What to wear on a cruise made easy

Don't know what it is about a cruise that causes some to pack as if they were going for on a six month stay on the Space Station. But since some first time cruisers pack twice what they need, they surely do not want for things to wear. Which just goes to show they lack awareness of what to wear on a cruise.

For sure it helps if you know what to expect. And if you've been on a cruise before you're more aware of that than someone leaving the dock for the first time. Since as a seasoned cruiser you know what to wear on a cruise. Or at least should know what is accepted.

Of course for some the best part of any cruise get away is the build up to your departure date. Looking forward to that and planning what to bring and so forth is more than half the fun for them. And if that's you lets not put a damper on your enthusiasm. It is just that there is truth to the statement "She who packs light packs best".

Then too, there are those who feel that since you only have to unpack once, what's a few more things? Aside from the space they take up in your probably less-than-spacious cabin, and the extra piece of luggage or two, probably not much. But why bother when you don't have to?

So enough build up already. Let's cut to the chase.

As I said when packing for a cruise "Less Is More".

Then too you really don't need to bring something - just in case. Should you not be certain whether or not you'll need something, simply do not pack it. You can generally pick up anything critical to life as you know it in port. So another rule is "When in doubt leave it out" - of the suitcase.

Naturally what you will be wearing also depends on the published dress code. On most cruises what you'll be expected to wear to dinner is spelled out for you. It may be all formal wear. Or a blend of causal and formal with casual at times meaning shorts are permitted - or not.

Jeans are usually not worn. Particularly in the dining room. There you may find them to be taboo. Besides you are better off with clothes you can mix and match for different looks. For the gals tops and skirts. While guys can do the same with shirts and lightweight trousers.

Finally what to wear on a cruise also comes down to on where you'll be. Those on a ship near Alaska won't be dressed the same as someone cruising the Mediterranean. For the former a coat with a removable liner would be good to have. Yet that's not a good choice for Greece. There a light nylon jacket could come in handy.

Anyway you should have a bit of a better idea of what to wear on a cruise.

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