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Shopping with Comfort in Mind: Buying Comfortable Clothes for a Cruise

If you're planning a cruise, you'll want to be comfortable but look stylish at the same time. Whether it's a three-day cruise on a medium-sized ship, or a week on the Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest cruise vessel, you'll need something for daytime wear, and maybe something special for dinner.

For daytime deck wear, slip your feet into these comfortable Rapture Boat Shoes made by Keds. The upper is made of a stretchy twill and has a lacing accent that you can adjust for the perfect fit. The twill lining wicks away sweat or sea water to keep your feet dry and cozy, and the rubber outsole is perfect for traction. The navy color will go with everything, and the gel insole makes sure that your feet don't get tired.

Never mind long pants, wear a pair of darling white crop pants like these stretch cotton pants from Nic + Zoe. The 8 percent spandex ensures a comfortable fit! They have a flat front for super style, a side zipper, and a hidden waistband. These go from day to evening with the ease you'd expect from Nic + Zoe. Top them with this shirt from O'Neill that looks nothing like your typical T-shirt. The contrast stripes - some are vertical, some horizontal - in white and patriot blue make it the perfect tee for the sea! Your fellow cruisers will come to you for fashion advice and have no idea that all your fine feathers were chosen as much for comfort as style!

If you're going to be seated at the captain's table for a formal dinner, you may want to pack a dress. This strapless gem from MICHAEL for Michael Kors is neither a little black dress nor a little white dress - it's a little zebra dress! While other women might be crammed into their gowns, you'll float in comfortable cotton and spandex, and know that if you should spill on it, you won't have to take it to the dry cleaners when you get home: this dress is machine washable, and tumble dry!

All aboard for fun and comfort!