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I am taking a cruise to the Caribbean in November...what outfits willI need? Casual daytime is easy enough, but dressier events and evenings worry me somewhat...I've never been on a cruise before so I'm not entirely sure what to expect. I know I want to pack as lightly as possible but still look good in the photos! Thanks for any insight you can provide.
Kim



Check out our previous posts about cruises, Cruise; and here's an update from SOS Guest Blogger, Joanne:

We were just on a cruise in May. Bring a lot of mix-and-match and pieces that can do double duty. All my tops went with all my bottoms and it allowed me a lot more flexibility. I brought along a headband which was great when out on deck, walking my laps. It was very breezy and it kept my hair in place. A big hat is good too, especially if you are coming from a northern climate and are not used to the very harsh Caribbean sun. November is the tail end of hurricane season in the Caribbean so a rain coat that folds down very small may be handy to have. I have one that folds down into a little pouch so it doesn't take up much room at all.

There will be at least one dinner that is formal, usually the Captain's Dinner, so a dressy outfit is a must. A light wrap will serve well as it can feel cool at dinner after a sunny, active day on shore. On our cruise we had themes for each dinner, so one night it was black and white, another was casual with a tropical theme etc. The only problem was that we were not informed of this ahead of time so hadn't packed for the various themes. Many others were not dressed according to the theme, so it was okay that we wore other colours.

Much depends on the cruise line as some are more formal and some are more family oriented. Once you know which type of cruise you are on, it will help you organize your wardrobe.

Have a great time!