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QuestionWhat do you wear to the opera?Paul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley.The opera is an occasion to dress up, so avoid anything that appears so casual that you might wear running around on the weekend. This means no denim or denim jackets, no jeans, and no sneakers.
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QuestionIs there a dress code for a Broadway show?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThere’s no set dress code for Broadway shows, although many people like to dress up for the occasion. Since the theaters are often air conditioned in the summer, it’s a good idea to bring a sweater or shawl even if it’s warm out.
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QuestionWhat should I wear to the Glyndebourne Opera?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerOpera festival attendees are encouraged to dress formally, but the style is up to you. It’s generally a good idea to bring a warm layer in case the weather gets chilly. During the tour, there’s less of an expectation for formal dress—wear whatever feels comfortable!
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QuestionWhat should you wear to an opera in winter?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerTo keep yourself warm for a winter opera, consider wearing a stole, wrap, or fur or wool coat to keep yourself warm in an elegant style. Wear long, thick socks or tights with closed-toed shoes or dress boots to keep your feet warm when you arrive and after you leave the opera house. A suit with a jacket and dress pants or a long-sleeved, full-length dress or gown can also help keep you warm.
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QuestionWould it be appropriate to wear white patent leather shoes?Community AnswerAs long as your outfit is coordinated with your footwear. You can work some white leather shoes with a well-fitted white blazer and dark-colored pants. A color like white goes well paired colors like maroon, black and rich brown.
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QuestionCan I wear a dress when attending the opera or a symphony orchestra?Community AnswerYes, if they use a formal dress code, do wear a dress.
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QuestionWhat should I wear for the nutcracker ballet?Amanda CousinsCommunity AnswerChoose a festive outfit or something related to the show.
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QuestionWhat should I wear to the ballet (Swan Lake, the Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, etc.)?Amanda CousinsCommunity AnswerPick a dress and some makeup and shoes to match.
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QuestionIs it okay to wear a brown coat?陽葵Community AnswerAs long as it matches the theme. Make sure that you wear it with matching pants.
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