judyzoo Posted January 30, 2013 #2226 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I bought a beautiful floor length black gown that is relatively straight from the bust through the hem. I hung it on the back of my bedroom door and one of my cats decided that she wanted to use it as a scratching post :eek: She put 2 slits about 1in long each in the bottom of the front of the dress. they were a bit too high to be taken off when it was hemmed so I told my seamstress to make it an asymmetrical hem (knee length in the front and long in the back) to fix it. My question is, in your opinions, is this still appropriate for formal night? I've always worn long gowns for formal nights and am just not sure of the appropriateness of the asymmetrical hem... I don't know if it makes any difference but DH is planning on just a suit (leaving the tux at home this time) and we're both relatively young (30's To a cat person like me, this is a very funny story! It sounds like you made the best of it; and I think your dress will be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted January 31, 2013 #2227 Share Posted January 31, 2013 To a cat person like me, this is a very funny story! It sounds like you made the best of it; and I think your dress will be just fine. Actually, I was furious at first. It was DH's idea to have the hem done like that. He's a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoeper Posted February 2, 2013 #2228 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Has, or is, anyone going on an Alaskan cruise? I cannot figure out what to pack for the formal nights! I'm usually chilly in the MDR anyway, but I can't imagine wearing sleeveless or spaghetti strapped dresses while cruising Alaska. We are going in June. Anyone have any suggestion? ~ Shari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted February 2, 2013 #2229 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Has, or is, anyone going on an Alaskan cruise? I cannot figure out what to pack for the formal nights! I'm usually chilly in the MDR anyway, but I can't imagine wearing sleeveless or spaghetti strapped dresses while cruising Alaska. We are going in June. Anyone have any suggestion? ~ Shari I've only been on one Alaska cruise, quite some time ago, but meals in the MDR will be just like the MDR on any other cruise--it's a closed space. For me, the dining room is often cool, but I wouldn't bring anything different for a wrap on an Alaskan cruise than a Caribbean cruise. I usually bring a sweater or other wrap for night activities or meals. Unless you plan on walking outside in your dress/slacks, I can't see that you need anything extra. All of the inside spaces will be just like any other cruise. Of course, for outside activities, bring layers and be prepared for anything from shorts weather to quite cool or even cold and/or rainy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted February 2, 2013 #2230 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I wore my long Scottish kilt one night and a velvet quilted long skirt another night on an end-of-the-season Alaskan cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloda Posted February 2, 2013 #2231 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Has, or is, anyone going on an Alaskan cruise? I cannot figure out what to pack for the formal nights! I'm usually chilly in the MDR anyway, but I can't imagine wearing sleeveless or spaghetti strapped dresses while cruising Alaska. We are going in June. Anyone have any suggestion? ~ Shari See next post Edited February 2, 2013 by Cloda my cat made my computer failed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloda Posted February 2, 2013 #2232 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Has, or is, anyone going on an Alaskan cruise? I cannot figure out what to pack for the formal nights! I'm usually chilly in the MDR anyway, but I can't imagine wearing sleeveless or spaghetti strapped dresses while cruising Alaska. We are going in June. Anyone have any suggestion? ~ Shari Hi Shari, This is what I wore on my Alaskan cruise on Princess. It was perfect, but I stayed inside. So, feel free and enjoy you self !! :) Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 2, 2013 #2233 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Has, or is, anyone going on an Alaskan cruise? I cannot figure out what to pack for the formal nights! I'm usually chilly in the MDR anyway, but I can't imagine wearing sleeveless or spaghetti strapped dresses while cruising Alaska. We are going in June. Anyone have any suggestion? ~ Shari Hi Shari, I have been to Alaska 3 times and LOVE IT:D:):D Formal nights? The ship's temps always felt fine to me and I wear the same type of formalwear as I do any other cruise. Now, I am not a person who wears spaghetti straps, but a dress with a cap sleeve or sleeveless? (Long)....has always been good. Or I will wear a dressy top (cap/short/sleeveless) and a dressy long skirt........ And I hope maybe I wll be able to do Alaska again later this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinppu Posted February 2, 2013 #2234 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Has, or is, anyone going on an Alaskan cruise? I cannot figure out what to pack for the formal nights! I'm usually chilly in the MDR anyway, but I can't imagine wearing sleeveless or spaghetti strapped dresses while cruising Alaska. We are going in June. Anyone have any suggestion? ~ Shari Hi Shari, I'm cruising to Alaska in August and am going to wear same type of formal wear I would when cruising in warmer climates. I always have a pashmina with me anyway because I also get cold easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted February 2, 2013 #2235 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) I cruised Alaska two years ago on Carnival and elegant night was very very casual . I only saw two long formal dresses . A lot of church type apparel , some cocktail dresses & lots of pants . It was chilly on the boat so I usually had a light sweater on . This was in May . Edited February 2, 2013 by Moegr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apila Posted February 6, 2013 #2236 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I saw this dress on eBay and I just had to have it, though we're not cruising until December. It's chiffon so I hope it'll stay mostly wrinkle-free and even better, it doesn't weigh a lot in my suitcase. