"plush" size, need formal wear imput

[jnc411]

How about this dress - no arms showing. http://www.womanwithin.com/clothing/Candlelight-and-Champagneandreg-Rhinestone-circle-trimmed-dress.aspx?PfId=118652&DeptId=9304&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=0or this one

http://www.womanwithin.com/clothing/Candlelight-and-Champagne-Lace-trapeze-dress.aspx?PfId=117981&DeptId=9304&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=0

 

and while we're here - these suits are very flattering http://www.womanwithin.com/department.aspx?DeptId=9290&12PerPage=1

 

I've ordered from this catalog before - if you normally wear a size 26, I would order a 24 or maybe even a 22 - they run big.

 

Find something you will feel pretty in and enjoy yourself!

 

 

I agree , order a smaller size , I ordered from them and had to go two sizes smaller than I buy in a store. Good Luck , have a great time.

Cori

[bubbie617]

Its really cute.. my only dilemma is wearing something black over navy. I don't like doing it because it looks like you did it accidently. I don't know what other color to pair with it though :(

 

Hi Jen,

 

I haven't been able to view any of the clothing from this thread, but why not just drop into the $10 or $15 boutique on the ship and pick up a pashmina - maybe in ivory (?) to go over a navy dress?

[Jfultz81]

Thanks Susan.. I actually went and bought two new dresses in black, haha!

[grummanyankee]

I am one of the larger ladies here, and wear about a 26. I am ging on a 9 night cruise on RCCL to Bermuda and other islands. I know I will need a formal style outfit. Nut have some dilemmas.

 

I do not really like to expose my upper arms that much. Many of the formal styles do. I know I can wear a shawl/wrap/ whatever. Heck, I've even made a few, sewn and knit. But, I am trying to find a dress. I know it's clearance time for prom wear, so I will be shopping.

 

I also wear orthotics (sic) in my shoes. Wearing heels is really uncomfortable, even after just a few minutes. What about a dressy pants outfit?

 

I have some of the "slinky" kind of fabric separates, and will bring them. They pack/travel well and can be hand washed, hang to dry. I have to go through my clothes yet, so am just starting. I have to move fast though, as the cruise leaves Bayonne on 6/19!

 

Then of course, there's the swimsuit issue. I have to shop for one, but hate it.

 

Oh, well, shopping for a cruise is much more fun than shopping for work! LOL

 

Any other "plush" ladies out there, maybe even going on the same cruise?

Hi,

I'm size 3X and I found some wonderful cruise clothes at a consignment store that handles upper- end clothing. Lots of "Slinky" brand pants, tops and jackets, a sequined cocktail dress with a slight sleeve, some sparkly toppers,etc. As far as a bathing suit, what woman ever likes herself in one? You'd be amazed what you can find with a little creative shopping.

[grummanyankee]

Thank you so much for this site! I have a pair of black velvet pants and shell - ordered a beautiful Spencer Alexis jacket in reds and gold to wear with it for our Alaska cruise in August. I have some 3" heels in sparkly gold faux snakeskin that should wrap up the outfit (with some dazzling gold jewelry).

 

I also found a beautiful long gown for under $100 on the www.nexteve.com site - thanks to whoever recommended that site as well!:)

Hi Pollyanna,

Which cruise line are you taking to AK in August? I'll be on Celebrity Infinity, Seattle to AK on August 7th.

[grummanyankee]

I wore this dress and recvd soo many compliments on it. It was so comfy!!

 

Where did you find that beautiful dress?

[Pollyanna Dreamgirl]

We're sailing on August 1st on the Holland Zuiderdam. We've been on the Celebrity before (Mercury) and loved their ships. It is imperative for me to stay strictly "inside passage" tho', so we went for the ship leaving Vancouver.