What kind of sweater/sweatshirt/something to use?

[Set Free]

We'll be on the Veendam in June to Bermuda and I'm hearing the ship is pretty chilly inside so I'm trying to figure out what would work well to put over my casual clothes during the day if we're eating or whatever. I don't think a jacket would be good since it's indoors and my hoodie sweatshirt (zippered) might be too casual. I have a white cardigan but that's more for over my dresses so I'm trying to figure out what to get. What have you all brought? I still have 4 weeks to shop (although I want to have everything set the week before so I don't have to rush to get anything else). Any thoughts?

[Nebr.cruiser]

During the day things are pretty casual, so a jacket or hoodie would be ok; not what I'd wear, but ok. Thou I get cold rather easily too, I have never been really chilly during the day; sometimes at dinner, when wearing strapless or something similar.

 

I generally take a cardigan along and put in the small tote type bag I take to the pool for holding sunscreen, book, etc. That way if I go into the buffet or some other inside venue and I'm cold, I just pull it out.

[Ontariotrekker]

A shawl or wrap would work for both casual or more dressy times. I actually purchased a shawl in the gift shop on board the Oosterdam for $10. It's hand wash only but is a great size - I'm far from a size 2!

[Suefranss]

I have a very nice, very thin wool sweater that I've been using for years. It's so soft, not scratchy at all. It's a cardigan, and falls over my hips. It's a rather beigy gray color, and seems to go with everything. I got it at Nordstrom in Chicago. It folds up very small, and I take it everywhere.

[cb at sea]

I've never been cold enough inside the ship to warrant a sweatshirt! And, I chill easily! I used to bring a wrap for formal nights over the sleeveless gowns, but not anymore....they were never used and a pain to carry around!

[Keksie]

Some ships I have been comfortable and other ships I have frozen. So I always bring a light hoodie for during the day and a sweater for the evenings.

[STARFISH*4]

during the day your HOODIE will be just fine...i wear mine if needed and others do the same, hoodies, windbreakers, sweaters, sweatshirts.

RELAX dont worry about that!!--you will LOOK just FINE!!!

[endosunshine]

I have a jacket that is cut like a traditional jean jacket, but is made of white linen. Works in all kinds of situations, except very dressy.

I would think that any type of white linen jacket would work nicely.

[Lois R]

I have a jacket that is cut like a traditional jean jacket, but is made of white linen. Works in all kinds of situations, except very dressy.

I would think that any type of white linen jacket would work nicely.

 

Sounds cute:)

[Lois R]

I have more cardigan style sweaters in my closest than I can count:eek:

different weights and colors so I find one that is more casual and

bring it for the daytime just in case I need it.

I also have a few hoodie type jackets....soft cotton. Depending on

the itinerary one of those might go with me too;)

 

Oh, I am going to Bermuda this Sunday too:D

[endosunshine]

Have Fun!!!:)

[royalcruz]

I use a white cardigan in the daytime and a black cardigan or shrug at night.

[agilbert1126]

I have more cardigan style sweaters in my closest than I can count:eek:

different weights and colors so I find one that is more casual and

bring it for the daytime just in case I need it.

I also have a few hoodie type jackets....soft cotton. Depending on

the itinerary one of those might go with me too;)

 

Oh, I am going to Bermuda this Sunday too:D

 

I have a cardigan addition as well...and have found the ones with no buttons can really dress something up or down based on what is under it:)

I wear them with everything from dresses and skirts to jeans and even shorts. I think last count of my clothes on the guest bed pending packing is 7 cardigans for a 10 day vacation!

 

another great option is the track jacket type tops. They zipper like a hoodie with out the actual hood. So they are a little less cumbersome and not as super casual.

 

Good luck!

[cruise kitty]

I use a big cashmere wrap, it's lightweight enough to not be too warm, & works if it's windy on deck & I don't want crazy hair (which I tend to get) since it's natural fiber, it breaths & never make you sweat, use it on the airplane as a blankie too.

[Barb Nahoumi]

I have a white eyelet jean jacket for days and casual wear & a dressy cardigan for evenings. They fold up small in the luggage.