HELPFUL TIP….Preparing NOW for Formal Nights

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Since we are in the season for celebrations. I thought I would offer you a helpful tip for preparing for our cruise formal nights. On this 15 day cruise you will have 3 Formal Nights and 12 Smart Casual Nights for your attire preparation and planning. 

For those fairly new to the cruise scene. You maybe wondering what the definition of “Formal” verses “Smart Casual” mean?

Formal nights means evening gowns, cocktail dresses or glitzy dressy pant outfit for women. While Tuxedos and Dark Suits with Ties are the standard for men.   

MARTY

Smart Casual means guest attire should be in keeping with what they wear at a nice restaurant. Skirts, sun dresses with cover top, slacks and sweaters for ladies and for men, long pants and open neck shirts with collars, such as an aloha shirt or polo shirt.If you insist on a t-shirt. Plain, non-printed t-shirts with a sport or suit coat is a very accepted look.  Inappropriate dinner wear examples are any pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps, short sleeve and sleeveless t-shirts and casual jeans with fraying and/or holes are not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn. 

Now that you have this understanding...my tip is this. The Holiday Season is here and its a perfect time to buy those glitzy outfits. And better yet, take advantage of the after season sale. 

In regards to the Tuxedo option...I will be spotlighting a future article on how you can rent a Tuxedo for the cruise. Roger loves to take advantage of this, simply because all your formal wear needs will be sent to your cabin and you don’t have to pack it!

ALEX-TED-CONNIE

Lastly for you women folk...I like to go with the sleek glamour black. It’s an acceptable and easy to match color. Definitely, “Formal” and easy to dress up..add a beaded top, Or dress it up with glittery or shimmery scarf or fancy beaded pearls or sparkling jewelry
and voila you are set. If simplistic is your choice, then bring your formal black outfit of choice and mix and match with those glitzy accessories to combine your 3 formal wear outfits.

The key here is to plan now and keep your eye on the Holiday Season celebration outfits. because we embark on October 3rd, this will be too early for you to catch the 2015 Holiday Season Celebration Outfits, so mark your To Do List !