I'm going to see The Phantom of the Opera on Saturday, and I'm really excited!
Thing is, I have no idea what to wear. I've been to the theatre before, but never to a more formal show like this... to give you an idea, I've seen Mamma Mia, Da Kink In My Hair, and Beauty and the Beast.
I have two different outfits that I could use;
1: Dress pants, nice tank top, 3/4 length heavy cotton jacket (kind of dressy)
OR
2: Black halter chiffon dress, knee length, with black shoulder scarf
If it helps at all, my boyfriend's wearing a black suit with a white shirt.
sizzlinmandolin answered Thursday March 15 2007, 11:36 am: Either would definitely be okay. There are people that just put on nice clothes and there are other people that go all out and dress up like crazy. Your boyfriend, since he's wearing a suit, is dressing up like crazy. Since you'll be with him, wear the dress so it doesn't look like he put a lot of effort into it and you didn't. Theater goers can be kind of prissy and they'll care about stuff like that. It's not like anybody will say anything, but you may get a few weird looks. Plus, yeah, you'll look really great together. :) [ sizzlinmandolin's advice column | Ask sizzlinmandolin A Question ]
Stephi-Giles answered Thursday March 15 2007, 9:45 am: K well I'd deffinatlly go with the dress...you'll look so cute with your boyfriend !! :D Best of Luck !! I hope you have sooooo much fun !
Imperialistic answered Thursday March 15 2007, 2:17 am: I'd go with the dress especially since your boyfriend is wearing a suit. Usually people dress up for plays, not as much as they used to but it's still a little more formal.
And even if you do show up and no one else is wearing the dress, you can just be satisfied with the fact that you'll probably be the hottest lady sitting in the audience. [ Imperialistic's advice column | Ask Imperialistic A Question ]
BlahBlahBlah answered Thursday March 15 2007, 1:11 am: I go to the theatre all the time, and honestly, you couold go eaither way. Its the kind of thing where some people may be dressed up (like with your dress) and others will be casualy dressed up (like your dress pants) and there may even be people less dressed up.
Whichever you like better you should wear. You wont be out of place in eaither one.
lilteacup answered Thursday March 15 2007, 1:09 am: I think you should definitely go with the dress, considering that your boyfriend is wearing a suit. You won't feel underdressed compared to him. And since it is an opera, you will feel like you fit in more if you are wearing black. If you think you are going to be overdressed, remember, it is better to be overdressed than underdressed.
DearAbby92 answered Thursday March 15 2007, 1:06 am: Go with something that can be formal or semi casual so you dont look out of place. Black dress pants or maybe beche (sp?), a nice top, heels, and a jacket to match the pants that you can remove and replace with a sweater instead if its more casual.
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