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Aspirational dressing is so last century. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s new dress code proves it.

The Philadelphia Orchestra's decision to finally relax its rigid fashion rules has given us all permission to drop every manner of pretense.

Usher Antoinette DuBiel (front) waves to violinists Richard Amoroso (rear, left) and William Polk as members of the Philadelphia Orchestra walk onstage at Verizon Hall, on opening night at the Kimmel Center.
Usher Antoinette DuBiel (front) waves to violinists Richard Amoroso (rear, left) and William Polk as members of the Philadelphia Orchestra walk onstage at Verizon Hall, on opening night at the Kimmel Center.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer