Alternatively, she says, some ships have added fancier restaurants for those who prefer more dressy evenings. Themed nights have changed as well. The most important thing, experts agree, is to take versatile outfits in wrinkle-proof fabrics that can be mixed and matched. It's important to clarify what's meant. Women wear a dress or skirt, nice slacks, men wear khaki pants and a jacket or nice sweater.
Casual nights call for a sundress, or polo shirt and slacks for the men.
A seven-night cruise typically will include two formal nights. Women can wear anything from a full-length formal ballgown to a nice cocktail dress, though they tend to be long and they tend to be black. With voyagers typically spending so much time at the table, some experts even advise passengers to concentrate on dressing from the waist up and wearing the same few bottom pieces throughout the trip. Lynda Millner, a former model who offers wardrobing sessions on Crystal Cruises, says a cruise is the ideal time to wear something special that you never get an opportunity to put on. She also advocates wearing outfits more than once.