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LilyoftheValley Wed 07-Jun-23 12:01:22

Hello ladies, I am, unexpectedly, going on a cruise later in the year. In my "cruise" wardrobe, I have 2 lace dresses which I have not used for a while.

They would be very useful as cocktail dresses for some of the evenings - my question is - Are lace dresses now very "old hat"? They are both just below the knee. Thank you.

maddyone Wed 07-Jun-23 12:14:35

No, wear them, you’ll look lovely.

Theexwife Wed 07-Jun-23 12:27:09

What a coincidence, yesterday a neighbour showed me some new dresses she had bought to go on her regular yearly cruise, two of them were lace, one a dark blue knee length the other green/multi midi, both lovely.

Daisymae Wed 07-Jun-23 12:28:11

My DD goes to functions and I know that she has a long sleeved lace sleeved evening dress. I'd wear them!

Norah Wed 07-Jun-23 12:37:53

Our daughter just wore navy long sleeve lace. Lovely and in style.

LilyoftheValley Wed 07-Jun-23 13:41:06

Thank you all!! I now have confidence to pack them! Shall buy a couple of new staples as well, I think.

Aveline Wed 07-Jun-23 13:52:49

Is it one of those cruises where you have to dress formally for dinner? Quite a few no longer require or expect that. I used to enjoy dressing for formal nights on Cunard but since discovering Viking cruises those days are over for DH and I.

Norah Wed 07-Jun-23 14:00:26

Aveline

Is it one of those cruises where you have to dress formally for dinner? Quite a few no longer require or expect that. I used to enjoy dressing for formal nights on Cunard but since discovering Viking cruises those days are over for DH and I.

Indeed. Viking cruises are great - no dress for dinner faff.

MiniMoon Wed 07-Jun-23 15:09:55

We sailed on Queen Mary 2 in December. I took my full length lace dress with me and wore it to the formal night. There were quite a few ladies in lace dresses.
Take them and wear them, they are not out of date.

Joseann Wed 07-Jun-23 15:11:42

I don't think lace, like pearls, ever goes out of fashion. Your dresses will be perfect.

Patsy70 Wed 07-Jun-23 15:23:17

I love lace. Perfect for your cruise, and certainly not ‘old hat’.

Aveline Wed 07-Jun-23 17:59:27

I love lace too but, when I read the post saying lace and pearls never goes out of fashion, Hinge and Bracket flashed through my mind! The dear ladies. So funny. Sadly both died now.

Granmarderby10 Wed 07-Jun-23 18:04:42

Lace on is very trendy at the moment and a cruise is the natural place to wear it.

Grantanow Thu 08-Jun-23 16:56:25

Good quality lace is never out of fashion!

Esmay Fri 09-Jun-23 09:40:30

In the past , I've thrown out much loved clothes because they were out of fashion .

I think that lace is perennial and never out of style .

If you like something wear and enjoy it -never mind what's in and out of fashion !

Shelflife Fri 09-Jun-23 10:40:48

Lily, we have had a few cruises, first time I was I a real stew about what to wear on formal evenings. My friend gave me sound advice " just pack a couple of long skirts and a a selection of tops" suited me fine , I prefer full length skirts ot floaty evening trousers, so it worked well for me. There is often sush a fuss about ' formal evenings ' I never take it too seriously now. Wear what you are comfortable in! and enjoy your cruise.

Shelflife Fri 09-Jun-23 10:41:36

Oh and most importantly, wear very comfy shoes !!!

JaneJudge Fri 09-Jun-23 10:41:38

i love lace dresses

JRTW2 Fri 09-Jun-23 11:23:53

Hope not I have 2!

Coconut Fri 09-Jun-23 11:47:33

On cruises Ive seen the best and the worst dressers 🤣 ….wear whatever you like, anything goes and retro dresses are very popular. Enjoy …..

Cossy Fri 09-Jun-23 11:52:27

If you’re comfortable in your lace dresses take them and wear them, I think lace dresses are pretty x

GrammaH Fri 09-Jun-23 12:01:02

I love dresses by Bombshell and there is a new range of stunning lace dresses on their website. Sadly, I have no occasion to buy one for.

Philippa111 Fri 09-Jun-23 12:17:56

If you like them feel good and feel comfortable in them, wear them.That’s all that matters. I don’t think there is a right or wrong way to dress any longer thank goodness. And in any case who cares what anyone else thinks ?

HeavenLeigh Fri 09-Jun-23 12:28:26

No, No, certainly not old hat they are lovely I’ve got one I’ve had for few years and when I wear it always get compliments always looks smart, you wear them with pride!

ClaraB Fri 09-Jun-23 12:43:36

I wore a lace dress to a wedding at the weekend, didn’t feel out of place at all although I’d had it a number of years and had only worn it once to another wedding.