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> Attire For Exams, Is there some unwritten rule of what to wear?
barry-clari
post Feb 16 2009, 05:50 PM
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I'd dress reasonably smartly for a concert, but for grades it's a bit different : for my last grade 5 exam I wore a particularly scruffy pair of jeans, jumper and white trainers that were a little past their best!

Got 130 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Can't remember what I wore for the 'mock' exam, but seeing as the ABRSM are about to release a DVD with highlights from this mock exam to the world, I'll soon be reminded! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Feb 16 2009, 05:51 PM
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Not one single skirt/dress in my wardrobe...

Nor mine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 16 2009, 05:52 PM
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Not one single skirt/dress in my wardrobe...

I wore a dress (the same one) precisely four times in 2008. Three Belle Epoque gigs and one very formal dinner.
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post Feb 16 2009, 05:57 PM
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I'm not suggesting that it's a good idea to go to an exam looking scruffy, but isn't the most important thing for the candidate to feel comfortable so they can focus on their performance? As a teacher I wouldn't want to add to the pressure of the occasion by making a pupil feel obliged to wear a style of clothing they weren't accustomed to, just to keep me happy.

I am in some agreement with this; besides that, very few young girls or even adult females for that matter actually own dresses or skirts anymore

I assume you have carried out an extensive survey in order to come up with this statement? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Feb 16 2009, 05:50 PM) *

I'd dress reasonably smartly for a concert, but for grades it's a bit different : for my last grade 5 exam I wore a particularly scruffy pair of jeans, jumper and white trainers that were a little past their best!

Got 130 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I shouldn't think the examiners care two hoots, to be honest - I'm sure they've seen it all (including lots of candidates' bottoms during the phase when low-rise trousers were all the rage).
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post Feb 16 2009, 05:59 PM
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Not one single skirt/dress in my wardrobe...

I wore a dress (the same one) precisely four times in 2008. Three Belle Epoque gigs and one very formal dinner.

The joy of being a pianist is that one can always wear trousers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 16 2009, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(maledictis @ Feb 16 2009, 05:48 PM) *

Not one single skirt/dress in my wardrobe...

I wore a dress (the same one) precisely four times in 2008. Three Belle Epoque gigs and one very formal dinner.

The joy of being a pianist is that one can always wear trousers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Like being a weatherman. I saw Ian McCaskill at the Royal Agricultural Show once. Very smart jacket and tie and scruffy trousers and shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Feb 16 2009, 06:04 PM
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The joy of being a pianist is that one can always wear trousers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Like being a weatherman. I saw Ian McCaskill at the Royal Agricultural Show once. Very smart jacket and tie and scruffy trousers and shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Hmm... what are you implying about my trousers and shoes? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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QUOTE(maledictis @ Feb 16 2009, 05:59 PM) *

The joy of being a pianist is that one can always wear trousers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Like being a weatherman. I saw Ian McCaskill at the Royal Agricultural Show once. Very smart jacket and tie and scruffy trousers and shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Hmm... what are you implying about my trousers and shoes? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Nothing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/whistling.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/angel.gif)
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post Feb 16 2009, 06:12 PM
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The joy of being a pianist is that one can always wear trousers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Like being a weatherman. I saw Ian McCaskill at the Royal Agricultural Show once. Very smart jacket and tie and scruffy trousers and shoes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Hmm... what are you implying about my trousers and shoes? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Nothing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/whistling.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/angel.gif)

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post Feb 16 2009, 06:13 PM
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QUOTE(maledictis @ Feb 16 2009, 05:48 PM) *

Not one single skirt/dress in my wardrobe...

I wore a dress (the same one) precisely four times in 2008. Three Belle Epoque gigs and one very formal dinner.

I only wore a dress on three occasions (I didn't go to any posh dinners).

But to balance that scarcity of appearances, the dress in question each time was VERY VERY PINK!
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post Feb 16 2009, 06:18 PM
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I only wore a dress on three occasions (I didn't go to any posh dinners).

But to balance that scarcity of appearances, the dress in question each time was VERY VERY PINK!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Indeed it was! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 16 2009, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(maledictis @ Feb 16 2009, 05:48 PM) *

Not one single skirt/dress in my wardrobe...


Thats funny; I had such trouble this winter - I was so so cold for a while because I only own 1 pair of jeans in my entire wardrobe, and they don't fit because I put on a stone since I bought them!

I've only just bought another pair of trousers (when it was snowing and even the thickest tights wouldn't cut it), but they don't get many appearances.

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The joy of being a pianist is that one can always wear trousers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Can you imagine performing in a short skirt and having to use lots of pedal?!
Not an elegant sight!!
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post Feb 16 2009, 07:24 PM
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Can you imagine performing in a short skirt and having to use lots of pedal?!
Not an elegant sight!!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Nope!
(I don't really do elegant though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )
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post Feb 16 2009, 10:31 PM
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Not one single skirt/dress in my wardrobe...

Nor mine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



Big fibber!

I have seen that picture of you in your red silk gown. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I have loads of dresses from my earlier performing days but, sadly few of them fit at the moment although I am shrinking a little as each week passes.

My singers actually enjoy dressing up for performances. Is this unusual?
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post Feb 17 2009, 09:06 AM
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Maybe its a hang up from childhood followed by years grubbing around the floor after small children.

I like wearing dresses and skirts. They make me feel feminine, and when it comes to singing, or playing the piano, given I tend to go for a decent skirt length, I feel more comfortable. Besides they do a very good job at hidind the top of my thighs, something that takes an extremely well cut pair of trousers to cover.

I do view exams in the same league as public performances. Is is as if you are doing your best performance for the examiner. You might as well dress smartly too.
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