Can I wear velour on a Caribbean cruise?

[njreindeer]

Hello fashion mavens! I need your opinions...

 

I have a gown that I still haven't worn, need to have it altered. The top is a lightweight navy-blue velour halter, and the bottom is taffeta-like but not as dramatic or stiff. I need to have it taken in on top (bought it a size too big), and will hem the bottom a bit and add narrow crinolines or a poufy slip underneath to give it kind of a 50's silhouette (kind of like my wedding gown, really hid the hips). Now my questions: Can I wear this type of fabric on a warm Caribbean cruise, and what length should I have this gown hemmed to? Ankle? Just below the knee? FYI - I'm 42 and, heck, let's call it Reubenesque.

 

Oh yeah - and what color shoes will go with this? I haven't seen anything in a matching dark blue, and I know black won't work.

 

Thanks so much for your help!

 

Time 'til Mariner on 8/29/04 -- our first cruise!

[bravemom]

Go for it-even though it may be warm outside, the enclosed areas of the ship are air-conditioned and so you should'nt have any problem. Have you considered having the hem done tea length (shorter in the front tapering into ankle length in the back? I find the style very flattering and unique. As far as shoes go-consider going to a store that dyes shoes (wedding and even some chains) you may be able to get a good match this way.

[JanetMarie]

I really like these boards because of the different and honest opinions!

 

For me, I would not wear it during a summer cruise. I guess I have the notion in my mind that it's a holiday fabric and something much too warm to be worn during summer months.

 

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[Scarlett Fever]

JanetMarie is right. A Velour dress would be more suited for Fall or Winter but not summer.

[hstrybuf]

I say wear it since only the top is velour and it can be quite chilly in the interior public places on the ship. I personally prefer the ankle length, but you could go with which ever length suits you best.

 

 

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[Andee]

I agree with not wearing vekour in the tropics. If you can't find dressy navy shoes, how about silver?

[saraheg77]

I was just glad to hear you're speaking of a dress instead of a men's suit... I'm engaged and my fiance keeps teasing me about getting a purple velour or crushed velvet suit. I just keep rolling my eyes at him

 

To the subject, if it's a halter top, I doubt you're really get too hot, especially with the a/c so if you want to wear it, go for it. I agree with Andee that silver shoes would probably work if you can't find navy. Good luck!

 

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[paws43tails]

what about velour on a november carribean cruise?

 

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[kitty9]

Velour is great for cruises from October through March, but like some of the others I think velour is not the best choice for summer cruising. I think it's just too holiday looking.

 

Darcie

[ypratt]

What do you all think about velour on an Alaskan summer cruise?

[njreindeer]

Hi again ladies,

 

Thanks very much for all of your input. I'm still not 100% sure what I'm going to do about this dress, except that I'm definitely getting it hemmed to ankle- or tea-length. The halter top part of it really is pretty bare, so I'm thinking that if I don't find anything else better at the summer sales I might still go with it. If any of you are on my cruise and see this stunning lady in a blue velour halter dress, please don't let me know if you think I look ridiculous! I'll just read all about it here later on....

 

Happy cruising everyone!

 

Time 'til Mariner on 8/29/04 -- our first cruise!

[njreindeer]

Oh, by the way, I loved the suggestions of silver shoes to go with it! Thanks again!

 

Time 'til Mariner on 8/29/04 -- our first cruise!

[pcur]

I've seen velvet and velour on formal nights every month of the year. I think you should wear it, and the tea length hem sounds fabulous with a the halter top.

 

If you have the hem shorter in front, then the lower legs and feet are going to be "framed" very nicely. I think a pair of feminine dressy sandals would look great, either silver or a contrasting/complimentary blue color. I have a pair of medium blue sandals with silver beading, and they looked great with a navy floor length chiffon gown.

 

JMHO

 

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