Cocktail Dress on a Non Formal Night???

[From Air to Sea!]

We will be going on our first cruise soon and will be celebrating our anniversary on board. The formal night is the day before our anniversary and I have a dress already picked out for that night but I still would like to 'dress up' for our anniversary (on the non formal night). My question is this: will I look out of place wearing a cocktail dress on the non formal night? I know that we can celebrate on the formal night (heck, the whole cruise will be a celebration!:D) but the next night will be just as special, too.

 

Any help from you seasoned cruisers? BTW, we'll be on Princess if that makes any difference.

 

Thanks in advance.

[GORDONCHICK]

You'll be among the better dressed on casual evenings, but who cares? It's your anniversary and that's a night for the two of you. And I'd always rather be over-dressed than under dressed. Have a wonderful anniversary! (And you could celebrate every evening aboard if you want to.)

[Lou33]

No problem wearing a cocktail dress on a non-formal night. You will see a big range from very casual to semi-formal on the non-formal nights. I'm sure that you will see a few other women wearing a cocktail dress.

 

Does your ship have a specialty restaraunt? If so, your aniversary would be a perfect day to make a reservation there. A cocktail dress would be perfect for the specialty restaraunt.

[meaty_petey]

Make a reservation at the ship's à la carte restaurant and dress up all you like!

[ceb1160]

Wear the cocktail dress....you will be perfect! You will see everything, so enjoy and Happy Anniversary! :D

[happysinglemom]

I wore one on a non-formal night, and felt perfectly comfortable. Got tons of compliments as well. Go for it, and enjoy! ;)

[cb at sea]

You may dress as you please!

[caviargal]

I always dress for dinner and would not be the least uncomfortable wearing a cocktail dress on a casual night.

 

I second the suggestion of booking specialty dining for that evening. In addition to better food and service in a more intimate atmosphere, many people dress up to enjoy dinner in these venues.

[From Air to Sea!]

Thanks everyone! I will wear my cocktail dress proudly and enjoy our anniversary! :)

[Debathome]

I dress every night for dinner as if I am going out to a classier restaurant. A cocktail dress is perfect!

Happy Anniversary and Many more happy years (and cruises!)

[FanofFlorida]

I have a different cocktail dress for every night of my 7 night cruise coming up...:rolleyes: I know, I know- it is just that I dont get to dress up for dinner often as we live in a fairly casual town... (college town) and I found many good deals.

 

I have decided to wear the floor length dresses on formal nights, and just do a bit more to my hair on those days.

sooo, I agree with the other posts: have fun, wear what you want! :)

[Warmer Climes]

I dress every night for dinner as if I am going out to a classier restaurant. A cocktail dress is perfect!

Happy Anniversary and Many more happy years (and cruises!)

 

Ditto. I am not worried about being among the better-dressed in a dining room. Dress up and enjoy the occasion!

 

Barb