London Theaters - How to Dress
Apr 8th, 2009, 05:08 AM
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I'm sorry, there are days I leave the hotel at 0900 or thereabouts, go about doing things and just don't have time to go back to the hotel. In this day and age, I see nothing wrong with a t shirt, blue jeans, sneakers (as long as they are fairly clean) either to eat in a moderate restaurant, pub or go to the theatre.
After all, 99.9% of the people who are attending the performance and see you will never see you again so why should I care what they think?
After all, 99.9% of the people who are attending the performance and see you will never see you again so why should I care what they think?
Apr 8th, 2009, 05:12 AM
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Apparently part of the theatre experience for many is getting dressed for it.
I suspect that some of those "slobs" who are in the athletic shoes and t shirts are probably thinking the "old fogies" who aren't are so 10 minutes ago....uhhhh..make that THIRTY minutes ago.
I know it is off-putting to go to a venue looking nice (depending upon your own definition of what that is and for some, a t-shirt definitely is included) and being surrounded by a lot of others who apparently "don't care."
Perhaps their values are different although I wouldn't allow it to ruin my own the atre experience.
I suspect that some of those "slobs" who are in the athletic shoes and t shirts are probably thinking the "old fogies" who aren't are so 10 minutes ago....uhhhh..make that THIRTY minutes ago.
I know it is off-putting to go to a venue looking nice (depending upon your own definition of what that is and for some, a t-shirt definitely is included) and being surrounded by a lot of others who apparently "don't care."
Perhaps their values are different although I wouldn't allow it to ruin my own the atre experience.
Apr 8th, 2009, 10:17 AM
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Apr 9th, 2009, 02:47 AM
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"In this day and age, I see nothing wrong with a t shirt, blue jeans, sneakers (as long as they are fairly clean) either to eat in a moderate restaurant, pub or go to the theatre"
To a moderate restaraunt or pub yes, to a theatre it's just a little too casual though many do wear them. People today have gotten too inappropriately casual in my opinion. I've seen jeans and flannel shirts worn to a wedding or at a funeral or people going to jury duty in shorts. There are some places where one should dress a little nicer. At the rate society is going, in a few years, we'll all just wear our pajamas all day, why change nobody cares. Seriously, you're right that nobody cares what you wear at the theatre so slap those jeans on if you wish. I however do like to look a little better at certain events.
"I suspect that some of those "slobs" who are in the athletic shoes and t shirts are probably thinking the "old fogies" who aren't are so 10 minutes ago"
Actually, "old fogies" can be some of the worst slobs.
To a moderate restaraunt or pub yes, to a theatre it's just a little too casual though many do wear them. People today have gotten too inappropriately casual in my opinion. I've seen jeans and flannel shirts worn to a wedding or at a funeral or people going to jury duty in shorts. There are some places where one should dress a little nicer. At the rate society is going, in a few years, we'll all just wear our pajamas all day, why change nobody cares. Seriously, you're right that nobody cares what you wear at the theatre so slap those jeans on if you wish. I however do like to look a little better at certain events.
"I suspect that some of those "slobs" who are in the athletic shoes and t shirts are probably thinking the "old fogies" who aren't are so 10 minutes ago"
Actually, "old fogies" can be some of the worst slobs.
Apr 9th, 2009, 02:55 AM
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I can remember being flamed on an American professional list because I said that I expected job candidates to have made an effort to dress appropriately for interviews.
By that, I didn't mean a suit, but that they should wear clean ironed clothes and that they should clean their shoes.
By that, I didn't mean a suit, but that they should wear clean ironed clothes and that they should clean their shoes.
Apr 9th, 2009, 10:07 AM
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"I can remember being flamed on an American professional list because I said that I expected job candidates to have made an effort to dress appropriately for interviews."
Not surprising today. As I said, a few more years and people will be getting out of bed not bothering to get out of their pajamas.LOL
Not surprising today. As I said, a few more years and people will be getting out of bed not bothering to get out of their pajamas.LOL
Apr 9th, 2009, 11:28 AM
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Here is my take on all of this. Tee shirts, shorts and flip flops are great for the beach or McDonalds. Jeans, trainers and short sleeve shirts are casual fit for the market, washing the car and working in the garden. Pressed cotton pants. buttoned shirt and leather shoes are fit for movies, pubs, and shopping. Slacks, button down shirt and smart shoes for going to a play. If you don't care how you look or fit in just proves the point of having low self respect or have just given up on yourself. Being fit is important as well.
Apr 10th, 2009, 02:25 AM
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"corli33 - you are SO out of touch with ordinary folk... sad IMO"
I am "ordinary folk" and I'm not out of touch with anything. Saying that I am because I said one should dress better in some places is SO ridiculous. Any idiot knows that one should dress better in some places.
