https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:26:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930695 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:52:42 +0000 Diana 1930695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for your feedback. I am wearing the blue dress with white jacket. Added a chunky necklace and my turquoise clutch. Here’s the final outfit. I’m wearing it at work right now and will prob add a little more eye makeup (right now I’m just wearing mascara) and possibly lipstick for the evening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930633 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:07:21 +0000 Mainelady 1930633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue dress and white jacket! Our area has lots of summer cruises: day excursions (super casual), sunset (almost any attire goes) and cocktail or event (your blue and white would be perfect). Have a great time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930494 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:35:01 +0000 Brooklyn 1930494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 FTW! But better take the jacket too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930490 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:25:51 +0000 Karie 1930490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue dress, white jacket. Gorgeous and perfect for the occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930362 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:07:11 +0000 Chris987 1930362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you've already decided, but I'll throw in another vote for that gorgeous blue print dress and the white jacket.&nbsp; You do need to be prepared for chilly temps on the water (Boston Harbor right)? but if memory serves these "cruise ships" always have an enclosed area where the food and bar are, and people tend to congregate there to&nbsp; take a break from the chilly breezes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930266 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:03:31 +0000 Carla 1930266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue dress, please, as shown in #3. I understand that you will likely need a topper, but find the jackets more work appropriate. Maybe wear a jacket for work, and a blue pashmina that picks up the blue of the dress - for the cruise? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930250 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:18:59 +0000 Anonymous 1930250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Your picks are lovely. Any of them should be fine.<br /></div><div>But I have been at evening cruise functions and even thought it was summer- I froze.&nbsp; Now when that kind of invite comes along- It is black dress pants, a fancy top and glitz topper I bought at consignment shop for this kind of function.Then I glam it up with jewelry.&nbsp; I also keep the heel a bit lower in case the water is a little rough. (always hard to look glamorous when you are falling over like a drunken sailor even if you haven't hit the bar yet- haha)</div><div>Have fun!!!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930221 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:34:15 +0000 Suz 1930221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue with white jacket!&nbsp;</p> <p>All the dresses look great on you but #4 reads as more casual (from a distance, at least -- I hear you on fabrication, though) and I agree with you about black for this event.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930220 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:33:54 +0000 Angie 1930220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly. #4 looks more juvenile - although super cute on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930216 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:26:37 +0000 Diana 1930216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie. &nbsp;It's interesting that #4 reads more casual to you because IRL it's actually dressier (a dressier fabric and more fitted) but I think it looks younger and less elegant, so perhaps that is what you are picking up on. &nbsp;</p> <p>I am kind of tempted to stop by Anthro after work today to see if they have any interesting toppers. &nbsp;Heh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930213 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:24:17 +0000 Angie 1930213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No contest. #2 and #3.</p> <p>You will DEFINITELY need a topper. Cold on the water.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love #4 - but looks too casual for the event, somehow.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930201 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:36:40 +0000 Vix 1930201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Diana --</p> <p>Blue, preferably solo...very summer-y and looks fantastic on you!</p> <p>[Though yes, I suppose since it's on the water you may want to bring a layering piece.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930185 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:46:13 +0000 Diana 1930185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. I’m leaning toward the blue dress with white jacket at this point. Another big plus for that one is that I can wear it to work beforehand so I don’t have to lug around a change of clothes and change in the work bathroom. I do like the floral dress but I feel it may be a little too young for this particular event. </p> <p>I do think I need a jacket as it’ll be on the water at night. Possibly also a scarf as Joy suggests. I’ll decide on the day of. </p> <p>Christina, you are so right that we overthink these things! ;). It’s kinda fun though so I don’t mind. </p> <p>Rachy, we need to have more white tie events. </p> <p>Lyn, the black broderie anglais dress is my favorite. It’s an old allsaints design, a wrap dress which on the hanger looks like an incomprehensible blob of fabric but once you get it figured out is magical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930078 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:06:23 +0000 lyn67 1930078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blue dress a lot. IMO nr 2-3 are perfect for your event. And the black brod anglais, too! Wow, that dress is super dupper exciting for a LBD! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930076 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:00:57 +0000 The Cat 1930076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote #2 and 3 (the blue dress with or without the white jacket). This colour combo says "summer" and "cruise". Nice accessories too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930047 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 03:56:48 +0000 rachylou 1930047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the one with the white jacket.</p> <p>Takes me back to prom. My prom was a cruise. Only it was white tie. The boys looked so handsome with their white silk scarves in the breeze at sunset! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930044 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 03:18:23 +0000 jussie 1930044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second floral dress, and the black dress best. They're both quite stunning on you. &nbsp;Each of the three dresses is lovely on you, I only feel the first one isn't as "cruise party" in mood.&nbsp;<br />As Christina pointed out, we on ylf totally overthink this stuff- and likely their will be ladies wearing jeans lol. &nbsp;So any of your options are great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930034 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:39:33 +0000 unfrumped 1930034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like blue dress and white jacket with metallic shoes, because I’d have to be in the jacket a lot, likely. I do love the last party dress so that would depend on how it looks with a topper. I also agree don’t worry too much— I worry and then find there are SO many different types of outfits that I could have worn this, or that, and still been ok. I vote comfort, so if you’re familiar with your local temps and cruise breezes, prepare for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930027 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:13:04 +0000 Like the Season 1930027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the blue dress/white blazer combination. It looks dressy enough to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930021 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 01:42:02 +0000 Christina F. 1930021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know from experience that we on this forum overthink these weird drss codes, compared to the other guests. I like #3,or #2 if you need a topper. It’s fabulous and nods to whatever the drss code means. But I think you can’t go wrong with any of these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930013 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:56:25 +0000 annagybe 1930013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the last floral dress. It totally reads summer cruise party </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930010 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:53:25 +0000 Anonymous 1930010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Binkle said. The blue dress with a topper that can keep you warm. It also may be windy, more so than on land, so you may want a scarf. I like the blue dress best on its own or with the black blazer, but if the white is warmer, wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930004 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:38:45 +0000 binkle 1930004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the blue dress - it says summer and all the beautiful colors of water. Being that you will be on the water, it might get chilly, so some kind of wrap or jacket might be needed. I think I like the white jacket best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1930000 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:19:05 +0000 Becky 1930000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I imagine there will be a wide variety of attire at the party. I think any of the options you've shown would be appropriate, but, like you, I tend to think of solid black as less summery than other options unless mixed with liberal doses of white and/or metallics. I like option #3 the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1929995 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:04:02 +0000 Diana 1929995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One other option - if y’all think black would be ok, this is what I’d wear to a normal summer gala event on land. It doesn’t really say “summer cruise party” to me though... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%9csummer-cruise-party%e2%80%9d-dress-code#post-1929993 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:01:09 +0000 Diana 1929993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I was invited last minute to a harbor cruise event this Friday. The invitation says “summer cruise party” attire. Which is open to interpretation in and of itself but then throw in the fact that this is a benefit gala (so not like your typical booze cruise party lol) and it gets even more confusing. </p> <p>For the record last year’s event was held in a hotel and was black tie optional, so I can’t rely on photos from previous years for guidance. </p> <p>Anyway my husband and I think it probably means summery cocktail - so not black and lighter and slightly less dressy fabrics. (He said he’ll probably wear a light colored suit). Here are a couple options I threw together - what do you think? </p> <p>1: my favorite versatile blue dress with black flat strappy sandals and black jacket. </p> <p>2: same dress with white jacket and silver/teal low wedges. The white seems more summer cruise appropriate but maybe is too casual? Honestly I’d like a new white jacket that’s less overtly blazer-y (maybe more like the shape of #1) but I have no time nor inclination to shop in the next 2 days. </p> <p>3: without jacket. I’d use this teal clutch with all the blue dress outfits. May also add a long necklace or something. </p> <p>4: flouncy floral dress. This one is dressier but less elegant I think. Also slightly tight although I don’t think it shows. I’d probably carry my red clutch or a black bag, and wear the black jacket in #1. </p> <p>Question: is the blue dress too casual? The fabric is slinky and a bit shiny but the skirt has small crinkly pleats. I wear it for more casual occasions a lot so I’m not sure I can judge correctly how dressy it reads. </p>