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryd444 Posted February 6, 2013 #2237 Share Posted February 6, 2013 That is a HOT bathing suit! Good for you....you will be stunning! Nothing like losing some weight..... Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted February 6, 2013 #2238 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi Shari, I'm cruising to Alaska in August and am going to wear same type of formal wear I would when cruising in warmer climates. I always have a pashmina with me anyway because I also get cold easily. That's what I did on our Carnival Spirit Alaska cruise. Just make sure you have a sweater or a wrap handy.I think a lot of people pass on long gowns for Alaska because of the heavier clothing you have to pack. Long sleeves and pants just take up more room than shorts and tank tops. FYI - our cruise was very wet and rainy. Be sure to take a waterproof jacket. It doesn't have to be heavy as long as you can layer underneath. We explored Ketchikan on foot in a downpour because we were warm and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmer Climes Posted February 6, 2013 #2239 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I saw this dress on eBay and I just had to have it, though we're not cruising until December. It's chiffon so I hope it'll stay mostly wrinkle-free and even better, it doesn't weigh a lot in my suitcase. :D I love that dress! We are cruising in two weeks and too much of my dinner wear is black. PS My husband is of Finnish descent. His grandfather emigrated to Maine to avoid the Russian draft during World War 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkudzu Posted February 6, 2013 #2240 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I saw this dress on eBay and I just had to have it, though we're not cruising until December. It's chiffon so I hope it'll stay mostly wrinkle-free and even better, it doesn't weigh a lot in my suitcase. :D Love it!!! Have one very similar only in turquoise. I love that dress! It didn't wrinkle and I felt great in it. There was only one problem--we were standing in the lobby waiting to have our photo taken and the ship dancers were wearing the exact same color. :o My friends kept teasing me that I'd be late for the show!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoeper Posted February 6, 2013 #2241 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi Shari, I'm cruising to Alaska in August and am going to wear same type of formal wear I would when cruising in warmer climates. I always have a pashmina with me anyway because I also get cold easily. Thank you Sinppu and everyone else who commented on what to wear on formal nights in Alaska! I found a really cute formal black dress with 3/4 sleeves that will be perfect and a friend responded to a Face Book post with a lovely long black dress that will pack beautifully (no wrinkling!) that she is letting me borrow. Now for shoes....ugh! I need arch supports and because of a foot problem, I can't wear heels over 1". I HATE it! No strappy sandals (I haven't found any already made with arch supports) :( I have 4 months to find shoes that will work, so wish me luck! :) Pashmina - I don't have one of those. Sinppu, were did you buy yours? Thanks for the help, ladies! ~ Shari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KandCsailing Posted February 6, 2013 #2242 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Pashminas - I take a cheap $10 fake that I bought from the gift shop on our first cruise. It's just Bijoux Terner. They have stores in some airports and are sold in some ship's gift shops. They don't always have the $10 sale stuff available on the first day though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoeper Posted February 6, 2013 #2243 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Is this what you mean by Pashmina? http://www.amazon.com/Pashmina-Shawl-Scarf-Stole-black/dp/B003DHSE7S/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I think I'd love one of these, not just for formal night either! :D ~ Shari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfturf Posted February 6, 2013 #2244 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) My dresses (posted earlier) just didn't work out.... IMG_1622 by MurpheyTX, on Flickr Too tight - and the cute banding around it, doesn't go all the way around. So there is no disguising any lumps or bumps in the back! IMG_1621 by MurpheyTX, on Flickr TOO BIG!!! (And the color was just a tad too bright for me!) :D So I returned them both to Ross today. Looked at new dresses and all I could find was a navy one similar to the pink one above, 2 sizes smaller. I loved it - I really wanted a navy formal. I needed 1 size smaller, BUT I tried it anyway. YAY! It fit, it's cute, it's comfy and it's cheap! So I have the dress I wanted, in the color I wanted. I think I'll go more casual on the 2nd formal night and go with some items I already own - dressy capris etc. Just wanted to share my find (TWO SIZES SMALLER!) and I'll post a pic soon :) Edited February 6, 2013 by