Heading off for a tropical cruise yet no idea which clothes to take? You will definitely require light and breezy clothes, especially if the cruise has scheduled docking at well-known beaches. You have presumably already chosen which bikinis you will pack, but there’s lot more that needs to go into your suitcase. Always consider you most fundamental attires for such trips.

1. Caftans or Tunics: Simply throw one on with a pair of shorts or loose pants and you have made a casual yet chic fashion statement. If you opt for caftans or tunics in solid shades, wrap a thick, ornate or decorative sash or belt tight around your waist. This will enhance the entire look. Let one side slip over shoulder casually to lend a mute yet sultry appeal to your ensemble. You can also team this with a bikini top underneath.
2. A Wide-Brimmed Hat: The hat should ideally be a woven sort. While it will block the scorching heat from burning your face, it will let the sunlight in through chinks and make you glow. Don’t select a plain boring hat. Choose one that has flowers or beads as decoration and let the hat be the defining factor in your look.
3. A Halter Top: A halter neck top or even a short halter necked summer dress with bold prints, floral patterns or in bright colours is a must when you are packing for a cruise. Its essential summery look will not spoil the glamour of the rest of your cruise wardrobe. But this should only be deck wear. Most cruises would require you to be formally attired for the dinner gatherings.
4. A Selection of Formal Dresses: Along with your bikinis and halters, don’t forget to pack your best evening gowns and cocktail dresses for the social evenings and formal dinners on the cruise. Ideally you should have an evening gown for formal dinners, cocktail dresses for less formal social gathering and parties and a few sundresses for the casual dinners. You would not want to be an eyesore at the black tie events that will take place on the cruise! You would definitely want to look just as, if not more, glamorous.
5. Chunky Jewelry: Make sure you pack enough jewelry— bangles, necklaces, earrings. If you will be spending most of your time in casual attire, you don’t necessarily have to look plain. Enhance your look by wrapping long strings of beads around your neck, wearing large earrings and adorning your wrists with heavy bangles and bracelets. But make sure you don’t wear them all at once!

Don’t forget your sturdy sports gear and regular clothes. You would obviously want to participate in all the on-board activities and you would need these items if you plan to work out, join in sporting activities or take some special lessons. This is a basic list of suggestions for what you can take with you on your trip. Mix and match your clothes and accessories and you will be able to create a great characteristic new look for yourself while you’re on the trip. Your glamour and the compliments that will pour from all sides will make the vacation memorable for ever.