Gothamist: Broadway Fashion

Mollie

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:56:14 -0500

The theatre-lover in me agrees: dress respectfully when you're going to see a show, especially a Broadway show. But I don't always follow that rule. I grew up out-of-town, and a trip to NYC meant getting on an early AM bus and leaving on the same bus that night. In between, seeing a Broadway show was just one of the things on my sightseeing schedule, which had me traipsing all over the city, and that mandated comfy shoes at the very least. Now I live in the city, but even so, if I can score last-minute tix to something I won't turn them down just because I don't have time to go home and change. So I say, yes, dress nicely, especially if it's a date -- but don't look down on those who don't. Sometimes the people in track suits and cross-trainers are much more enthusiastic audience members than the bored corporate suits.

Erin

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 17:27:50 -0500

Hmm, I guess we have to adjust our reading glasses. Wear a tux, then! I don't think it's possible to overdress for a show.

jessica

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 14:22:18 -0500

um, is it just us, or did the questioner actually ask what is the *most* formal attire appropriate for the theater? Not to get all eats shoots and leaves on your ass, but he wrote: "the least casual, acceptable dress" and least casual means least casual....

Herman

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 13:25:55 -0500

Bah, I'll wear jeans to anything, including your wedding.

Erin

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 12:29:40 -0500

Actually, what got me is that when I took an out-of-town friend to a show a few weeks ago, I saw a group of girls who were all dressed identically. Pastel polo shirts with the collars upturned paired with coordinated floral miniskirts.

Jen

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 11:07:49 -0500

Yes, I saw some dudes going to see The Producers in gunny sacks. But what's always cute is how the kids from out of town (I'm talking about NJ or Long Island suburban kids, on field trips) are super dressed up for a night on the town, which includes dinner at Beefsteak Charlie's.

Doug

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 23:36:12 -0500

With the prices these days on Broadway, who can even afford khakis?