Sweatsuit?

[Mysteryreader]

I read a message on the Celebrity board that said sweatsuits are a no-no onboard. I have a Talbots sweatsuit--pants and hoodie--I'd planned to wear on "at sea" days. Not the "Property of Folsom Prison XXX" shabby gray sweats. It's the kind of sweatsuit that's too nice to actually sweat in. Should I leave it at home?

 

M/R

[romy]

I too love my cute, colorful sweatsuits! I've never bothered with them on my previous cruises as we were in the Caribbean, hot, hot, hot! I did however take one of my faves to Vancouver, BC last summer and felt a little out of place.

I ordered it online and it almost didn't arrive before we left. It was a nice terry seafoam color with hood and I LOVED it. Keep in mind, we did tons of walking in the city/parks, public transportation, etc. I swear I was the only person wearing bright colors, or colors of any kind! Everybody was wearing black, grey, kahki or jeans and I stuck out like a sore thumb. I quickly made an adjustment!

We are sailing in 2 weeks to the Baltics where the sweatsuit idea is much more appropriate than in the Caribbean! But I really hadn't considered taking it until I read this thread.

So, in a nutshell; GOOD QUESTION!!! I'll be anxious to see if this is indeed acceptable on a cruise.

Happy Sailing!!!

Romy

[WaterCruiser]

No, definately bring it along! Not appropriate in the dining rooms, but can be a lifesaver if the air turns cool on deck . I will always bring one and have used it for walking, as an evening swimsuit cover and used also used the jacket with shorts on excusions. I think the idea is to keep it nice. There are lots of pretty ones that don't qualify as "sweats". Call it "comfort wear"! :) Yours sounds perfect.

[MrsPete]

I agree that it'd be inappropriate for the dining room, but it sounds just right for day-time around the ship wear. It'd be good for playing bingo, watching a movie, or losing money in the casino -- you know, indoor stuff where the air conditioning might be a bit cool.

[romy]

Thanks, I will, sorry for the hard to read color, but this is the color of the sweatsuit! I will bring it along, argh, one more thing to pack!!!:eek:

 

I never would have thought about bringing it, until I read this thread, thanks again!!! Right after dinner I like to immediately change in to comfort clothes and hit the deck, so this will be perfect. How did I ever go on 2 cruises without this forum???

I promise to go back to a reasonable color for my posts, sorry if this hurts anyone's eyes!

Happy Sailing!!!

Romy

[Mysteryreader]

Thanks for the support. I should have mentioned that we're taking an Alaska cruise, and I'm expecting the decks to be cool at times. My sweatsuit is a heathery tan (they had a great seafoam green but--natch--not in my size), and I'm going to wear a bright red or medium blue t-shirt with it. (Talbots again--not Property of Folsom Prison XXX. ;-) )

 

I understand about this being too casual for dinner in the dining room. Do the same rules apply for breakfast and lunch? And the dreaded jeans question: no jeans in the DR? Ever? Inc. brkt and lunch?

 

M/R

[cruisead]

You can wear jeans or nice sweatsuits in the dining room for both breakfast and lunch.

[JDK01269]

How about shorts during breakfast & lunch. I am planning on spending most of my time in a bathing suit with my little skort/short cover-up. Am I going to have to go back to my cabin and change... That would be a BUMMER! I am excited and have bought several new little sundresses and a cocktail dress for dinners... but for breakfast and lunch too???? :( NOOOOOOO!

[lszu]

Sure, why not bring 'em. For wearing on the ship during the day or for shore excursions I'd think they'd be perfect. So far as I can tell the "athleisure" look is still going strong.

[WaterCruiser]

Nice shorts or outfits are fine for breakfast or lunch. More casual attire like swim coverups belong in the more casual eating areas, like the buffet rooms or snack bar areas. I guess just think of the main dining room as a bit nicer restaurant & dress like you would going to breakfast or lunch at any nice restaurant or hotel in the town where you live.

