What I wore to the Opera

My husband and I are great opera fans. For the last couple of years, we have not been to the opera as often as we would have liked. This year we made sure that we booked to see a production of La Traviata at Holland Park Opera. It is one of our favourite venues.

As this year we have been blessed with a fabulous Summer, the evening we attended in early July was magical. I wore my Hopefashionuk. I am wearing it here with a pair of Eileen Fisher cream linen trousers. (similar reduced in the sale) silver sandals.

I slung a pale blue pashmina over my shoulders just in case it got chilly later in the evening. I would always advise taking a wrap to an evening event in the UK just in case. I am wearing my silver sandals by Gabor. I have kept my jewellery classic simple with a rope of pearls (similar) and pearl earrings from Claudia Bradby

The second Opera we attended was at Garsington on the Wormley Estate in Buckinghamshire. We were thrilled to be invited by friends to join them for a picnic and to view the debut performance of a new opera “The Skating Rink”. As the opera had never been performed before we had no expectations and were agreeably surprised by the high standard of the production.

Similar Opera outfit:

On this occasion, I wore my blue moire circular skirt (by Jaeger 2 years old) and short sleeved cream top. My silver pumps added a glamorous touch. Luckily they are comfortable and I had no problems walking on the uneven terrain. Necklace Grimaud market.

A good view of my recent haircut. As usual, I am very happy with it.

See what I wore for Holland Park Opera 4 years ago.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Ariss says:

27th July 2018 at 15:18

I like you more in the second outfit. Your outfit looks very elegant and it doesn't drown your figure.
Sheri says:

27th July 2018 at 15:57

You looked lovely and the surrounding landscape is outstanding!!
LA CONTESSA says:

27th July 2018 at 17:57

These photos are GREAT!
OPERA IS A JOY!!!!!The costumes and scenery always put a smile on my face!
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  30th July 2018 at 12:58
  
  I agree the scenery and costumes were amazing expecially in La Traviata
Mary says:

27th July 2018 at 19:07

Really nice outfits but I also prefer the second outfit. I thinking the reclining image proves you would look great in a straight skirt

Older Son and DIL have been going to the Holland Park productions..
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  30th July 2018 at 12:59
  
  Hi Mary. Strangely I don't look very good in a straight skirt as my waist is small in relation to my hips and thighs and therefore I need some ease of movement around this area.
Brenda Chell says:

27th July 2018 at 19:24

As usual you look absolutely fabulous Josephine. I love you in both outfits equally. Since seeing your gorgeous haircut the first time, I printed out the pics and took it to my hairdresser. Now I am enjoying the same modern and easy to keep style, I simply hang my head upside down, whoosh the hairdryer a bit then finger dry and apply a little wax to finish. Voila! Keep the tips coming Josephine. Can't wait for the next one.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  30th July 2018 at 13:01
  
  Glad you found my hairstyle an inspiration. Yes it is very easy to manage.
Carol says:

27th July 2018 at 20:22

Love both the looks. Blue is so pretty & versatile; must rethink all my black & add more blue. Inpirational!
Suz says:

28th July 2018 at 18:04

I like both outfits on you. Since I "embraced" the grey, I have added quite a bit of blue to my wardrobe.
How lovely to be able to enjoy an outdoor opera!
Suz from Vancouver
1010parkplace says:

28th July 2018 at 18:29

Both outfits are very flattering. It's always so much fun to see what other women wear to events like this. You've given me lots of great ideas. Comfortable, flat shoes are high on my list and I love silver, so I like both of yours. We used to have a Jaeger shop here in San Antonio, TX, but it's been gone for over a decade. I'm glad to know the brand is still around. I'll look online. Thanks so much, Brenda
Chicatanyage says:

30th July 2018 at 13:06

Jaeger did have shops in America however I think that they found it quite a difficult market They have changed over here as well and have recently been sold again to another holding company and closed quite a few of their shops.
analysa says:

3rd August 2018 at 04:47

The outfit is very beautiful and suitable for you. I like your second outfit more than the first set. It looks very gentle