KandCsailing Posted June 24, 2013 #3351 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) I just got this one for our December Cruise :) and I lucked out and got some great day "carribbean" day summer dress from a store in Canada called "Giant Tiger" :) I haven't looked in Giant Tiger yet this season. I'll have to pop in for a look. A friend in Markham seems to have better luck with the plus size selection in her stores then the one in Newmarket that I go to. My next cruise is a New England/Canada fall cruise this September. So instead of shorts, capris, etc., I could be dealing with warm weather or very cold/chilly weather. Fall weather in Canada during September can really vary in temperature. In 2005 I wore a sleeveless dress during our outdoor wedding and was very comfortable. During our New England/Canada cruise I wore medium or lightweight pants and a couple pairs of capris. I had a lightweight polar fleece sweater or a rain jacket on in the morning and by noon I'd be down to my t-shirt. I least one day I only needed a long sleeved t-shirt. Pretty much wore my ECCO walking sandals in every port. Be sure to take a comfortable waterproof jacket. I rained twice on our cruise in Boston and Newport. In Bar Harbour, Maine we used took the free hop-on, hop-off Island Explorer bus from Bar Harbor into the Acadia National Park and only payed $5 each for the park fee. We'd do it again. http://www.exploreacadia.com/ In Halifax we walked to the Citadel fort on the top of the hill and toured it for $11.70/adult in 2009. Then we went back down towards the ship and did the Alexander Keith's brewery tour. It was cute, all the tour guides are period costumed and tell you that your modern clothing looks like you're only wearing your undergarments. Edited June 24, 2013 by KandCsailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debinnova Posted June 24, 2013 #3352 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Kerri, Thanks for all of the insight. I think I will just take some jeans, khaki type crops and capris and layer on the top and I should be good! And thanks for the insight on the port tours! IrishLassie - those shoes are gorgeous! Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted June 24, 2013 #3353 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I am the same height as you are! Can you tell me where do you buy or which brand of gowns you have? I tried a couple from different stores but they are always too long for me, although wearing my 4 inches heels. At 5'2" I get my gowns hemmed, LOL!:D I like to have them hemmed so that they hit just above the floor if I need to wear them with flats, and they still look great with heels. I have seen petites in Macy's and Dillards, such as Adrianna Pappell, Lauren, and Alex Evening. Saks used to carry them. Ann Taylor online has "bridesmaid" dresses in evening gown length in petites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLassie Posted June 24, 2013 #3354 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks, Sherrie & Debbie. I just couldn't resist those shoes, even paid "full" price, which I usually don't do, love Sales! (sorry the picture was so large, forgot to resize). :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted June 24, 2013 #3355 Share Posted June 24, 2013 At 5'2" I get my gowns hemmed, LOL!:D I like to have them hemmed so that they hit just above the floor if I need to wear them with flats, and they still look great with heels. I have seen petites in Macy's and Dillards, such as Adrianna Pappell, Lauren, and Alex Evening. Saks used to carry them. Ann Taylor online has "bridesmaid" dresses in evening gown length in petites. I'm 5'3" and usually can get by without having gowns hemmed, if my heels are high enough, but I have had a couple of gowns hemmed. About a 3" heel is all I can do, though, and that's only if they are comfy. Maxi dresses can be a problem too, but I have found a couple that fit without hemming, if I wear heels or wedges. Petite dresses just don't fit me right; they are always too short-waisted; in fact petite slacks don't fit me in the rise either. I used to be 5' 4", darned shrinkage! Irish Lassie, love those blue shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted June 24, 2013 #3356 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) For those that are petite, I've seen ladies knot their maxi dresses/skirts and thought it looked super cute~ http://www.fashionbyhe.com/2012/07/tying-knot-in-long-maxi-dress.html http://lapetitefashionista.blogspot.com/2012/05/try-this-trend-knotted-maxi-skirts.html Edited June 24, 2013 by Alliezona09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXIpoo Posted June 24, 2013 #3357 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Wore this dress to an engagement party last night...considering taking it on my upcoming cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted June 24, 2013 #3358 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Wore this dress to an engagement party last night...considering taking it on my upcoming cruise! [ATTACH]276654[/ATTACH] Ohh I love that one! And the pop of color with your shoes! Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLassie Posted June 24, 2013 #3359 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Wore this dress to an engagement party last night...considering taking it on my upcoming cruise![ATTACH]276654[/ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Very cute dress & you look great in it ! :) I think it would be perfect for a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXIpoo Posted June 24, 2013 #3360 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thank you ladies! