What should I wear?

-Stathia Orwig

It's 2 weeks before our recital.

You've been practicing.
Your piece is finally memorized.
Grandparents have been called.

What do you wear?

With my kids, I usually started thinking about this a few weeks ahead of time. They dreaded the time when I would ask them to look through their closet to see what they had. Then I would ask them to try it on. Of course, it wouldn't always fit. Grrrrr.

There's honestly nothing worse than freaking out the day of (or even the night before) trying to figure out what to wear. And honestly, recitals are already a lot!

So, here are a few pointers that have helped me make the recital day a little less chaotic.

• Don't wait until the day of to find out something doesn't work. This only creates conflict between student/parent. Then no one enjoys the day that is supposed to be special and it creates even more stress!

• Approximately 2 weeks before the recital, look at what you have to wear already and try it on. Does it fit? Is it comfortable? Is it appropriate? If it's not, plan time to find something that works!

• Recitals are usually more dressy- we are a reflection of our art and we are presenting our art to an audience. Find something that is dressy, nice, and appropriate to feel confident in!

• Decide at least a week ahead what you will be performing in.

• Practice walking & performing in the shoes you will be wearing for the recital.

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• Plan to pull hair away from your face so we can see you!