Player Dress Code

For orchestra members, our dress code is listed below:

 

Black Formal

Players may choose from the following; all items must be black:

  • Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt with any style of collar
  • Formal Top
  • Suit Jacket, Blazer, Waistcoat or Vest
  • Long Trousers, Pants or Skirt mid-calf length or below
  • Evening Dress – mid-calf length or below
  • Evening Shoes with Long Socks or Stockings

The following are optional additions to the above:

  • Tie, Bow Tie, Pocket Square, Cravat, Belt or Braces

 

Black/White Formal

As above, with the following:

  • Black suit, white shirt tucked in, with black bow tie/tie for those who want to wear a suit

 

Semiformal

Players may choose from the following; all items must be black:

  • Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt with any style of collar
  • Smart Top
  • Long Trousers, Pants or Skirt (mid-calf or below)
  • Dress (mid-calf or below)
  • Smart Shoes with optional Long Socks or Stockings

 

Guidelines

  • No jeans, shorts, short-sleeve button up shirts or blouses, T-shirts or polos. No boots or trainers
  • Fabrics and garments must reflect formality of stated dress code, be BLACK, clean ironed/steamed and stage appropriate, not greying, discoloured or faded.
  • Subtle black fabric patterns, textures and variations are allowed but must be suitable for stage e.g. pinstripes, wool, herringbone, silk etc (if uncertain please consult Orchestra Management).
  • Shirts designed to be tucked in, i.e. with curved hems, must be tucked in.
  • Shirts designed to be untucked, i.e. fitted and/or with straight hems can be untucked.
  • For button-up shirts, no more than 2 buttons undone unless wearing a black undershirt, and sleeves not rolled/folded up.
  • Shoes must be clean, polished and not scuffed.