https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 19:27:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-986742 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:40:58 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 986742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always wear something I don't get to wear anywhere else.&nbsp;&nbsp; Time to dig out the fantasy-life clothes! &nbsp; One performance I attended, I wore a basic black Ann Taylor business suit, with a pink satin and black lace cami peeping out from underneath, high heeled pumps, and these stockings.&nbsp; &nbsp; I love these stockings and never really have any other occasion for them, besides playing dress-up for ballet or opera.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORIAS-SECRET-SIGNATURE-STRIPE-THIGH-HIGH-SIZE-B-NEW-IN-PACKAGE-18-00-/300932905461?pt=US_CSA_WC_Hosiery_Socks&amp;hash=item4610ffb9f5" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTOR.....-18-00-/30</a></p> <p>I also have a nude-colored Michael Kors pencil skirt that is entirely sequinned, that I wear with black tights and a black turtleneck, and heels.&nbsp; And a purple silk 50's type skirt from Anthropologie that is beaded all over, and has several layers of tulle underneath.&nbsp; Again, I wear that with a simple black turtleneck, and sheer black backseam stockings and heels.</p> <p>I have&nbsp; two more fantasy-life outfits waiting in the wings:&nbsp; a black Tracy Reese beaded suit - pencil skirt + jacket.&nbsp; The skirt has a very discreet pleated pink ribbon trim around the bottom.&nbsp; I haven't worn it yet, but it's waiting for the next fancy dress-up occasion.&nbsp; &nbsp; And a vintage Lillie Rubin cream-colored, long-sleeved, knee length, 60's dress, with a heavy nude mesh cutout/insert at the waist, that is beaded and spangled all over with heavy rhinestones and jewels.&nbsp; It looks kind of like something you would wear onstage in Vegas, or an episode of Mad Men and I<u>'m finally</u> small enough that it fits.&nbsp; (It took five years to get to this dress!) &nbsp; I plan to wear that to the Brian Setzer concert in December.</p> <p>Sorry for the long post.&nbsp; Can you tell I get really excited about fantasy-life clothes?&nbsp; &nbsp; :)</p> <p>p.s. - my general rule of thumb for these occasions, is that one item gets to be the 'show pony' of the outfit, and everything else has to blend or fade into the background as the supporting cast.&nbsp; Otherwise, the potential to look like a crazy, costumed person increases exponentially.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-986643 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 07:05:36 +0000 rachylou 986643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Silky shiny things. Jewelry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-986409 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:17:24 +0000 Caro in Oz 986409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear something that makes <b>you</b> feel great. What about&nbsp;your new blazer, some straight leg pants &amp; a dressier tunic or top with great shoes &amp; evening bag? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-986390 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 23:41:18 +0000 Deborah 986390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my 20's I might have worn a tutu with a cropped tuxedo jacket and boots (yes there was a lot of parental cringing in the 80's). But seriously now I would go for a dressy elegant look, probably black. These days anything seems to go;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-986383 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 23:36:39 +0000 Adelfa 986383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting! I think the common theme here is that you'll feel appropriate if you dress "up" a bit but not necessarily a lot. There are all kinds of ways to do this--with accessories, a dress, a dressy top--what do you have in your wardrobe that's a bit dressier? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-986360 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 23:01:56 +0000 MsMary 986360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would dress up.&nbsp; Maybe black skirt or pants and a sparkly top.&nbsp; And awesome shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-986318 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:07:34 +0000 ClaraT 986318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dressy from the waist up; comfy (for sitting and walking) but polished from the waist down. Err on the side of elegance.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-984863 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:37:02 +0000 lyn* 984863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy dressing up a little bit more than the norm - don't forget a wrap or a topper, it can get chilly!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-984860 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:28:43 +0000 Anonymous 984860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear a kimono style topper over a plain sheath dress. A kimono could also go over a column of black pants and top.<br /> Another thought is a tuxedo suit or at least the jacket. I would layer a colorful or white silky or sequined top under the jacket.<br /> In both cases, small heels only since I can't wear high ones </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-984847 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:13:22 +0000 Helena 984847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi there, here you get the full gamut too, from yoga pants (not meaning to be judgy, but really? to the ballet???) to full-on evening. i think somewhere in the middle is perfect - a simpler dress&nbsp;in an evening color,or dress pants and a smart top with a few evening-ish accessories to keep it from looking corporate. I'd probably go with black or your favorite dark.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with the comment, even dark-wash jeans would probably be fine if that's your preference, if you dress up the other pieces.&nbsp;</p> <p>Just nice to make it special, I think. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-984828 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:44:19 +0000 Astrid 984828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going to the opera, concert or ballet is one of the regular occasions where I can dress up a little bit. As a student with a very casual life that means a dress or skirt, dressier shoes and bag and some of the real jewelry that was passed on to me. I never wear cocktail dresses though, just one of my everyday dresses or skirts. But there are people who do evening wear, just as there are people who wear jeans, sneakers and a tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-984815 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:24:02 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 984815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had season tickets to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet for a number of years and I almost always wore a dress that was a little less formal than cocktail but a little more dressy than office wear.&nbsp; </p> <p>Sanet is right.&nbsp; There was always a range of clothing from very dressy to jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-984780 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:18:59 +0000 Sanet 984780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you will probably see a little bit of everything as there will be older ladies who still dress very smart for outings like this, younger girls who don't and everything else in between.</p> <p>What Angie wore here <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/10/jazzing-up-black-lace/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/.....lack-lace/</a> will be super perfect, but you don't have to look this smart.</p> <p>I think even smart dark jeans will be fine. Wear comfortable shoes in case you have to climb stairs or you are parked far away.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-to-the-ballet#post-984772 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:37:46 +0000 Hil 984772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are going to see the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre tomorrow night performing Swan Lake and I am pretty excited... but what on earth to wear? I honestly haven't a clue! </p> <p>Please give me ideas of what you would wear - I am hoping it triggers some ideas for my own wardrobe! </p>