I am "ordinary folk" and I'm not out of touch with anything. Saying that I am because I said one should dress better in some places is SO ridiculous. Any idiot knows that one should dress better in some places.
Apr 10th, 2009, 07:08 AM
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Any idiot knows that one should dress better in some places.>
that most do not think that shows you are out of touch with what folks 'should' do.
Perhaps you and Miss P can have some screened off balcony, like ladies had in olden times, so you don't have to see the rabble.
Indeed Shakespeare's plays were attended by folks in scruffy attire if the Globe Theatre Exhibition is an exemplar.
Why should one 'dress better' when going to London plays? Pray tell me what you reason could be - besides some personal attitude you want others to comport to - rather i suggest you comport to what most seem to do - and not dressing up for the London Theatre IME
that most do not think that shows you are out of touch with what folks 'should' do.
Perhaps you and Miss P can have some screened off balcony, like ladies had in olden times, so you don't have to see the rabble.
Indeed Shakespeare's plays were attended by folks in scruffy attire if the Globe Theatre Exhibition is an exemplar.
Why should one 'dress better' when going to London plays? Pray tell me what you reason could be - besides some personal attitude you want others to comport to - rather i suggest you comport to what most seem to do - and not dressing up for the London Theatre IME
Apr 10th, 2009, 09:52 AM
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"that most do not think that shows you are out of touch with what folks 'should' do."
You're wrong. Most average people do feel that one should dress better in some places. Take a job interview, are you going to dress the same as if you are spending a day at the beach?? Duh
"Perhaps you and Miss P can have some screened off balcony, like ladies had in olden times, so you don't have to see the rabble."
I didn't say anyone was rabble. Geez, are you touchy. I just said that some places job interviews, certain types of theatre, nicer restaurants, the symphony etc. are places where people IMO should look a little nicer and most average people do agree.
"Why should one 'dress better' when going to London plays? Pray tell me what you reason could be - besides some personal attitude you want others to comport to"
It has nothing to do with a personal attitude that I want others to comport to, how silly.
" rather i suggest you comport to what most seem to do - and not dressing up for the London Theatre IME"
You obviously didn't read or understand my post. I didn't say dress formally, I said dress a little better as it's a little more appropriate. I also said if others don't, that's their choice.
You're wrong. Most average people do feel that one should dress better in some places. Take a job interview, are you going to dress the same as if you are spending a day at the beach?? Duh
"Perhaps you and Miss P can have some screened off balcony, like ladies had in olden times, so you don't have to see the rabble."
I didn't say anyone was rabble. Geez, are you touchy. I just said that some places job interviews, certain types of theatre, nicer restaurants, the symphony etc. are places where people IMO should look a little nicer and most average people do agree.
"Why should one 'dress better' when going to London plays? Pray tell me what you reason could be - besides some personal attitude you want others to comport to"
It has nothing to do with a personal attitude that I want others to comport to, how silly.
" rather i suggest you comport to what most seem to do - and not dressing up for the London Theatre IME"
You obviously didn't read or understand my post. I didn't say dress formally, I said dress a little better as it's a little more appropriate. I also said if others don't, that's their choice.
Apr 10th, 2009, 10:26 AM
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I just said that some places job interviews, certain types of theatre, nicer restaurants, the symphony etc. are places where people IMO should look a little nicer and most average people do>
I agree - except the London Theatre don't fall in that category IMO - anything goes and no one should feel they have to dress up from whatever their normal tourist attire is.
I agree - except the London Theatre don't fall in that category IMO - anything goes and no one should feel they have to dress up from whatever their normal tourist attire is.
Apr 10th, 2009, 10:29 AM
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i.e. - whatever you wear during the day touring wear to the theatre - no need to dress up
from a tourist's point of view pack light is a key and to portray someone should bring a better set of clothes - dress up to you - and not just go in whatever they wear on the street is my argument.
And i'm not talking about tattered jeans - but the usual jeans and athletic shoes many tourists wear - no need to pack to dress up for the London Theatre.
I do not think we are actually that far apart except for the 'dress up' part which many will construe as needing to bring a special set of duds along just to go to the theatre.
from a tourist's point of view pack light is a key and to portray someone should bring a better set of clothes - dress up to you - and not just go in whatever they wear on the street is my argument.
And i'm not talking about tattered jeans - but the usual jeans and athletic shoes many tourists wear - no need to pack to dress up for the London Theatre.
I do not think we are actually that far apart except for the 'dress up' part which many will construe as needing to bring a special set of duds along just to go to the theatre.
