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Cruise wear - Help

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Hopscotch12 · 22/02/2026 13:06

Can anyone point me towards retailers who sell clothes suitable for a hot summer cruise.
I like to dress up most evenings in a jumpsuit or dress and need 1-2 formal outfits and a white outfit.
Really stuck where to look, I’ve lost some weight, am around a UK 12.
Also need beach wear and sightseeing clothes. I feel out touch with what looks good, I’m a young age 50.
Any suggestions greatly received.

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CharlotteCChapel · 22/02/2026 16:14

Patra silk has suitable cruise styles. In natural fibres.

namechangeabc123 · 22/02/2026 16:27

Next has some nice beachwear and also nice jumpsuits https://www.next.co.uk/style/su975397/v34989

Daygloboo · 22/02/2026 18:35

Hopscotch12 · 22/02/2026 13:06

Can anyone point me towards retailers who sell clothes suitable for a hot summer cruise.
I like to dress up most evenings in a jumpsuit or dress and need 1-2 formal outfits and a white outfit.
Really stuck where to look, I’ve lost some weight, am around a UK 12.
Also need beach wear and sightseeing clothes. I feel out touch with what looks good, I’m a young age 50.
Any suggestions greatly received.

Lucky you. Hope you have a lovely time.

Daygloboo · 22/02/2026 18:38

Daygloboo · 22/02/2026 18:35

Lucky you. Hope you have a lovely time.

Never been on a cruise so dont know but certainly think shorts and t shirts on deck in the day is fine. Evening ? Honestly dont know.

ShebaQueen · 22/02/2026 18:57

I agree about Next for swimwear and beachwear, also recommend Sosandar for dresses and jumpsuits. Linen/linen mix for sightseeing, trousers, shorts and shirts, try H&M

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 22/02/2026 19:12

Eveningwear - some people really dress up . especially Formal Nights . Evening dresses , sequins , jumpsuits is a good shout too ( I wore a Phase Eight jumpsuit last time)
Others will be very casual .Jeans , casual trousers etc.

One of our trips had a White&Gold Night (I didn't have this bit I cannot remember how many people did .)

I bought some dresses from eBay , BNWT or VGC .
Monsoon, Phase Eight , Roman
M&S had great deals on their Christmas party wear , I got skirts and tops sequinned .

For day time take things that will match with loads of others , I dry and make each top or bottoms go with three other things . Or dresses ( WhiteStuff or Seasalt )

Comfy shoes Grin
Don't forget you can use the laundry either Self Service or have them laundered ( added £ , the self service is a few pounds )

M&S linen mix trousers ?
The ship will be air conditioned inside , the restaurants and public areas

Your sea days are mosey about and try things out days ( or just relax and read )

Enjoy .
Where are you going to ?

Hopscotch12 · 22/02/2026 19:24

Thanks for the ideas. We have done a few cruises before, but this is a different cruise line, Princess to Italy, Turkey and Greece.

I need to buy everything new as I’ve lost a bit of weight since last year, and hopefully more by the trip, and my holiday stuff needs a refresh.

I’d quite like to look coordinated, most years I just grab what fits but feel like a hot sweaty mess. When I look about others just look so put together in a way that I’d love to be.

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Doyouthinktheyknow · 22/02/2026 20:07

I lost a lot of weight and refreshed my cruise wardrobe particularly evening wear via Vinted and got some really good buys. Karen Millen, Hobbs and some glorious fitted Ted Baker dresses so incredibly cheap. Not brands I could normally afford but formal wear is not highly priced on vinted.

Congratulations on your weight loss.

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