https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:10:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347910 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:14:32 +0000 Bijou 2347910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Nutcracker ballet and am glad you had the opportunity to dress up. It is Summer in Australia and the dress that I have worn to most festive occasions is a blue sparkly dress. For comfy feet, I like to wear it with my white boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347590 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:38:42 +0000 Barbara Diane 2347590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore a bold green towards teal and black kimono jacket over a black dress for my 2 recent dressy events. Both events were dressy, so people were dressed up. The younger crowd was in mini dresses and the rest were in just above knee length or longer dresses or fancy pants outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347349 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:20:32 +0000 Style Fan 2347349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun to get dressed up!&nbsp; I wear a silk blouse with black palazzo pants when I dress up.&nbsp; I have a black jacket to match my pants, but I need a top to wear under it.&nbsp; A silk camisole would be perfect.<br />If I am in the mood, I might wear my mother's diamond and ruby jewellery.&nbsp; But I usually stick to a gold locket, bangles and a cocktail ring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347320 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:51:31 +0000 Anonymous 2347320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am seeing lots of black dress pants at places like the symphony and &nbsp;<br />ballet. &nbsp;Most tops are dressy, but not all.. &nbsp;I am wearing burgundy velvet a lot. &nbsp;I also have a little bit of green velvet. &nbsp;I am wearing a black lace pencil skirt or long velvet skirt. I have one in black and one in dusty rose that goes with a pink velvet tee top. &nbsp; I have knee length velvet skirts in burgundy and a rose pint. &nbsp; I can wear white out. &nbsp; I want some velvet flats but usually wear flat boots. .I also have a black silk tuxedo outfit with a red and black sequined top and black silk jacket. &nbsp;These are my Decenmber dressy clothes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347176 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:58:41 +0000 Irina 2347176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the top I wear on some outings - with dress pants in black or navy. Haven’t tried with denim yet. It’s darker IRL, dark navy and the pattern is in the same color,&nbsp;<br />“Velvet Flocked Abstract Pattern Blouse” is the official name :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347160 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:31:39 +0000 cat2 2347160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Out in the City this weekend for a jazz concert; the concert starts sort of early and there was a mix of daytime and evening looks. I dug out an old open weave knit sweater and skirt set, and then inadvertently wore the wrong shoes, but not in a good way, because the right shoes needed another go with the stretcher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347134 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:21:21 +0000 Janet 2347134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a wonderful time! It is a little sad that there seems to be fewer occasions to really dress up. I end up looking for excuses to wear something a little special. </p> <p>Suz, I’m waiting for some good reason to wear the tulle skirt too. It doesn’t dress down really well, for my life at least (it’s got a lot of volume and is a little tight in the waist on me, so not something that feels good to just throw on and wear, as someone more glam might do!).</p> <p>I also tend to default to denim + dressier top (the “party in a top” approach has been my strategy for years). It works! But I’m also realizing lately that I have some really nice dressier pants that are being neglected, so I should pair those with simple but nice tops for these kinds of occasions. This year has me really thinking through more roles for the items in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347128 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:08:29 +0000 Helena 2347128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely occasion! Your outfits sounds fab. I tend to do what Irina does, just dress up my plain items with my hair, makeup, jewellery and shoes, or else I'll wear a silky blouse with my jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347112 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:22:57 +0000 Carla 2347112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No special events yet, however I’ve got two ‘column of colour’ combinations on standby. &nbsp;The tops are a dead match for the skirts! &nbsp;I haven’t seen anything fancy yet when out and about </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347056 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:04:37 +0000 rachylou 2347056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the idea of showing off your red boots! I’m waffling about what to wear for the big family dinner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347047 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:07:20 +0000 Sal 2347047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like a wonderful night and occasion - and a fab outfit too!</p> <p>Because it is summer our social events are quite different. I do dress up - but it’s summery rather than festive. I try and pull out some of my old and new favourites though!</p> <p>I like the sound of everyone’s looks - Jenni you look smashing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347026 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:08:55 +0000 lyn67 2347026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfits sound great but what a pity you don't have a pictie-but loved to read about what you saw and what everybody else was wearing-particulary Jenni's and DD, at the Hansel&amp;Gretel!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347016 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:08:00 +0000 kkards 2347016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Over the years my “dressy” outfits for events like this have leaned into a juxtaposition. &nbsp;This has allowed me to indulge a little without feeling totally out of place&nbsp;<br />this is what I’m favoring this year. Velvet and jeans. Patent leather and combat boots. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2347007 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:32:14 +0000 Carol 2347007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also observe that people dress more and more casually for events they used to dress up for.<br />I have almost nowhere to go this season, except for Christmas day, home with a few friends. To that I will wear whatever all-purpose dress strikes my fancy--maybe a black belted t-shirt dress with patterned tights and red flats.