What do you wear to a semi-formal event?
Usually, women wear cocktail dresses to semi-formal events (A LBD is perfect!) and men wear dark color suits. Stylish pantsuits, jumpsuits, or suits in dressy fabrics like silk, velvet, or satin, etc. are also appropriate. Tasteful semi-formal clothing is conservative and does not expose too much leg or cleavage. Dresses or skirts should come to mid-knee but no higher than 1″-2″ above the knees. Tea-length dresses or (calf-length) skirts paired with dressy tops can be appropriate, but floor-length gowns are usually considered too formal. (Exceptions might be a maxi dress to a garden party or resort.) Strapless tops or dresses can be acceptable choices for some semi-formal events provided that they aren’t too skimpy. Avoid strapless dresses for business functions. Heels or dressy sandals that coordinate with your outfit are appropriate.
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Opera is musical theatre that originated in Italy that tells a story. In the past opera attire was semi-formal or formal attire. The way women dress today is more casual than years ago and you see everything at the opera.
Some of the opera audience dress casually but many women enjoy dressing up in cocktail and formal attire when they attend opera performances. You will see a variety of apparel when you arrive at the event but its great to dress up for special events. Afternoon performances are less formal than evening performances.
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