LoriLoriLori Posted February 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2015 When you're on a cruise do you reserve two outfits for every day? One for excursions/day time/pool time and one for evening? Or, do you sometimes wear the same thing all day? Of course there is the formal night(s) where a person will change, but how about on the other days? What do you do? I'm trying to pack light for a 4 night cruise. My cruise isn't until late summer but I've been thinking about how to minimize what I bring. I'm going on a couple weekend trip on land this Spring and Summer as well and trying to prevent overpacking. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted February 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2015 When you're on a cruise do you reserve two outfits for every day? One for excursions/day time/pool time and one for evening? Or, do you sometimes wear the same thing all day? Of course there is the formal night(s) where a person will change, but how about on the other days? What do you do? I'm trying to pack light for a 4 night cruise. My cruise isn't until late summer but I've been thinking about how to minimize what I bring. I'm going on a couple weekend trip on land this Spring and Summer as well and trying to prevent overpacking. Thanks. Yes, I wear two outfits every day. My evening clothes are dressier than what I wear during the day. I lighten my luggage by taking very lightweight tops with me, mostly georgette or chiffon fabrics. There are many, many styles in this type of fabric available. I take a black and a white cami for underneath, and also wear the camisoles at night under my dinner outfits, if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted February 21, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I always change at least once a day. More, if I wear a bathing suit for awhile. I'd never wear the same outfit all day long and then in the evening, too, not even on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham Posted February 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2015 When you're on a cruise do you reserve two outfits for every day? One for excursions/day time/pool time and one for evening? Or, do you sometimes wear the same thing all day? Of course there is the formal night(s) where a person will change, but how about on the other days? What do you do? I'm trying to pack light for a 4 night cruise. My cruise isn't until late summer but I've been thinking about how to minimize what I bring. I'm going on a couple weekend trip on land this Spring and Summer as well and trying to prevent overpacking. Thanks. I usually dress for dinner, but they don't have to be completely different outfits for each evening. Usually a long skirt and a pair of dress pants, and 2 or 3 dressy tops (which are incredibly small when rolled) will do me for a week or 10-day cruise. For your 4-nighter, 1 or 2 evening outfits will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I throw a pair of shorts on for breakfast....I can wear them several days, since I'm only in them about 1 hour...then it's in a bathing suit until time for dinner! I have a different outfit for each night...I do NOT change after dinner..... Next day, repeat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted February 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I always change for dinner (formal or not). I wear mix and match clothes and for informal evenings usually a LBD with different jackets/scarves/stoles/jewelry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted February 22, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Could always wear your top/outfit at night then wear it during the day. Edited February 22, 2015 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 22, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Like having a different top to wear each night but do wear the same pants frequently ... both on formal and casual nights. :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyScribbles Posted February 22, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'm packing four sundresses, a cocktail dress, and a pair of shorts with two-three tops. I figure I could get two different outfits per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara h Posted February 22, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) For me, it depends on the itinerary, and the weather/time of the year: For a 10 -14 day European cruise, I may change several times a day: Casual comfy for breakfast, smart comfy for excursions, casual comfy back on ship, and then smart for dinner. No, I don't need several suitcases, I have a "capsule wardrobe" that gives me many outfit options. It takes some planning, but well worth the effort, and minimizes the "what will I wear" stress. Edited February 22, 2015 by lara h sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriLoriLori Posted February 22, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I enjoyed reading these responses. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I thought I would change for dinner each evening but wanted to get an idea of what others did. I plan on bringing one dressy outfit for formal night and dressing somewhat snazzy for the other evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 22, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2015 A 4 night cruise?....I would probably wear the same black slacks for at least 2 nights...the other 2 nights? Maybe a skirt and dress or a 3rd pair of pants and skirt/dress. If I am in a bathing suit/cover up all day? Or in shorts/t's, I will always be in a different outfit for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawas Posted February 22, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I always change at least once a day. More, if I wear a bathing suit for awhile. I'd never wear the same outfit all day long and then in the evening, too, not even on embarkation day. I do the same thing. Most of my cruises have been to tropical climates, so what I wear during the day usually CANNOT be worn again. I also wear different clothes for a an excursion or sight-seeing as opposed to dinner. I usually wear different outfits on embarkation day, especially if cruising in cooler weather - can't wear the same clothes on the cruise later, when it's hot! I'm taking the train to travel to port for my next cruise, so I won't have to be as careful as I would if I were flying. I have a tendency to over-pack. I'm working on that :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawas Posted February 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2015 For me, it depends on the itinerary, and the weather/time of the year: For a 10 -14 day European cruise, I may change several times a day: Casual comfy for breakfast, smart comfy for excursions, casual comfy back on ship, and then smart for dinner. No, I don't need several suitcases, I have a "capsule wardrobe" that gives me many outfit options. It takes some planning, but well worth the effort, and minimizes the "what will I wear" stress. The capsule wardrobes are amazing! There are lots of good examples on Pinterest. My only problem is, I usually don't have 75% - 90% of the cute stuff in the examples :p:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherandfred Posted February 23, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 23, 2015 In a hot climate, I change twice