Another lovely day in Oklahoma. . .

[Marchand63]

For the first time in ages I am home alone. No DH, he's playing hockey. No kids they are at a friends wedding. The DGD's are at their other grandparents

So I bought me some Mai Tai mix, we have Netflix & Amazon on the big screen. What to watch, what to watch, that is the question?

 

[ronandannette]

Question for the cruisers on ALDIO because cruise critic posters make me want to punch the laptop.

Is it okay to wear the same dress for both formal nights on this God forsaken cruise I'm going on? And how smart casual is general dining in the dining room? I'm trying to cut down on the packing because it's getting ridiculous.

And I want to throw the heels out and just take something like the below to wear with stupid frock on formal night as then I'd be able to wear them around the canoe and on shore. Will there be threads created about my attire on forums if I do this?

Lock eyes with me here jevsie and focus on what I'm saying - don't pay ANY attention to those other PP's who are trying to steer you wrong. You absolutely MUST NOT wear the same dress (or any other piece of clothing, really) twice on this cruise. What will people say? If you've gleaned anything from CC it's that all people do on cruises is observe and snark on each other. You've got an image to uphold here, you're a friend of MINE now and that comes with certain responsibilities. Here are a couple of ideas suitable for formal nights:

For the first one ^^ and then this for the second:

And as for those shoes - I can't even...
If you want to go minimal, here's where we compromise because something like this will work with both "frocks":
:

 

[Marchand63]

Lock eyes with me here jevsie and focus on what I'm saying - don't pay ANY attention to those other PP's who are trying to steer you wrong. You absolutely MUST NOT wear the same dress (or any other piece of clothing, really) twice on this cruise. What will people say? If you've gleaned anything from CC it's that all people do on cruises is observe and snark on each other. You've got an image to uphold here, you're a friend of MINE now and that comes with certain responsibilities. Here are a couple of ideas suitable for formal nights:

For the first one ^^ and then this for the second:

And as for those shoes - I can't even...
If you want to go minimal, here's where we compromise because something like this will work with both "frocks":
:

She can't wear those, I wore them on our last cruise. If anyone was on ours and is on hers they will see her & all heck will breakout on CC. What a copycat!!!!! It just isn't done

 

[ronandannette]

She can't wear those, I wore them on our last cruise. If anyone was on ours and is on hers they will see her & all heck will breakout on CC. What a copycat!!!!! It just isn't done

{{sigh}} Fine then Marchand - any objections to these ?!? These would be OK too jevsie and they will still both work with the shoes. (Those ones I picked out - not the ones you picked out for yourself. )

 

[Marchand63]

{{sigh}} Fine then Marchand - any objections to these ?!? These would be OK too jevsie and they will still both work with the shoes. (Those ones I picked out - not the ones you picked out for yourself. )

Now she needs to post those on CC and let them vote if those are acceptable. She would not want to offend. Most importantly do they have pockets for cash tips so she gets better service

 

[jevs]

Lock eyes with me here jevsie and focus on what I'm saying - don't pay ANY attention to those other PP's who are trying to steer you wrong. You absolutely MUST NOT wear the same dress (or any other piece of clothing, really) twice on this cruise. What will people say? If you've gleaned anything from CC it's that all people do on cruises is observe and snark on each other. You've got an image to uphold here, you're a friend of MINE now and that comes with certain responsibilities. Here are a couple of ideas suitable for formal nights:

For the first one ^^ and then this for the second:

And as for those shoes - I can't even...
If you want to go minimal, here's where we compromise because something like this will work with both "frocks":
:

I really like the grey frock and I can get away without wearing a bra.

But, that netting doesn't look too sturdy and it might be a chilly night which could result in a wardrobe malfunction. Does it come in a pinkish color?

 

[ronandannette]

I really like the grey frock and I can get away without wearing a bra.

But, that netting doesn't look too sturdy and it might be a chilly night which could result in a wardrobe malfunction. Does it come in a pinkish color?

Oh for Pete's sake, do try to keep up jevs - the grey and purple are now out and the red and midnight navy are in. You have Marchand's interference to thank for that...

