What Cotton Clothing Should You Pack and Wear For Your Next Cruise

All the cruise is booked, all the activities and the shows are booked, but what are you going to wear? We all want to look our best on the cruise with the sea breeze floating through our hair, but ultimately, we want to be comfortable as well. 

When packing for your next cruise, you want to make sure you pack clothing that has low maintenance, looks absolutely fabulous, and is versatile enough to be worn for multiple events or activities. This is where cotton fashion comes into play. 

Why Wear Cotton Clothing on Cruise?

Cotton and cruises go hand and hand, like the sand and the ocean. The wide range of benefits that cotton offers will have looking incredibly stylish up on the decks of your cruise while also keeping you comfortable for your entire trip. Here are just some of the reasons cotton fashion is perfect for your cruise outfits: 

Comfortable and breathable

Because cotton is a natural fibre, it is one of the most comfortable and softest materials you can wear. It also is able to trap little pockets of air between the fibres of the fabric so that air is constantly circulating around you. That’s why cotton dresses in Australia are the perfect summer outfit. 

Absorbent

Cotton is one of the most absorbent fabrics–that’s why they make towels out of it. Cotton can absorb up to 27 times its weight in water. This means that it can wick sweat or ocean waves spray away from your skin, keeping you cool and comfortable. The breathability of cotton also helps the fabric to dry faster than others, so you can keep looking your best for your whole trip. 

No Bad Odours 

There is no need to wash your cotton dresses in Australia as much as you think. Because of cotton’s breathability and absorbency, it is able to keep your skin dry, preventing bacteria and bad odours from building up. The natural fibre also doesn’t absorb odours in the same way that synthetic fabrics do. Sometimes the best thing to do after wearing your cotton dresses in Australia is to hang them somewhere in the sun to air. 

Versatile 

The versatility of cotton is extensive. Not only is the entire cotton plant used for a range of different things, but cotton fabric also has plenty of different uses. In fact, it is so diverse that cotton can show up as corduroy, denim, and lace. The different styles, patterns, and colours of cotton clothing are also extensive. One of the most versatile cotton clothing items is cotton dresses in Australia. They can suit just about any occasion or season and are effortless to look absolutely stunning in.  

Easy maintenance 

Luckily on most cruise ships, there are laundry facilities to use; however, you still don’t want to be wasting much of your trip doing mundane tasks like laundry.  Cotton clothing has such easy maintenance you won’t even feel like you’ve missed a moment. All you have to do is pop your cotton clothing into the machine, set it to cold,  and let it do all the work. Cotton clothing is even simple enough to wash in your cabin if need be. 

Good for our oceans

Because cotton is a natural fibre, it doesn’t contain pollutants, such as microplastics, like synthetic fabrics do. Each time synthetic clothes are washed, they shed microplastics into our oceans, contaminating sea life and our food supply. The synthetic fashion industry contributes to 33% of microplastics in our oceans. Cotton fashion not only doesn’t contribute to microplastic pollution, but it also is biodegradable, which further minimises our carbon footprint on the environment. 

Cruise Trip Clothing Essentials

So knowing what type of fabric is best to pack doesn’t really narrow it down when it comes to the versatile fabric of cotton. Here are some of the essential items you can back that will be versatile across outfits and events: 

Crinkle Dress

Crinkle cotton dresses are one of the most effortlessly stylish cotton dresses in Australia. They’re perfect for a relaxed beach look with a touch of elegance. The crinkled style of the fabrics means they are extra low maintenance, and there is definitely no need for ironing. 

Crinkle cotton dresses come in a range of different styles, patterns, colours and necklines, so you are bound to find one or a few that suit you. They are also an incredibly flattering dress to wear, with the crinkle effect of the cotton beautifully highlighting your curves. They offer the appearance of carefree vibes with the femininity of the fluttering dress. Crinkle cotton dresses worn with your favourite pair of sandals are the perfect outfit for strolling along the deck or exploring a new city when you stop at a port.

Knitwear

Cotton knitwear is another type of fabric that doesn't require ironing. Knitwear is often associated with winter, while on cruises, you usually think of soaking up the sun by the pool. But knitwear would also be the perfect addition to your cruise trip packing list for those cool breezy nights on the deck. 

Shorts

Shorts are undoubtedly a summer must-have. They automatically fall into the cruise trip essential category. Shorts would be perfect to wear when lazing by the pool or even for a day trip sightseeing. 

If you are stopping in a port and off on an adventure for the day, you want a comfortable and practical outfit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look good. A pair of shorts with a boho blouse top paired with a comfortable pair of shoes will give you an effortlessly stylish look. Shorts are also perfect for throwing on over swimwear so that you don’t have to try and hold a towel around yourself. 

Sleeveless Dress

Sleeveless cotton dresses in Australia are the absolute perfect choice for a warm summer cruise trip. A sleeveless dress is great because of the simplicity and comfort it offers. Although don’t be fooled by this dress's simplicity, it is one of the easiest types of dresses to style, either up or down, depending on the occasion.

Sleeveless dresses let you soak up the sun on your cruise, but just remember to protect your shoulders with a shawl or scarf. This will also let you add new pops of colour or mix up patterns in your outfits. 

If you are attending any of the events or fancy dinners on the cruise, you may want to jazz things up a little. A sleeveless dress that has a hem length that comes to at least the knee can look incredibly elegant with dainty jewellery to add a touch of sparkle. 

Get Cruise Ready with Cotton Dayz 

Here at Cotton Dayz, we want you to feel fabulous in your outfit whether you are on a cruise or not. Cotton fashion will not only keep you comfortable through warm days, but it will keep you oh-so stylish as well.

If you are hunting for some more outfits to take on your next cruise, then check out our range of dresses or for the ultimate cruise ship vibes, have a look at our range of Willow Tree dresses. If you are feeling lucky, you might even find your next cruise ship outfit in our sale.