Random question - any “dress code” for kids at Kennedy Center show?

[Anonymous]

Target has boys Cat and Jack polo 30% off when purchased on line right now - for ~ $7:
https://www.target.com/p/boys-short-sleeve-polo-shirt-cat-jack/-/A-86818604?preselect=87393028#lnk=sametab

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We don’t have “dress summer clothes” beyond one first communion suit, which would only fit 1/3 of my kids anyway. I plan to have them wear a collared polo short sleeve shirt, but the shorts will probably have to be athletic.

We could barely afford the tickets so can’t afford new outfits for all on top!

Then do that. Take them. It's such a wonderful experience. Don't feel pressure about clothing. I've seen everything from ball gowns to jeans.

It will be fine. You will see a big range. I would not buy a child new clothes to go to the KC. Just have a great time.

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Anonymous wrote:Taking my kids to see an afternoon showing of the Lion King later this month. Wondering if it’s ok for them to wear their everyday clothes, or is it disrespectful to show up in shorts at such a nice venue?

Are you responding or is someone else?

If you are looking to be told it is OK to wear everyday clothes - the general POV is that you should not wear athletic shorts.
If you do not have them - ask a neighbor.

If you do not want to ask a neighbor or purchase - just go.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Taking my kids to see an afternoon showing of the Lion King later this month. Wondering if it’s ok for them to wear their everyday clothes, or is it disrespectful to show up in shorts at such a nice venue?

Are you responding or is someone else?

If you are looking to be told it is OK to wear everyday clothes - the general POV is that you should not wear athletic shorts.
If you do not have them - ask a neighbor.

If you do not want to ask a neighbor or purchase - just go.

It is the KenCen - show some respect.

[Anonymous]

A matinee is more relaxed and a matinee that caters to kids is even more relaxed.

But, unfortunately, standards have slipped quite a bit. Plenty of people show up looking like they’re going to the Nats game afterward.

Don’t be one of those people. Seasonally appropriate business casual or equivalent for a summer matinee is the minimum. Unfortunately, you won’t feel out of place if you’re all wearing snuggies - but there’s appropriate decorum and you should respect those rules.

[Anonymous]

Last time I saw I show on Broadway, I was in tourist mode. We had checked out of our NJ hotel and were spending the day in NY before continuing on to visit family in CT. It was a rainy day. Sorry NYC we were not dressed as usual for Broadway. We were wearing raincoats and carrying backpacks with wet umbrellas. We did not stick out at all.

[Anonymous]

We went to Lion King last weekend. My 7 year old wore a dress, sandals and a fancy bow in her hair. My 10 year old wore a t shirt, linen joggers and Vans sneakers.
Neither looked out of place.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you not have them wear something nicer than play clothes? Part of the experience is the experience, including dressing appropriately.

You’re projecting your values and priorities onto another. You have no idea how old these kids are or what makes an experience special for them.

NP. Sharing certain common values is what maintains a civil society. It’s why we wear shirts and shoes inside the grocery store, etc. If you can’t buy a $5 polo shirt for your kid from Walmart then stick to seeing Batman at the movie theater. It’s okay to have some shared standards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We don’t have “dress summer clothes” beyond one first communion suit, which would only fit 1/3 of my kids anyway. I plan to have them wear a collared polo short sleeve shirt, but the shorts will probably have to be athletic.

We could barely afford the tickets so can’t afford new outfits for all on top!

maybe go to the thrift store and get your kid a pair of khaki shorts for an occasion like this.

[Anonymous]

I’m not sure why OP asked for opinions if she didn’t care. Most kids will wear slightly dressier clothes (not super fancy although some kids will—we went last weekend and there were several girls obviously getting a second wear out of flower girl dresses or their Christmas party dress). The world will not end if you show up in gym shorts but you will be slightly underdressed. I think you said they did have suits so they could wear the suit pants with the polo if the pants still fit.
If you’re short on $$, be warned that they sell candy during intermission. It’s a few dollars per bar. If that’s too much, either set expectations or sneak in a couple candy bars in your bag (there’s no prohibition on bringing your own food to the lobby area).
Also if you can get there early or stay late, go to the third floor terrace for the views. There is also a free exhibit on JFK that your kids might like. Might as well get the most bang for your buck.
Also fyi when we went last weekend, it ran more than half an hour late.

[Anonymous]

My boys always have a button down shirt in their size for school picture day, so they wear that with their usual cargo shorts or jeans as a nod to the occasion.

[Anonymous]

As someone who works in the performing arts, please come as you are and don't worry. Dress up, dress down, just COME and expose your kids to the arts and support the arts yourself. As long as you are respectful, please come as you are.

[Anonymous]

Why ask if you’re just going to have them wear athletic clothes anyway? Yes, they will be a bit out of place and some people might think it’s rude to not show a bit more respect with a nicer outfit but it seems you don’t actually care so you do you.

[Anonymous]

Kids are going slightly dressed up to very dressed up. Girls are wearing dresses and boys are wearing ‘church’ clothes, like a pair of pants and a collared, non-graphic shirt. A few boys wear nicer shorts and a polo shirt. I did not see any athletic clothes at all and the show was sold out.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We don’t have “dress summer clothes” beyond one first communion suit, which would only fit 1/3 of my kids anyway. I plan to have them wear a collared polo short sleeve shirt, but the shorts will probably have to be athletic.

We could barely afford the tickets so can’t afford new outfits for all on top!

Put an email out to your community listserve. Say your child outgrew and wondering if anyone had a pair of khaki pants before you purchased.
I just cleared out closet and donated 2 pairs of khaki pants and 2 khaki shorts.

This time of year they are typically on clearance at Carters / Osh Kosh and you should be able to pick something up for less that $10.

Or I could just go and enjoy the show. We are in the cheap seats anyway - you have probably never been up there, but they are filled with people dressed more casually. It won’t be a problem.

If all those people jumped off a bridge, would you jump too? Teach your kids to do the right thing even when everyone else is not.