Ok to wear shorts to the theater when it’s 94 degrees out? — Page 7

No one there will actually give a crap or even notice.

However theaters are often very cold so even though it may be 95 out, it’ll be freezing inside and you’ll wish you did have pants! I saw Rock and Roll Man on Wednesday, and even though I was wearing pants and a button down shirt I was shivering the entire time.

Please wear whatever you are comfortable in. I believe a lot of show websites also address dress code questions on their websites in the FAQ sections.

I find I can wear shorts down to about 47 degrees. I am always in (and love) shorts if it's that temperature and above, so I am almost ALWAYS at the theatre, unashamedly, in shorts.

The fact that the OP even bothered to ask makes me a fan of them.

I always say dress for the theatre as how you feel for the occasion. That said, with theatre seats tightly packed, I'm not a fan of rubbing arms with someone in a tank top or legs with a short short. Or behind someone with a big hand or big hair. There used to be common sense, not so much anymore.

The Body Odor at the Nederlander theater this afternoon was unbearable. They were cranking the air. Not sure what else they could do. But those seats are tight and everyone is on top of each other. Kind of gross. Energy in the audience was definitely muted. YES ON THE SHORTS!

You're paying often over $100 for the privilege to see theatre, where whatever you want. If it won't get you kicked out of a store, then have at it.

Shorts are fine - as long as you're clean and your outfit doesn't distract from others you're good. Theaters do get cold though.

DAME said: "It is that time."

Oh no- are people wearing shorts but not deodorant so it smells funky in the audience??

I think about this thread often because I live in Houston and our real feel summer temperatures hover in the neighborhood of 110. It's hot as hell (and at the moment most of us don't have electricity after the storm, but that's a topic for another thread). People tend to dress more conservatively at the big theaters that support touring shows than they do in New York. That said, there is a sizable contingency, myself included, that wear shorts or whatever else it takes to be comfortable. I like to think that our love for theater surpasses the desire to conform to antiquated customs that no longer have any relevance.

Do what you want. Don't judge others. Ignore those who judge you. Grasp life's moments of joy. Shorts included.

BrodyFosse123 said: "During summer evenings in NYC, I wear nice cotton shorts, short sleeve Lacoste/polo shirt, loafers and a blazer (that I can take off if I’m too toasty). I feel beyond comfortable and I’m appropriately dressed for any high end spot or Broadway show.

As long as you make the effort to look polished, you can pull off anything anywhere and you look great."

From what you’re wearing; it sounds like we could be twins. Or one of those cute couples that wear matching outfits.

Short it up! But careful of spontaneous combustion.

The slobification of America continues. Why stop at shorts? Make sure you also wear flip flops and a tank top.

Only the most insufferable individuals police other people’s choice of outfit at the theater.