Sharp look to attend ballet?

Question

I am 19, slim. Attending a ballet with a girl. What's a sharp look? Khakis, black shoes, black belt, and white shirt seem to be the classic look here, but any other ideas or some extra touches I could add?

Also, it it okay to wear a non-loose gray sweater when attending ballet?

Also, I know some people will say I should wear whatever I want, and if the girl isn't shallow she'll be okay with it... But lets skip all this stuff. I want to look like I know how to dress to such an event.

Lol, okay. So what SHOULD I wear? You're going to end up sending me there naked :)

When I say "khaki", I don't mean like skateboarder pipes. I mean something formal, such as: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/24314269/c/97300.html

Less expensive maybe? Lol. But that style.

Answer 1

Never wear khakis to the ballet. Dress as if you were going to an event where you might run into your boss may attend. You want to "make a statement, you want to "to impress."

One should dress a bit formal when attending the ballet, but, not overdressed. A dark suit as if you were a guest at a wedding.

Do not wear a sweater to the ballet, the ballet is a bit stuffy/formal. You don't want to embarass yourself or your date.

Answer 2

I've seen men wear nice khakis to a ballet before but they paired them with a nice blazer, usually navy blue. It is better to be overdressed than underdressed in this situation to lean more towards formal in your outfit.