murfturf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted February 6, 2013 #2245 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Thank you Sinppu and everyone else who commented on what to wear on formal nights in Alaska! I found a really cute formal black dress with 3/4 sleeves that will be perfect and a friend responded to a Face Book post with a lovely long black dress that will pack beautifully (no wrinkling!) that she is letting me borrow. Now for shoes....ugh! I need arch supports and because of a foot problem, I can't wear heels over 1". I HATE it! No strappy sandals (I haven't found any already made with arch supports) :( I have 4 months to find shoes that will work, so wish me luck! :) Pashmina - I don't have one of those. Sinppu, were did you buy yours? Thanks for the help, ladies! ~ Shari Try Merrell sandals; I don't have arch problems, per se, but a rather high arch and these seem to have more arch built in than most sandals. It doesn't hurt to try. Whoops, just reread your post and I think you are talking about dressy strappy sandals. I don't think Merrell makes these, though I haven't looked lately. Also, for me, wedge shoes/sandals work much better with my high arch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfturf Posted February 6, 2013 #2246 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Thank you Sinppu and everyone else who commented on what to wear on formal nights in Alaska! I found a really cute formal black dress with 3/4 sleeves that will be perfect and a friend responded to a Face Book post with a lovely long black dress that will pack beautifully (no wrinkling!) that she is letting me borrow. Now for shoes....ugh! I need arch supports and because of a foot problem, I can't wear heels over 1". I HATE it! No strappy sandals (I haven't found any already made with arch supports) :( I have 4 months to find shoes that will work, so wish me luck! :) Pashmina - I don't have one of those. Sinppu, were did you buy yours? Thanks for the help, ladies! ~ Shari Try a thread here on this forum about wedge shoes - lots of cute choices have been going around there! I too need some silver shoes with a small heel - I have a knee problem and just can't do a teetering heel! I'm still looking - and when I find it I'll post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoeper Posted February 6, 2013 #2247 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Wedge shoes.....a great idea! I'll see if I can find some that will look good with the dresses I have. I wish I could order shoes online, but I definitely need to try them on and walk a couple aisles in them before I can tell if they will work. I was thinking though.....if I get wedge shoes, I won't be wearing pantyhose then, right? Or do they make them w/o the strap between the first two toes? I may have to wait to shop for these because right now, mostly all the shoes in the stores here are winter style shoes. But I will be looking tomorrow, just in case! Thanks again for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted February 6, 2013 #2248 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Wedge shoes.....a great idea! I'll see if I can find some that will look good with the dresses I have. I wish I could order shoes online, but I definitely need to try them on and walk a couple aisles in them before I can tell if they will work. I was thinking though.....if I get wedge shoes, I won't be wearing pantyhose then, right? Or do they make them w/o the strap between the first two toes? I may have to wait to shop for these because right now, mostly all the shoes in the stores here are winter style shoes. But I will be looking tomorrow, just in case! Thanks again for the advice! Many of them do not have the strap between the first 2 toes, but I don't think I'd wear pantyhose with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted February 7, 2013 #2249 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Now for shoes....ugh! I need arch supports and because of a foot problem, I can't wear heels over 1". I HATE it! No strappy sandals (I haven't found any already made with arch supports) :( I have 4 months to find shoes that will work, so wish me luck! :) Thanks for the help, ladies! ~ Shari I have the same problem and I agree about the wedges .. if you have a DSW near you go and try on the brand "Italian Shoemakers" .. they make super cute shoes and they are really comfortable ... they even make some with rhinestones that are great for formal nights .. also J Renee has some great shoes with little heels that are much nicer than the skinny kitten heels (available lots of places) and lastly Clarke's Artisan line has some super comfy sandals with great arch support ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoeper Posted February 7, 2013 #2250 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I have the same problem and I agree about the wedges .. if you have a DSW near you go and try on the brand "Italian Shoemakers" .. they make super cute shoes and they are really comfortable ... they even make some with rhinestones that are great for formal nights .. also J Renee has some great shoes with little heels that are much nicer than the skinny kitten heels (available lots of places) and lastly Clarke's Artisan line has some super comfy sandals with great arch support ! Thank you, KLLund for brand names! That helps a lot in my search. Gymbomb - If they don't have the toe strap, why wouldn't you wear pantyhose? I like the black hose look with the black formal dresses, so I'm just wondering why you wouldn't wear hose. Would your feet slip out of them? Or would it just look kinda dumb? Thanks! ~ Shari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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