 

[jevs]

Oh for Pete's sake, do try to keep up jevs - the grey and purple are now out and the red and midnight navy are in. You have Marchand's interference to thank for that...

my daughter might be wearing red and i dont like the other one. Same color as school uniforms.

 

[Marchand63]

Oh for Pete's sake, do try to keep up jevs - the grey and purple are now out and the red and midnight navy are in. You have Marchand's interference to thank for that...

Ok plmk contact the 6000 people on our cruise, maybe none will remember the dresses & jevs is good to go. It will only take a moment. Pretty sure CC posters have alarms set to vote on all posts.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

I'm not showing you guys my formal dresses, if you're making fun of these. The first dress is gorgeous. Unfortunately, I don't have the build for it. It would look x-rated on me. jevs, if you can pull it off, go for it. If you wore that, you wouldn't have to worry about buying your own drinks for the rest of the cruise.

 

[Marchand63]

I'm not showing you guys my formal dresses, if you're making fun of these. The first dress is gorgeous. Unfortunately, I don't have the build for it. It would look x-rated on me. jevs, if you can pull it off, go for it. If you wore that, you wouldn't have to worry about buying your own drinks for the rest of the cruise.

Heck if she can pull any of them off I . I haven't been able to be braless since I was 13
It's just the Cruise Critic board is sooooo overtop on stuff like this. Heck I would need duct tape on a couple of these

 

[Marchand63]

Ok 3 Mai Tais deep & loving my quiet house. Although DH called on the way to hockey, I think he suspects I am liking this. Especially when he asked don't you miss me n oh Hun I miss you terribly " sip sip ".

 

[Disney_traveler]

Well it's official, started up the oil' gas heater at lunch to have it ready for overnight. It's supposed to get all the way down to 39 Saturday night/Sunday morning. High today was 87 and it will be about the same again on Tuesday. We've got the doors open as it's blowing in to air out the house, grilling steaks and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

 

[jevs]

I'm not showing you guys my formal dresses, if you're making fun of these. The first dress is gorgeous. Unfortunately, I don't have the build for it. It would look x-rated on me. jevs, if you can pull it off, go for it. If you wore that, you wouldn't have to worry about buying your own drinks for the rest of the cruise.

LOL

 

[Marchand63]

It was 71 here!!!! I actually was wearing shorts & sweatshirt. It's 48 now. Gotta check I'm still in New England c

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Heck if she can pull any of them off I . I haven't been able to be braless since I was 13
It's just the Cruise Critic board is sooooo overtop on stuff like this. Heck I would need duct tape on a couple of these

I'm with you on going braless. Strapless doesn't work for me either. I do wear spaghetti straps with clear bra straps, but that's risque for me.

 

[Marchand63]

I'm with you on going braless. Strapless doesn't work for me either. I do wear spaghetti straps with clear bra straps, but that's risque for me.

Oh yeah!!! My motto " shrugs are your friend". AlthoughVS makes a great versatile bra you can wear most ways. Strapless oh heck no I would flashing the whole ship

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Ok 3 Mai Tais deep & loving my quiet house. Although DH called on the way to hockey, I think he suspects I am liking this. Especially when he asked don't you miss me n oh Hun I miss you terribly " sip sip ".

Well it's official, started up the oil' gas heater at lunch to have it ready for overnight. It's supposed to get all the way down to 39 Saturday night/Sunday morning. High today was 87 and it will be about the same again on Tuesday. We've got the doors open as it's blowing in to air out the house, grilling steaks and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

Sounds nice.

 

[Octoberbeauty]

You guys are cracking me up!! I've missed y'all. And I LOVE that gray dress!

Sherry, are you all moved in and ready for the big holidays coming up?

Getting close. I'm still not quite done at the old house, but getting there. So very, very tired of moving!!

 

[Kitty 34]

I'm with you on going braless. Strapless doesn't work for me either. I do wear spaghetti straps with clear bra straps, but that's risque for me.

If I went strapless my knees would look a heck of a lot bigger!!!