https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:28:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173602 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:22:05 +0000 carambola 1173602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Vildy said.&nbsp;You look beautiful and chic in all of these. They look casually elegant to me, but I have never been on a cruise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173376 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:18:00 +0000 Helena 1173376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love the outfits with the jeans and to my taste, they are totally dressy enough for any occasion ... but I think the group is right that the skirt would be the more "appropriate"&nbsp;bet for the cruise dress code.&nbsp;I hope you get a chance to wear the others out though, they are all so gorgeous!</p> <p>The dogs are adorable too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173366 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:12:57 +0000 leopardluxe 1173366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with what everyone else has already said -the white jeans feel a bit too casual. I just wanted to add that I love that I'm not the only who is photobombed by their dogs when taking outfit pictures. </p> <p>My rescue dachshunds&nbsp;love to photobomb my morning pictures mostly because I shoot them right before I take them for their morning walk and they get impatient waiting :-)</p> <p>Your outfits are fab and your dogs are adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173318 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:05:36 +0000 Vildy 1173318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with everyone above but you're certainly not embarrassing your husband - you've got that California gal thing going on (I grew up in Southern California) where you look so pretty and comfortable that you make everyone *else* look overdressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173245 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 07:25:52 +0000 anne 1173245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no input on the cruise question, having never been on one. But I like the outfits and they look really put together - you'll be fine for a night out in Australia (not that you are going to Australia, just that I live there!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173210 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:16:11 +0000 Caro in Oz 1173210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #s 4 -5 they are just right imo. The top in #2 is lovely too Another way to look casually elegant is with fluid pants (a la Eileen Fisher) you could wear your tops or&nbsp;silk shirt or tunic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173206 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:11:16 +0000 Parsley 1173206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in all of your outfits, even if they're not candidates for evening wear &nbsp;they'll still be good for daytime. As others have said, #4 and #5 are good for evening. Since you have a black skirt and dressy black pants, maybe you can just add a couple of tops to go with them. <br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anntaylor.com/collared-lace-top/333384">http://www.anntaylor.com/collared-lace-top/333384</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anntaylor.com/pleated-peplum-top/314731?colorExplode=false&amp;skuId=14313660&amp;catid=cata000010&amp;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&amp;defaultColor=6600">http://www.anntaylor.com/pleat.....=cata00001</a></p> <p>I also second &nbsp;Suz's recommendation for Kamalikulture dresses. They're packable, flattering,&nbsp;versatile and won't break the bank.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/kamalikulture-dress-shirred-waist?ID=910837">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....?ID=910837</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/kamalikulture-sleeveless-maria-dress-black">http://www.zappos.com/kamaliku.....ress-black</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/kamalikulture-cross-halter-gown-black">http://www.zappos.com/kamaliku.....gown-black</a></p> <p>I don't think it will take too much to add a little evening elegance to your already excellent travel capsule.</p> <p>Happy anniversary to you, and I hope you have a fabulous trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173200 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:05:48 +0000 geargirl 1173200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy-You are right. I am always shocked at how many evening gowns show up on cruises! No denim at dinner. For 14 days. I. Can. Do. This!</p> <p>Steph-oooo...fangirl moment....I LOVE your blog. You are from the Bay Area, right? Jeans everywhere! Actually rabbit had a similar idea from my last post. I googled. Lots of tuxes. Evening gowns.&nbsp;sigh. I think the white jeans are out for dinner.</p> <p>Suz-off topic-I think I lurked on some of your posts/comments on going grey. I've been growing out/in the grey for about 18 months now. I like it. Thanks!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173195 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:53:06 +0000 MsMaven 1173195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could check out the fashion forum on cruisecritic.com<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=182">http://boards.cruisecritic.com......php?f=182</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173194 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:52:11 +0000 CocoLion 1173194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't been on a cruise since my high school graduation, so I don't know what I'm talking about. &nbsp;But I am from California and all of these qualify as casually elegant to me. &nbsp;Does the ship leave from California? &nbsp;If it does, California rules apply, he he. &nbsp;I think the only one that is just a tad more casual is the first one.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173191 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:49:44 +0000 Suz 1173191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white jeans would be gorgeous for the city walks if it is cooler!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I live in a super casual town. A university town filled with students and their ex-hippie profs. (Half my family works at said university, so no disrespect is intended by that comment.)&nbsp;Jeans are worn by most people,&nbsp;almost everywhere. At all times. Including many evening parties. I wear jeans almost every single day.&nbsp;</p> <p>But to me, they still read as "casual. " Maybe "smart casual" -- but not "dress for dinner on a cruise."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173190 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:45:51 +0000 mrseccentric 1173190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm...i'm wondering if you could e-mail the company and ask if they have a more detailed dress code? Also, maybe google around, there may be images of people on this cruise/liner on the company's page or just various&nbsp;facebooks, blogs, etc. which could give you a feel for what's going on.&nbsp;&nbsp;HTH and have fun! great looks, those heels are killer on you - and love love love those pups! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173187 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:39:31 +0000 Anonymous 1173187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are beautiful in all these outfit, but 4/5 look like the only ones ok for dinner. Our cruise was a casual one to Alaska, and even on that one there was no denim allowed for dinner unless you went to the burger bar. Many women wore full length gowns after 6. Your Shorkys are so cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173186 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:39:17 +0000 geargirl 1173186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carter and Suz-Thank you both! This is what I need to know. If I wore outfits #1-#3 here at home to a cocktail party I would fit right in! It is hard to have a more international perspective. The white jeans might have to stay home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173171 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:19:37 +0000 Suz 1173171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh -- your pups!!! They are so cute.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173169 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:19:01 +0000 Suz 1173169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are beautiful and your family is, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>So are all your outfits. But I am with Carter. The jeans outfits look &nbsp;too casual for a cruise&nbsp;dinner. They look super for supper out at the local pub with friends (or my local pub, anyway). They're definitely flattering, "put together," and fashionable and not in the least scruffy. But when I hear the words "casually elegant" I think of a dress or skirt that I can move in without worrying about the fabric catching on something, and fluid (non-denim) trousers. Your tops and shoes would work perfectly with those items.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;The last two outfits qualify as casually elegant to my eye. And you look great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173168 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:13:31 +0000 carter 1173168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pictures 4 and 5 are casual elegant. On the last cruise I took (May 2013) there was no denim allowed after 6 except in the casual dining grill by the pool. Also, they specified no sneakers or shorts in public areas after 6. Don't know what line you're on, but this was for Oceania. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-elegant-or-just-casualplus-photo-of-wardrobe-fail#post-1173163 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:06:12 +0000 geargirl 1173163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Help! I'm trying to pack for a cruise to South America for my 20th Anniversary. The evening wardrobe says "casual elegant". I'm from California, so that means jeans...right? Well, maybe not. Help me decide. Are these outfits appropriate for an evening on a cruise ship? Are the white jeans too casual?&nbsp;<br />Plus...a photo from&nbsp;my last cruise. Can you see me? Yup, the lady in a graphic tee and a hoody at dinner on a cruise ship.&nbsp;(Plus a skirt so it's elegant amiright?) My husband insisted I go shopping after this. I'm trying to not embarrass him on this trip at least.&nbsp;<br />Don't miss the Shorky photo bomb in pic #5.&nbsp; </p>