what to wear in nyc???

im bringing my mother to nyc for her first trio the week of october 21, and was wondering what the weather would be like? long sleeves, jackets, what kind of clothes to bring. also we are both going to see spring awakenings, both first time, is it good? also what kind of clothes to wear there? is it very casual? thanks for the info.

what to wear in nyc???

';Is it very casual?'; Like anywhere, it depends on where you go and what you do. Yes, there is lots of casual dining but there are also more upscale restaurants that require business casual dress or more formal. As for weather--towards the end of October there could be a chill in the air or it could be unseasonably warm. At night, however, the temperature does drop. Go to weather.com to see average highs and lows.

what to wear in nyc???

The most important thing to bring is comfortable shoes! You will walk more than you ever have before. Weather in Oct. is changeable so bring layers that you can add to or remove. You%26#39;ll probably need a sweater or 2 and a jacket or possibly a raincoat. Bring comfortable but neat separates or dresses. Dress for what you%26#39;re going to do as NYers do. More casual for daytime sightseeing is fine. Something nicer in the evening for theater and or dining out. You%26#39;ll see some people in casual clothes and others in business attire depending on where they%26#39;ve been.

I haven%26#39;t seen Spring Awakening but be prepared for what appears to be simulated s*x on stage.

http://www.springawakening.com/home.php

I am not sure what the question ';what kind of clothes, is it very casual?'; means.

If you are asking if you will be tossed out of places if you come dressed in crummy, shabby, unattractive clothes, such as flip flops, sweat pants, t-shirts, and shorts, the answer is ';no, we won%26#39;t throw you out of town, and you will even be allowed into many, if certainly not all, restaurants, which will be fine if your tastes run to eating every meal in places like McDonalds.'; New York is a tolerant place, and dressing like a slob is not against the law. It is, of course, against all standards of taste and fashion and style, but is it illegal? No, and we are used to seing tourists waddle about town in all sorts of horrible outfits. We are so used to it we will not say anything about those get-ups to your face, but will instead wait till you pass by and then turn to each other in stiches and say ';Did you see THAT??!!';

Now, on the other hand, if you are saying that you are sick of how at home you have to dress down all the time, and just once you want to be able to dress with style, and elegance and flair, and you are asking if this desire would be looked down on in NYC -- well, the answer to that is ';Far from it! We love to have nicely dressed visitors!'; New York City is the center of the American fashion industry, and you will see nicely-dressed people everywhere. (And dressing nicely is NOT uncomfortable; in hot weather give me khakis instead heavy dungarees any time; as for the women, what can be more comfortable and stylish in warm weather than a skirt or dress?) If you are looking forward to the chance to have the pleasure of dressing up more than you can at home without being criticized, you will find a trip to New York the perfect opportunity.

You can go to really exceptional restaurants and the theater and never have to be more dressed than nice jeans, and a nice shirt... or you can go to the other extreme...

I just went on vacation to a much more fashion conscious place, with 2 pairs of jeans, a pair of black jeans and my usual ';what if'; outfit of black slacks and a nice top to go with it... That was the only outfit that never left the closet... as usual...

I agree with GWB that some visitors%26#39; outfits do give us opportunities for laughter (men in red capri pants does it for me!), but no more than the residents%26#39;! There was actually a woman (? OK - a person) in my gym Tues night with a Playboy logo%26#39;d tote bag! I wont even talk about the outfit s/he was sporting...

thanks for the responses. my question about the casual wear was more geared to the show. just didnt want to be too underdressed and be talked about behind my back LOL. ive been to nyc b4 and i loved every minute of it, but of course i went in july so there was no question about clothing. every single person i had any interaction with was extremely nice and helpful-everyone picked on my southern accent!! i loved it!! and my mother is a true southern lady and would always want to be looking her best for whatever the occasion. so thanks for the info and show ya%26#39;ll show us some love when we come north. thanks

One guideline is to wear what is comfortable - smart casual is also a good benchmark to follow.

My wife usually wears smart slacks and coordinating tops - I prefer khakis or dress pants and oxford shirts.

The most important item of clothing is footwear - NYC is a walking city and comfortable, supportive footwear is a must.

Flip flops are not what I would consider to wear to see the sights.

It never hurts to look good!

As for the weather, keep an eye on weatherchannel.com forecast for NYC.

Spring Awakenings - is it good? - if you have tickets, you%26#39;re kind of stuck with it, eh?

Poppa

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that can take you from morning to evening. I prefer layers as that works with the various heating and cooling systems I encounter indoors as well as time outdoors.

No clue yet as to predicted temperature during your stay. Could be warm, could be cold. That%26#39;s why I recommend layers.

Have fun and bless you for taking your mother to this wonderful city.

Just to address the suggestion that one might ';dress down in Athens:'; I was there recently and was quite impressed with the beautiful and ';dressed up'; women there. My husband even noticed!:%26lt;))

You possibly will find NYC more casual than your city.

Have a great time!

Comfy shoes are definitely a must.

For the show that you are going to, your mother will probably love to have a chance to get really dressed up. That%26#39;s half the fun of going to NY for me-I can get much more dressed up there than I can at home and you don%26#39;t stick out at all.

You certainly could dress up for the show, especially if it%26#39;s an evening performance, but don%26#39;t feel you have to. People don%26#39;t dress for Broadway like they used to; the vast majority of audience members will be casual. Don%26#39;t wear ripped jeans and a sweatshirt, but nice jeans and a casual shirt are just fine.