Art, Opera and Theater Outfits

A woman at a gallery opening, the opera or the theater wears a midi dress, an evening jumpsuit, or tailored pants with a dressy top, in a dark or deep color, with a coat for the arrival. Luna makes each piece here in its own atelier in Serbia, ships free in the US, and takes returns for 30 days.

How dressed up the room expects you to be

An opening night at the opera or the symphony is the dressiest of the 3, and a midi dress or a jumpsuit in an evening fabric suits it. A regular performance and a gallery opening ask for polished and comfortable: a knee length or midi dress, or pants with a silk or satin blouse. Trousers are accepted at all of them. Choose a color you are glad to be photographed in, since the lobby is where most pictures are taken. A theater runs cold, so bring a layer that is easy to take off at your seat.

Dresses and jumpsuits

• The Jody Lace Cocktail Dress in Bordeaux ($550) is a fitted knee length dress with a lace bodice in deep wine, a sheer illusion yoke and short lace sleeves.
• The Charlotte Elegant Midi Dress ($595) is an A-line midi in fuchsia with a wide scoop neckline, elbow length sleeves, side pockets and a pleated skirt.
• The Nela Midi Dress in Black ($695) is a spaghetti strap A-line midi in textured black.
• The Aria Jumpsuit in Black ($595) has cap sleeves, a mesh yoke and a clean wide leg.

Blouses and pants

• The Lucy Draped Blouse in Ivory ($560) is a satin blouse with a soft cowl neckline and sheer sleeves gathered into opaque cuffs.
• The Talia Satin Blouse in Black Polkadot ($425) is a sleeveless V-neck satin blouse with a diagonal button line.
• The Agatha High Waisted Wide Leg Pants in Black ($595) fall from the high waist to the floor. The Elena Houndstooth Tailored Trousers ($580) are straight through the leg, in black and white houndstooth twill with a red belt.

The coat for the arrival

The Emma Light Coat in Teal Floral Jacquard ($880) is a belted knee length coat in black jacquard with a teal floral pattern, cut for the weeks when wool is too heavy. The Paula Textured Coat with Faux Fur Collar and Cuffs in Black ($770) is knee length with a faux fur shawl collar, and the Selina Wool Cape in Black ($770) ends at the hip and is worn open. The guides to what to wear to the opera or the symphony and what to wear to an art gallery opening go through each event in more detail.

For a formal evening, see black tie optional outfits. For dinner afterward, see anniversary and date night outfits. Every occasion is on the Shop by Occasion page.

Questions before you choose

What should I wear to an art gallery opening?

Wear a midi dress, or a jumpsuit, or tailored pants with a satin blouse, in black, a deep color such as wine, or ivory. Choose flat or low heels you can stand in for 2 hours, and a coat you can carry.

What should a woman wear to the opera?

Wear a midi dress or an evening jumpsuit in a dark or deep tone, with a wrap or a coat for the lobby. An opening night calls for a longer hem and a richer fabric than a regular performance.

Can I wear pants to the opera or the theater?

Yes. Wide leg pants in a fluid fabric with a satin or silk blouse, or an evening jumpsuit, are accepted at the opera, the symphony and the theater.

What color is safe at a gallery or museum event?

Black, navy, ivory and deep wine are safe at every one. A single bright color, such as the fuchsia of the Charlotte, stands out well against white gallery walls.

How do I dress for a cold theater?

Wear sleeves or bring a layer that you can slip off at your seat, such as a knit cardigan, and leave the heavy coat at the coat check.

Does Luna ship free, and can I return a piece I wore once to try?

Shipping to any US address is free, orders arrive in 2 to 5 days, and every order has 30 days for a return with no questions asked.