This is how our women are arranged, the genetic memory of grandmothers is so strong in them, the longing for beautiful appearances, that they perceive going to the theater as the only opportunity to put on all the best at once. And they're right. The theater is where you can afford to look a little overdressed. Wear jewelry, plunging necklines, high heels, flashy outfits, perhaps something overly shiny. However, one should not forget about the sense of proportion, taste and style - no one in the theater canceled them.
We must learn to restrain our wildest impulses. Remember: going to the theater in grand soir toilets - luxurious floor-length dresses, boas, mantos and diamonds - is appropriate only if it is a grand premiere in Bolshoi Theater or Vienna Opera, For example. All other theaters, of course, have their own dress code requirements. Theaters are different: by genres, styles, and in each of them it is worth choosing a certain outfit that corresponds to the place and philosophy of this temple of art.
Theater matters
If you are going to an experimental and underground theater, for example, to the Theater.DOC, then wearing a floor-length dress with an open back is at least strange. This is the place where you will look great in jeans, sneakers or trainers, a white t-shirt and a leather jacket. But it's the only one theater place where you can dress like this.
Unfortunately, modern women rarely have a reason to put on a beautiful outfit. For many, going to the theater is a festive event, within which you can not only spend time with benefit, but also demonstrate your excellent taste to others.
Choosing an outfit for the theater
When choosing a toilet for "going out", it is necessary to take into account the format of the performance, the characteristics of the audience and the time of the event:
- Usually theatrical performances for the older audience are held in the evening, after 18 hours. Therefore, you can afford high heels, complex styling and bright makeup.
- Daytime performances are loyal to the choice of toilet.
- If you like to visit informal performances or apartment performances, then here you can relax and pick up something from your everyday wardrobe.
A win-win option for an evening out is a cocktail dress with closed shoulders, made in discreet colors. The ideal length is to the knee or slightly below. If you want to look dressier than most, choose an ankle-length dress. A midi or maxi skirt is also appropriate for visiting the theater.
If earlier it was considered unacceptable to go to the theater in trousers, today this rule is violated more and more often. For example, as an alternative to a dress, you can wear trouser overalls. Yes, and ordinary trousers (but not jeans!) in combination with a beautiful blouse or elegant jacket are quite suitable.
If you plan to go to the theater right after the office, when there is no way to change clothes, it's okay. A sheath dress, a skirt suit or, complemented, is suitable for this occasion. True, at the end of the working day, this image can be supplemented with jewelry and brighter makeup.
Ceremonial premiere in opera house- this is just the case when it is appropriate to wear. Evening dresses with open necks and even backs are welcome. Shoulders can be covered with a light cape or fur boa. Also, a similar outfit is relevant for visiting the capital's theaters "with a name."
Shoes and accessories
For evening performances, choose shoes with a heel of about 5-7 cm or a platform. You can go to daytime performances in more democratic shoes, for example, in boots or ballet flats.
According to the rules of etiquette, you should not wear open shoes to the theater: sandals, sandals, and even more so slippers. If you are going to the theater in the cold season, give up boots, ugg boots, "pouffers" in favor of more sophisticated models. If it is possible to take a change of shoes with you, for example, elegant shoes, then this will be the best solution.
Going to the theater is often equated with holiday event but don't take it too literally. Don't try to put on your best all at once. You will not go wrong if you pick up beautiful, but concise jewelry. These are decorations from precious metals and stones, as well as high-quality jewelry. A small evening bag, clutch, will successfully complete the image.
What is not worth going?
The theaters do not have a strict dress code, because of which the visitor could not be allowed to the performance. Some actively use it. Therefore, today you can watch spectators in sneakers, jeans, shorts, stretched T-shirts, sportswear. Such things are best left for another occasion, for example, walking with friends. Do not confuse the theater with the club. Mini dresses, shiny tops, overly revealing outfits - all this is unacceptable in this case.
When choosing an outfit, it is important to remember that it should not cause inconvenience to other visitors. That is why it is better to give up high hairstyles. If you put on a hat to the theater, it is recommended to take it off during the performance so as not to block the view of other spectators. Leave bulky bags, bags, backpacks in the wardrobe.
Despite the fact that in opera and drama theaters rather stringent requirements for appearance, even here you can meet visitors in jeans and knitted turtlenecks. In order not to catch astonished glances, it is worth finding the line between theatrical fashion and modern realities.
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For as long as I can remember as a stylist, always in the top among questions from Clients was: "Tatiana, could you please advise what to wear to a graduation party for a child? And to an exhibition or to the theater?"
Well, let's figure it out. Asking such a (seemingly harmless) question, the Client wants to receive a capacious answer, expecting that I will offer him a ready-made set of clothes that is suitable for this or that occasion. But, alas, everything is not so simple.
