They also stand up to the weather well, as moisture beads up on the surface. Another direction is in natural fibers blended with Lycra to add stretch and make garments more practical for the active pursuits of vacationers. On a more elegant front, there are the Super fabrics, which afford softness and a weight that is almost seasonless, allowing the wearer to bridge the gap from the cruise to the office with ease. And things that will become basics within the structure of the rest of my wardrobe. Dressing modern doesn't necessarily mean dressing down.
Formal attire is a highly recommended and even required part of today's cruise wear.
It's the hedonistic side of looking into the mirror and seeing that you're dressed up and you look great. For the elegance of those really formal evenings, there's always the tuxedo, but an alternative lies in the new cruise black-tie dressing. Look for suits in fabric blends, such as cotton and linen, as well as new, technologically advanced fabrics. To give an active attitude to suits today, many designers use fabrics with a bit of stretch. Be aware, too, that looking great during your resort getaway doesn't always entail putting linen with linen anymore.