 

Hope you all have a wonderful vacation!

 

Deb

[CruisinMatt]

Unless you are using the fitness center or going for a brisk walk on the promanade deck....sweats typically look dumpy and frumpy on women......Why not wear some comfortable slacks and a sweater or maybe jeans and a turtleneck? :confused:

[carlmm]

Just make sure to read and follow the guidelines for your particular cruise and to look around. There are ships where jeans, shorts and sweatsuits are definetly out of place for breakfast and lunch in the dining room as well as for the casino, lectures or any other kind of indoor activity.

Also the dress code might not only apply for dinner but "for all public rooms after xxx".

[Mysteryreader]

CruisinMatt, the key here is my sweatsuit comes from Talbots. Not frumpy. Not dumpy. Furthermore, on a BMI scale, I am at the 3.2 %ile--that means that 96.8% of women have more heft than I do. Not dumpy. Not frumpy.

 

Don't worry, my slacks and sweaters are going cruising, too. I've got this one Ralph Lauren sweater that looks like a million bucks. But waste that sweater on breakfast or flower arranging??? Not going to happen.

 

M/R

[CruisinMatt]

Oops, typical me. I missed the fact it was from Talbots :rolleyes: Sorry!

[JanetMarie]

Funny story about "Talbots." A few years ago at Christmas, my sister-in-law was given a beautiful sweater from Filene's for her gift. She opened the box and asked where I purchased it. I told her, and she replied, "Oh, I ONLY shop at Talbots." I took the sweater from her hand and ceased buying her holiday gifts. Soooooo not nice of her! :eek:

[Lois R]

Hi...its Leisure Wear now LOL....:D some VERY NICE leisure wear too!

Talbots....for anyone interested.....they are having one of their SALES right now.....

Went last night.....found 7 items;)

 

Janet...no that was NOT very nice of your sister-in-law:(

[kitty9]

carlmm, which cruise lines don't allow you to wear shorts, jeans or sweatsuits in the regular dining room for breakfast and lunch? If you're referring to lines such as Seabourn, Silversea and Crystal, that statement is not at all true. I've cruised all three of those lines and I've seen plenty of people wearing casual clothing such as jeans and sweats in the dining room during the day. The only thing they don't allow in the dining room is swimwear, even with a cover up.

 

As for those of you who want to wear just your bathing suit and a skirt or cover up in the formal dining room for lunch, I have to say please don't do that. Have you ever had to sit down in the chair while wearing your best clothes only to find out that someone at lunch wore their bathing suit to the dining room for lunch and messed up the chair with suntan lotion? If you've been sitting out in the sun all morning, please have lunch at the buffet or other casual venue unless you change or really make sure no lotion residue is on your body.

[Lois R]

Carl...I am wondering the same thing as Darcie....what cruiselines don't allow shorts during the day in the dining room?...I always try to look nice...but when I am in the Caribbean....during the day I am in shorts and t...or bathing suit and cover up.

 

Darcie...good tip on the suntan lotion!...And I agree totally with your comments!

[carlmm]

My remark was based on my personal experiences with Cunard (QEII and Caronia, do not know about QM2) and on the experiences of fellow travellers on other ships like e.g. Europa but also on Seabourn.

Yet there different people seem to have made different experiences. At least the Seabourn guidelines say:

"Attire for Daytime: ... Elegant casual wear is best for The Restaurant. Shorts and other more casual attire are welcomed in the café during breakfast and lunch."

Cunard states: "Shorts may not be worn in any ship's restaurant or dining room."

So maybe it is just more than "You can" or "You cannot" like "Decide upon ship, destination, time of year, overall atmosphere, style and what ever else is important"

[Lois R]

Carl, thanks for the clarification....Cunard is out of my league...so is Seabourne....

Happy enough with Celebrity:D

[furkidsmom]

I wore nice sweatsuits on our Baltic cruise on Celebrity. I wouldn't wear one to dinner, but during the day they were great!