<p>Sorry If there's already a thread for this, but I have an audition next week and I was wondering what kind of outfit Is standard. Should I wear heels? Thanks so much ahead in advance!</p>
<p>My D was told to think “business” casual. She wore a simple black dress with low heels, which did seem to be very popular. We also saw many black pants, simple blouse with heels. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Wear something simple yet elegant. Don’t go too over the top. Heels are fine as long as they aren’t like 6 inch hooker heels. Wear a dress that is modest (probably not a mini-dress or something like 5 inches above the knee). Wear something that you would be proud of and something a bit on the formal side. good luck!</p>
<p>If you decide to wear heels, make sure you are comfortable playing in them. D3 wore dressy flats with black slacks and a nice (often black) top. One of her teachers had a “thing” about open toed shoes, so she avoids them in professional situations.</p>
<p>I don’t know what the deal is with open toed shoes, but I know it is a no no for vocalist.</p>
<p>@ Tanglewood D was told to wear stockings - no bare legs -…</p>
<p>Black dress, tasteful, black stockings, tasteful stud earrings, heels you can walk in. My D is in a conservatory and this has been regulation dress all five years.</p>
<p>For undergrad DD did wear black but she no longer does all black for most auditions. She likes a pop of color instead (but no patterns), or if she wears black then adds the pop of color with the shoes. The rest is pretty much the same. The dresses are still at least 3/4 length sleeve and knee length, or tasteful pants and top. Simple jewelry, hair pulled back. Heels that are a couple of inches and easy to walk and play. Make sure you practice with them on.</p>
<p>Plenty of voice auditioners (both school and professional) like to keep away from black dresses in order not to blend in with the piano. In fact, more than one teacher has told D NOT to wear black. But if it works for you it’s really not a deal breaker.
And I second Singersmom07’s advice…PRACTICE in the shoes you will audition in.
And if you are from California take a lesson from D’s experience. High heels, snow, ice and long walks across midwestern campuses do not mix. She did not know this. Live and learn.</p>
<p>Also, practice in your outfit beforehand. Make sure you are comfortable breathing in whatever you are wearing as well.</p>
<p>If you are heading out of town for an audition, be sure to take an extra outfit, just in case. I bought the perfect audition dress for my daughter, only to discover the first time she was to wear it that the anti-theft device had not been removed by the store!</p>
<p>I have read on here before that adding a “pop” of something might be a good idea as the panel might remember you better. So, the black dress with the “pop” of color shoes as someone suggested or maybe a sparkly pin or silk flower in a bright color pinned to your black dress???</p>
<p>After reading a bit on this, no simple, elegant LONG black or navy dress for a DD vocal performance -classical person? Have not seen references to long dresses…yet! Are long dresses “over the top”? </p>
<p>Just knee-length or slightly longer? THANKS!</p>
<p>Long dresses are concert attire. Auditions are interviews not concerts so consider auditions to be business attire. Long is not appropriate and knee length is recommended.</p>
<p>Thanks, I’ve been told by a few others that long was appropriate for classical/opera voice. Darn, thought our shopping was done! :)</p>
<p>Does the dress have to have sleeves? Would something like [url=<a href=“http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-womens-asymmetrical-knot-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-14282280#prodSlot=medium_1_32]this[/url”>http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-womens-asymmetrical-knot-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-14282280#prodSlot=medium_1_32]this[/url</a>] be appropriate?</p>
<p>I have to say, I love this thread! My VP daughter auditioned in a sleeveless dress that hit just below the knee. I was told that big, bold patterns were a no-no for singers (news to me) and mid-heel shoes were optimal for performance ease and posture (makes sense). Here’s another thought…we found a dress that one could literally roll into a ball without wrinkling-perfect for travel. Hope this helps, and good luck! : )</p>
<p>Cerabellum-it looks good to me!</p>
<p>I love this thread too! My D has a bright yellow dress that has very small sleeves and it comes just right above the knees. I was worried that it was too short, too bright, etc. But she has a good friend that is a music major at Northwestern, and she has worked at a lot of their auditions. She told us that the vocalists always dress up more for their auditions than the instrumentalists. So I showed her the dress and she said that it was perfect, so I feel better.</p>
<p>When I told her I was worried about the color, her sister (who also auditioned at many colleges last year) told me about one school where it seemed no one who auditioned on a particular day got accepted…except this one girl in a yellow dress. So she laughingly told us to definitely go with yellow!!</p>
<p>And Badblonde - nice to see you back on here! Is your D enjoying FSU? My D is auditioning on Feb. 23!</p>
<p>At all of the schools we went to last year for my daughter’s vp auditions, we saw conservative dresses, always hose, pumps. I agree with black being too easy to blend in with the crowd, my daughter chose a cobalt blue dress that was great for all for all of her auditions, and at one or two she wore a red dress. Conservative length is best, not too short and definitely not full length. Wear your hair up it makes you look older and more the diva part! Nothing too crazy for accessories, and do bring snow boots with you up north and mid west, wear them to the audition and change your shoes there. You will be so glad you did.</p>
<p>In my opinion, the girls wearing pants for vp looked a bit under dressed compared to the rest of the crowd. You don’t want to make yourself feel awkward before you even start.</p>
<p>Good luck! Its a crazy time, but you will land where you belong in the end.</p>