flarocket Posted August 29, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2015 We will be on Carnival in late September, is it ok to have white shorts sandals in the Caribbean ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 29, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2015 In the Caribbean it is fine to wear white all year! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted August 29, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2015 The white after Labor Day "rule" is an antiquated American thing that we need to get over! Wear white and enjoy it, I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 29, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2015 In the Caribbean, it's summer year round...white IS the color!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdoctor Posted August 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Not only is date important with white but latitude matters too. My wife said no white dinner jackets in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMW1330 Posted August 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Go for it! I agree that it is one of the colors of the Carribean. Anyone that would point out white after Labor Day while on a Caribbean Cruise when the point is to be on a fun ship relaxing needs to mind his/ her own business and stop concentrating on what other people are doing. Have fun, wear white, and enjoy your cruise! [emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMW1330 Posted August 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Not only is date important with white but latitude matters too. My wife said no white dinner jackets in Alaska. Unless one is cruising a very formal line, I doubt you will see very many dinner jackets in Alaska at all. People just don't get dressed up- too busy soaking up the fantastic scenery. Edited August 30, 2015 by LMW1330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 30, 2015 While is perfectly fine that time of year. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELTICGIRLCRUISER Posted August 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I am resisting the urge to say here we go again, darn I said it out loud;)! Seriously though it is the Caribbean, white is fine any time. If you do a search this one has been covered a zilion times and the answer is always the same. And who pays attention to a saying from a hundred years ago these days anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothluv2cruise Posted August 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2015 White is totally fine year round anywhere, especially in the Caribbean. I think that rule no longer applies, I see plenty of designers/ stores advertise their "winter white" collections and as far as I am concerned white is white!:) Yes, I wear white anytime. I stopped following that rule a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Hi, I agree with the white in Carribean all year round:D As for dressing up in Alaska.....I have to respectfully disagree with "people don't get dressed up". I sailed to Alaska in May and saw quite a few people having their photos taken on formal nights and they were definitely in their "formalwear".....the photographers were in the main foyer and I was sitting at the bar watching......the main staircase is a great place for pictures. Actually, one of the couples who I had dinner with...well, the hubby was in his tux and wife was in gown......they looked smashing:) You can still soak up the scenery and dress up for dinner:) (in my opinion). Edited August 30, 2015 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_hasRedBottoms Posted August 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 30, 2015 The white after Labor Day "rule" is an antiquated American thing that we need to get over! Wear white and enjoy it, I do! I share your thoughts and I wear white when and I where I want to wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancun01 Posted August 31, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hi, I agree with the white in Carribean all year round:D As for dressing up in Alaska.....I have to respectfully disagree with "people don't get dressed up". I sailed to Alaska in May and saw quite a few people having their photos taken on formal nights and they were definitely in their "formalwear".....the photographers were in the main foyer and I was sitting at the bar watching......the main staircase is a great place for pictures. Actually, one of the couples who I had dinner with...well, the hubby was in his tux and wife was in gown......they looked smashing:) You can still soak up the scenery and dress up for dinner:) (in my opinion). That was my experience too Lois; formal night was still formal night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamworks941 Posted September 5, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'll be wearing my white shorts on my cruise late September-early October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la dolce vita 85 Posted September 5, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) What to wear on a New England/canada cruise in late September? Edited September 5, 2015 by Charrua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMW1330 Posted September 5, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 5, 2015 What to wear on a New England/canada cruise in late September? I think someone may have done a post on this. You might want to do a search on it. I would pack in layers for sure! Perhaps someone who is more seasoned can provide insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 5, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Those old rules are long out of date particularly if you are going to be in tropical climate. If you can wear a swimsuit (you can), all day, of course, you can wear white pants, shoes, handbag etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 5, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 5, 2015 What to wear on a New England/canada cruise in late September? I have done a great many Canada/NE cruises, b-to-b going Boston to Montreal to Boston, and live in Boston. You will want long pants (jeans) during the day, maybe one pair of capri pants as the weather can be variable and we sometimes get what we call "Indian Summer". You will want layers including long sleeve shirt/jersey, short sleeve jersey, a hoodie and a light rain resistant jacket. Evening on the ship, you likely will not want sundresses but slacks/skirts and tops (assuming you are a female :)). Ship temperatures are always controlled to comfort level (of most) though if you tend to get chilly, bring a light sweater or wrap. You won't want sandals for touring unless your feet never get cold. :) It's one of my favorite HAL short cruises. Hope you enjoy it as much as I always have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted September 5, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I sure hope white is ok after Labor Day. We're cruising in November & I'll be sporting plenty of white items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted September 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 6, 2015 One of my winter jackets is a white puffy kind of jacket. I love white jacket for the winter. I change up the hat/gloves etc. to add color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la dolce vita 85 Posted September 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Thank you sail7seas, you have been very helpful! And yes, I am a female :)! One more question: for the days that are not formal for dinner are pants and a top ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted September 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Thank you sail7seas, you have been very helpful! And yes, I am a female :)! One more question: for the days that are not formal for dinner are pants and a top ok? Pants and a top should be fine. I either wear pants and a top or a skirt for dinner. I all ways have a wrap. I find the AC cold on board ships. I wear white all the time in the winter when we cruise. Edited September 6, 2015 by geocruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted October 11, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 11, 2015 One of my winter jackets is a white puffy kind of jacket. I love white jacket for the winter. I change up the hat/gloves etc. to add color. Snow is white too. White is fine anytime. I have a pair of white corduroy slacks, they are for the cooler seasons, even winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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