Saturday afternoon matinee in NYC in a couple of weeks.
Does matinee equal casual or is it still fairly formal?
2007-03-16 16:24:46 · 12 answers · asked by Rachel 6 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Serious answers only, please.
If I wanted to be told to wear a bikini I would have just asked one of the construction workers I pass on the way into the subway for their opinion.
2007-03-16 16:31:19 · update #1
I think for a Saturday matinee business casual to semi-casual would be ok. Nice wide-leg dress trousers and a top or a casual everyday dress. Heels, a cute clutch, maybe a wrap for the dress (I always get chilly at the theatre) and nice simple jewelry. A nice sparkly necklace and maybe small simple hoops.
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(or even in white, but that personal perference of course)
Or a dress:
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(just the sweater of course to cover up with)
And shoes to work for either outfit:
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Hope this helps! Enjoy the opera!!
2007-03-16 17:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Misha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Going to the opera is not the formal affair it was a generation ago, but probably most people dress up a little more than going to the theater.
I've only been to the opera in New York for evening performances. Generally for evenings, a suit and tie for men and a cocktail type dress for women (although some people do still wear a tux or evening gown).
Probably for a Saturday matinee casual "church" type clothes or busines casual would be appropriate.
2007-03-16 16:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Drake Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Business attire for a matinee. Not casual. Not formal. Even a cocktail dress could make you feel out of place. By the way what opera are you seeing? I'm jealous. Lincoln Center is beautiful.
2007-03-16 16:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
~Opera is no longer as formal as it use to be. Only opening night performances require you to dress to the nines. For a Saturday afternoon matinee, casual clothes are perfectly acceptable. However, that does not mean splattered jeans with holes or tank tops.
Just dress comfortably and enjoy yourself.
2007-03-16 16:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would wear something simple and elegant...like a simple black dress, and some heels, no more than 3 inches tho. And i would be limited on the jewelry...maybe just some earrings and a simple necklace that sparkles. sometimes its a little chilly in the opera so maybe where a shaw with it.
2007-03-16 16:36:24 · answer #5 · answered by SillyRabbit... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Semi-formal, nice dress pants with silk blouse with a jacket, no chandelier earrings in the afternoon!
2007-03-16 16:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where a semi formal semi casual. maybe a dress that is made to wear to church or something. try black. hope you find a good idea for clothes to the opera.
2007-03-16 16:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by angel4king 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok so my friend went to the opra (i totoally want to go too!! lol ) and she said that there were some people that were totally dressed up but some people were like in jeans and and what not!! it just depends where your going and what your going to~~!!! ok well i hope this helps! HAVE FUN!! LALALALA hmmm maybe i should become a opra singer??? haha yea right !! hehe lataz <3
2007-03-16 16:52:44 · answer #8 · answered by RoLo~LuVeS~YoU! ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The opera is formal attire
2007-03-16 16:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by 'lil peanut 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A BLACK DRESS WITH HAIR UP AND CHANDLER
EARRINGS AND SHAWL AND VERY SMALL CLUTCH AND THOSE CUTE LITTLE BINOCULARS THEY USE AND FOR GODS SAKE.. PLEASE DO NOT FALL ASLEEP. HAVE FUN ITS A TREAT TO BE ABLE TO DO SUCH THINGS,I NEVER DONE ANY THING LIKE THAT. COOL.
2007-03-16 16:31:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