Maroubrastomper Posted January 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hi there I am a newbie to cruising and hoping someone may be able to assist. Will be travelling on QV next month. I understand the ‘dress’ code throughout the day and for after 6 (and will pack lovely evening dresses for the evening) however what is the code for ladies foot wear during the day and evening. Is a Birkenstock ok for use thru the day. And will open sandals be appropriate with evening wear. If so do they need to be a certain heel height. Or do I need to bring along a court-shoe with enclosed toe and heel. Any advice would be of assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted January 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2019 For gents, sandals are not part of the evening dress code. For ladies, I have not observed any extreme high heels, but I have seen a variety of shoe styles, including metallic finish sandals and sneakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted January 20, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2019 My recollection is that pretty much any casual shoe is appropriate during daytime - and that for evening wear women wore whatever footwear they might have worn at home to formal events - I know I saw strappy sandals -with various heel heights, as well as flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted January 20, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2019 There is no specific code for ladies footwear, day time or evening although I think wearing crocs with your evening dress might be pushing it. Birkenstocks, fit flops, flip flops to Gucci ballet flats, your style your choice. You can even wear your 5 ins stilettos if you want but they're not very practical around the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted January 20, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Victoria2 said: There is no specific code for ladies footwear, day time or evening although I think wearing crocs with your evening dress might be pushing it. Birkenstocks, fit flops, flip flops to Gucci ballet flats, your style your choice. You can even wear your 5 ins stilettos if you want but they're not very practical around the pool. The main advice was for daytime wear and I missed out the evening advice which is again, your choice. I choose the shoe which compliments the outfit and has an appropriate heel for the length of the garment. I was serious about the crocs unless you have a foot condition which requires the wearing of such a shoe. Edited January 20, 2019 by Victoria2 added foot condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymal Posted January 20, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2019 During the day anything seems to be o.k. Evenings, I think apart from trainers and sandals, Flat or high fine. Just enjoy the experience I think most women enjoy being dress up and they look good, and the men,some may not enjoy, but at they look like they have made an effort. What I like about the dress code all us men look like penguins.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted January 20, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, luckymal said: During the day anything seems to be o.k. Evenings, I think apart from trainers and sandals, Flat or high fine. Just enjoy the experience I think most women enjoy being dress up and they look good, and the men,some may not enjoy, but at they look like they have made an effort. What I like about the dress code all us men look like penguins.😉 Sorry, but what on earth is wong with sandals in the evenings? I often wear them, and had thought them the smartest shoes I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymal Posted January 20, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I suppose we all have different opinions on what we think is or not smart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted January 20, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2019 52 minutes ago, luckymal said: I suppose we all have different opinions on what we think is or not smart? High heeled , black or gold, strappy sandals? Not smart? I've never heard that suggested. And certainly they seem to be worn pretty widely on Cunard formal nights in my experience. And the current Cunard advert in the U.K. press shows an elegant woman in a red evening dress wearing very minimalist sandals, so Cunard presumably think they are OK for formal occasions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loerie Posted January 20, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I wear only sandals during the day and smart sandals in evening suitable for dancing. you will see every kind of shoe known to mankind being worn and some of the older folks who have foot problems wear what they can fit into-only thing I have not seen is bare feet may be I should try ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted January 20, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2019 OP no need to worry about your footwear. You'll be fine in whatever you choose to wear for your foot comfort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted January 21, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I'm figuring no one is going to be looking at my feet.☺️ I only wear flats, and that's what's coming with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted January 21, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 21, 2019 There's no "rule" about sandals for women, only for men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmike911 Posted January 21, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Underwatr said: There's no "rule" about sandals for women, only for men. The term 'Sandal' in ladies shoes has many definitions. It could be beach type sandals, or it could be very dressy shoes that many ladies wear these days. The the right place with well groomed feet ladies should have no fear wearing sandals. I would hope, however, that plastic flip flops only be worn to or from a pool, a whirlpool spa or in the Canyon Ranch Spa, certainly not in the dining rooms, bars or lounges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summergee Posted January 22, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I regularly wear gold or black flats, as well as black sandals on formal nights. It depends on what is right with the dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mef_57 Posted January 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I was on the QE this Christmas for my first cruise. Footwear seemed to accommodate the person's mobility. Given the number of ballroom dancers, women's dress sandals are fine. I even work my flat orthotic sandals with dress trousers and no one stopped me at the door. Speaking of trousers, I did not bring a dress. I have dressy crepe trousers that I wore with glitzy tops or chiffon capelets for formal nights and didn't feel under dressed at all. Given the complements, it must have been appropriate. The other thing of note was men's footwear. Again - comfort was king. Several gentleman had casual shoes, albeit black, under their tuxedos. I mean Crocs or canvas slip on deck shoes....but as the colour blended in the maitre d turned a blind eye at the dining room door. So, try to accommodate the code, but I wouldn't agonize on it like I did before my first sailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroubrastomper Posted January 26, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thank you all for your feedback, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavergal Posted January 28, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Remember the motion of the ship might be difficult if you are wearing “heels”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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