Black Dress Question?

[oraf7]

I bought Black lined Evan Picone Dress. IT is knee length and sleeveless(goes up to neck like a haleter and has thin straps coming down the back). I have dressy black evening shoes, bag and jewelry. I am nervous because I am getting the impression that most people wear gowns. Does this sound formal enough or should I return and buy a gown with beads. I was trying to buy something that looks formal but that can be used later. OPinions plese

[hstrybuf]

It sounds very nice. Just dress it up with jewelry and a pashmina and you're set.

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[kbt2]

It sounds lovely. Don't worry, there are all types of "dress attire" on formal evenings.

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[Scarlett Fever]

A little black dress can go either way...

- Dress it up with nice shoes, jewelry and it's formal enough for the evening (like you have)
- Wear slides and simple jewelry and it's more casual.

I think you will look fine [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

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[Laurab23]

You will be fine. I don't know what ship you're sailing on,but the the Legend that I just got back from there were very few long evening gowns.

[ElaineB2]

Sounds great to me. I'm wearing 1 long gown and my favorite little black dress (knee length).

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[berd0625]

After many weeks of agonizing about what to wear on Formal night, I finally bought a black dress at Chicos (Traveler's Marilyn for those who know them). It's got an asymmetrical ruffled hem and is longer in the back than in the front. The plan is 1 night with a gold shawl, and the other with a Chicos jacket. I hope this doesn't offend those on the other post about wearing the same dress for both nights, but I want to be comfortable as much as I want to feel appropriatley dressed. A classic black dress can't be beat.

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[ElaineB2]

Chico's clothes are great - that will look very classy and elegant!