won't go without socks in Mexico either. Sandy That's the reason why I wore socks during each excursion on my Panama Canal cruise and will wear socks on my upcoming cruise, fashionable or not. I don't want any creatures living in the desert coming near my toes, ick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGatorGirl Posted April 4, 2013 #49 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Found a great deal on a black maxi skirt yesterday .... Michael Kors jersey knit $25 Love deals .... those dresses from Lord & Taylor are beautiful!! I've been looking for a good maxi skirt, where did you find it at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckersMidwest Posted April 4, 2013 #50 Share Posted April 4, 2013 We dress up a bit each night too. We don't get the chance at home and enjoy it while cruising, even the boys in the family. My husband and college son wear suits on formal night. They wear dress pants, shirt & tie on the other nights. My teen daughter wears one of her Homecoming dresses on formal nights. The other nights, she wears dresses or skirt combos from Vanity, American Eagle, etc. Sometimes stuff with lots of sequins. She has a cute one-shoulder top this time that is covered in little silver 'bits'. I have beaded/stoned outfits for formal nights. The other nights, I wear capri pants and nicer blouses with lots of jewelry. Dress up & have fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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