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The sparkly long sequin plus-size evening gown smooths over the hips before ending at a dramatic floor length

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Billy Hirsch from CruiseHabit says formal night grew out of the classic cruise days, but remains popular, "Travel on passenger ships is now primarily recreational, the snob-appeal in cruise-line marketing combined with the tendency of tradition to live long at sea has meant that more formal dress has remained popular with many guests - though most seem content to don a bathing suit rather than a tuxedo when by the pool." I think pop culture influenced what vacationers expect on a cruise ship