23-24 October 2021: Mika @ Philharmonie de Paris - ticket talk

[holdingyourdrink]

6 hours ago, Hero said:

  

My budget falls far short of designer gear. Are we talking refined elegance, or sparkle and sequins? Maxi, midi or above the knee? 

 

Don't worry, I burst my seams a long time ago!  Apart from being a Big Girl  I have some serious boobage to contain! 

 

Well, to look classy it’s the art to know how and what to combine. Doesn’t matter the price tag. I for sure cannot wait to see you all, despite what we’re wearing! And in a way I think it’s the same for Mika, it’s a joyous event where we get to go to a concert again. That alone makes it special, not the clothes.

And haha @ bursting seamsif us going on a fitness regime or finding a perfect outfit for our new post-pandemic look doesn’t say dedication to a favourite Popstar, then I don’t know what is!

[holdingyourdrink]

6 hours ago, mellody said:

I just remembered I have those suede boots with REALLY high heels that I love but that I can hardly walk in ... well I can but my feet aren't too happy about it.  - I've been wearing them in Montreal and they'll surely be an option for October... I have to take advantage of having to stay seated all evening, lol!

Same! It’s the only kind of gig where we can wear high heels!! And yes I’m taking full advantage of that!! 

[mellody]

2 hours ago, holdingyourdrink said:

And haha @ bursting seamsif us going on a fitness regime or finding a perfect outfit for our new post-pandemic look doesn’t say dedication to a favourite Popstar, then I don’t know what is!

 

Maybe for the meetup we should do a power walking trip around Paris instead of taking a bus, lol!

[holdingyourdrink]

7 minutes ago, mellody said:

 

Maybe for the meetup we should do a power walking trip around Paris instead of taking a bus, lol!

I’m sure @Erikwill be up for that, too. He’ll be our power walking/random dance moves/silly walk guide.

[Patrycja]

what do you guys think about a suit? I have a realy pretty and elegant suit...I think it is  but it's pink... nice shade of pink, but still pink what do you think about that? 

[krysady]

3 hours ago, holdingyourdrink said:

I read somewhere the dresscode at Como was “creative black tie”?

It was the dresscode for Florence, and we had also the New Years Eve festive dinner inside the Opera. 

Anyway, I think it's important to wear what suits your body shape and personality, i's not compulsory for a woman to wear a dress or a skirt. You can be very elegant in a suit or trousers and look ten times better, imo 

[krysady]

13 minutes ago, Patrycja said:

what do you guys think about a suit? I have a realy pretty and elegant suit...I think it is  but it's pink... nice shade of pink, but still pink what do you think about that? 

Well, it depends on how pink it is, it's a dark pink or a neon shade? 

[Patrycja]

6 minutes ago, krysady said:

Well, it depends on how pink it is, it's a dark pink or a neon shade? 

It's light pink 

[krysady]

3 minutes ago, Patrycja said:

It's light pink 

It's a nice shadow   I personally prefer more dark colors for these events, but if you feel comfortable, why not? 

I found a blog on this topic a few days ago: https://petiteinparis.com/what-to-wear-to-the-paris-opera-house/  

[Hero]

56 minutes ago, Patrycja said:

It's light pink 

It's lovely!  I think it's nice to have a splash of colour. Wear it with confidence, that's the key. 

Edited May 29, 2021 by Hero
Clumsy fingers...

[Anna Ko Kolkowska]

I have already one outfit.

It's very classical "casual chic" 

It's something like this.

Plus a broach and a little hand bag.

 

 

[Mikasister]

35 minutes ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said:

I have already one outfit.

It's very classical "casual chic" 

It's something like this.

Plus a broach and a little hand bag.

 

 

 

And what kind of shoes you plan to wear with that outfit? 

[holdingyourdrink]

2 hours ago, krysady said:

It was the dresscode for Florence, and we had also the New Years Eve festive dinner inside the Opera. 

Anyway, I think it's important to wear what suits your body shape and personality, i's not compulsory for a woman to wear a dress or a skirt. You can be very elegant in a suit or trousers and look ten times better, imo 

Oh I totally agree! It definitely doesn’t need to be a dress, it can be anything that is nice and of course feel comfortable in. I briefly contemplated wearing a suit as well. 
 

The link you posted about “what to wear to the Paris opera house” is very helpful, thank you! 

