I am going on a cruise. What exactly is formal wear compared to casual wear for a lady?
Cocktail / Evening dresses. I have been on cruises before. Some ladies wear a fancy sundress with sparkly jewelry, some dress to the nines. some are in between with the infamous “little black dress”. My recomendation is to find a glittery evening gown meaning full length, and dress to the nines. You have many opportunities to have your photo taken by the ships photographers on the formal nights. They come to your dinner table and there are a few spots around the ship with different backdrops. But get in line early for your photos. They can get long at times. Have fun and dress up!!