Nice Crop Pants OK for Smart Casual???

[cruzinchar]

Sorry to belabor something that has surely been discussed over and over again......I really have been doing a lot of reading on these boards, and I have a very good idea of what "smart casual" means, but I don't really see much mention of "crop" pants. Some crop pants are longer than others, and there are also differing degrees of dressiness......I have a few pairs that I am considering bringing along on my upcoming Greek Isles cruise on the Grand, but wondering if they are appropriate for smart casual nights in the dining room.

 

I know that my husband will wear dockers and open collared shirts....no problem. I have nice slacks and blouses, as well. How about nice crop pants? Too casual? Too much like shorts? I don't want to feel underdressed.

 

Thanks!

[Coral]

Hopefully this won't turn into another debate.

 

I think they are fine - I have worn them on smart-casual nights and have seen many others. I have not cruised Europe but this is pretty common in the Caribbean and Mexico. I think you will be fine.

[bleuseas]

I wore them on the Diamond with a nice tops, as did many others, and did not feel at all out of place.

[myangel]

Absolutely!

[crusdiva]

A agree. They're fine. I have a couple of capri sets that are staples of my cruisewear and I've worn them everywhere we've cruised. ;)

[mii]

Crop pants are fine. I have seen alot of women wear them.

 

Marilyn

[cruzinchar]

Thanks, everyone! I feel much better now! Thought they'd be ok,but just wanted to ask.

 

I'll be packing soon! Sept. 11th is coming soon! Can't believe it......we've been planning this over a year now!!

 

Charlene

[britsbest]

If you would wear them to a "smart" restaurant at home they're fine

[vmom]

I wore crop pants also with a nice top and saw alot of other women with them also. go for it!

[Stevesan]

What the heck are crop pants?

[zachnlucy]

Kind of like capris, but longer. Mine are mid-calf.

[Coolmama_1]

I say go for it! I like crop pants. Not much of a shorts wearer and crop pants are great for summer or tropical climates.

[Druke I]

Had to ask my wife what "crop pants" were.

 

She has a couple of new pairs!! And they certainly comport with what I have seen ladies wear on "elegant casual" nights.

 

We leave on a Baltic cruise next week, on Oceania's Regatta, and she tells me that she will wear them on that cruise. Fine by me (they compliment her figure).

[northcalgal]

Thanks for bringing up this ? on Crop pants. I bought some nicer ones made out of a Rayon material and was planning to wear them with nice tops. but was still wondering about wearing them. Now I feel better.

[crusdiva]

..they compliment her figure.

Awww Michael, that's SO nice...lucky lady to have you say that...

[Psee]

Thanks for bringing up this ? on Crop pants. I bought some nicer ones made out of a Rayon material and was planning to wear them with nice tops. but was still wondering about wearing them. Now I feel better.

 

Rayon, polyester, satin, flannel. suede, corduroy, velour, cotton, OK.

 

Denim, NOT OK.

 

Just kidding... :D

 

So are crop pants the same as skimmers?

[shecruise]

Thinking would you wear them to a nice upscale restaurant in the City?? I wouldn't..

[zachnlucy]

Skimmers? Isn't that a tiny fish?

[Splinter]

Do you remember "pedal pushers"? Pretty much the same thing. Not attractive on a women who is not slim.

[LARGIN]

Maybe for Island night they would be all right but not for smart casual

[WCAB]

If you're 5'10", they pretty much are all crop pants. I do not see anything wrong with wearing them to dinner, except for formal night. Just like ankle length pants, they range from very casual to dressier, depending on the fabric.

I know some would prefer women wear dresses every night to dinner but these are every bit as acceptable as the longer pants.

 

Carol

[kendon]

Nice cropped pants and sexy tanned ankles showing are perfect!

[calikak]

If you're 5'10", they pretty much are all crop pants. I do not see anything wrong with wearing them to dinner, except for formal night. Just like ankle length pants, they range from very casual to dressier, depending on the fabric.

I know some would prefer women wear dresses every night to dinner but these are every bit as acceptable as the longer pants.

 

Carol

 

I agree, there's nothing inherently undressy about pants that are not full length. My boss (a woman lawyer) wears them all the time, hers are all in lovely slightly shimmery fabrics (like shantung silk) with embroidery at the bottom of them. They look very Ann Taylor-ish and definitely dressy enough for smart casual night, especially if it's OK for guys to wear khakis and a polo shirt. Now, the ones that are made of stretch denim are a whole other story. I don't care how skinny you are, nobody looks even remotely good in those things!

[cruznliz]

To me, the length of the pants make no difference as long as the top is nice and the shoes. Please, no flip-flops!!! :eek: (or chewing gum!!!;) )

[bluehorizonlover123]

Wear what you like including flip flops if you like. It is your vacation. You will never see these people again. Enjoy yourself and feel comfortable.