Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 OKAY! This isn't meant to be a debate about shorts in MDR and thongs at the pool, but... What favorite clothing items are a must on every cruise? Accessories that are super functional? and the age old how not to look like a tourist? Do you fly to your port in clothes and promptly take them off packing them only for the trip back home? Do you like to fly home in your flip fops even if there is snow at home (RE: see attached picture of Nate in shorts and flip-flops in Rochester when it was snowing post cruise). yaya luvs to cruz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 I'll add my first item here, I don't go with out sweat pants or leggings as the night air after dinner can be very cool in the spring months and I'm like @AnnetteJackson and ALWAYS cold. Matt and Sweety 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Lulu, flip flops and I'm good to go! Actually super excited for Mariner next week since none of us will be packing formal clothes or dress shoes! Sweety, Kim&N8 and Baked Alaska 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 @Lovetocruise2002 how many swimsuits? do you have a fav swim brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 I have to bring my caftans. I wear them everywhere. Kim&N8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 57 minutes ago, Kim&N8 said: OKAY! This isn't meant to be a debate about shorts in MDR and thongs at the pool, but... What favorite clothing items are a must on every cruise? Accessories that are super functional? and the age old how not to look like a tourist? Do you fly to your port in clothes and promptly take them off packing them only for the trip back home? Do you like to fly home in your flip fops even if there is snow at home (RE: see attached picture of Nate in shorts and flip-flops in Rochester when it was snowing post cruise). Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Lulu, flip flops and I'm good to go! Lulu @ Lababdee bellemiche, Lovetocruise2002, Ray and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just now, Sweety said: Looking good. his feet disagreed- but not my problem he packed his own bag Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 @twangster this is me in San Juan in a long sleeve sweater before dinner at the beach... some of us just run cold Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, Kim&N8 said: @Lovetocruise2002 how many swimsuits? do you have a fav swim brand? Don't laugh...but one for each day! I have yet to find a favourite swim brand exactly but the last few years I have purchased quite a few pieces from Anthropolgie and Nanette Lepore. I started liking patterns and that's what drew me to those collections. Kim&N8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just now, Kim&N8 said: @twangster this is me in San Juan in a long sleeve sweater before dinner at the beach... some of us just run cold Please tell me that was at least December/January? It's so hot there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 @Lovetocruise2002 I have a few LL Bean Blosson tops that I really love but haven't found a bottom i feel the same about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 @Lovetocruise2002 this would have been April 1st 2016- I'm from snow country too. People laugh when I have my parka out in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 My fleece made several appearances this was ~lunch time one day we were able to meet with the IT manager (were all a bunch if IT folks) Lovetocruise2002 and JLMoran 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Anyways less about my crazy need for fleece in the Caribbean- more about what other things everyone takes. Anyone have a love for Keens as a closed toe shoe option that is also a sandal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, Kim&N8 said: Anyways less about my crazy need for fleece in the Caribbean- more about what other things everyone takes. Anyone have a love for Keens as a closed toe shoe option that is also a sandal? Hubby and kids all wear Merrell as a closed toe sandal option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&N8 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just now, Lovetocruise2002 said: Hubby and kids all wear Merrell as a closed toe sandal option Good to know! I’ve seen that the zip line on symphony requires closed toe, have they used them for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Kim&N8 said: Good to know! I’ve seen that the zip line on symphony requires closed toe, have they used them for that? Hubby has. Kids have never been on Oasis class. We left them at home every time lol. Kids have worn their Merrells for rock climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Fit flops because they’re better to walk in. A few rash guards and board shorts and a ton of t shirts. Accessories- I brought and didn’t feel like putting on this last cruise. I think I wore 2 necklaces and possible my bracelets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Shorts, sandals, and polo shirts - that's the default. If it's too cold on departure from home to dress like that, a quick stop by the men's room at the airport to get into proper attire is made. Similar scenario on return. On both Alaska cruises I've taken, the only time I wore long pants was for dinner in the MDR. Change right back to shorts as soon as possible. Even walked around the deck (comfortably) in shorts and sandals while cruising up to the glacier (while most of those outside were in heavy winter coats and complaining about the cold). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 11 hours ago, Kim&N8 said: Anyways less about my crazy need for fleece in the Caribbean- more about what other things everyone takes. Anyone have a love for Keens as a closed toe shoe option that is also a sandal? I can't say I love my Keens. I do wear them as a water shoe but never around. Probably the only almost cute option is the Keen Rose. I bought a pair for my DD18 and she had me return them and you really don't want to know her opinion of them. She's sticking with Chacos and will wear her running shoes as a closed toe shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Kim&N8 said: I'm like @AnnetteJackson and ALWAYS cold. My wife is is a founding member of the "It's always cold in here" club ellcee, JLMoran and Kim&N8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just now, Matt said: My wife is is a founding member of the "It's always cold in here" club Not my wife, it's just the opposite ..... our bedroom has to be cold, like a meat locker ..... Even in July, I have to have an extra blanket because of it. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 I love wearing summer dresses like you but without the sweater. Restaurants where I live are very cold in the summer and will bring something there but I don't need it on the ship. My last cruise I wore my Reefs around all day and I'm still paying for it as my plantar facitis acted up. My favorite pair of sandals are from vionic. They have some platform wedge sandals that can be worn around the pool or to dinner. They are so comfortable and I can walk forever in them. Kim&N8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 With us, it's the usual T-shirt fair ...... although, our buddy, Jason, ALWAYS has his Phillies cap on --- with out fail. We could spot him in a crowd, right @CaseytheGR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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