Wear Jeans and Trainers to the opera.

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.telegraph....era-says-the-ENO.html

/// Ticket prices for special performances will be cheaper than usual - £25 for the best seats in the house, which can cost £100 on regular nights - and will include an invitation to a post-show party with cast and company members. ///

Don't say they will be sitting in the same seats?

[Maydup]

I have just bought two new pairs of jeans. I stood and and stood, trying to decide whether to or not, but opted for one black and one blue pair for everyday weekend wear. I would wear them to the theatre with a nice top and a arty scarf. Most other things make me look old and a little bit frumpy.

[The Builder]

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http://www.gardenopera.co.uk/index.html

[beckersjay]

Well, I admit I wouldn't wear jeans, but that's more to do with the dimensions of my bum than any scruples about looking out of place. I am serious when I say that people who are really dressed up stand out more as different than the casually dressed ones - at least in the parts of the opera houses where we sit.

[LoftyLottie]

Agree with Maidup. I would wear jeans and a nice top with scarf, etc. No way does anywhere or anyone get me to dress up 'like a lady'!!

[LoftyLottie]

I don't ever wear trainers though - I hate them!!! It would be boots!

[ichkeria]

My in-laws went to the Opera a couple of weeks ago for the first time everand were displeased to discover it was being sung in a foreign language! (Apparently there were subtitles)

[VictorMildew]

It's all well and good if you live within hailing distance of an opera house. I don't, but it's not the be all and end all. I have a comprehensive collection of operas, all subtitled in English, which I can enjoy in the comfort of my own home, even if the old f*rt I married can't stand it.
The only thing you miss out on is the "live" experience, but you can belch, f*rt and pause it if you want to make yourself a drink etc etc, instead of having to mind your Ps and Qs as well as waiting for the interval to arrive before having your refreshments. Not only that, but shop around online and you won't have to pay anything like the above prices into the bargain.
I'd thoroughly recommend it.

[ladybirder]

[i] but you can belch, f*rt and pause it if you want to make yourself a drink [i]

Oh I feel faint. Thank goodness you watch it at home;-)

[Maydup]

lol - what's more you can wear your jeans and trainers can't you VictorM?
Or your PJs and slippers if you like!

[VictorMildew]

Sorry ladybirder, I'm not as ladylike as I should be. lol

[VictorMildew]

Maidup, oh please, it has to be my Poundshop dressing gown and flip flops at least! I do have a certain air of decorum and occasion, my dear lol

[friedgreentomato]

I always dress up when I go to the ballet or opera

[sp1814]

friedgreentomato

Opera I can take, but ballet just leaves me cold.

I find the men's padded crotches quite vulgar.

[Mosaic]

If I were to go, I'd reckon having paid for my seat I'd wear what the bluddyell I wanted.

[friedgreentomato]

Oh I love the ballet it's a passion

[joggerjayne]

I like to dress up, too.

Sometimes you just feel better if you scrub up a bit.

[mccfluff]

I dont see why you need a dress code to enjoy music. Wear what you are comfortable in and suits.

[friedgreentomato]

God not those hot pants fluff please

[joggerjayne]

Yes, suits are acceptable, Fluffy.