Constantly Buying New Cruisewear

[CRUISE4JANE]

Absolutely! My theory goes something like this : I buy stuff half price so it ends up costing nothing. Example:

Lovely $100 bathing suit is 50% off

50% of $100 = $50

Savings = $50

So I take the $50 I saved to buy the bathing suit

Total cost = $0

 

Flawless!

 

I always buy a lot of new clothes for cruises or vacations for both DH and me. I also take some that I already have (as they still look new) and add to my list. I don't like buying cheap clothes as they fade and get old looking a lot faster than the better brands.

[momtoabowhead]

I always buy a lot of new clothes for cruises or vacations for both DH and me. I also take some that I already have (as they still look new) and add to my list. I don't like buying cheap clothes as they fade and get old looking a lot faster than the better brands.

 

I have serious issues with DH's polos fading. Usually Chaps or Gap.

 

What brand do you suggest? At this point I'm willing to spend more to get better quality. I don't like t-shirt thin polos either.

[gobucks_43228]

I'm with you. Always buy new clothes for cruising. I might mix and match some stuff for excursions/sea days but I always buy new dresses/dinner clothes. It's for the pictures, lol!

[Arusha]

"Constantly Buying New Cruisewear"

 

And this is a problem? :)

 

I'd be shopping anyway; "it's for the cruise" is a great new excuse.

 

Lots of companies now produce stylish, lightweight clothes that are perfect for traveling. And if you can find them on sale, so much the better!

[elaineb]

I have serious issues with DH's polos fading. Usually Chaps or Gap.

 

What brand do you suggest? At this point I'm willing to spend more to get better quality. I don't like t-shirt thin polos either.

 

For the polo's, try buying the golf ones instead of the 100% cotton ones. They wick away the sweat & are cooler and pack nicely. My husband has a couple of Nike ones.

 

As for button shirts, jeans, etc, my husband has had good luck with LL Bean. 100% money back guaranteeand now they have free shipping.

[CRUISE4JANE]

I have serious issues with DH's polos fading. Usually Chaps or Gap.

 

What brand do you suggest? At this point I'm willing to spend more to get better quality. I don't like t-shirt thin polos either.

 

My DH has quite a lot of GAP polos. They sure last. Same with Ralph Lauren clothes. I don't think they ever fade or wear out. To me it is worth it to buy those brands. I have some Liz Claiborne T-Shirts that are old as can be and yet they look brand new and the white ones are white as driven snow. I do wash everything in cold water. I have tried cheaper brands and it doesn't work out for me as I would be at the Mall shopping constantly. Going on my upcoming cruise, I really could have packed what I had and they would have looked like new, but I still like to buy some new clothes anyway when I go on vacation. I guess it is a mind thing.

[YoungGangMom]

Guilty as charged! I cannot take cruise photos in clothes I wore on another cruise or trip. The whole family pretty much gets a make over with the exception of footwear and maybe pants. That is half the fun of travel (for me). After the cruise the clothes can be used for whatever. :D

[TheTravelista]

I buy new clothes for every cruise.

 

I love to shop and a cruise is just another excuse to do so. Sometimes I'll mix in some older items but I would say 80% of what's packed is new. I love it and wouldn't have it any other way.

[CRUISE4JANE]

I buy new clothes for every cruise.

 

I love to shop and a cruise is just another excuse to do so. Sometimes I'll mix in some older items but I would say 80% of what's packed is new. I love it and wouldn't have it any other way.

 

Maybe 75% for DH & me in new clothes.

[TheTravelista]

Oh my, I'm always bying new "Hawaiian" shirts for myself - I bet I've bought 20 or more this year and I'm on an 8 day cruise in a week! But I've been celebrating as I've joined a gym (For 25 years I only drove past gyms, now I'm going TO one regularly!) and have lost over 490 pounds so I really needed to get new clothes. The wife, however, has only bought one new outfit. Course that could be the kiss of death as she went to the grocery store 4 hours ago and hasn't returned - I suspect the grocery store is the last place she's going today. I'm just glad she pays all the bills so I never have to see the credit card statements.

 

490 pounds?? Am I reading that right?? Wow :eek:

 

Congratulations! What an accomplishment. You absolutely deserve an entire new wardrobe.

[TheTravelista]

Sorry - it was the rum's fault! I've lost over 40 pounds. Big difference either way!

 

LOL!!

 

40 pounds is still a huge accomplishment. Congrats again and enjoy that new cruise wardrobe ;):D

[blondinkaya]

I'm a thrift store person myself, and I've built up quite a collection of capris and whatnot. I'm actually wearing a set that's navy blue with little white anchors. I honestly don't know if they're daywear or nighttime clothing, they're so comfy.

 

In any case, I just can't see myself spending a lot of money on something I'd wear only once or twice. I'm in in for the long haul!

[Boozebabe]

Absolutely! My theory goes something like this : I buy stuff half price so it ends up costing nothing. Example:

Lovely $100 bathing suit is 50% off

50% of $100 = $50

Savings = $50

So I take the $50 I saved to buy the bathing suit

Total cost = $0

 

Flawless!

 

Frickin' AWESOME theory. I love it. Can't believe I never thought of it.

[marcellusnraquel]

I love clothes & its just the excuse my daughter and I need to go shopping. You're not alone. :)

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