[holdingyourdrink]

1 hour ago, Patrycja said:

It's light pink 

That’s a stunning colour, I’m sure it looks absolutely fabulous on you! 

[Anna Ko Kolkowska]

21 minutes ago, Mikasister said:

 

And what kind of shoes you plan to wear with that outfit? 

 

Well, I've checked all my shoes. I wanted high hills first.

But I think I will choose medium high, which is more comfortable and I could walk in the street too.

I want to take only my cabin luggage so not too much things to take.

 

So I think I will wear these shoes.

 

 

 

And I've see in the internet some sort of clips with stones you can attach to your shoes to look more fancy.

Maybe I will buy a pair of them. They are not expensive and can change an average pair of shoes into something very interesting.

 

 

 

 

[holdingyourdrink]

4 minutes ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said:

 

Well, I've checked all my shoes. I wanted high hills first.

But I think I will choose medium high, which is more comfortable and I could walk in the street too.

I want to take only my cabin luggage so not too much things to take.

 

So I think I will wear these shoes.

 

 

 

And I've see in the internet some sort of clips with stones you can attach to your shoes to look more fancy.

Maybe I will buy a pair of them. They are not expensive and can change an average pair of shoes into something very interesting.

 

 

 

 

Oh I love those clips! That is a very good idea! Once you have those you have to share pictures, I’m curious to see if it looks as good on your shoes ☺️

[giraffeandy]

18 minutes ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said:

I want to take only my cabin luggage so not too much things to take.

 

Same, that's another thing I thought about a lot, if I wear a dress, it won't fit into my suitcase or at least not without getting wrinkled... So I was thinking that maybe a skirt and a blouse would be a better option for travelling. Maybe the same skirt with two different tops because tbh, I don't want to travel with that much clothes just for a weekend. Especially since I won't go by car. 

[Anna Ko Kolkowska]

4 minutes ago, giraffeandy said:

 

Same, that's another thing I thought about a lot, if I wear a dress, it won't fit into my suitcase or at least not without getting wrinkled... So I was thinking that maybe a skirt and a blouse would be a better option for travelling. Maybe the same skirt with two different tops because tbh, I don't want to travel with that much clothes just for a weekend. Especially since I won't go by car. 

 

 

I totally agree with you. And the best would be fabrics that don't need ironing 

I will wear the same trousers with two different tops. (I will try to find something in bright colors for the second evening)

Any additional scarf or a broach or a tie would be helpful.

For me essential is to feel comfortable during 2 hours show.

And to travel comfortably too  I will take a plane so a standard cabin luggage should be OK.

[giraffeandy]

8 minutes ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said:

I totally agree with you. And the best would be fabrics that don't need ironing 

 

Yeah, a suitable fabric is important too, maybe even a simple dress with a "stiff" or wrinkle-resistant fabric would be an option if I'd find something like that but all the appropriate dresses and skirts I have are rather with very light fabrics so I guess I'll take a look online if I find something more fitting and travel-friendly... 

Edited May 29, 2021 by giraffeandy

[krysady]

1 hour ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said:

And the best would be fabrics that don't need ironing 

That shouldn't be a problem, I guess every hotel offers an ironing machine if you need, the same for airbnb. 

[Anna Ko Kolkowska]

43 minutes ago, krysady said:

That shouldn't be a problem, I guess every hotel offers an ironing machine if you need, the same for airbnb. 

I don't count on it. You never know if you don't burn your cloth being in hurry. 

Especially when your outfit is made of a very delicate fabric.

Anyway almost all my clothes don't need ironing.

I used to travel a lot in business and I tried to have things that don't need to use the hotel's iron. 

 

But it's just my opinion.

Edited May 29, 2021 by Anna Ko Kolkowska

[Hero]

At this rate we'll be making like Mika, and taking 8 suitcases!  

[Patrycja]

thank you all for your opinion  my first day outfit is almost ready. Now I have to think what I will wear on the second day...

 

The big question is how to put so many things into one small suitcase 

 

 

[Anna Ko Kolkowska]

22 minutes ago, Patrycja said:

The big question is how to put so many things into one small suitcase 

 

 

All you need is a good hand bag.

 

Like this one:

 

 

 

[holdingyourdrink]

8 minutes ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said:

 

 

All you need is a good hand bag.

 

Like this one:

 

 

 

Can we pull Mika out of the purse? Then all of our troubles would be solved, because the living room doesn’t have a dresscode!