Formal nights

Looks like there are 2 formal nights on FOTS. Is it absolutely
necessary for women to wear a cocktail dress? Would a really nice
sequined top and dress slacks work?

Marsha

Absolutely!
Gen

"MAS" wrote in message ...
Looks like there are 2 formal nights on FOTS. Is it absolutely necessary
for women to wear a cocktail dress? Would a really nice sequined top and
dress slacks work?

Marsha

On 1/18/2011 7:53 PM, MAS wrote:
Looks like there are 2 formal nights on FOTS. Is it absolutely necessary
for women to wear a cocktail dress? Would a really nice sequined top and
dress slacks work?

Marsha

Yes.

Take a slinky pair of black slacks and some blingy tops. You will be fine.

If you feel like playing dress up (we love it) check out the thrift
shops. I get my cruise gowns at Salvation Army. Most women wear a formal
gown twice then their entire set has seen it.

On our last cruise 2 weeks ago, I had two "new" gowns. One was $10 and
the other $5. I had to pay $18 to shorten the $5 dress as it had a
ruffle down the front that made it hard to hem. I'll wear them for
another couple of cruises then donate them back and take my deduction on
my taxes. g

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On 1/18/11 8:53 PM, MAS wrote:
Looks like there are 2 formal nights on FOTS. Is it absolutely necessary
for women to wear a cocktail dress? Would a really nice sequined top and
dress slacks work?

Marsha

And you might bring a matching sweater. Ship restaurants tend to be cool.

--Tom

On 1/18/2011 11:53 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
On 1/18/2011 7:53 PM, MAS wrote:
Looks like there are 2 formal nights on FOTS. Is it absolutely necessary
for women to wear a cocktail dress? Would a really nice sequined top and
dress slacks work?

Marsha

Yes.

Take a slinky pair of black slacks and some blingy tops. You will be fine.

If you feel like playing dress up (we love it) check out the thrift
shops. I get my cruise gowns at Salvation Army. Most women wear a formal
gown twice then their entire set has seen it.

On our last cruise 2 weeks ago, I had two "new" gowns. One was $10 and
the other $5. I had to pay $18 to shorten the $5 dress as it had a
ruffle down the front that made it hard to hem. I'll wear them for
another couple of cruises then donate them back and take my deduction on
my taxes. g


Thanks. I like wearing dresses, but don't want to mess with hose. Some
people can wear a dress without hose, but that just doesn't feel right
to me. One or two pairs of black slacks and two different tops should do it.

On 1/19/2011 12:10 AM, Tom K wrote:
On 1/18/11 8:53 PM, MAS wrote:
Looks like there are 2 formal nights on FOTS. Is it absolutely necessary
for women to wear a cocktail dress? Would a really nice sequined top and
dress slacks work?

Marsha

And you might bring a matching sweater. Ship restaurants tend to be cool.

--Tom

That cool might feel good after being in the heat all day, but I'll pack
a sweater, too. This is the first time I'm going to travel with a
checked-in bag.

Marsha

On Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:28:47 -0500, MAS wrote:

Thanks. I like wearing dresses, but don't want to mess with hose.

I know how you feel.
--
Charles - "I am not a homo, I am gay."
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On 1/19/2011 6:28 PM, MAS wrote:
On 1/18/2011 11:53 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
On 1/18/2011 7:53 PM, MAS wrote:
Looks like there are 2 formal nights on FOTS. Is it absolutely necessary
for women to wear a cocktail dress? Would a really nice sequined top and
dress slacks work?

Marsha

Yes.

Take a slinky pair of black slacks and some blingy tops. You will be
fine.

If you feel like playing dress up (we love it) check out the thrift
shops. I get my cruise gowns at Salvation Army. Most women wear a formal
gown twice then their entire set has seen it.

On our last cruise 2 weeks ago, I had two "new" gowns. One was $10 and
the other $5. I had to pay $18 to shorten the $5 dress as it had a
ruffle down the front that made it hard to hem. I'll wear them for
another couple of cruises then donate them back and take my deduction on
my taxes. g


Thanks. I like wearing dresses, but don't want to mess with hose. Some
people can wear a dress without hose, but that just doesn't feel right
to me. One or two pairs of black slacks and two different tops should do
it.


If It's a long gown or dress, you can cheat with knee-highs.

I wear sparkly evening sandals with my gowns. No hose necessary, but I
know what you mean. When I retired I swore I'd never wear another pair
of pantyhose again.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.