a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfturf Posted February 24, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 24, 2015 If I was doing a 10-14 day cruise, which I haven't yet, I think I would re-wear a few of the tops to dinner. I can't see myself bringing 28 shirts for a 14 day cruise! (Who knows, maybe I would!) The things I re-wear are: sea day outfits like my sun dress type coverups, this will get worn to breakfast, lunch etc. on multiple sea days. I will re-wear my shorts or capris that were worn on a Sea Day, but not excursions in tropical climates! I also will re-wear my black dress pants for 2 evening meals usually. I've also been known to wear the maxi dress that I wore for one evening meal earlier in the week again for a breakfast or something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted February 26, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I always change at least once a day. More, if I wear a bathing suit for awhile. I'd never wear the same outfit all day long and then in the evening, too, not even on embarkation day. Ditto...this is what I also do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 26, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Usually twice a day.....daytime outfit and evening outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted February 27, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) On port days I rarely change for dinner, except for shoes maybe, if I was wearing my ecoo's I'd put on my boots or sandals The last 4 cruises we've done have all been cool/cold weather cruises, so getting sweaty during the day hasn't been a factor. So shower, wash hair & dress in the morning, & I'm good till I shower before bedtime & a sleep tee. On sea days I wear a swim suit with a cover up dress during the day, & then shower & change for dinner. Next cruise will be a warmer weather Southern France & Italy cruise, so I'm bringing a different wardrobe, I'll be wearing linen tee shirts & shorts & skirts during the day, & will probably throw in a few lightweight dresses to change into for dinner, if I get sweaty during the day & have to shower before dinner. I've already bought a few things & put them away... can you tell I like to plan ahead? :) After the cruise they will be my summer wardrobe. We book AQ class & eat in Blu, so we don't do formal nights. Edited February 27, 2015 by cruise kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted February 28, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi I bring a minimum of 3 outfits per day. I go to the gym in the morning so have a gym outfit, then shower and change into whatever I'm wearing for the day whether it's in a port or on the ship, then shower and change again into dinner clothes. On top of that maybe a bathing suit/cover up if we're stopping at a beach or going to the pool for each day. And then a pair of pajamas and/or nightie for each night. Then I always bring a few extra outfits just in case. You need to have options right? And let's not even start talking about shoes...I brought 23 pairs on a 12 night Caribbean cruise a few years ago and wore all but 1 of them (because I got sunburned and couldn't wear the outfit that would have went with that pair of shoes). Noreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted February 28, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 28, 2015 It depends on the day... Port days generally have fewer changes. I need to dress for my day's activity from the get go...and generally, I will want to change for dinner. Occasionally, the port day has been such that we don't feel like doing the whole sit down, be waited on and interrupted with service dinner and just prefer to keep our own company and eat at the buffet. So maybe...no change? Sea days however...I might put on my trusty morning outfit. (Yes, it's shocking, but for each sea day, I might just put on the same bottoms and tops every morning!) Leisure breakfast, coffee, consult with my family (my usual travel companions) regarding the day's events and what we feel like doing. What we feel like doing may involve many changes of clothing...exercise clothes, swimming clothes, normal day clothes...and then the evening clothing for dinner. My thing is that I usually mentally segregate my wardrobe into the things that I will wear to dinner (dresses, mix and match), the things I would wear for "normal day clothes" (sundresses, mix and match), my morning outfit, and specialty clothing (exercise, excursion dependent, poolside, etc.). I am a laundry-phobe and so I generally rewear until the clothing can walk by itself. I have my methods for "freshening" my clothing and don't wear stinky clothes...but I am not shy nor reserved about multiple uses of clothing in-between washing. Washing is the hardest thing to do to your clothes and generally wears them out more than normal wearing (adults not children), so I've perfected my own non-washing techniques to increase the time between required washings...including clothes brushing, spot treatment, simple "airing out", and honestly, personal hygiene/maintenance. I find it is usually more important to maintain personal hygiene for my clothes to last longer between washings. That said...I usually find the greatest challenge to be, not clothing, but all the other stuff for personal hygiene. I'm kind of picky about product... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted February 28, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I throw a pair of shorts on for breakfast....I can wear them several days, since I'm only in them about 1 hour...then it's in a bathing suit until time for dinner! I have a different outfit for each night...I do NOT change after dinner..... Next day, repeat!!! I do the same. CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonigirl Posted March 23, 2015 #23 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I change 2-3 times per day but many items may be worn more than once during the cruise. I've only cruised to the Caribbean. I usually have a day clothes (shorts, shirt or casual dress), then change for dinner, and then often change to jeans or something for hanging out at karaoke or seeing a band or something. It's chilly in the evening inside with the AC. Wearing items like formal wear or jeans (that I don't get sweaty in) more than once makes this possible without bringing a ton of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted March 23, 2015 #24 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I enjoyed reading these responses. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I thought I would change for dinner each evening but wanted to get an idea of what others did. I plan on bringing one dressy outfit for formal night and dressing somewhat snazzy for the other evenings. You might want to double check, most four night cruises don't have a formal night. They tend to be more casual all the way around, and might have a dressy optional night which still isn't "formal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancun01 Posted March 23, 2015 #25 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Two outfits a day on port days; perhaps 3 on sea days for workout/walk/swim. I always change for dinner. For a four day cruise I tend to bring more shoes as I have more space/weight allowance. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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