&nbsp;</p> <p>If I had a fantasy outfit for ballets, theater, etc. this time of year, I'd probably want something pretty traditional. Maybe a long, black, slitted velvet skirt with hose and black heeled knee-high boots. With a white sweater with some kind of pearl beading. Elegant seasonal earrings, like silver snowflakes. And maybe a black fake fur topper.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2346998 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:31:24 +0000 Suz 2346998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni,</b> you and your DD look beautiful and happy!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Roberta,</b> I love your top!</p> <p><b>Irina,</b> high heels! (shuddering and wondering when was the last time I dared...)</p> <p><b>Suntiger,</b> I think you have casually elegant glam tied up!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>L'Abeille,</b> I want to see photos! At least the items. Love the sounds your bolero.&nbsp;</p> <p>My events are all pretty much casual this year. But so far, this is what I have worn. I am going to try to re-stage for photos tomorrow.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Outfit 1 f</b>or an friend's house party yesterday evening. Live music and singing involved.&nbsp; Red velvet wide leg crops, patent booties, red plaid shirt and (not pictured) BLING. The bling was a statement necklace and earrings, flashy rhinestone. Got lots of compliments on the outfit which was casual enough that I could sit on the floor for a while, as I needed to do.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Outfit 2</b> for a dinner out with a group of friends- -velvet crops, patent boots, cream textured top, along with a sparkly red scarf.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Outfil 3</b> for another dinner out with a single friend: sparkly stripe top, scarf, wide leg pants, patent booties.&nbsp;</p> <p>All of these are casual, as you see. Looking for an opportunity to wear my tulle skirt soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2346986 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:28:07 +0000 Jaime 2346986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! I have a weird feeling that sparkly tops are trending although I have no actual evidence . Too bad about the threatening rain storm but the bolero sounds fab.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also Jenni you and DD look fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2346978 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:07:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 2346978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I can show you exactly what my elder daughter and I wore to the Hansel and Gretel ballet on 2 December! It used to be an annual ritual to take my 2 girls to the December ballet, we would always buy an ice-cream at interval. This year I was asked by my second daughter’s boyfriend to only pretend to buy her ticket so he could arrange a special 30th birthday celebration for her that day- actual birthday was 7 December. This worked, she said she had such a good day she wasn’t too disappointed about missing the ballet which she had looked forward to- as we hadn’t done the Mum and 2 daughters thing for a few years due to Covid, new baby etc.<br /> So here we are both in our dresses. It is summer but not very warm yet so both wearing tights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2346974 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:35:21 +0000 Roberta 2346974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have three holiday lunches this week, and since there should be no overlap with any of my friends, I am going to wear the same thing to each event. This year I bought a lovely burnout velvet top and will wear it with black faux leather pants. I will feel fancy and comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2346970 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:09:18 +0000 Irina 2346970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After much trial and error I just decided that I’m not comfortable with sparkly or metallic clothes. I just add jewelry to my somber pieces.&nbsp;<div>I honestly have so few dressy occasions anyway.&nbsp;</div><div>I was in the concert hall a week ago on Friday night and saw all sorts of outfits but black color prevailed &nbsp; And high heels on younger women.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2346964 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:36:22 +0000 Anonymous 2346964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yay to being able to dress up! I have a silk blouse, my kintsugi top, and a couple of poly blouses, my velvet skirt, and furry coat in case I do anything dressier. No plans though- and not going out of my way to make plans- cause it's cold and dark out. I do nearly all my socializing in warm- hot weather </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-street-style-at-the-ballet#post-2346962 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:26:49 +0000 L'Abeille 2346962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello all! Last night I enjoyed a performance of the Nutcracker ballet, with my daughter, in our nearby city. It was a treat for me, as it's the first year in over 20 years living here that it didn't conflict with a choral performance I was in.</p> <p>My plan was to dress to the nines (I mean seriously, where else can we go to dress up any more?). I had a lot of fun observing what others wore. I noticed 3 specific trends:</p> <p>1) was hoodies and leggings; this I suspect was mostly the mothers and siblings of some of the dancers in the programme. Although there were a few tiny ones in frothy tulle that seemed to be the littlest sisters.</p> <p>2) was most common: a sparkly sweater, with jeans or pants. Often skinny, but wide legs on the trendier folks. (I have NEVER seen barrel legs in my neck of the woods). A comfortable but dressy look.</p> <p>3) was a mini dress with tights; often with tall boots, sometimes with pumps. This was especially evident on the young'uns, but some non teens also deployed this to great effect. Most eye-catching was a fitted sleeveless sheath in red and green plaid.</p> <p>What we wore: Daughter wore a new green velvet blouse (short bell sleeves, drapey, popover style) with slim black pants and booties. I had dreamed of wearing stockings and dressy shoes with heels (both a rarity in my life) but I caved to the realities of a 4 block walk and threatened rain storm. I wore a black silk blouse with red floral print and my "maxi" (above ankle) slim straight black skirt, twisted so the slit was at the front, to show off my red ankle socks and heeled ankle booties. This was an outfit I could wear to the office; but I added a faux Persian lamb bolero, which was decidedly too dressy, so it felt special enough.</p> <p>What about you? What are you wearing for those dressier occasions? What are you seeing out and about?</p> <p>...And now I want a tulle skirt...</p> <p> </p>