LA Opera-Appropriate Men's Attire
Jun 1, 2006, 2:17 pm
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LA Opera-Appropriate Men's Attire
For a retired couple (not me) attending an evening performance at the LA Opera not on an opening night, what is the gentleman's recommended attire?
(a) Suit
(b) Coat & Tie
(c) Business Casual
(d) any of the above
Thanks.
(a) Suit
(b) Coat & Tie
(c) Business Casual
(d) any of the above
Thanks.
Last edited by TRRed; Jun 1, 2006 at 2:29 pm Reason: add emphasis
Jun 1, 2006, 2:22 pm
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I personally wear a suit. It is up to the individual. I haven't been to an opening night; it could be different for such a performance.
Jun 1, 2006, 2:27 pm
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Never been to the LA Opera, but have attended a few Master Chorale and LA Phil performaces at the Music Center and Disney. A jacket and tie would put you right in the middle of the fashion spectrum.
Jun 1, 2006, 7:26 pm
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If going to the opera in LA is similar to other big cities around the country, you can wear whatever you feel is suitable. In most cities you will see anything from tuxedoes to jeans, even on opening night (unless it is a gala).
Jun 2, 2006, 2:33 pm
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Given the problems they are having with the sets for the new opera "Grendel", maybe a hard-hat is appropriate 
Jun 4, 2006, 8:42 pm
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It depends on whether it is a matinee or evening
For matinees, slacks, a polo shirt and a blazer are fine. For an evening, non-opening, a collared shirt with nice slacks will work. You will see all types, from jeans to tuxes. You don't need a tie on a non-opening night.
Jun 4, 2006, 8:43 pm
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My 13 year old son is singing in Grendel
Originally Posted by Non-NonRev
Given the problems they are having with the sets for the new opera "Grendel", maybe a hard-hat is appropriate
Jun 5, 2006, 12:19 am
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Originally Posted by TRRed
For a retired couple (not me) attending an evening performance at the LA Opera not on an opening night, what is the gentleman's recommended attire?
(a) Suit
(b) Coat & Tie
(c) Business Casual
(d) any of the above
Thanks.
(a) Suit
(b) Coat & Tie
(c) Business Casual
(d) any of the above
Thanks.
Jun 6, 2006, 7:34 am
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Originally Posted by obscure2k
D) any of the above would be suitable.
Some of the men are in black tie on opening nights.But their formal suits are either so old,or badly fitting that they look silly.
The Opera gets a much more appriciative and younger crowd on weekends-and the energy is much better.
I usually wear a dark suit or blazer and slacks.