Parade, Swim, Dance, Dine - Cruisewear Must Be Special
So you're headed out on a cruise. Whole bunch of you guys going? Sounds like one long party for ten days. Well apart from being jealous, I hope you're going to knock 'em dead with some good looking duds in the cruisewear line. Have to admit some of the stuff being touted is just atrocious! I won't mention names but just take a look. Not! I can imagine some beautiful and trendy white pants, some racy tops, a couple of bikinis, several really nice coverups and some twirly short minidresses for a bit of energetic dancing and a couple of formals, all cleavage and glitter. Whad'ya say. let's go look.
Lets start at my favorite store - Nordstrom's. One right near me at Providence Place in Providence. So if you see something you like online, we can meet for coffee and go try them on at the store. Yoo! Hoo! How about these for the white pants. They are a pair of Theory 'Max C - Cohesion' Pants in a heavy cotton blend and cut slim through the hips and thighs and styled with slightly flared legs. I like the look, don't you? Details - Zip fly with double hook-and-bar closure. Front slant pockets; back besom pockets. Belt loops. Approx. inseam: 34 1/2". Unlined. Cotton/viscose rayon/elastane. It's Nordstrom # 205698 and they're priced at $235.
Now tops. What do they have in those that are eye poppers? Well, this one is sharp. What do you think? It's a Diane von Furstenberg 'Dalena' Tie Neck Top Graphically printed, crinkled silk chiffon top has a front scooped neck pulled together by a flouncy tie. Rounded puff sleeves and A-line shape. Back yoke with pleating beneath for added volume.Wide, topstitched hem. Approx. length from shoulder: 27".Includes adjustable camisole in Silk/spandex. Nordstrom item #
210993 Price $198. That would go well with those pants.
OK another top, right? This one in washed red cotton is pretty. Free People Solid Smocked Waist Top. Airy, lightweight woven top has wide short sleeves and smocking at the waist for a comfortably stylish silhouette. Back yoke features intricate crochet detailing. Front button closure. Mandarin collar.Front hem is longer than back hem. Approx. length from shoulder: 26".Nordstrom #209895 and really inexpensive at $88.
Let's pick out a suit and cover up for the pool? This combo is a pool winner. Ralph Lauren Sport 'Ricky' Stripe Bikini Top. Halter-style string bikini top is patterned with sleek stripes and secured with metal grommets at the top. Ralph Lauren Sport 'Ricky' Stripe Bikini Top Halter-style string bikini top is patterned with sleek stripes and secured with metal grommets at the top. In Black/White nylon/spandex or Gold/White is nylon/polyester/metallic fibers. Both great. The bottom is a Ralph Lauren Sport Skirted Hipster Bikini Bottoms feature an attached striped miniskirt with ties at the side.
Embroidered logo at front.Approx. length: 7" Black/White is nylon/spandex, Gold/White is nylon/polyester/metallic fibers/spandex. The combo is Item # 208919 and item # 208913 and the price of the pair is $136. That's one that looks so good online that I think I'll try one myself, maybe in the gold and white.
Nice coverup now. Since we're looking at Ralph's stuff, this one by his shop in white or black is very swish.
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Halter Cover-Up Dress Long tie at the Empire waist adjusts the fit of a terry cloth cover-up.
Ties behind neck. Embroidered logo. Approx. length from top center front to hem: 22". Nylon lining in Cotton/polyester. Nordstrom # 207572 $73.00
And now for the piece de resistance! A wingding party dress for cocktail time. This one should turn heads. Marc Jacobs Tie Neck Printed Dress. Wide straps form a flattering V-neck, meeting in a fabric flourish at the bust. Thinner straps tie at the back of the neck, ending in a casual bow. The flattering Empire cut gives way to a slightly gathered skirt with two side-seam pockets.Length shoulder to hem 36".Rayon/silk. Nordstrom Item # 203334 Price $378.
This one just must go on the list. Shimmering, BCBGMAXAZRIA Sequined Sheath. Sparkly sequins adorn a V-neck dress with a chiffon Empire waist, sweetly cinched with a tie.Approx. length from shoulder to hem: 35". Lined. Polyester/spandex
Nordstrom item # 180261. I love this dress.
A formal? Perfect late night on board. BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Floral Chiffon Gown.Gorgeous flowing gown has an artfully ruched bodice atop a waist-sculpting adjustable tie. Back zip with hook-and-eye closure. Boned bodice. Rubber strip at top of bodice secures fit.Nonremovable tie. Approx. length from top center front to hem: 52". Polyester lining in Silk. Nordstrom item # 174554 $420.
What a lovely group of clothes. You are going to be the main attraction on this damn boat!
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