tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post738002437387577112..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: what I wore -- the opera!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32083412404798789812008-03-28T07:18:00.000-07:002008-03-28T07:18:00.000-07:00Patricia,You know, you raise a good point -- ours ...Patricia,<BR/>You know, you raise a good point -- ours is not specifically an "opera house" but a theatre that was built in the late 50s or early 60s. It's going to be renovated over the coming year, and perhaps its glamour will be enhanced and people will begin dressing accordingly. Meanwhile, you absolutely must go to the opera while you're in Budapest -- and be sure to report back!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60167973524043201312008-03-27T23:51:00.000-07:002008-03-27T23:51:00.000-07:00I don't know what the opera house in Vancouver loo...I don't know what the opera house in Vancouver looks like, but the one here in Budapest is so beautiful, I don't think anyone would dare not dress up! I have to admit I've never thought of opera as being something I'd enjoy (Gilbert and Sullivan is the closest I've ever come to it) but I think I'll definitely have to try it here. If/when I do, I'll let you know how I get on! Patricia in BudapestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37957433246677268262008-03-27T19:09:00.000-07:002008-03-27T19:09:00.000-07:00Good luck tomorrow, Alison!LBR: I'm with you -- of...Good luck tomorrow, Alison!<BR/>LBR: I'm with you -- of course, I like dressing up, but even if I didn't, I do think it's respectful.<BR/>Thomas: There's so much to love about the opera, even if you think you wouldn't like the music (I have a classical music background, so perhaps it's easier to follow). As for the dressing up, surely if men knew how good they look in ties, etc., they'd make the effort. My guy has to wear jacket, shirt, tie, good shoes, etc., every day, and I appreciate the attire just as often -- every day!<BR/>Pseu: If you were in charge of translating, opera companies might sell more tickets! I love it -- we see La Bohème next month and I'll be watching to see how they translate.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-72563029319799717772008-03-27T18:33:00.000-07:002008-03-27T18:33:00.000-07:00Love, love, love the skirt! And I've only been to...Love, love, love the skirt! And I've only been to the Opera once --a few years back went to see a version of "La Boheme"* set in 1957-- but was also astonished to see people attending in jeans.<BR/><BR/>*Incidently, my favorite part was discovering that my favorite aria (the one Musette does) basically translates to "I'm to sexy for my shirt."Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26177097988031632812008-03-27T14:29:00.000-07:002008-03-27T14:29:00.000-07:00Opera is a little lost on me, but the chance to dr...Opera is a little lost on me, but the chance to dress up might make me rethink it. Of course, just wearing a tie to work sets me apart - people have no sense of occasion these days.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874196441496831678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80462103536709608392008-03-27T08:11:00.000-07:002008-03-27T08:11:00.000-07:00You look lovely. And, I have to say that I am one ...You look lovely. And, I have to say that I am one of those people that feels like it is disrespectful not to make an effort for a night at the opera. If I were queen of the world I would not allow people to come to the opera, the ballet, or the theater in jeans( I dont care how much they cost). I think about all the work and effort that went into creating an evening at the opera and the least we attendees can do is to make a sartorial effort. And, I think it sort of heightens the experience to dress up. But, that may just be me. Sorry for the rant. Hope you had a great time. :-)La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-91556217319735555262008-03-27T08:06:00.000-07:002008-03-27T08:06:00.000-07:00That mother- daughter thing really bugs me always ...That mother- daughter thing really bugs me always has, thankfully my daughters really do look nothing like me. I too am atempting to be thrifty tomorrow by not buying a new outfit for my interview. I never do, which really irritates my sister but I think it brings bad luck and I also don't feel so bad when I don't get the job. But my sister would argue this could be a self fulfilling prophecy!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.com