By Barton Spitz (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 12:02 pm: |
This is our first trip to Bonaire. My wife would like advise as to what type of clothes should she pack. I'm the shorts and sandal type but she would like the advise from some of the ladies.
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By Freddie (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #9655) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 12:24 pm: |
shorts t's and sandals are good for the ladies as well.. If you attend church services perhaps a sundress would be nice.. I usually take twice as many bathing suits and a few coverups and that gets me into just about anywhere..Please make sure you are covered {not in just bathingsuits or wetsuits} if you go into town,},
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By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #847) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 2:11 pm: |
Barton, Freddie is right on for women's attire. I would add that when going to dinner at a "less casual" place my husband "dresses up" by wearing a collared golf-style shirt and I usually wear nice shorts and top or a sundress. I only take two pairs of footwear -- my flip flops for the dive truck and my flip flops for dinner!
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4404) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 3:21 pm: |
I wore a dress and heels to Cappricio's once...Just ask Susan! lol!
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By Barbara "CB" Gibson (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1568) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 4:20 pm: |
I've said it before, and I know it's a little over kill on my part, but if I go downtown, I wear something that goes to my knees. If I go out to dinner downtown I wear a dress or skirt.
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By Liz .... back to Bon 5/9 (woo hoo) (BonaireTalker - Post #27) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 4:56 pm: |
During the day, I wear swimsuits and cover ups (either shorts/t-shirt or a dress-type cover up). I usually take one sundress just in case the urge strikes me to go a bit dressier one night (I might EVEN style my hair that night, too), but I still wear flip flops (not my dive ones, though). The rest of the time, for evening dining, its cargo shorts and a top....still flip flops, though.
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By Nathalie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #249) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 5:01 pm: |
Dresses and skirts can very revealing with the strong trade winds :0) Here's my list: light weight cotton or Rayon pants at night for mosquito protection (then only feet need spraying). Water sandals for day. Nicer sandals for night. Sturdy sneakers, shorts, T's for trekking around. Capri pants and modest tops for in town. Hat with stiff brim and chin strap for wind proof sun protection. Shorts and T's are not welcome in church there.
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By Susan Taft (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #848) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 5:41 pm: |
And Cynde's purse matched her heels ....
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By Barbara "CB" Gibson (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1572) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 5:48 pm: |
Please tell me no patent leather was involved...
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By Kobi in Virginia***Trip in May (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4652) on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 7:01 pm: |
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By Andy & Dave Bartlett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #939) on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 3:04 am: |
I have found that gauchos and a nice t-shirt make a nice outfit for going out at night. you get the effect of a skirt with the comfort of pants. I take old Tevas for diving (I can't wear flip-flops), new Tevas for going out at night and wear tennis shoes on the plane and for treking.
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By Diane Gutman (BonaireTalker - Post #76) on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 10:58 am: |
Leave all but the most basic jewelry at home too. I have brought varying amounts in the past and find I don't even like to wear my wedding ring most of the time. When I dive it gets loose on my finger and I don't want to lose it. I also have to bring "sneakers" to go out on walks in the morning. Don't bother with makeup either, it's so hot & humid (unless you're used to that) that what you wear at home really doesn't work in the humidity. And, lastly, DEET is my new perfume while on Bonaire!
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4416) on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 11:29 am: |
The heels were black, but 2 inches or less, so they weren't THAT tall...lol...I bet everyone thought I was from that place across the street from Mi Banana...Prichi's????
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By Liz .... back to Bon 5/9 (woo hoo) (BonaireTalker - Post #30) on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 11:36 am: |
Yes, I agree with leaving the jewelry at home. My rings ended up in the safe upon arrival, and they stayed there pretty much the whole trip. I'm leaving them at home next time...one less thing to worry about.
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By Deborah Bennett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #128) on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 5:58 am: |
I have a Bonaire "uniform" A Columbia SFP shirt that has hidden zip pockets and nylon medium length shorts with zip pockets. This outfit goes over bathing suits, keeps you relatively decent, and is a snap to wash and air dry.
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