I love cruises because I only have to unpack once. We do land trips (need some balance in our lives, right?), but living out of a suitcase drives me crazy, even when it is a small suitcase.

Joanna, I totally agree with your comment. And, I don't take gowns either, although I sometimes see women on the ship wearing them and have a brief moment of envy. Chico's. The answer to women and formal wear on a cruise is Chico's. Also, live by this motto, "don't take an item unless you can mix/match it in at least two different ways." Same rule applies to men.