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I was inspired to look for an Android app for wardrobe planning and found MyCloset. It does much of what was mentioned above. I have had fun photographing and editing my clothes to load into the app - now comes the real fun of laying out outfits for my next cruise [emoji3]

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I wonder if they are trying to discourage buying bottled water for the environmental impact. It's easy to bring a reusable bottle and use the ship water which is perfectly safe and tastes just fine.

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from the OP:

I bought the shoes (low kitten heel slingback black patent) and took them on our cruise. In 14 days I wore them 4 or 5 times, thru dinner and into the theatre. They were vaguely uncomfortable but certainly didn't hurt, and were actually more comfortable when sitting than my gladiator flats. I wore them up and down several flights of stairs, as well as walking around the piazza, etc. after dinner.

The shoes certainly dressed up my LBD and black polazzo pants.

This is the first time I dressed up for dinner (other than formal night), and got lots of compliments. My husband still comments on how great I looked and how he loved looking at me. Now, I'll just go on to say that I'm no Kim K. - far from it, but he appreciated the effort.

All in all: I'm glad I brought them, and the little bit of discomfort was worth it.

This is only the second time I've ordered online - I figured, what the heck, I'm not going to get to the shoe store before they arrive anyway. I do have problem feet and am learning what type of shoe works. Anything the an edge along the upper toe line is usually out: no ballet flats for me :-(

For some reason these are only moderately uncomfortable and not particularly painful. I've decided to keep them (and thanks for everyone's input!!!), even if only to wear on a date night at home. It is a rare LBD that looks great with flats! They were only $40 so not a big loss if I barely wear them. I MIGHT bring them on my next cruise for one of the formal nights, but I'll have flats as well. I am taking a suitcase as well as my carryon so I should have room/weight.

The rest of the time my shoes will be my ultra comfortable keen sandals, and I'll be thinking of you ladies when I slip them on ;-)

Hi Laura, back again to ask if you would consider a wedge sandal or another kind of sandal with a thicker heel? I see you are in Canada as am I; here are a few to just start thinking about

Those are cute, thanks for putting in the link. I think I'd be in the same boat as the slingbacks though :-( My best bet is a loafer that comes up high on my foot, but would't that look sweet with a LBD :eek:

Maybe I need to stick with pants where you can't see my foot.

See you are on our Panama Canal Cruise next January :)

Yes! We have been booked for several months. It started off just us, then another couple decided to join us, then the friends we've cruised with before, then her cousin, and now her cousin's friend, so it should be fun!

Thanks for the shoe suggestions. I have such a time with finding shoes that I only order online when it is possible to do a store return. Someday I might get adventurous and risk Amazon.

Thanks for everyone's feedback. Yes, it is crazy to wear something uncomfortable... I usually wear blundstone boots or keen sandals, neither of which are good with a dress. It is tricky for me to find a shoe as anything that presses over the joint of my right big toe is uncomfortable. I was stomped on by a horse years ago and that joint has some arthritis. Something strappy is way out.

The heel is a good height and I find them very easy to walk in (even did 1/2 mile on the treadmill with them on), but they do press a bit on my big toe.

Maybe I have to take them back :-( or at least leave them home for our next cruise... or bring them and wear them one night for formal night and give all you helpful ladies an opportunity to say 'I told you so'!

I purchased a really cute pair of patent 'non-leather' slingbacks that I totally love, however, like any shoe with a heel they cause me pain due to a swollen knuckle on my big toe.

I've been wearing them around the house to see how bad it is and have found that while the pain isn't huge, they are uncomfortable. I would wear them with a dress to dinner on the ship and probably change into flats after supper. Is it worth it to look good for a little while? How much discomfort do you endure in the name of fashion?

Thanks - I look forward to hearing your answers! Laura

Finding this thread has been a relief for me... I thought I was crazy since I started planning outfits for our next cruise as soon as it was booked. I'm glad I'm not the only one!

I've been laying them out and taking photos just to keep my mind from swirling at all the possibilities.

Today I'm trying on things for my travel day - an all day affair from Canada to Ft. Lauderdale. My grey pants are a must as they are tailored soft, stretchy material that looks dressy while feeling like track pants. The top, well, that has been harder.

38 days till we leave for Eastern and then Western Caribbean. :D

p.s. I've gone back and read the ancient history on this post.