mkbrewer Posted April 4, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Hi everyone, I will be taking my first cruise ever on the Zuiderdam with my husband, teenage daughter, and father-in-law in about a week. I've done quite a bit of research in advance of our cruise, and have found thus far a spectrum of interpretation of dress appropriate for "Gala" Nights. I would love to see how YOU experienced Holland cruisers interpret appropriate dress for a "Gala" dinner evening. (I will happily share some photos of from our upcoming cruise upon our return. Photo of us at the Oregon Coast. We haven't travelled since Covid!) Thank you in advance! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybikermom Posted April 4, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) Here is what my son and I wore on the Nieuw Amsterdam last month. And then my sister, dad, and I on our first cruise on the Ryndam. aaaaaaand I don’t know why they ended up sideways…. Edited April 4, 2022 by Navybikermom 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted April 4, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Fun idea for a thread - thanks for sharing your photos In my early cruise days, I always found it fun to search the "Alex Evenings" brand on eBay, looking for inspiration for highly packable and well-priced gala night suggestions. Recycling points also, for often only one-time worn items others got for their own sole use special occasions. Everything was washable and fabrics and cuts in this brand had enough stretch to be comfortable and forgiving for another round of special occasions. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni-shanni Posted April 4, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) Tom Edited April 4, 2022 by shanni-shanni 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamOp Posted April 4, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Navybikermom said: Here is what my son and I wore on the Nieuw Amsterdam last month. And then my sister, dad, and I on our first cruise on the Ryndam. aaaaaaand I don’t know why they ended up sideways…. Sorry, You were making me dizzy😆 5 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted April 4, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 4, 2022 On the Prinsendam a few years back.Our table was invited to dine with the Capt. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybikermom Posted April 4, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 4, 2022 10 hours ago, HamOp said: Sorry, You were making me dizzy😆 Thank you! 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted April 4, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 4, 2022 This photo of us was taken on our 49th anniversary in the lovely Oak Room on the Prinsendam - September 6, 2018. Typical gala night attire for us. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted April 4, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Ocean Bar Ms Amsterdam: 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkbrewer Posted April 4, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted April 4, 2022 You all look fantastic! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhsocal Posted April 4, 2022 #11 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Did you gals wear heels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted April 4, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 4, 2022 41 minutes ago, jhsocal said: Did you gals wear heels? I wear short heels (kitten heels). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamOp Posted April 4, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said: This photo of us was taken on our 49th anniversary in the lovely Oak Room on the Prinsendam - September 6, 2018. Typical gala night attire for us. You both look so young! Did you get married at 10 years old?😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted April 4, 2022 #14 Share Posted April 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, HamOp said: You both look so young! Did you get married at 10 years old?😁 😄 No, I was 19 (all my siblings married about that age). DH was 21. If my grandkids try getting married that young I'll smack them.😉 Our generation seemed more mature at those ages. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted April 4, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 4, 2022 We had a "Tuxedo Junction" on the Zuiderdam - We met in the Ocean Bar - Get the band to play the theme song! I encourage everyone to have a "Tuxedo Junction" on your next Gala Night! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted April 4, 2022 #16 Share Posted April 4, 2022 And remember gala attire for Alaska cruises may look very different. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted April 4, 2022 #17 Share Posted April 4, 2022 My sister and I on the Noordam September 2016. Seated because the seas were very rough. We had more fun looking at the seas than enjoying our dinner. @OlsSalt I did the same thing - bought my gown on eBay. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted April 5, 2022 #18 Share Posted April 5, 2022 7 hours ago, jhsocal said: Did you gals wear heels? I wear heels almost every night, but they aren't as high as I used to wear. 🙁 Mobility and balance difficulties have lowered the heel height significantly from my personal best (about 4" back in the day). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted April 5, 2022 #19 Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) My DH! You can barely see it, but he is proudly wearing his 2 star pin as well. L. Edited April 5, 2022 by leerathje 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted April 5, 2022 #20 Share Posted April 5, 2022 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted April 5, 2022 #21 Share Posted April 5, 2022 More from our first Tuxedo Junction 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recruiter 28 Posted April 5, 2022 #22 Share Posted April 5, 2022 On the Nieuw Amsterdam in February 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMommyByGrace Posted April 5, 2022 #23 Share Posted April 5, 2022 From our 2019 Alaskan cruise. Can’t wait for our next cruise in July! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpora Posted April 6, 2022 #24 Share Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) On the NS March 6-16, 2022 Edited April 6, 2022 by Skorpora 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted April 6, 2022 #25 Share Posted April 6, 2022 On 4/4/2022 at 11:49 AM, The-Inside-Cabin said: We had a "Tuxedo Junction" on the Zuiderdam - We met in the Ocean Bar - Get the band to play the theme song! I encourage everyone to have a "Tuxedo Junction" on your next Gala Night! For your listening pleasure - Glenn Miller plays Tuxedo Junction 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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