Missbollinger Posted February 26, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I won’t lie, as a mother of 4, formal night is one of the highlights of a cruise for me. We have two and I plan on going all out. This year, I have already lost 20lbs and plan on losing more before the cruise, I need inspiration, last time (7 years ago) I wore this dress. I want sparkles and I think I want red this time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHF Posted February 26, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Are you near a Dillards? I just bought a gorgeous purple gown there, sequins/lace on top. They had a lot of different colors and some prints on the sale racks. Missy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted February 26, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Congratulations on the weight loss! I have found cruising or similar goals are really helpful motivators. Your pictured dress is lovely but I would think wearing something more colorful and sparkling would be more FUN...which is what vacation is all about! Dillard's sales racks can yield some excellent finds. Once prom season has come and gone, there should be some really great deals out there all over the place. Do you know a good tailor? Or able to alter yourself? I would urge you to not worry over the size of a dress and get one when you see one that you love, even if you worry that you would shrink out of it. Just plan on having it altered if necessary, even with the alterations expense...the cost would be worth it IMO to have a happy formal night and celebrate your improved health and fitness/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missbollinger Posted February 26, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Are you near a Dillards? I just bought a gorgeous purple gown there, sequins/lace on top. They had a lot of different colors and some prints on the sale racks. MissyWe do have one close by, back when I was slimmer and younger, I could shop the juniors dresses post-prom. Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missbollinger Posted February 26, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Congratulations on the weight loss! I have found cruising or similar goals are really helpful motivators. Your pictured dress is lovely but I would think wearing something more colorful and sparkling would be more FUN...which is what vacation is all about! Dillard's sales racks can yield some excellent finds. Once prom season has come and gone, there should be some really great deals out there all over the place. Do you know a good tailor? Or able to alter yourself? I would urge you to not worry over the size of a dress and get one when you see one that you love, even if you worry that you would shrink out of it. Just plan on having it altered if necessary, even with the alterations expense...the cost would be worth it IMO to have a happy formal night and celebrate your improved health and fitness/That is a great idea, I will be patient and see what the sales yield!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHF Posted February 26, 2019 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I do not shop in the Dillard's Juniors...not for 35 years! The purple dress was from the regular ladies' formal dresses. Try it... I also recommend looking at sizes you might not think of. I tried on a larger size because it was the only one they had, and by putting in new seams under the arms, I'm good to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted February 26, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Your one-shoulder dress is beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alrana Eris Posted February 27, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I find my dresses at Burlington or Marshalls. You also can hit Macy's clearance rack. I never pay full price for anything. I like to bargain hunt. I am not so much about formal night like my husband is. Everyone is different. Congrats on the weight loss. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted February 27, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2019 absolutely STUNNING ! and I love your attitude about formal nite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missbollinger Posted March 3, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I have been browsing, I really like this one. Hoping to find it close to my size and on sale.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted March 4, 2019 #11 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Love the red dress 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missbollinger Posted May 27, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Red dress is sold out. I got these, obviously I can’t take them all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted May 28, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 28, 2019 You got all 4 of them? You go, girl ! You're right, you can't bring them all - sequinned dresses are very heavy and you'll use up lots of weight just carrying them. I'd vote for the first one(blue) and the third (gold long) - they're so pretty! Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted May 28, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 28, 2019 the gown gets my first vote then the navy blue dress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted May 28, 2019 #15 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Love them all! Sequins are not necessarily heavy (mine aren't), and they never wrinkle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 29, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) this web sit has lots of beautiful things. What they have will change from day to day. I buy a lot of thngs from them. You have to sign up to view it. https://www.ruelala.com Edited May 29, 2019 by geocruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted May 31, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I'm glad to see someone get excited about dressing up on formal night. There's a handful of relentless posters of the princess thread that would like to see other. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted June 5, 2019 #18 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I love to dress up! It's one of my favorite parts of cruising. I try to have a new dress made every couple of years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted June 6, 2019 #19 Share Posted June 6, 2019 16 hours ago, PurpleHays said: I love to dress up! It's one of my favorite parts of cruising. I try to have a new dress made every couple of years. Me too! Any time I find a fabulous one on the bargain rack I know I can always use it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted June 11, 2019 #20 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) On 6/5/2019 at 6:03 PM, PurpleHays said: I love to dress up! It's one of my favorite parts of cruising. I try to have a new dress made every couple of years. I am finally going to try making a dress for formal night. Like you I love to dress on formal night. It is the only time I get to put a dress on. I have a black and gold stretch lace that is lined. I plan on view B. It is a pull over with no darts or zipper. I will let the fabric carry the dress. https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6886 Edited June 11, 2019 by geocruiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missbollinger Posted June 21, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted June 21, 2019 We loved our formal nights and the boys and girls all got into the spirit! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted June 22, 2019 #22 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I want to try one of these for our next cruise: https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1542 in an emerald green (I'm a redhead) or https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1534 in a lace top and chiffon or georgette skirt modified to knee length. Somehow, I doubt I get it done during the next semester that starts my student teaching. . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splashduo Posted June 23, 2019 #23 Share Posted June 23, 2019 My favorite part of cruising is that I can get dolled up on formal night! I'm so sad that many lines are doing away with it. I'm looking at HAL for a Panama Canal cruise in November, and hoping there will be at least two "Gala" nights. I've lost some weight too, and I join you in hoping to find something colorful and sparkly!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PandaBear62 Posted June 23, 2019 #24 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I didn't take super formal dresses on my cruise earlier this month (a lace fit and flare and floral fit and flare) but this wrap really dressed it up. I just didn't want to pack a heavy dress. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrealistic Posted June 24, 2019 #25 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/21/2019 at 1:45 PM, Missbollinger said: We loved our formal nights and the boys and girls all got into the spirit! You and your family look lovely! Nice to see the whole family participate! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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