Concerned we may be too formal!

[Tintown]

I have been reading some of the posts in other areas (not under Cruise Fashions and Beauty), and I am now concerned that our evening gear may be too formal for our cruises. My husband has a tux, but that seems to be okay. I have three floor length black (I know boring) dresses, fairly slimline, so I think they will probably be okay too. I was also under the impression that if a man wore a tux, then his partner should wear floor length. My concern lies mainly though with our 11 year old daughter, as I have two floor length gowns for her - one pink and one lilac. They are both satin with a few sparkles. She is happy with them, but I am concered that she may feel overdressed if other young people are not that dressed up, and at that age it could be quite upsetting for her. If I knew how to post pictures I would, but at this stage I don't. Anyway, what do you all think, do most 11 year olds were shorter, and plainer dresses?

[mojitodiva]

Your 11 year old daughter would be fine with the gowns! They sound very nice. It will also be a very nice formal family picture. :)

[Happy ks]

You may be worrying too much ;)

 

Relax, dress in your finery and have a great cruise. You will see it all on formal night!

[cb at sea]

You won't be too formal--most will be dressed as you. An 11 year old can go either long gown or party dress--(Little girls don't "do" cocktail dresses!) You can wear a cocktail dress when hubby's wearing a tux--there are no rules about that!

[Jane110]

On the Grand Princess, you'll all fit right in and look very elegant!

[Rob & Beckys mom]

Have a wonderful time dressing "up" and if the kids want to change after dinner let them. We always change & no one cares:)

 

Jan

[kbt2]

If she likes them then def let her wear them. They sound great and maybe once in a lifetime portrait for your family. She could always change after diiner if she wanted to. But, my vote on Princess would be for her to wear them. Have a great cruise!

[onceagain]

Your daughter should be fine. I have an 11 year old granddaughter, when she found out that Carnival had "relaxed" their dress code - she said, "too bad, I already have plans." Her plans are to get at least one long formal gown. She has been checking out the web already for our Jan. 09 cruise. Her mom says she can have one, but maybe not until later this summer. I think it's great when young girls want to get all dressed up!

[JJPNYC]

I also have never heard of the adage that tux for men = floor length gown for women.

 

On a cruise ship especially I think you can "get away" with a very sophisticated cocktail dress.

[DKane]

I've seen many children in long dresses as you describe. The formal picture of your family will be amazing!

[labmom]

You are a great parent:) Train them well from the start!!!!!

Happy cruising, Pam

[meaty_petey]

I was also under the impression that if a man wore a tux, then his partner should wear floor length.

 

That is not necessarily the case - there are a number of acceptable options as mentioned at http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplemental/Ladies.htm