What would be good semiformal wear for the theatre?
It would be an evening show at a nicer theatre, and I was thinking semiformal would be better than full on formal. Could I get away with wearing a nice Turtleneck and slacks, or should I go button-up shirt and tie?
"Button-up shirt and tie" is a far cry from "full-on formal." Not that long ago it was the norm to wear a tuxedo to the theatre — even a business suit would have been considered gauche. Nevertheless, remember that no matter how you dress, there will be people dressed both better and worse than you.
There’s nothing wrong with wearing a turtleneck to the theatre; people do it all the time. I personally wouldn’t do it — I hate ties, but I’d probably at least wear a jacket.
Button up shirt and tie, its always better to be over dressed (which you won’t) than underdressed.
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button up shirt, maybe a tie but NEVER a turtle neck!
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No need for a tie. You’ll only suffer throughout the entire show.
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"Button-up shirt and tie" is a far cry from "full-on formal." Not that long ago it was the norm to wear a tuxedo to the theatre — even a business suit would have been considered gauche. Nevertheless, remember that no matter how you dress, there will be people dressed both better and worse than you.
There’s nothing wrong with wearing a turtleneck to the theatre; people do it all the time. I personally wouldn’t do it — I hate ties, but I’d probably at least wear a jacket.
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This site has a useful discussion of standards of dress for theatre attenders:
http://www.britinfo.net/theatre/faq21.htm
a classic button up shirt (preferably pinned striped) under a solid sweater with slacks….classy.
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it really depends on the theatre and the area! if your in C.A. not many people bother to get dressed up any more. but if you want to make a good impression go with the dress shirt and tie. if you are less concerned with your impression and more concerned with comfort go more casual.
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