What do you wear on a boat?

[bowies]

BF and I are going on a tall ship sailing tour next weekend (which I'm insanely excited about). I've never been on a boat before, large or small, so I have no clue what to wear. It's going to be hot and windy, that I know for sure. Is wearing a dress just asking for trouble? I'm not a shorts/capris kind of woman.

[Deleted]

I would say that wearing a dress would be asking for trouble. Even if its going to be hot, if its windy its going to be a little chilly on the water. I personally would go with capris and a cami/cardigan combo but since you don't do them, I'd say slacks of some kind?

[motzie]

For that I would wear a pair of loose fit shorts, a tank and a 3/4 sleeve shirt of some sort, and bring a lightweight jacket. I would probably stick with footwear that strapped on somehow, or light sneakers.

[Deleted]

Do you wear scarfs? I wore one on our boat cruise recently that was light weight (I had on a tank top and capris) that I wrapped around my shoulders and arms and it was perfect. Don't forget the sunscreen.

[margarita]

A nautical-themed pashmina afghan

[Deleted]

In terms of getting chilly, a dress would be no different than a pair of shorts. If you feel more comfortable in a dress, go for it but you're gonna wanna find some bike shorts to go underneath unless you wear one that's less prone to fly on a breeze and show the world your goodies.

[mortomo]

I would do capris, tank, cardigan and some shoes that won't slip off and have bottoms that don't slip. Suncreen and sunglasses too. If you wear a dress you will spend the whole time holding it down.

[broc]

Jun 4, 2012 10:17:49 GMT -5 margarita said:

A nautical-themed pashmina afghan

:Y:

Also, a life vest, a hat and sunblock.

[BettyBookWorm]

Jun 4, 2012 10:11:38 GMT -5 doglove said:

Do you wear scarfs? I wore one on our boat cruise recently that was light weight (I had on a tank top and capris) that I wrapped around my shoulders and arms and it was perfect. Don't forget the sunscreen.

This! Have fun!

[bowies]

So basically, I need to get myself some capris and flats. I'll make sure no pictures are taken of me that day.

[mortomo]

Jun 4, 2012 10:34:10 GMT -5 bowies said:

So basically, I need to get myself some capris and flats. I'll make sure no pictures are taken of me that day.

Why? I'm sure you'll look fine. I'm not a capri and flats kind of girl either, but I wouldn't shy away from a camera because I'm wearing them. I do that regardless!

[partiallysunny]

I'd wear a longer sun dress or skirt and tanktop with a cardigan and sandals.

[Deleted]

I would never wear a dress or skirt on a boat because you will most likely be holding it down the entire time. Its just not practical. Same with sandals unless they have some kind of non-skid sole.

Or maybe I've just been on different kinds of boats because the decks are always wet and its always been at least a little windy/chilly on the water.

[Deleted]

Jun 4, 2012 10:17:49 GMT -5 margarita said:

A nautical-themed pashmina afghan

Don't forget your swim trunks and your flippy floppies.

[bowies]

Jun 4, 2012 10:44:32 GMT -5 mortomo said:

Jun 4, 2012 10:34:10 GMT -5 bowies said:

So basically, I need to get myself some capris and flats. I'll make sure no pictures are taken of me that day.

Why? I'm sure you'll look fine. I'm not a capri and flats kind of girl either, but I wouldn't shy away from a camera because I'm wearing them. I do that regardless!

Because then I look like I'm one giant lollipop away from joining a guild.

[gault]

Layers.

[bullygirl979]

No dresses or skirts! You don't want to spend the whole time holding them down or flashing everyone.

I wouldn't advise any slip on shoes unless you would feel okay if one potentially went into the water, never to return. And definitely dress in layers. If you have any quick dry stuff, I would wear that.

And don't forget to put on sunscreen!!!

[Deleted]

Layered shirts and capris. Dresses on boats sound fun and romantic except it's actually really cold and windy once you get going.

[Muddled]

Meh, I wear dresses on boats. Long loose ones usually, unless I have on my swimmers underneath. Then I might wear a short one. No biggie.

[Deleted]

Jun 4, 2012 12:48:37 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Meh, I wear dresses on boats. Long loose ones usually, unless I have on my swimmers underneath. Then I might wear a short one. No biggie.

Thank you, baby jeebus!!!

I thought I was the only one. If it's too chilly for a dress, it's too chilly for shorts.

[Muddled]

Word, HS. I would wear flip flops, too. It's just what I do. I generally end up taking my shoes off anyway.

It's VA in June, not the Arctic Circle.

[mortomo]

Every time I read the title of this thread I think Dr. Seuss.

What do you wear on a boat?
Would you have lunch with a 3 legged goat?

[partiallysunny]

Jun 4, 2012 12:48:37 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Meh, I wear dresses on boats. Long loose ones usually, unless I have on my swimmers underneath. Then I might wear a short one. No biggie.

:Y: If it's too cold for a dress, I'd wear jeans, not shorts.

[Muddled]

Tell us more about this tour.

[bowies]

Maybe I should clarify. I'm not going on a speedboat. I'm going on one of these in a harbor:


If that thing gets above a few knots I'll be impressed. Sooooo, maxi dress?

ETA: The harbor is a wind tunnel though.

[Deleted]

Oh, with this update then yes, a dress is fine.

I don't know why I was thinking like... fishing trip. Also, I get cold really easily so take all of my fashion advice with a grain of salt.

[Muddled]

Yes. Maxi dress.
Work it.

[Deleted]

A maxi dress won't fly over your head in a stiff breeze and you'll get more coverage if there is a chill in that than a pair of shorts.

So carry on my wayward son. Just wear shoes that won't fall off easily and bring a cardi or a wrap in case it's breezy.

[pinkplasticdoll]

Jun 4, 2012 12:48:37 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Meh, I wear dresses on boats. Long loose ones usually, unless I have on my swimmers underneath. Then I might wear a short one. No biggie.

Pretty much this. I have never had problems showing my ass when I wear a dress on a boat.

[mortomo]

Well, I thought you were going on a sailboat or something! I wouldn't hesitate to wear a dress and sandals on one of those things. Although, I'd do a maxi dress like others suggested since it won't blow around as much.

I'm used to speed type boats and sailboats and that's what I thought you were doing.