lizzyla Posted August 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I have bought this dress to wear on HAL Alaskan cruise fiesta evening and am unsure what accessories would be best. Its as you can see quite a busy pattern, mainly black, greys, plums and warm purple shades. Wondering if a blingy necklace will be too much, should I stick with some statement earrings perhaps? I have black sandals with heels or flat gold sandals. Age? 60 (just!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted August 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'd suggest a simple pendant, the dress has a lot going on Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2017 A good dangly earring & maybe a cuff bracelet. You don't want to overpower that gorgeous dress Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutieKakes Posted August 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I would personally just wear earrings...but I tend to go understated with jewelry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzyla Posted August 14, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks for the advice, much appreciated, would you think black accessories would work? Thinking maybe jet. The dress does look full on but probably less so in the flesh. Nice mix of warm autumnal shades. Have a deep grey pashmina so far... First cruise, long time since I dressed up this much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andee Posted August 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Jet or silver earrings and bracelet. Black sandals. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks for the advice, much appreciated, would you think black accessories would work? Thinking maybe jet. The dress does look full on but probably less so in the flesh. Nice mix of warm autumnal shades. Have a deep grey pashmina so far... First cruise, long time since I dressed up this much... Just want you to know that there is no more "formal" night on HAL. The "gala" night only requires "dress up" as far as kakis and a collared golf shirt for men and pants and a shirt or sundress for women. You will look lovely in your dress (which I would only put with a simple pair of silver or gold (your favorite) hoops, no longer than 1". Just be aware that you will be in a minority dressed up so much. Alaska cruises themselves are just more casual by the nature of being in Alaska. Wear the dress proudly!! It looks Tie-dye to me and my Hippy BoHo self would pick something like that if I had to do a dress for an occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted August 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Slidergirl is right. I've been on a HAL Alaska cruise, and it was very informal. Can't remember any long gowns. I also would vote earrings only. Very pretty dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Shoes Posted August 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Don't mean to hijack the thread, but we are cruising next August to Alaska on HAL. I just pulled my husband's navy wool sport coat out of the closet. Very good shape and it has survived our humid climate (Maui). I was thinking we would have to buy him some new wool dress pants, as the old ones are an olive color. Not seeing that this color is in style any longer. He does not own a suit. So, he has tan/dressy Dockers. That will be good enough for dinner? There are no more "formal" nights? Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 19, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Dancing Shoes. Tan dockers are just fine. Sport coat or really nice dress aloha shirts Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Shoes Posted August 19, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks. Now I am going to have to find something to wear. Would a sleeveless knee length dress that you would wear to a dinner out be too formal? I don't own dress pants. I do have a nice silk skirt to wear with some dress pumps. I either have flip flops, Nike's, or dress shoes. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 19, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Dancing Shoes the sleeveless dress will be just fine Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Shoes Posted August 19, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFluffyCruisingOtter Posted August 19, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Black accessories would look best like a sparkly black clutch. And you can where sparkly black jewelry. Theirs never to much bling so where all the bling you want just make sure it's not multicolored because that would be to much. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 27, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Lovely colors......I am a purple gal and think your dress is lovely:D......since you are asking for opinions.........I would wear a necklace (something like a simple solitaire in a white metal) but that is just me.....with that neckline I would feel naked without a necklace but again, that is just me. Oh, definitely a pair of earrings:), I think silver or white gold goes beautifully with the purple family:) And I would wear the black sandals. Enjoy your cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhsocal Posted August 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Dancing Shoes, would go with the dress shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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