"For me, the opera was always a planet where the muses work together, join hands and celebrate the arts." Franco Zeffirelli

"I don't need the money at all, darling. I do all of this for the art." Maria Callas

Today there are no longer any rules set in stone for the opera when it comes to clothing. At the opera these days you see the whole range of different looks, from casual jeans to a business skirt to an elegant evening gown. That leaves every option open to you. But if you're already going to an opera performance, why not dress accordingly? Save the jeans for tomorrow's brunch (hopefully with your good-looking date) and instead think today about how to dress up properly for the evening.

Going out again

Expensive bags on installments

My tip for the evening: Dress decidedly elegantly. Opera is mostly about love and passion - passionate emotions, magnificent costumes, incredibly talented singers, tragic love stories... and everything is gold and red and jeweled. On stage you see laced corsets, flowing velvet skirts and golden braids. In the audience, the look should be a bit more subdued, strong and wearable, and best of all, expensive bags bought on installments are part of it.

Translate the traditional world of opera into modern fashion. With wonderful velvet, sparkling jewelry and golden shoes with just that subtle metallic look. Or wear an opera coat of brocade over a slim, elegantly cut silk dress. An alluring combination of vintage look and modern clothing is also possible.
As at the theater or at an art opening, at the opera watching the other guests is just as exciting as the performance itself. So arrive a little early and enjoy the spectacle. You get two costume dramas for the price of one. And don't forget: you're part of the pre-show. Make nothing less than a royal entrance, look around, put on your Mona Lisa smile and then glide slowly to your seat while gently slipping off your gloves and expensive bags on installments.

Expensive bags on installments

Opera gloves are fantastic, extraordinary and elegant. Traditionally they're made of white, black or ivory goatskin. It used to be considered improper to take them off in public.

Fashion circus

Buying expensive bags on installments is one way to buy handbags from Gucci, Liebeskind, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Fendi or Versace. These luxury pieces are quite expensive and hardly anyone can afford them just like that. Mostly they remain reserved for the rich, actresses, singers and pop stars. But some ordinary women, and many influencers and bloggers, also like to carry expensive bags bought on installments. Strictly speaking, a $5 handbag would do just fine too.

Carry-on for beginners

  • Pack makeup and knick-knacks in a medium-sized clutch that serves as evening bag and survival kit in one.
  • Ballet flats that fit in a small bag, in case you can't stand the high heels a second longer.
  • A fountain pen.
  • A card case. Contacts are worth their weight in gold, and a card case is organized perfection.
  • A sewing kit for small emergencies.
  • Ideal for carry-on is a simple, neutral, good-quality roller suitcase.