Appropriate theatre attire - dress code?- Page 2

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 11:39pm

Honestly, I think it's stupid to get into such detail of what's appropriate to wear. Not everyone all the time for whatever reason can wear the right pants, shoes, shirts, etc. I think you should just try to look presentable, and you'll be fine.

[Stagedoor2]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 11:47pm

I do agree that how you act is much more important than how you look -- sorry I should have emphasized that in my earlier post.

[I<3bway]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 11:52pm

I totally agree with xM3L24x's statement. I think that as long as you look well presented you should be get to go.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 12:03am

wear what YOU are comfortable in. YOU paid for your tickets...only YOUR opinion matters, although I do agree with no sandals, and no jeans with holes.......

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 12:04am

Right. There has to be a line drawn somewhere, but as long as there aren't holes that shouldn't be anywhere, and you aren't eminating odors from your unwashed attire...

[starletta8]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 12:11am

Honestly, I think the sandals pictures were a bit extreme. So flat sandals are out? According to those pictures, yes.

I need to wear flats- and I'm not going to wear closed-toe shoes when it's in the 90s. If any of you would like to approach me at the theatre, so be it.

Just walk a mile in someone else's flip-flops. :)

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 12:58am

I'm sorry, but FOAnatic, I think you seem to be getting a bit hung up on the whole getting dressed up thing. Yes, it's theatre, and it's not just going to the movies; but I agree with those who have said that it's how you act more than how you dress. I think it's perfectly fine to wear jeans, not everybody haskhakis or whatever you deem appropriate attire. If someone is dressed appropriately, but not dressy enough to another audience member's standards, and this bugs the other audience member. Then the other audience member is the one who has the problem.

[FeelingElectric]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:16pm

I have dressed up for the theater and I have dressed down for the theater. I have however always been a considerate and polite theater patron. That is all that really matters. Don't worry about what other people thing. Be yourself.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:22pm

I've worn jeans to the theatre. Granted, they weren't ripped or anything like that but, none-the-less, they were jeans.

I also wore a dressy top with it with one of those poncho things...you know what I'm talking about?
I wore closed toed heals.

If you don't like it, it's your problem. Wear what you want and I'll wear what I want.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:26pm

This discussion ALWAYS turns into "it doesn't matter what you wear if you behave well."

Imagine dressing nicely AND behaving well. What a concept.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:29pm

But...but...Rath- is there such a thing?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:31pm

Yes there is.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:32pm

FYG- it was a joke

[Patronus]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:37pm

I am going to the theatre tonight and I am planning on wearing a sequined evening gown and thigh high, patent leather Jimmy Choo boots.

Is that appropriate?
Updated On: 6/30/06 at 08:37 PM

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:43pm

What are you seeing, Pat?

[Patronus]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:45pm

A lot of people vomiting if I actually wear the outfit that I described above.

I'm going to check out the production of "Tick, Tick...Boom" at the Rubicon here in LA.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:46pm

Pat, I don't think that's dressy enough.

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:47pm

You need flip flops.

[Patronus]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:48pm

I was actually planning on cutting the toes out of my Jimmy Choos.

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:48pm

That'll work too.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 8:49pm

Either one of these will work




Edit: The top one may be a little too tight for a male.

Updated On: 6/30/06 at 08:49 PM

[MOXIEINTHECITY]

Posted: 7/1/06 at 4:52pm

Decision made........

Black dress, buttoned all the way down front w/belt, to the knee. Black heels, open toed, 4 inch.

Jingle Bell-playing thong underneath, of course. I'll set it to vibrate before the show starts.

Thanks for the advice, all!

[uncageg]

Posted: 7/1/06 at 5:01pm

Need a date?!!! I am sure you will look great!

[Bruce Memblagh!]

Posted: 7/1/06 at 5:12pm

where what you are comfortable in. If you wear something and think it might be too drab or tatty, then change until you feel right. But remember you are not dressing to impress the rest of the audience and frankly if the members of the orchestra cannot dress smart (and it is rare for them to be), why should an audience member?

[uncageg]

Posted: 7/1/06 at 5:49pm

Here in Denver I wear Khakis and a nice shirt. I wear dress pants and a dress shirt for opening nights. In New York I either wear Khakis or clean black Jeans with a nice shirt and shoes. Sometimes dress pants. I never wear sneakers to the theatre.