Wardrobe for all occasions
There is no such "fashion reader" in which "bows for all occasions" are written. Even if for a second we imagine that such a book exists, then it would imply the presence of SPECIAL clothing for individual life situations, which are too many to have a separate apartment for such a wardrobe :-)))
I'm not a fan of overstuffed wardrobes. I am for smart investment in clothes. At the School of Shopping, I teach women how to make the perfect (capsule) wardrobe, in which things are combined with each other and fit perfectly with each other.
No, it's not the proverbial blue jeans, black jacket and little black dress. The ideal CAPSULE wardrobe is a high-quality designer with multi-colored details, having mastered which the need for the question asked above disappears by itself.
In such a wardrobe, all things are colored, accessories are modern, basic clothes and a few things in different styles, a balanced proportion of styles and colors allows you to combine things 100% with each other. This wardrobe is suitable for all occasions. It has LITTLE things, but MANY kits.
Alas, so far, for most girls, things are exactly the opposite. LOTS of outlandish things bought for a SPECIAL occasion and worn once or twice, or never at all.
It is impossible to make kits from such things. To create the right wardrobe in your closet - you need to learn. And you also need to be able to dress yourself, spend money on clothes, choose and combine things, like cooking or driving a car.
Today I will answer your many questions and still show you a little how to dress for specific occasion. But these will be just examples, the basis of which is a good capsule wardrobe. Let's briefly imagine ourselves as the owners of the perfect capsule and practice using these girls as an example.
WALK IN THE PARK
Tired of the combination of jeans + t-shirt? Give dresses, skirts and shorts a chance, no need to hold onto them for special occasion. And bet on .
THEATER
The times when it was customary to wear to the theater Evening Dress, are long gone. A midi-length skirt or a long vest can look quite festive if you complement them, again, with the right accessories.
EXHIBITION, MUSEUM
Do you also need to dress in some special way there? :) Experiment on the basis of modern basic clothes!
GRADUATION CHILD
It is not necessary to wear an evening dress at all, but wide trousers or a skirt, complemented by modern accessories, will turn you into the most stylish mother.
PLAYGROUND
When going to the playground, the temptation to put on a sports suit is too great. Well, it's convenient. Yes, it's convenient, but too boring.
RESTAURANT
Are you going to a restaurant for a romantic date or meeting with classmates? Try a basic dress without an active print or decor. It can be combined with many accessories and other clothes. I assure you, you will wear it more than once, and each time it can look different. Pants look great too. And remember - our accessories are everything!
A BUSINESS MEETING
A stylish office dress code is not black trousers and a white blouse. Leave it to the waitresses. If we are talking about modern
According to which entry in sneakers or sportswear is prohibited. The initiative aroused different emotions among Muscovites: someone supported it, and someone took it critically. The Village went to the theater and found out what the audience now wears to performances and how they prepare for a cultural trip.
Nikita, 21
I was going to the theater for about ten minutes, this applies specifically to clothes. I read on the site that there is a dress code, it is somehow called like “cocktail”. Well, I chose a suit and came. To be honest, I don't go to the theater that often. And, in principle, I can always match the right environment. I have no problem: if necessary, I will put on shoes, there was no terrible need to put on sneakers. The theater is associated with something cultural and high. Here you need to dress, having thought over your appearance, at least a little. Coming in sneakers is probably wrong. After all, the theater is the cradle of art.
Irina, 29 years old
It cannot be said that I was going to the theater for a long time today. I read a stupid footnote on the site and decided to dress according to the dress code. I have very uncomfortable ballet flats in my backpack. If they didn’t let me in sneakers, I would have taken out a trump card from my sleeve in the form of these elegant slippers.
I even read the interview artistic director theater about it (meaning The Village. - Approx. ed.) and I think that the dress code is a dubious undertaking. Even the very name of this theater - "Modern" - resonates with the requirements for clothing. I will go to the theater with a dress code if there is something really interesting there, but I will have to take my shoes with me. Theatres, to be honest, I don't really like.
Olga and Igor, 28 years old
We quickly gathered for the theater - probably spent 40 minutes. I chose clothes that fit the dress code. I rarely wear these clothes, but I have a couple of special costumes that are reserved just for theaters, philharmonics and other similar occasions. Theater is a small life small world. We did not go to the theater, but to a performance that was interesting to us.
We are rather negative about the dress code. It should be, but everything is good in moderation, there is no need for such strict rules as now. For men, a jacket was generally prescribed, but in fact this is not entirely necessary, so Igor went without it. It's not normal to keep people in Converse-type sneakers out. These are not running shoes!
I learned about the theater itself from an article on The Village, and there I was embarrassed by the moment about the hijab, that you can come to performances in it. It is clear why the hijab is allowed, but the theater management illogically believes that older generation informal clothing can be embarrassing. Considering latest events, people in hijabs will really confuse them.
Sergey and Maria, 30 and 35 years old
I got ready quickly, in about an hour. Sergei managed in just half an hour. Usually the theater needs some very specific style: you can’t dress like a New Year or to a restaurant for the evening, you need it soon official business clothes. It is so accepted in the theater, it is a kind of tradition that we follow.
