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Plus size designer dresses; outfits for a summer romantic, exotic evening luxury cruise

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Romantic silk summer outfit

Luxury velvet outfit for the plus size woman, on exotic summer cruise.

Sitting out on deck in this plus size velvet outfit watching the world cruise by, sipping champagne, remembering delectable and exquisite tastes at the captain's table, a long velvet coat, this outfit keeps you enveloped in the warmth of the day. A plus size woman not only feels but looks luxurious and seductive wearing this plus size outfit while on a romantic summer evening cruise, you could not go far wrong in acquiring such a stylish designer outfit. The coat on its own can be worn with a glamorous evening dress, perfect womens clothing for dancing the night away, or kept with the silk two piece outfit shown. This luxury clothing can be used in many ways, the top can look great with trousers, as can the skirt be equally fantastic with a dressy top or more casual tee shirt, all flattering the plus size woman. An elegant silk velvet coat which can be described as a sensual plus size designer outfit that has all the elegance and luxury of the most exotic cruise locations in the world.

Plus size designer dresses; outfits for a summer romantic, exotic evening luxury cruise

Regardless of whether you are enjoying an exotic evening luxury cruise in the golden light of the Mediterranean, or being wined and dined on the terraces of an English summer garden, this plus size outfit is elegant easy to wear clothing. Available in many womens sizes suitable for the plus size lady or the smaller woman, sylph like mermaids! Outfits for exotic on shore dining? - this simple outfit reflects the peaceful paradise of bohemian chic hideaways or glamorous high luxury resorts. Off shore dining? Enjoy being entertained in style wearing this beautiful designer plus size outfit, listening to other travelers' tales on board your luxury cruise liner or amongst friends in a more intimate environment of the yacht.

The Outfit
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Style: Overblouse £810 icluding VAT (£700 for export)
Fabric: Hand painted and hand printed silk/viscose satin.
Color: Fuchia Purple- a rich combination of deep blue and purple hand painted.
Print: Iris (devore). Other colours and prints available to order.
Size: to order petite to plus.

Two piece

Style: Slim Bias skirt £508 and Modesty Camisole Top. £526 icluding VAT (£440 and £460 for export)
Fabric: Hand painted silkheavy crepe back satin.
Colour: Rich Lapis Purple
Size: to order petite to plus.

The Summer Season and the dress code, what to wear.

The traditional summer season events such as Ascot Ladies’ day, or the Henley Regatta are occasions where you can really dress up. For Ascot there is a dress code, but thinking within the boundaries of what is considered acceptable you can have lots of fun choosing your outfits to suit your mood and of course there are the hats that you might need. But remember that ladies in the Royal enclosure are still warned that midriffs must be covered while gentlemen are required to wear morning coats with a top hat which must be sported at all times!

According to Moss Bros advice for the summer season: “Nowhere is this emphasis on tradition more evident than in the dress code. If you're a patron of Ascot's Royal Enclosure, only a morning suit will do. This classic suit was created in the nineteenth century, when horse riding was a common form of morning exercise for the Victorian gentleman.

For ladies in the Royal Enclosure, off-the-shoulder or halter-neck dresses, and those with a strap of less than an inch, are considered unsuitable and not permitted attire in the Royal Enclosure - as are miniskirts. Midriffs must be covered and trousers suits should be full-length and of matching material and colour. Hats are, of course, obligatory and the Royal Enclosure is famous for a fantastic display of millinery over five days.

Dramatic headgear is not limited to the ladies – a top hat is essential and must be worn. Gentlemen are required to wear a top hat at all times when within the Royal Enclosure area other than within a private box or facility. In the late nineteenth century, when Lord Harris wore a brown bowler hat to Ascot, Edward VII is reported to have taken one look at him and loudly enquired, "Goin' rattin', Harris?". Morning suits also remain extremely popular in the public enclosures of the General Admission and Silver Ring areas, though not essential.”

Part of the summer season is the Henley Royal Regatta – for which there is a dress code and to quote from the Henley Royal Regatta site: ‘Those attending the Regatta in the Stewards' Enclosure must dress in accordance with long-established tradition. Gentlemen are required to wear lounge suits, or jackets or blazers with flannels, and a tie or cravat. Ladies are required to wear dresses or suits with a hemline below the knee and will not be admitted wearing divided skirts, culottes or trousers of any kind. Ladies are encouraged to wear hats. Similarly, no one will be admitted to the Stewards' Enclosure wearing shorts or jeans. Members are particularly asked to bring this custom to the attention of their Guests, to ensure that the standards are maintained and to avoid the possibility of embarrassment of a Guest being refused admission.”

They go on to say that there is not a dress code for those attending, but not in the Stewards Enclosure, but are encouraged to enter into the spirit of things.
Another suggestion is that very large hats should be avoided as a large hat might obscure the view for someone who wants to watch the rowing.

Then there is racing at Goodwood – a must for the summer season. In the Richmond Enclosure, ladies are encouraged to wear hats at the Festival Meeting. Gentlemen are required to wear jackets and ties, cravats or polo neck sweaters. Linen suits and the archetypal ‘Goodwood’ Panama hat are traditionally worn by gentlemen as Characterised by Edward VII in the early twentieth century. Jeans and shorts are not permitted at any meeting. In other enclosures dress is informal. Bare tops and fancy dress are not allowed in any enclosure. Due to the terrain at Goodwood and areas of decking, stiletto heels are not recommended.

In total contrast as part of the summer season there is the Chelsea Flower show which is held every year in the grounds of the Chelsea Royal Hospital by the Royal Horticultural Society. If you are lucky enough to be invited to the preview along with the Royal Family and then to the charity gala in the evening, you will have a fine excuse to wear something decoratively floral in tribute to the occasion.

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