alaskanheart Posted January 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) This June I will be going on a 12 night Northern European cruise on the Disney Wonder. It's going to be my 7th cruise but it's the first time that I'm considering wearing anything considerably more formal. I know since it's a Disney cruise that there's more of a relaxed, family vibe than a formal one, which leads me to my question: is a prom dress too formal to wear on formal night? I love this dress and I think that this might be a great opportunity to be able to wear it again but I don't want to be overly formal or even overdressed. Here's a picture of the dress for anybody who might be able to give me some insight :) Edited January 19, 2016 by alaskanheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2016 It's beautiful but do you really want to schlep it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted January 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Absolutely. My nieces wore theirs. That is the best time to go shopping for a nice gown for the younger set. After prom is even better for the sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Fne by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sure go ahead and wear it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 19, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Welcome to Cruise Critic. You will be the hit of the ship!! Wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted January 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) To be honest I think that it's too sexy to wear in public. My daughters are nearly 20 and just turned 22 and are far from conservative in their dress ( much of which I have purchased ). I would feel very uncomfortable walking with one of our daughters in that dress as she is being ogled by the crew, teenage boys and their dads. Edited January 19, 2016 by Karysa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted January 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 19, 2016 If you own this dress and body, be proud and wear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted January 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 19, 2016 If you're still young and built like the model in the picture, then I don't see a problem with it. If, on the other hand, you look more like Rosie O'Donnell, then I'd say "No". Choose something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted January 19, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2016 this is coming from someone who dresses up in floor length gowns every cruise: that is over the top and not practical. it would however make for awesome pictures against the backdrops they use on Formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat9511 Posted January 19, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The dress is beautiful but I think it is too dressy/sexy for Disney Cruise Lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniquet Posted January 19, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Nice advert for a first post. Did no one notice the link:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted January 19, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Nice advert for a first post. Did no one notice the link:rolleyes: My first thought was that it was from a teen who wanted this dress for prom and was trying to convince their mother that it was an appropriate dress lol or perhaps an economical purchase as it could be worn for prom and for a cruise. :) We very well could be involved in some family drama. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted January 19, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) My first thought was that it was from a teen who wanted this dress for prom and was trying to convince their mother that it was an appropriate dress lol or perhaps an economical purchase as it could be worn for prom and for a cruise. :) We very well could be involved in some family drama. :) If that's the case, I doubt if the opinions of some strangers on a social media site such as this will sway the parents into allowing their daughter to wear this dress on their cruise. If this is a legitimate question, and not a not-so-subtle attempt at advertising a web site, as moniquet pointed out, then why didn't the OP post a picture of herself in the dress instead of the stock photo? Edited January 19, 2016 by beachbum53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italyparis45 Posted January 19, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Life is toooo short to care about dress code. Dress is goregous and i'm sure you will look fabulous! Wear it confidently and enjoy your cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted January 19, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) If that's the case, I doubt if the opinions of some strangers on a social media site such as this will sway the parents into allowing their daughter to wear this dress on their cruise. If this is a legitimate question, and not a not-so-subtle attempt at advertising a web site, as moniquet pointed out, then why didn't the OP post a picture of herself in the dress instead of the stock photo? On the fashion board here on cc the majority of the pics are stock pics and not the poster in the dress. The text in the original post does not support a marketing ploy what-so-ever IMHO. Edited January 19, 2016 by Karysa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted January 19, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 19, 2016 On the fashion board here on cc the majority of the pics are stock pics and not the poster in the dress. The text in the original post does not support a marketing ploy what-so-ever IMHO. Go back and take another look at the photo. What do you see in big pink letters across the bottom of the photo? Coincidence, or marketing ploy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted January 19, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Go back and take another look at the photo. What do you see in big pink letters across the bottom of the photo? Coincidence, or marketing ploy? I saw it immediately. I'm not in marketing but Disney cruise and this dress just don't go together, not to me at least. Edited January 19, 2016 by Karysa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted January 19, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Really overdressed for DCL , but if one looks that good in it and it's not too much trouble to pack for just one night , go ahead ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted January 19, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The OP should weigh the dress. It appears to be heavily sequined and possibly beaded. Sometimes these types of dresses weigh 5, 10 even as much as 60 pounds, which would really be a problem since most airlines limit baggage weight to 50 pounds. Most European countries are even more particular about the weight of luggage for your return flight home and only allow one carryon per person, even if you came to Europe with 2 carryons. I recall having to shift a pair of my husband's shoes from his bag to my carryon to get the weight right and then having to take important items out of my carryon to put into my husband's carryon as it turned out, we were only allowed one carryon each for our return trip home and my husband had brought 2 carryons - which included one for his camera equipment and his briefcase containing his computer and IPAD neither of which could be checked so I had to check my carryon, squeeze my purse into his briefcase and put my IPAD and medicine in his briefcase as well. It was a real pain and taught my husband an important lesson about packing light. For Europe, I think the OP would be better off packing something very lightweight for formal night instead and save weight in her suitcase for souvenirs. Overseas travel really requires you to think practically about how you pack. For a 12 night cruise, it's going to require the OP to think very carefully about what to put in the suitcase so that she is under the 50 pound limit. In addition, the sun will not set in Eastern Europe between late May and mid July, which might make wearing such an evening gown seem odd. She will likely need to pack layers for warmth and a raincoat. Here's temperature information: Copenhagen: High/low averages, May: 59/45 °F June: 67/52 °F July: 69/55 °F August: 69/54 °F September: 62/50 °F St. Petersburg: May: 59/42 °F June: 67/52 °F July: 71/56 °F August: 66/54 °F Stockholm: May: 60/43 °F June: 69/52 °F July: 71/56 °F August: 69/55 °F September: 59/48 °F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted January 19, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Many women wear recycled prom dresses and the ubiquitous MoB (Mother of the Bride) dresses for Formal night. Why spend a few hundred dollars or hunt the thrift shops for something to wear for 3 or 4 hours when you have something already in your closet ;) I'm sure the male population of the ship would appreciate a young woman wearing that dress onboard, even if for a very short time. I know the prom dress style has evolved, but even the rebel, liberal me would not let a daughter of mine wear that dress to a prom!!! It seems fine for a red carpet, though. We had a "celebrity" wedding at our hotel recently. It was black tie. The dress chosen by stylists for their female clients who were guests seemed to be black lace overlaid on a black or neutral slip, anywhere from floor length to a few inches below the butt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted January 19, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The term "prom dress" suggests something a sixteen or seventeen year old girl would wear to the dance at the school gym. The pictured gown is more like something Kim Kardashian would wear when out clubbing with Kanye. OP has got to be kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted January 19, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The term "prom dress" suggests something a sixteen or seventeen year old girl would wear to the dance at the school gym. The pictured gown is more like something Kim Kardashian would wear when out clubbing with Kanye. OP has got to be kidding. My prom was over 3 decades ago and held in a beautiful ballroom out of town. A prom is not just another high school dance its basically a graduation dance for graduates and their date. I do however feel very much like you in regards to the style of the dress pictured in the original post on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted January 19, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Might be fine for formal night on a cruise, but a prom dress.....really? Looks like it might be just a little bit too mature and revealing for a "prom". I'm wondering if this post isn't just to garner comments, especially since it's the first post by this person. Edited January 19, 2016 by marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted January 19, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Check out this site - LOL!! - http://www.mandatory.com/2014/04/25/22-photos-of-the-worst-prom-outfits-ever/ DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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