Next month, I am proud to say, my daughter will be performing at Carnegie Hall as a member of the Boston University choir. Accordingly, the Mrs. and I will be flying to Boston a few days prior and thence by train to New York for the concert. Inasmuch as I am not a formal kinda guy (I’ve worn a suit twice in the last 10 years and we recently donated it to a charity), I’m looking for new togs that would be appropriate for the occasion. I assume it’s not a tux and tails affair, but would khakis be too informal? I welcome any and all advice on this as well as general info from the NYC dopers regarding the best way to get to the show, things to avoid, etc.
Many, many thanks from the sartorially challenged!!!
Carnegie Hall is a jacket and tie kind of place. You’ll be fine with a dark blazer, light colored shirt, a tie, loafers, and pressed khakis.
Something like this from Lands End would look fine, and won’t cause you to take out a second mortgage.
When I see men at places like Carnegie Hall or the Metropolitan Opera dressed in jeans and a sweater, I shake my head and say to myself ‘Didn’t he know enough to ask for advice on SDMB?’
I’ve been to Carnegie Hall maybe three times in the last five years. What did I wear? I don’t remember, but it was doubtless jeans (most likely black) and a nice shirt, no tie. But then my daughter wasn’t performing. If there were a reception afterwards I might do something a bit more formal. When my daughter got married a year and a half ago, I was dragooned into buying a suit (although I had a perfectly good one only 15 years old and worn maybe twice or three times) and I will leave it around so they will have something to bury me in.
Thanks all. I lost this thread when it got moved :smack: . I spoke to the daughter, she said khakis and a button don shirt were fine with her, but I’m pretty certain Mrs. Rhubarb will insist on at least a jacket and tie. Tweed sounds good. Thanks Ukelele Ike!