In Search of What to Wear on a Cruise?

Don't know what it is about booking a cruise that compels some to pack as if they were departing on a 3 month expedition to the South Pole. Surely many booking their first cruise don't lack for things to wear.

Reason being they pack two times as much as they need. Proving they're clueless as to what to wear on a cruise.

For sure it helps if you know what to expect. And if you have been on a cruise before you're more aware of that than someone disembarking for the first time. As a seasoned cruiser you know what to wear on a cruise.

Or at least should know what is accepted.

Of course for some the best part of any vacation is the build up to the departure date. For them looking forward to that and planning what to bring and so forth is more than half the fun. And if that's you do not let me put a damper on your enthusiasm. Yet it's true that "She who packs best packs light".

Then too, there are those who argue since you only have to unpack once, what's a few more things? Aside from the space they take up in your probably less-than-spacious cabin, and the extra suitcase or two, probably not much. But why bother when you do not have to?

Okay enough of the build up. Let's get down to brass tacks.

Once again when it comes to packing for a cruise "Less Is More".

Along the same lines you really don't need to bring stuff - just in case. If you're unsure whether or not you will need something, simply do not pack it. You can generally pick up anything critical to life as you know it in port. So another rule is "When in doubt leave it out" - of the suitcase.

Naturally what you'll wear also depends on the published dress code. On most cruises what you'll be expected to wear to dinner is detailed for you. Depending on the cruise it may be all formal. Or a mix of formal and casual. And casual can mean shorts are allowed - or not.

Denim jeans are typically out. Most especially in the dining room you may find them to be taboo. You are probably better off with clothing you can mix and match anyhow. For the gals skirts and tops. While mixing shirts and khaki trousers works the same for the guys.

Finally what to wear on a cruise also depends on where you'll be. Those on a ship near Alaska won't be dressed the same as those plying the Mediterranean. For the former a coat with a removable liner might be smart to have. But not a good choice in Greece. There a light nylon jacket would be more appropriate.

Anyway you should have a bit of a better idea of what to wear on a cruise.

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