Double Bass Alternatives to Tuxedos?

[turf3]

And PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE buy a suit that fits and have it professionally altered - do NOT wear those currently faddish undersized suits - if you're shaped like an Italian model you can kinda just barely get away with it - on everyone else it looks like you're still trying to fit into your Bar Mitzvah suit.

 

[Zooberwerx]

I want the Three Stooges-inspired black overalls with the bowtie attached to the front zipper.

Riis

 

[neilG]

I've played in an opera orchestra for 35 years. For years and years we had to wear tuxes for evening performances and black suit for matinees. Since we're usually in the pit, we finally convinced management too let us go to wearing black pants and black long-sleeved shirts with no tie. I understand that a lot of orchestras are going to this all-black, more casual dress. It makes more sense since the audience has gotten more casual over the years too.

My orchestra went from tails to all black suits with black shirt and tie a couple of years ago. Hallelujah. The local opera is just black pants and shirts, no jacket required. Still have to dig out the white jacket for New Year's Eve.

 

[Ed S]

Saw a concert band yesterday. I think they could have benefitted from "tighter" attire standards. Nearly all of the men wore black suits, white shirts, and black ties. But one flute right in the front had a black shirt with white bow tie; one percussionist had a black shirt and red tie. A couple wore black shirts and black ties. Not at all a big thing, but I think choosing any 1 standard would have been preferable.

I think my preference would be black pants and shirt - with or without jacket and tie. Would match better with the women's various black outfits.

 

[Major Seven]

Now that I am retired and officially a crank, There is no way I will dress up for anyone, anytime for any reason at any occasion..

If invited to dinner at Buckingham Palace, I will just have to respectfully decline.

On second thought, now that the queen is gone maybe I'll go.