From: "DIANE M. CLARK (MUSIC DEPARTMENT)"
Subject: Re: OFF: Opera and classical concert attire
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

Jessica wrote:

>>This is very off subject, but, events recently have piqued my curiosity
about this subject: what is common for men and women to wear in your neck
of the woods at the opera? What about a classical concert - a big name, say
Pavarotti or Bertoli, etc. - what types of things do you see men and women
wearing these days? It seems the days of opera gowns is behind us... so
what does the modern opera or classical concert look like where you are -
or, does the opera gown still thrive and if so to what extent?

I assume you are speaking of the audience's attire? When I go to the opera,
I see everything from mink coats and beaded gowns to blue jeans. This is good,
because I feel comfortable wearing whatever I feel like. If I feel like
dressing up, I do. If I feel like being casual ( nice slacks), I do. Of
course, I sit in the cheap seats. I suspect there's a little more dressing
up in the more expensive seats, where people go to be seen. :)

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