Would this be ok?

[ldw81]

HI everyone! I'm new to this site but have quickly become hooked on all the great advice I've found here. My fiance and I have decided to take a Carnival southern caribbean cruise for our honeymoon this July. I've started looking at some things to buy for the formal nights. I'm not a fan of dresses...I have a really hard time finding dresses that look ok with my hips! I was thinking I would wear a dress for one night and pants the other night....are these pants with the top ok to wear? (I'm 26 btw)

 

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=277020&CategoryID=24202

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=282141&CategoryID=24292&LinkType=SiteAd&LinkLoc=16904&AdID=43047

or this top...

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=282258&CategoryID=29541&LinkType=EverGreen

[caviargal]

They are all cute and will be just right for your cruise. My favorite is the red top. Very pretty!

[cb at sea]

I couldn't see the pants, but if they're "daytime" wear, your really should get something more "evening appropriate". There are evening trousers--it's the material more than the cut that makes eveningwear different.

As to the tops, I liked the sparkly one best!

[6rugrats]

Dress is very cute. Did you read the reviews on the tops?

[ldw81]

No wonder people can't see the pants..I forgot to post them!!!

 

Here are a couple of that I've been looking at.

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=282338&CategoryID=21565&LinkType=EverGreen

 

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=257507&CategoryID=21565&LinkType=EverGreen

 

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=277323&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

[jmort]

I LOVE the red top....absolutly beautiful

[luckyprincess]

Love, love, love the red top, white dress and middle shiny pants! You're going to look like a million bucks!

[Happy ks]

Looking at the sample photos I think you are on the right track.

 

Cocktail dresses are very appropriate now for cruiseline formal dinners, I should add on the main stream lines such as the one you are sailing. I find them far easier to pack than longer dresses. You will see a lot of women in evening pants instead of dresses as well.

[mtncouple]

When I went to macy's to check them out I ended up buying 7 tops on clearance sale!:D all for under $100. I'm so excited. I leave in 52 days!

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

The white dress says it is made of stretch poplin. Poplin is not a fabric associated with formal or cocktail attire. Poplin is used in daytime slacks, skirts, and carpis and shorts. The dress is really, really cute, though. You can certainly wear it to the dining room any other night except formal night.

[PrincessasMommy]

I think you have great taste. I can't tell you if they appropriate for formal night because I haven't yet been on a cruise, but I would buy them anyhow, you'll wear them at some point!

[RCCLismyfav1]

They are all suitable for formal nights including the cute dress. Have a great cruise and congrats.

[ldw81]

Thanks for all of your advice/opinions. I've ordered two pairs of pants, two dresses, and a shirt (not the red one...had really awful reviews!) Fingers crossed that something will fit and look good on me!! :)

[Chigirlcruzin]

The white dress says it is made of stretch poplin. Poplin is not a fabric associated with formal or cocktail attire. Poplin is used in daytime slacks, skirts, and carpis and shorts. The dress is really, really cute, though. You can certainly wear it to the dining room any other night except formal night.

 

 

I completely agree. My first thought when I saw this was it's cute, but it's a daytime dress. OK for a casual night, but you'll feel underdressed on formal night.

[ldw81]

I've gone ahead and ordered some things from Macy's. Fingers crossed that at least half of the things fit right and will work for the formal nights.....

 

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=294239&CategoryID=22120&LinkType=EverGreen

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=279120&CategoryID=22120

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=282256&CategoryID=24285&LinkType=SiteAd&LinkLoc=16904&AdID=43047

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=282258&CategoryID=29541&LinkType=EverGreen

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=277323&CategoryID=24209&LinkType=EverGreen

 

 

oK...thats everything that I've ordered....

[legalmom]

Those dresses will be perfect for formal wear! Have a great trip!

 

Lois M:)