LindaKE Posted September 4, 2004 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Ladies, What's your opinion? Is it worth packing an extra formal if it requires packing an extra pair of shoes that will match that formal and nothing else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombero Posted September 4, 2004 #2 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Ladies, What's your opinion? Is it worth packing an extra formal if it requires packing an extra pair of shoes that will match that formal and nothing else? Go for it Linda.. My wife takes a different outfit for every formal night.. Dress, shoes, jewelry, eyeglasses and handbag... Oh, I forgot, make-up.. Have a blast Linda, it's your cruise and how many times a year do you get to go?? Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, have the best cruise you could imagine... Bombero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetMarie Posted September 4, 2004 #3 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Well, as the ladies know me from these boards, my answer is yes. I love to cruise and I love to dress while on the ship. Yes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyBarb Posted September 4, 2004 #4 Share Posted September 4, 2004 I say yes too! A lot of styles of womens shoes really don't take up that much room IMHO. Esp. 2" thong type slippers. I say go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Cruiser Posted September 5, 2004 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2004 ABSOLUTELY! Pack the extra formal outfit and pack the shoes and take lots of pictures in all your outfits. As stated above, some shoes take up virtually no extra room and add very little weight. One of my favorite pair is like a pair of mule slippers but the front is covered with black and silver sequins. These make a fairly simple black dress with silver jewelry into something appropriate for formal night. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nliedel Posted September 5, 2004 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Too many shoes??? BITE YOUR TONGUE!!!! I would.. Of course I am a shoe fanatic and get the back I deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madelinerose Posted September 5, 2004 #7 Share Posted September 5, 2004 By all means, take the extras! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 6, 2004 #8 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Yes.....absolutely. Why not?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellaRN Posted September 7, 2004 #9 Share Posted September 7, 2004 My feeling (not my husbands) is that you can never have enough shoes!!! If you feel the outfit needs those shoes by all means bring them. Stella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2001 Posted September 7, 2004 #10 Share Posted September 7, 2004 If the extra outfit and shoes don't require to take an extra suitcase or bag, I say go for it but if you need to add a suitcase then I personnaly don't think it is worth it, just try to find an outfit that will match the shoes you're already taking with you for the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lszu Posted September 7, 2004 #11 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Take 'em. You can never have too many shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted September 7, 2004 #12 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I guess I'm in the minority here - any extra item is one too many for me! I'm taking one pair of shoes for formal and smart casual night. Black leather w/patent leather uppers & a gold buckle, 1-inch heel. But then, a fashion maven I am not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevoli Posted September 8, 2004 #13 Share Posted September 8, 2004 If the extra formal requires ONLY extra shoes, and nothing else, then go for it. OTOH, if the extra formal ALSO requires extra jewelry, underwear, makeup, a shawl or wrap, then I'd rethink it. I'm a very light packer and my cruise/vacation experience has never suffered for it. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysteryreader Posted September 8, 2004 #14 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I'm inclined to say no. And it's not a packing question but a closet question. We were on a Celebrity M-class ship and thought there was more than adequate storage space. For example, the closet had a swing-out rod for half of the closet so that you could hang tops and pants double-decker. Good drawer and shelf space. But the closet floor space was limited. My dh's shoes took up more than half (and he was forever encroaching on the small space I did have). I wished I had left one pair of sandals at home just b/c I was piling shoes on top of shoes. We had our suitcases under the bed so that space was taken, too. M/R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunian Posted September 9, 2004 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2004 It depends on your allowed luggage weight. If it is only 20 kg (44 lbs) as ours is I should leave them at home. Shoes are the bane of my life when packing. Not only do they take the most room but they really eat into the luggage allowance. How many pairs do most of you take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeluvr Posted September 9, 2004 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2004 to your answers to the OP.... TREVOLI - I would love to see your packing list! What size luggage do you (& others) usually take? :confused: ANGELA - What is the 44 lb. weight limit? Per Person/Bag??? :confused: I'm usually an overpacker, and since we're driving to the port and don't have to worry about A/L limitations, I'm not sure why, but I don't want to overload myself this time! ;) THANKS, everyone! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunian Posted September 9, 2004 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Unfortunately it is 44 lbs per person for hold luggage. I think the British limits are possibly lower than the American anyway. Hand luggage is I think 10 lbs but by the time you have allowed for the weight of the suitcase and carryon bag and everything else you sure have to economise of shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted September 9, 2004 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2004 I think that the weight limit here for the airlines is 50 lbs per bag, then you're charged for overweight bags, up to $80, depending on the airline. You're also only allowed to check for free bags that do not exceed 62 linear inches, so if you have a 29 or 30-inch suitcase and stuff it, you may end up being whacked with an "oversize" charge to boot. I don't thinkg the cruise lines impose a weight limit, do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyBarb Posted September 9, 2004 #19 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Unfortunately it is 44 lbs per person for hold luggage. I think the British limits are possibly lower than the American anyway. Hand luggage is I think 10 lbs but by the time you have allowed for the weight of the suitcase and carryon bag and everything else you sure have to economise of shoes. Sorry all, this is OT but.... where in the UK are you from Angela? I'm from Leicester (in the midlands) though living in Barbados. When do you cruise and where are you boarding, I heard that a lot of people from the UK board in Barbados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunian Posted September 10, 2004 #20 Share Posted September 10, 2004 BrodyBarb I'm from just south of Manchester. Cruising this year we have been to New England and Canada in April - sailing from NY. In just over two weeks we are off to the Med and next year we are going east from the Seychelles to Singapore. We have not yet got to the carribean. My favourites are the Med and Far East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyBarb Posted September 10, 2004 #21 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Angela, You're cruises sound really great. The Med sounds terrific. I have a friend in the UK from the Seychelles (paradise). Have a great cruise!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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