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Cruises offer the opportunity to spend your days in swimsuits and nights dressing up for evening activities. Building a resortwear wardrobe for your next cruise or resort excursion is a matter of balancing a pre-existing wardrobe and adding some special pieces.

Every vacation is different, so one guideline does not fit all, but here are some general tips.

While looking your best is always necessary, remember to consider comfort - avoid restricting clothes. If your vacation plans involve taking a cruise, don't forget to pack for any day trips or overnight excursions. Swimsuits aside, plan on doing more than relaxing next to the pool - which means you will need a collection of outfits to accommodate both activities planned by the resort or cruise's activity director, as well as individual exploring. Even if you don't foresee any strenuous activity, don't forget a comfortable pair of tennis shoes.

Also when planning a vacation wardrobe, try packing interchangeable separates. Mixing and matching tops and bottoms is a great way to have plenty of outfits without too many bags of luggage. Be sure to pick wrinkle-free or wrinkle-resistant fabrics, including cotton-polyester blends and spandex blends.

While days may be causal, most resorts and cruises plan evening activities with a more elegant dress code. Women should plan on wearing a cocktail dress at least once or twice.

As most women know the right outfit can make the difference between feeling confident and not. When planning a cruisewear or resortwear wardrobe consider these tips:

* Choose darker colors, such as black, navy blue, and charcoal, for your basic wardrobe. A classic black swimsuit can add a sense of allure and can make you feel great. * Choose the fabrics you wear carefully. Avoid material that clings, falls stiffly or has a bulky texture. Big embellishments and large buttons will add unwanted bulk to your appearance. * Wear accessories like silky scarves, colorful pendants, and earrings. Try matching your swimsuit with a sarong or wrap to cover up while adding a splash of fun fashion to any suit. * When wearing print patterned items, including plus sized swimwear or bathing suits find print designs that overlap and are scaled to your figure.

Another classy fashion trend is the sexy, strappy sandal. Pick a sling-back or sandal with a little shine. Whether accented with beads or glitter or just a metallic tone, this shoe looks great matched with causal daywear or dressy evening wear alike.

In planning your cruisewear or resortwear clothes, remember to balance comfort with appeal. Feeling confident with your clothing choices will alleviate self-conscious stress while you enjoy your time off. Putting your best appearance forward can be simply a matter of following these simple tips.