Our traditional style guide this month continues the theme of the entire music issue. Gentlemen, please give us a round of applause for the guide on how to dress for a classical music concert.
SUIT SUIT SUIT
The next time you're standing in front of your wardrobe wondering if you really need to wear a suit to a classical music concert, stop right now. This rule is a no-brainer. A suit is a basic element, and anything less than elegant will make you look poorly dressed.
PUMP UP YOUR OVERALLS
If you spend most of your time at work in suits, why not wear one for the evening? A navy suit is a great alternative to black, especially if you don't want to look too formal. Pair it with a pale blue shirt with a subtle pattern. Isn't that the same as a business suit? We've been saying from the beginning that it's easy.
IT'S NOT AS BLACK AS BLACK
If you want to make an impression, a black suit à la James Bond is unbeatable. However, to avoid the “funeral look”, it is key to work with accessories. A bold bow tie, a delicate white handkerchief and luxurious cufflinks give the whole outfit a luxurious feel. If you don’t mind standing out, a double-breasted black suit will guarantee the true Hollywood look.LET THE BUTTERFLIES FLY
Put away your tie and reach for something new. Attending a concert is the perfect opportunity to show off your bow ties. Don't be afraid of colors, and unless you're going to the opera or the philharmonic, feel free to choose all the colors of the rainbow. If the purpose of your visit is one of the two named, it's better to stick to colors with a touch of luxury - black, navy blue or burgundy.
BUT YOU BETTER NOT LET THE ONE TIE IN FRONT OUT OF THE CAGE
Every good man should know how to tie a bow tie. You don't even wear a tie on a rubber band! For the instructions on how to do it, we'll go back to kindergarten and use an animal analogy. It sounds like "crap", but it really works:
1. Cross the bow tie so that the longer side is in front.
2. Make a knot like you would on shoelaces and let the longer part hang over your shoulder like a parrot.
3. Shape the shorter part into a bow tie, take the parrot off your shoulder and let it hang in front of the shaped part.
4. Suddenly you have an elephant, it has two ears and a long trunk. Grab its ears and pinch them together. As you can see, suddenly you have a hole in the back big enough to put your finger through.
5. You will stick the elephant's trunk through this hole.
6. Voilà, the bow tie is born.
