LeeAnne, there's an older gentleman who writes cruise reviews (can't remember the website or his name) but I love his descriptions of preparing for a cruise. His wife tries on all of her "finery" and models for him. He says it's part of preparing for a cruise mindset. Obviously, he is a very romantic man and he's well into his 70's...maybe even 80's. So have fun trying on that dress (even if you are going with your mother)!