Shawl / jacket?

[vivienne-j]

Ladies

Help! We're cruising in the Med this summer. I know it will be VERY hot during the day, but I've heard the aircon (esp in the public rooms - dining rooms, theatre) can be COLD. I'll feel stupid packing wraps, shawls, etc, but I'll feel even more stupid if I'm cold in the evenings. Any advice?!?!?!

Vivienne

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[trish1c]

I always freeze in AC. Therefore, I always take a sweater or wrap no matter the time of year.

Trish

[Andee]

I agree--I find the public rooms uncomfortably cold, and my husband's sport jacket often doesn't match my outfit.

[Jane110]

I ALWAYS travel with shawls or cardigans. The hotter it is, the more they blast the damned A/C making the public rooms like refrigerators.

Perhaps they feel that if your food gets iced cold within 5 minutes, you'll hurry to eat it and get out of the dining room!

The a/c seems to be controlled by men in wool suits and long sleeved shirts who wear socks!

Jane

[vivienne-j]

Ladies

Thanks for your advice - I'll just put up with DH's comments while I'm packing in the knowledge that I won't freeze! Presumably pashminas (or "pretend pashminas" - ie the less expensive versions) are best - warm, and flat for packing?

Vivienne

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[JanetMarie]

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[Ollie_WA]

I always take shawls with me. I find they are dressier then a sweater!!!

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[Scarlett Fever]

Take the shawls ! You will be glad you did.

I take my 2 pashminas - one black and one in a fun color like red or pink. I was always cold in the dining room and theaters and sometimes on the top deck during late walks.

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[Kelfly]

Where can I find a nice shawl this time of year? And what is a Pashminas? I too always get cold in the evenings on formal nights. I have a very dressy crochet type formal cardigan but a shawl or Pashminas sounds easier and dressier!

[Sthomp]

I bought a faux pashmina on my cruise in the ship gift shop, and only $10. This was on Carnival, but I've heard that the other cruiselines have them too. Mine is black but they had lots of colors! Take care, Shannon

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