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What should I wear?

December 26, 2024 · 21 min

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Tails? Long black? Stilettos? A dinner jacket? Concert dress is an important part of the visual appearance of an orchestra, but what is the dress code, how flexible is it, and is it old-fashioned? YolanDa, Mark and Alice all have their preferences when it comes to what they like to wear on stage. This conversation covers everything from what happens when you ask a tailor to make you a new set of tails, whether you need to iron a shirt when only a sliver of it is visible, why orchestras dress the way they do, and common misunderstandings when it comes to pants and pop socks. Plus, how what you choose to wear on stage can give you confidence as a performer…


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