formal nights

[lilmi]

I've seen the post about men and tuxedos on formal nights. I have a question about ladies on formal nights. I'm going on the Nordic Empress Bermuda cruise in 2 weeks. I've never been on a cruise and have been told different stories regarding what type of clothing to wear on a formal night. Is it ball gown, black cocktail dress, a gown, but nothing too poofy? What? I've been told everything to a simple black dress to glittery...Thanks in advance!

 

[Kar06]

On the last cruise I went on (Carnival Pride) on one formal night I wore the bottom of my junior prom dress (it was one of those 2 piece ones) w/ a sparkly top, and the other night I wore a sparkly black cocktail dress.

On the Serenade in November I plan to wear my senior prom dress (strapless, black & white w/ some rhinestones, A-line) one night, and another black cocktail type dress.

It depends on what you are comfortable in. I like to dress up when possible, as in college I pretty much live in jeans etc...

I have seen women in nice pant suits to decked out in ball gowns. As long as you look nice and are comfortable, wear what you want.

 

[lilmi]

thanks so much for your response! i have a bunch of gowns from college and from law school formals - some simple, yet elegant - and would love to get a chance to wear them again. i just didn't want to be too over/under dressed!

 

[kimmy]

You will not be overdressed as there are many who really enjoy dressing up for these evenings, myself included!

I always bring long gowns for formal nights and one of my favorite things to do is get ready for dinner early and find a seat in m favorite watering hole - that would be the Champage Bar - and admire all the well dressed passengers as they go by.

So wear your finery and enjoy!

kimmy

 

[DJP]

We have been on seven cruises, including the Nordic Empress, and for formal nights I usually wear a cocktail dress or dressy pantsuit and my husband wears a tuxedo. I don't see as many long dresses or "ball gowns" as I used to see even ten years ago; just dressier clothes than what people wear the other nights.

 

[jano]

My husband is a retired AF Coloel..and he wears h is formal mess dress one night and a Tux the other formal night. In between he wears smart Casual. I wear anything I damn well am in the mood for..always formal..as we enjoy dressing up. I see ladies in every degree of wear..inc. those who do not bother. I see sequins, satins, old, new, shiny , spangled and boas...it is a night for all to come as they wish. There really is no protocol.It is a wonderful opportunity to get out of the drive by fast food lane...and enjoy fine dining, dancing and the rememberance of dignity and elegance.