I'm going to symphony orchestra to watch classical music performed live and this is my first time going. I've always seen on tv that people dress up for those kind of event therefore I was wondering that dressing up is necessary?
2007-06-22 13:44:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
Dressing as if you are going on a date will be perfect. You don't need to dress up too much or over dress!
2007-06-22 14:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by Nicola 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nikil, let's get straight to the heart of your question: is it necessary? No! Your night, your event, you're paying.
Judge the circumstance. A gala? Full formal may be required by the organisers. Subscription concert? Be **comfortable** so you can concentrate on your company and the repertoire you've spent your hard earned cash for in order to be part of the experience. Dictate the event, make it into what you want it to be. (Whenever I have been the penguin-suited monkey whose concert you might have patronised, it's your ears & mind I've been trying to engage rather than the silks and chiffon, nor your finest worsted.) Put this dress thing behind you. More and more people are thankfully doing just the same.
Relax, dress to suit your mood, the tastes of your company as you understand them, and have yourself a wonderful night out, in whatever takes your fancy. :-)
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2007-06-22 15:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by CubCur 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you don't have to. I live in San Antonio and when I went to watch symphony concerts, it was formal but some went with a nice dress shirt and jeans. Unless its a family concert like if they're playing bernstein or something like copland then just go however you like.
2007-06-22 16:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were going to the symphony orchestra I would dress up. I think it is best if you did that.
2007-06-22 13:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Symphony concerts are not nearly as formal as they once were. However, it is a level higher than going to the movies. I would suggest slacks, a collared shirt and dress shoes (not sneakers).
2007-06-22 15:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is an evening performance then dress up a little. It is not like you need a long gown or anything. Dress sort of as though you were going to church on a special holiday. If it is a matinee, then you can dress a little less fancy (nice blouse & skirt).
2007-06-22 13:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the dress code as a rule. That's your best bet. You don't want to pay over hundred bucks and get kicked out of the hall for not dressing according to the dress code.
2007-06-23 15:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by jarod_jared 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of anything, if you would feel more comfortable dressed up a little, then go for it. Wear what you would be comfortable in. I went to something similar, wore a nice skirt, a complementary fitted t-shirt and a dark denim jacket and strappy heels.
2007-06-23 06:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by Siobhan W. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wear a nice button up or pullover with khakis.
But some symphonies are so desperate for audiences that you could go even more casual than I would and if your young enough, you could get away with it.
2007-06-22 15:02:40 · answer #9 · answered by Ben There 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress formal. Black bottom, nice top usually does it. I always have to dress up, I'm usually part of the orchestra.
2007-06-26 10:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by Twilight Princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