Sugarina Posted November 5, 2006 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I know you all will want a picture of this gown to really make a decision, but I have not come into the 21st century and bought a digital camara, and I am too impatient to take pics and then post from a CD...ANYWAY!! :confused: I bought a gown yesterday that is sequined from top to bottom. It starts out on top with silver and light blie sequins which blend into light blue sequins which blend into continually darker blue sequins until the gown hits the floor. There are also small clear beads that are cleverly interspersed between the sequins. It's not a very revealing gown, the back is not too low and the front neckline actually comes up to the throat, but is sleeveless. The back has very thin elegant criss-cross straps that have silvery/clear long beads on them. It really is pretty and shimmery, and I plan to wear it with silver sandals and carry a silver evening bag. BUT.....of course I have second thoughts. I want to wear it the first formal night, but having never been on a cruise before, I don't know if it would be a little "over the top." :eek: I know I am asking a lot to have opinions without an actual picture...I'm going to have to just break down a buy a camara!!! :rolleyes: Thanks in advance! Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jontalley Posted November 5, 2006 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Wear it! I don't dress up that much, but many do....especially the young women. The dress sounds beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted November 5, 2006 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2006 It sounds beautiful! I don't think you can be too flashy on a cruise ship, unless you are sparkly AND revealing gown ~ but your dress does not sound too revealing. I have only sailed on Royal Caribbean, and there are countless women who wear sequined gowns. Actually, there are countless women in taffeta bridesmaid style dresses, dresses with trains, etc. My feeling is that this is one of those few opportunities when you can wear your super-dressy dresses. On our last cruise, I wore a formal halter dress with beading one night. We went up to the old Connaiseur Club (Cigar Bar) and had a drink. I was the only woman there in a formal dress, and received compliments from several people. No one will look at you askance if your dress is a bit more sparkly than others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofmeg Posted November 5, 2006 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I think it is fine also. Just beware of the weight-the one time I wore a gown like that on a cruise-I could not bleieve how heavy the thing was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlandocruiser Posted November 5, 2006 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Sounds really nice - and I see your cruise is on Holland America. We have done 5 cruises on HAL (the 6th starts on Friday:D ) You will not be overdressed - while some may not be as dressed up there are many people who are dressed to "the nines". I always wear nice gowns and do not feel ill at ease. (I even got a compliment from our cabin steward on our last cruise with my sparkly green gown) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suezyq50 Posted November 5, 2006 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2006 It sounds fine to me. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltingbluecat Posted November 5, 2006 #7 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Wow! It sounds gorgeous. Wear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane110 Posted November 6, 2006 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Your dress sounds just perfect and definitely not too over the top. Enjoy! Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviargal Posted November 6, 2006 #9 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I agree. HAL is a formal line and you will certainly not be too dressed up! The colors sound very pretty. Enjoy your cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohtaz Posted November 6, 2006 #10 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Sounds so pretty, wear it, you'll be happy you did;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted November 6, 2006 #11 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I've worn sequins on every cruise & will do so again this trip. Enjoy your dress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celbercrz333 Posted November 6, 2006 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Most people don't get the chance to really dress up, so when they do they go all out. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarina Posted November 6, 2006 Author #13 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Good, good, good....I am so glad you all think it is okay. Not that I would have wienied out and not worn it, but it is nice to have some positive feedback. When I go shopping for dresses, I go by myself and I only have the dressing room attendant to tell me what she thinks....and I know she wants to sell dresses! Thanks again! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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