Concert Clothes for October Budapest

Yes— that is appropriate for concert dress in Budapest.

At a concert a few years ago in Vienna I wore black knit slacks and a white tee shirt material top that had a few sequins in a design on it. I carried a black pashmina shawl. I felt very comfortable and that I fit in. Have a wonderful evening. I was also in Budapest that trip and really enjoyed it. I hope you plan to go to one of the bath houses. I went to Széchenyi Baths and had a wonderful afternoon I will never forget.

I'm from Budapest. People like to dress up for a classical concert. Some even wear suits and evening dresses. I think black slacks would be more appropriate for men. A nice, neutral dark sweater or cardigan would be ok since you can't really take a dress shirt. You can never go wrong with black or dark colors. Tourists stick out because they wear too much color and are too casual.

Dare I stick my neck out again?

I know we are talking about the Liszt, but I think what would be appropriate for the Opera would be appropriate for a performance in the Grand Hall of the Liszt. The opera has no code, but makes this recommendation: “There is no official dress code at the Hungarian State Opera, but many of our guests take the opportunity to dress elegantly for their visit to the opera out of respect for the theatre and other audience members.”

Okay, that having been said … I won’t tell anyone what to do, wouldn’t achieve anything anyway so this is just my standard so that I feel like a good guest in the home of my hosts: I either want to match or disappear into the background.

A suit is a bit of trouble, but not impossible. But a sports coat is easy. But how do I pack it? I don’t. I bought a wrinkle resistant travel blazer, and I wear it on the plane as my travel vest. It holds all the important stuff like phones, chargers, tickets, passports, etc. Mine has served well for years. Dark slacks which pack fine as they weigh less than jeans or khaki pants, and in the winter a light sweater and in the summer a high style silk looking crew neck shirt … or yes, most often I do bring a dress shirt … the wrinkle free variety. Shoes? There are some stylish as all get out fabric shoes if you do a little shopping. They pack very well. Everything gets more than one use because I like a nice restaurant or two on most trips. Oh, and if I am not on a fishing trip, I travel with just a carryon and a personal item. So, I know it can be done, now it’s only do I care enough about my hosts for me to want to do it?

For the ladies ………… no way. I have been married enough times to know to stay away from the subject of women’s clothing.

Thank you for taking the time to reply with ideas and suggestions. It’s specially useful to hear from someone that lives in the country.