Cruise Attire

[Johnners]

Dear All,

I am a Brit packing for a deluxe 6 star 10 day Mediterranean Cruise starting in Venice. I do not want to look like typical Brit. I wonder what items of clothing you could suggest for my packing list please, both day and evening. There are no formal clothes needed.

[hectorm]

The informal character of the cruise simplifies your packing, although I believe it's a true pity you don't take advantage of a 6 star voyage for donning your more formal dinner outfits.
Well, assuming warm weather, a few port calls, and no necktie dinners, I suggest you build your clothes packing list around 3 items: a blue linen jacket, a white jacket and a jacket of another color of your choice. Then you just toss a few trousers (white ducks, yellow, red, madras, etc), white linen and blue polo shirts, a neutral cotton sweater, loafers, boat shoes, your Stan Smiths, maybe your co-respondents, your supefino Panama hat, and some neckerchiefs.
Have a great time!

[Concordia]

Perhaps some mid-grey tropical trousers and a tie, in case "not formal" just means "not black and white."

[BirdofSydney]

Espadrilles.

(In addition to the abovementioned items, of course.)

[Canuck]

Having cruised a number of times I must agree with "Concordia". If you do not want to take a suite. Take an odd jacket or blazer, wear with a pair of light weight trousers, dress shirt & tie.
Pack to mix & match & do not forget that there will be laundry service on the ship.
Have a good trip.

[davidhuh]

I am a Brit packing for a deluxe 6 star 10 day Mediterranean Cruise starting in Venice. I do not want to look like typical Brit.

Dear Johnners,

Gucci, Dolce Gabbana, Bruno Cuccinelli should all fit your requirement...

cheers David

[hectorm]

David,
for a second I took you seriously......