Victoriana Formal Night

[SeaCBear]

I've read that few people actually dress in theme for this formal evening on Cunard (I don't plan to), but if you would like to, you might find this gallery fun.

 

Fancy Dress Balls

 

Victorians from all walks of life loved to dress up in costume, or "fancy dress," for parlour games, theatricals and balls. Assuming fantasy characters for an evening provided a form of escapism from their rigidly conventional lives. Canadians were no exception.

[jimmybean]

I've read that few people actually dress in theme for this formal evening on Cunard (I don't plan to), but if you would like to, you might find this gallery fun.

 

Fancy Dress Balls

 

Victorians from all walks of life loved to dress up in costume, or "fancy dress," for parlour games, theatricals and balls. Assuming fantasy characters for an evening provided a form of escapism from their rigidly conventional lives. Canadians were no exception.

 

 

I've never seen formal dress on any Cunard ship in the manner of the historic photos you shared---but I will keep my eyes open on future voyages!

 

Canadians (we've met) were fun and lively people! : ) I will keep my eyes open for you-all as well.

[pris993]

I did not look at the pictures, but I can tell you we did do two OV cruises a few years ago, a few folks did wear fancy hats, some very clever to the ball after dinner... and very clever masks for the mascarade ball. A few even made these hats on board. No one dressed in costumes for dinner.

[brigittetom]

I believe Maggiemou did on her world cruises. I've seen some great pictures around.