Augustus McCrae Posted October 14, 2015 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 24 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/24/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted October 14, 2015 I realize the subject matter of my question will be much lighter fare than what is generally asked, but this was the only forum that seemed to lend itself to advice. Anyways, I have recently started dating a girl and for her birthday I am taking her to a performance of the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker. I have received many mixed reviews as to what to wear to such an event in modern times. It would always be my natural inclination to dress up for such an event (formal/semi-formal evening wear at least), but it seems that many people view dressing up for such an event in this day and time as snobbish or outdated. If it was a daytime production put on by a college or local theater, I might agree. However, this isn't a matinee and it is put on by a famous international stage company. What are y'all's thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsy86 Posted October 14, 2015 Group: Removed from Forums for Breaking Terms of Service Followers: 5 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 49 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 14 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/13/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted October 14, 2015 check the dress code for the eventi say you can't go wrong with dressing up for those kind of events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted October 14, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted October 14, 2015 Maybe this is just an idea but it sounds like you dress up. http://www.balletaustin.org/atb/faq.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other one Posted October 15, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 29 Topic Count: 596 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 56,089 Content Per Day: 7.56 Reputation: 27,833 Days Won: 271 Joined: 12/29/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted October 15, 2015 I would think that you should discuss this with your girl friend so you can both dress the same.. It is only her that you really should be trying to please...Just my thoughts on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther4:14 Posted October 15, 2015 Group: Senior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 603 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 628 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/07/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) I would think that you should discuss this with your girl friend so you can both dress the same.. It is only her that you really should be trying to please... Just my thoughts on the subject. I agree that you should try to line up how formal you will dress with how formal she will plan on dressing up. That way, one of you doesn't make the other look under-dressed. I would imagine that if the reviews are saying that there is no need to dress up the same way someone would have traditionally, then it would be appropriate to find a eclectic mix of formal and casual. For example, you could wear a jacket with a less formal shirt and no tie, or just something unique. Something that will be comfortable, but something that you still wouldn't wear to go watch some sports thing at a friends house in. Have fun. Edited October 15, 2015 by Esther4:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FresnoJoe Posted October 19, 2015 Group: Graduated to Heaven Followers: 207 Topic Count: 60 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 8,651 Content Per Day: 1.17 Reputation: 5,761 Days Won: 4 Joined: 01/31/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/04/1943 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Dress To The Nines And Dine Out AfterwardsCheck In With Your Banker Before Making Reservations, lol~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petula Posted October 19, 2015 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,499 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 1,665 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/17/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/31/1955 Share Posted October 19, 2015 If you contact the venue they wi!ll happily advise you . I always dress up , but I'm old . You will both love it and be surprised by so many nuances of the performance , have a great time and God bless you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyAngeL Posted November 8, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 23 Topic Count: 155 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,464 Content Per Day: 1.02 Reputation: 8,810 Days Won: 57 Joined: 03/30/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/12/1952 Share Posted November 8, 2015 check the dress code for the eventi say you can't go wrong with dressing up for those kind of events A nice suite with all the trimmings, or even a tux would be just the thing. And may I add, you have very good taste in birthday presents. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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