We didn’t know about the dress code at Modern at all, we only saw an announcement about it on the door. They received the information without emotion. Theater for us is a cultural and pleasant pastime. This is more than a movie, because you are more immersed in the performance, you feel a greater range of emotions, you experience more and think more.
Tatyana, 41 years old
Preparing for going to the theater took me a lot of time, but I got ready quickly. The choice of outfit, the selection of accessories, makeup - I carefully approached this, it took a lot of time. In the theater you can’t be anyhow dressed, because this is disrespectful and generally indecent. The choice was huge, but I settled on this one - it seemed to me that it was the most suitable.
I didn't know there was a dress code. But I think that this is a very correct measure. A dress code is generally needed everywhere, not only in theaters, but also in museums.
Olga, 47 years old
I hesitated and hesitated for a long time. I didn’t know what to wear: a long dress or a short one. You could say I spent the whole day getting ready. As a result, I chose a red dress, because it seemed to me the most relevant and most suited to my mood.
My daughter plays in this theater, so naturally I knew about the dress code. I am very happy with the new rules in the theatre: sometimes you want to feel beautiful amid gray dull everyday life, you want a holiday. I really love dresses, I like to go out, where I can feel like a woman, for example, to the theater. In general, this is the place where I can relax, be inspired, feel myself in a different environment, absorb the theatrical spirit and energy, and feel the performance.
Going to the theater is becoming quite common these days.
The woman was invited to the theater. The question immediately arises, what to wear? The times of chic dresses with flounces and corsets are over, but it's still worth paying tribute to fashion. Today, there is a fairly diverse selection of evening dresses that are perfect for a woman going to a theater performance. In this case, several important nuances should be taken into account.
But first, let's talk a little about the rules. good manners. Fresh breath is the key to success. In no case should you eat garlic, because the whole outfit can also be unsuccessfully saturated with its smell. And if there is still staleness - chewing gum is the best helper. A woman should use perfume moderately, and it is advisable not to use it immediately before the performance. Let's consider one example. If a lot of aromas are mixed in the hall, then people will simply have a headache, and they will not be able to watch the performance normally, their attention will be scattered. Or the person sitting next to you will be allergic or asthmatic, which can cause an asthma attack.
If a woman is going to a performance with a man, then the main thing is to foresee the fact that their outfits are in harmony with each other, for example, in one color scheme. It will be not only beautiful, but also emphasize your unity. There are times when you need to be in time for a performance after work, but there is simply no time to go home to change clothes. Then it is recommended to take festive shoes, some jewelry, a scarf with you to work to decorate and give a more sophisticated and piquant look to your outfit. In the case of attending an evening performance, a woman must be dressed in an evening dress.
The rules of good manners allow you to wear hats to the performance. They can be different: both large and small, with wide and narrow fields. Sitting in her place, a woman must definitely ask the person sitting behind if her hat is interfering with him. If the answer is yes, she should take it off. If a woman forgot to ask the audience sitting behind her about her hat, and she was asked to take it off, then she should do it silently, without entering into a controversial dialogue! This will serve as indicators of bad taste, and a violation of etiquette.
Make-up should be evening and moderate. Less bright, defiant tones.
A beautiful and miniature handbag will give the image of a woman a unique charm. Shoes on high heels- elegance and slowness. Beautifully styled hair will create a unique image of elegance and restraint. Do not make your hair high, this can create inconvenience for the audience sitting behind.
When dressing and getting ready for a performance, a woman should keep in mind that T-shirts, T-shirts, sports shoes are inappropriate in this case. Long sleeve shirts and skirts are more suitable for women, as well as trousers. We all love the little one black dress, decorated with rhinestones or pearls, will just emphasize and complement the image. You can wear a fur coat, to the extent of jewelry, so as not to look too defiant. If it is difficult to decide on the choice of clothes, then, as one of the options for getting out of the current situation, there may be a call to the same theater with a question about the outfit. In telephone mode, a woman will be prompted on which version of clothing is better to stop.
No need to wear all your jewelry, jewelry. This will attract excessive attention surrounding. After all, people come to the theater to watch the actors play, and not to demonstrate themselves as a model. Before going to the theater, you should rest and wash yourself in order to look great and not attract too much attention with your tired appearance.
A fairly popular accessory for such cases are gloves for a dark-colored dress, which should not be transparent. But it is better to shoot them in the theater.
When choosing an evening dress, you should not forget about the details of the dress: cutouts, coquettes, bows. After all, there are women who do not understand all these details, clothing lines, therefore, wearing such a dress, they think that they look stunning and chic. But in fact, it simply does not suit them, makes them ridiculous in the eyes of the public. And a woman dressed in a simple black evening dress attracts attention with her elegance and rigor. The men follow her with their admiring glances.
