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What would be appropriate to wear to a production of Phantom of the Opera?

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Cocktail attire would be most appropriate if the performance is in the evening. Men may wear suits or blazers, and women should wear cocktail dresses or dressy separates.

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What would be appropriate to wear to a production of Aladdin?

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There is no required dress code in a Broadway theater. However, it is recommended you dress up a little. You can dress casually or formally, just be neat.

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What would be appropriate to wear to a production of Hamilton at the Richard Rogers Theatre?

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Definitely dressy attire - a suit for men, and a cocktail dress or other nice dress for women.

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How should you dress if, when you're booking the show, it doesn't tell you how to dress?

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Following Method 1 or 2 here should work fine in almost all cases. Just look nice, without drawing too much attention to yourself. A simple dress always works. You can also try searching up images from the shows and see how people in the audience are dressed.

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What would be the proper dress apparel for a family dinner and theatre night?

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Try wearing a loose, casual dress with a cardigan or shrug over it. Some chunky brown heels and some gold accessories would also look good together.

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What should a teenager wear?

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You could wear a dress or a nice pair of dress pants and a blazer. It is basically the same for all ages.

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What should I wear to a school play?

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School productions usually aren’t formal events, so you can wear whatever you want as long as it’s age appropriate.

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Is it okay to wear jeans to the theatre?

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Almost certainly not, unless it's a very casual theatre. You should wear nice slacks instead.

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What outfit should I choose for watching a holiday ballet performance?

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Wear festive but formal attire.

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What should I wear to go to the ballet?

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Wear an outfit suitable to those shows by layering pieces. Wear a formal hairstyle and makeup.

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What should you wear to the ballet for a holiday performance of The Nutcracker with dinner in San Francisco?

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Decide on festive attire for both dinner and the ballet.

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What do I wear for dinner and the ballet, we will be watching the nutcracker, December in San Francisco?

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Wear a outfit that is festive for both events and other times of the year for the winter months

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What should I wear to see the Nutcracker ballet?

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Wear something festive to the ballet and to a restaurant if you're going there, too.

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What should I wear to a performance of the Nutcracker ballet?

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Festive attire is required for the performance of the ballet, since it is an annual holiday tradition.

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Do I wear something I would wear to a date when dressing for the theater?

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If the production is on the slightly formal side, go for it; dress “nicely”—not overboard, but not casual.

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What should I wear to the cinema when going with a group of friends?

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Jeans or leggings are a good option; they are comfortable, and you can tuck a t-shirt into the jeans.

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What should I wear to the Swan Lake show?

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Dress in something white. Add an accessory depending upon your preference, like a headband or a hat. Apart from that, you can wear whatever is comfortable, like a printed dress or pants and top.

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