First time cruising in summer, clothes question

[mrsbunder]

Hi everyone, I usually cruise in the winter, but this is my first summer cruise, 7/3 on the Century. I was wondering what kinds of outfits people take on summer cruises vs. winter. I usually have more dressy things for winter. For the casual nights, I was planning on tropical printed capris with sleeveless blouses. I pulled a long plain black tank-top style dress out of the closet that I slated for one of the informal nights. As for formal, I just bought a short beaded black dress that I'm excited to wear, and I'll probably do something equivalent for the other formal night. Does this sound OK for summer?

[PhoenixCruiser]

I think it sounds great Remember to bring a light sweater or two, it does get chilly in the dining rooms/lounges.

 

Navigator of the Seas 6/26/04

 

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[Lois R]

Hi ohhhh you are going on my favorite ship!!!

I sailed her in the summer and in the winter!

And I pretty much brought the same type of clothing both times. Remember, you are in the Caribbean...its warm all year round (usually) .

Check out my photos below...both cruises and the Mercury are in the album.

 

Your outfits sounds perfect to me too and have a wonderful time!!!

I want to go with you

 

Oh...I love getting dressed up on a cruise in both seasons!

 

Next up...HORIZON Sept 18th to Bermuda!

 

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[pcur]

Some cruisers do the seasonal thing with colors and fabrics, but most of us wear the same dressy stuff on all our cruises, no matter what time of year.

 

I agree, since it's perpetually summer time, I wear my summer clothes (the ones for REALLY hot weather, and REALLY humid weather) during the day.

 

I'll also do a tropical outfit in the dining room on casual nights, too.

 

I take a black swing jacket for a little extra warmth in the dining room if I need it, too. A lot of women take shawls.

 

Peggy - RCI since 1973

[Lois R]

Oh fooeey...the boards are messed up again

 

Next up...HORIZON Sept 18th to Bermuda!

 

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[laodell]

I think what you have picked out will be fine. I wear summer sun dresses and skirts with sleeveless sweaters and blouses and even the occasional tropical print capri pants. On formal nights, I wear dresses similar to what you're wearing.

Sounds great!

[Cya@Sea]

What you have described sounds great. I do think a light sweater is a good idea, as mentioned above. I was so glad I had mine. I was chilly in the diningroom.