I also used the Kipling Alvy 2-in-1 Convertible Tote Bag as my carry-on personal item. I like it because I can carry it by the handles as a tote bag or use the backpack straps and carry it on my back, leaving my hands free.
I packed 5 different colors of the LL Bean Pima Cotton Short-sleeve shirts.
They are dressier than a regular t-shirt, layers well with other
clothes, and holds it shape after washing in a sink and hang drying. I used wrinkle release spray to remove the wrinkles. I wore each shirt 1-2 times during the cruise.
I wore a Downeast Essential tee as a warmth layer under my LL Bean shirts when I was on deck viewing glaciers and on shore excursions.
I also wore the black LL Bean Pima Cotton V-Neck as a less dressy option for layering:
I wore jeans on the ship during the day and on the shore excursions. The only time they weren't warm enough to wear alone was while viewing glaciers on the ship. I wore a pair of leggings under my jeans when I was on deck.
For evening dinners, I wore the Lands' End Starfish Mid Rise Straight Leg knit pants and the LL Bean Pima black knit cardigan.
I like to accessorize my evening outfits with simple, inexpensive jewelry. I found this black freshwater pearl necklace on Ebay for $5 and the earrings for $2. If they get lost, stolen, or broken, I'm not out a lot of money.
Comfortable walking shoes are very important, especially waterproof ones for Alaska! I have ones similar to these Skechers Go Walk Joy that are water repellent. Skechers no longer sells the shoe I wore.
On the cruise ship I wore Skechers Faithful Slip-on Sneakers:
For evening dinners I wore Crocs Sanrah Metal Slide sandals:
On the cruise there were two "dress-up" nights, so I wore a black LL Bean Pima Cotton short sleeve shirt with the Lands' End black knit maxi skirt and the Lularoe Black lace
I wear the Crocs Sanrah sandals pictured above and I accessorize the outfit with an inexpensive pearl necklace and earrings set like this one I found on Ebay for $5.
I don't believe in packing my expensive jewelry for a trip. Inexpensive pieces work just fine for me.
We went to Alaska at the beginning of June and it was either raining and/or cold. I wore a packable down jacket and a packable rain jacket, both from 32 Degrees.
If it was raining and cold, I wore the rain jacket over the down jacket.
To carry everything we needed for our shore excursions, we used the Oricsson 33L Lightweight Water Resistant Durable packable backpack. It was large enough that I could put my rain jacket and/or down jacket in it as well as water bottles, snacks, camera, etc.