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXIpoo Posted June 24, 2013 #3361 Share Posted June 24, 2013 For those that are petite, I've seen ladies knot their maxi dresses/skirts and thought it looked super cute~ http://www.fashionbyhe.com/2012/07/tying-knot-in-long-maxi-dress.html http://lapetitefashionista.blogspot.com/2012/05/try-this-trend-knotted-maxi-skirts.html I loveeee this trend. It's a nice, simple way to spice up your outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyzoo Posted June 24, 2013 #3362 Share Posted June 24, 2013 For those that are petite, I've seen ladies knot their maxi dresses/skirts and thought it looked super cute~ http://www.fashionbyhe.com/2012/07/tying-knot-in-long-maxi-dress.html http://lapetitefashionista.blogspot.com/2012/05/try-this-trend-knotted-maxi-skirts.html Interesting; it could save a lot of hemming. But I think you'd have to be careful making the knot or it would look like a mess. I wonder -- I have some clips that I used to use to shorten t-shirts similarly -- could I use them on a maxi dress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshikitty Posted June 24, 2013 #3363 Share Posted June 24, 2013 At 5'2" I get my gowns hemmed, LOL!:D I like to have them hemmed so that they hit just above the floor if I need to wear them with flats, and they still look great with heels. I have seen petites in Macy's and Dillards, such as Adrianna Pappell, Lauren, and Alex Evening. Saks used to carry them. Ann Taylor online has "bridesmaid" dresses in evening gown length in petites. Hemmed..... Stupid me, why didn't I think about it before? I think I just want an easy way out, grab the cocktail dress and go. :D I live in Hamburg, Germany. We don't have these stores. I think I need to find some Italian brands, they always have smaller sizes. Thanks for your reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshikitty Posted June 24, 2013 #3364 Share Posted June 24, 2013 For those that are petite, I've seen ladies knot their maxi dresses/skirts and thought it looked super cute~ http://www.fashionbyhe.com/2012/07/tying-knot-in-long-maxi-dress.html http://lapetitefashionista.blogspot.com/2012/05/try-this-trend-knotted-maxi-skirts.html Thanks for the links. I won't say they don't look good. But what is the reason to buy a maxi dress when it's way TOO long and you need to make a knot by yourself? I am just too lazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshikitty Posted June 24, 2013 #3365 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Wore this dress to an engagement party last night...considering taking it on my upcoming cruise! [ATTACH]276654[/ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice! Both your dress and shoes look nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted June 24, 2013 #3366 Share Posted June 24, 2013 For those that are petite, I've seen ladies knot their maxi dresses/skirts and thought it looked super cute~ http://www.fashionbyhe.com/2012/07/tying-knot-in-long-maxi-dress.html Interesting look on the model on the right. When I first glanced at it I thought she had on skates.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debinnova Posted June 24, 2013 #3367 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Lexipoo, Cute dress! If I looked like that in a dress, I would wear it everywhere! LOL Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew's Wife Posted June 25, 2013 #3368 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hi ladies, Hope everyone is doing well!:) Well, it's that time again... time to start looking for cruise clothes. I made my first purchase tonight. I wasn't sure about the color... I hope it is at least as dark as it appears in the photo. Sure hope it fits...I may not even have to have this one hemmed!;) Just wanted to share...everyone have a great evening.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted June 25, 2013 #3369 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hi ladies' date='[/color'] Hope everyone is doing well!:) Well, it's that time again... time to start looking for cruise clothes. I made my first purchase tonight. I wasn't sure about the color... I hope it is at least as dark as it appears in the photo. Sure hope it fits...I may not even have to have this one hemmed!;) Just wanted to share...everyone have a great evening.:) So pretty and graceful looking--I love a dress that feels like you can twirl in it. I like the color too, just can't wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted June 25, 2013 #3370 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Drew's Wife, I love the flowy look and the jewel-tone purple. Hope you are a dancer because that dress is perfect for twirling around a dance floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted June 25, 2013 #3371 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I love everpretty's work. I don't know how they produce such nice garments for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorbr Posted June 25, 2013 #3372 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wore this dress to an engagement party last night...considering taking it on my upcoming cruise! [ATTACH]276654[/ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You look so cute in that dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted June 25, 2013 #3373 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hi ladies' date='[/color'] Hope everyone is doing well!:) Well, it's that time again... time to start looking for cruise clothes. I made my first purchase tonight. I wasn't sure about the color... I hope it is at least as dark as it appears in the photo. Sure hope it fits...I may not even have to have this one hemmed!;) Just wanted to share...everyone have a great evening.:) Love the dress and really love the color!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiemou Posted June 25, 2013 #3374 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hi Drew's wife. I really like the dress.I love the floaty look and the colour. I have got two dresses on order from Ever Pretty at the moment. They are so good and although it takes 40 days or so for my things to reach Cyprus I don't mind as they are so inexpensive and are great cruise wear. I find their sizing is sopt on as well. I have paid 100's of $ for made to measure clothes but now I buy a few what I call el-cheapos to wear in between. Great on along cruise. The one below is Ever Pretty dress and cost less than £30 sterling. I had it shortened and I had shoe string straps added, but for the price you can't go wrong. I have worn it and had it dry cleaned and it comes up as new. It has hand painted flowers on it. They still make this dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat_in_cda Posted June 25, 2013 #3375 Share Posted June 25, 2013 If you are in London, you might want to check out Talize (Huron & Highbury) on Monday, June 24 - everything 50% off. That can be a great place to pick up cruise wear. They open 7:00 AM Monday for the sale. :D I will have to check them out ... dave and I were out of town on some vacation days so I missed that sale but will try and check them out :-) Have a great day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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