When she’s dressing for a gala and she wants to stand out from the crowd, what’s a diva to do?

Well, she can hire Angie Dickinson‘s hairdresser, but then confuse the issue by making her dress out of window sheers.

Or she can go for a classically simply mother of the bride dress, and then forget to wash her hair.

For the divo, though, nothing screams “gala” like a tuxedo from the Gaylord Ravenal Collection.

One non-fashion related note. If you’re singing a trio and you think you might want your voices to blend, the three of you might want to get together and decide what vowel you’re singing on. One “urr” and two “ee’s” do not a pretty chord make.

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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