*I am a woman but prefer men's clothing. I am also totally blind, so pictures can't help me.*
I found some lovely places in New Jersey where chamber music is performed! The most promising seems to be Parlance Chamber Concerts in ridgewood. There are also some places in Montclair and Morristown, and some early music societies in Paramus and Hackensack, though that is a little different. I must research the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players and the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey as well. I doubt I'll be able to go, but one can dream. If I did, it would probably be in the spring or summer.
My only question is, what do I wear at such an event? I have no interest in modern casual clothing i.e. jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, etc. I was thinking of getting this suit for casual outings. It might work here as well, since these performances are usually during the day.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284346733105
Please let me know what you think, and what you would recommend.
Out of curiosity, I asked Perplexity and this is what it said, given my preferences. I'mshortening its response for brevity, so some sentences are incomplete. It's assuming I'm going this month, which wouldn't be the case. Is it completely wrong or does this make sense?
"Lounge suit (dark grey or navy, single-breasted, with waistcoat paired with a white shirt, tie, and polished Oxfords.
A fitted lounge suit in wool tweed or serge, perhaps with a high-stand collar shirt and cravat instead of a floppy modern tie, plus a pocket watch chain and boutonnière. Add a soft trilby or Homburg rather than a topper, and kid gloves if the weather turns crisp. Dark overcoat or Chesterfield for January chill."
If, for some reason, the suit in the link wouldn't work out, or I couldn't find the recommendations, I asked about things from Tito Schipa's time (1888to 1965). It focused on 1910's through 1930's. However, there are many pictures of him online, so please feel free to use them. Not only is he my favourite singer, but he was also short (I am maybe five foot two) so this might work out better for ne than choosing someone tall.
"Lounge suits—typically single-breasted sacks or semi-fitted jackets in wool serge, grey flannel, or subtle herringbone, paired with high-waisted trousers breaking cleanly over Oxfords. Opt for a dark grey, navy, or charcoal three-piece (jacket, waistcoat, trousers) from the 1920s style, with a starched or soft-front shirt, four-in-hand tie or cravat, and a soft felt Homburg or homburg hat. A fitted interwar lounge jacket with a waistcoat seam. Layer with a Chesterfield overcoat or inverness cape for January's bite, plus a pocket watch fob and silk handkerchief."
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