How to Cruise in Style without Going Overboard-Guest post by Clari Farkash

Aug 31, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

In light of a less-than-sunny economy, travel experts are touting the glories of discount cruises. If you’ve been lucky enough to snag a deal, you’re probably ready to put your savings toward a few ship-shape looks before you hit the deck. No need to go overboard with fussy accessories and extravagant wear. Just pack a few versatile pieces that will make you look as breezy and beautiful as the far-off horizon.

Wrap dress

Make a flattering wrap dress a staple in your cruise wardrobe. This one piece is easy enough to take you from the sun deck to the dining room with nothing but a flick of mascara and dab of gloss. Choose one that packs well into a pool bag — fine knit jersey and no-wrinkle cotton blends are perfect.

Espadrilles

This Spanish shoe may be the easiest thing to wear since house slippers, but style-wise, it’s the equivalent of easy European cool. They come in a variety of bright colors and are available as flats and wedge-heels. Perfect for shuffling to breakfast or getting your salsa on at night.

Pashmina

A silky pashmina is exactly what you need for an evening sunset or a brisk morning. During the day you can wrap it around your neck as a fashionable scarf and wear it as a shawl when it starts to cool off.

Straw sun hat

Naturally, any conscientious cruise queen will want to protect her skin with a sun hat. Since cruise decks tend to get windy, a chic straw hat is a good choice for attaching to your head with bobby pins.

Bathing Suit

The perfect vacation bathing suit is one that brings out the sexy, beautiful you. Finding a style that is just right for your body is worth an extra splurge, and you are better off with one that fits perfectly, than several that make you cringe in the mirror.

Clari Farkash is the designer of the Clarisse line of prom dresses, short dresses and homecoming dresses for promgirl.net. Clarisse dresses have been worn by such celebrities as Miss Galaxy International and Miss Teen Galaxy UK. Promgirl.net has been selling prom dresses and formal gowns from America’s top designers for over 25 years.

Note: As the summer winds down, this is an ideal time to get a great deal on cruise vacations and these are some great tips for looking fabulous when luggage space is at a premium.