What To Wear

[Big B 0]

Back in the day ( lol ) when i was a little younger i use to always wear a shirt and tie at all functions i did, nowadays most dj's i have seen wear only casual all the time ( the new up and coming ones that is ) so i now follow the trend as such, if i am doing just a normall disco i wear black trousers and T-shirts that have all our contact details on them and light up in the dark, if i was doing a wedding i wear shirt and tie ( of course )

 

i just thought i would start of a little poll to see what most people are doing.

 

 

[Ste Owens 0]

Normally I go smart with a shirt but only wear a tie for weddings or if requested.

 

Ste

[dj.silver 0]

I would NEVER EVER wear a tee shirt, a polo shirt yes. I don't even wear a tee shirt for setting up. I think they look tacky, cheap and unprofessional regardless of what printing is on it.

 

A smart polo shirt, embroidered or if one cannot afford that, then printed.

 

99% of my gigs are pub gigs so it's not as if I'm talking about posh weddings or corporate events. I wear jeans to most of my gigs so they are not top venues but a tee shirt is a definite no no!

 

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[Swingcats 0]

Now to me a pair of smart black trousers with a black T-shirt with white printed logo is far smarter than jeans and a polo shirt.

 

I guess we are all different.....

 

I wear the above but I also wear full Black tie, or uniform or WWII gigs or fancy dress as the side pic.

[DJGAVT 0]

Always wear a suit and tie no matter what the gig unless I am requested to wear black tie (or its a bar or club). Wearing polo shirts (Even branded ones) I think looks awfull. I know a few hotels are even getting funny about what DJ's wear when setting up. I heard of one that complained big time about a dj wearing track suits to set up. I even make sure I look semi smart when setting up.

[KrazyKaz 0]

Trousers & polo shirt (with my name on) , and funny hat tongue out icon

[dj.silver 0]

Always wear a suit and tie no matter what the gig unless I am requested to wear black tie (or its a bar or club). Wearing polo shirts (Even branded ones) I think looks awfull. I know a few hotels are even getting funny about what DJ's wear when setting up. I heard of one that complained big time about a dj wearing track suits to set up. I even make sure I look semi smart when setting up.

 

 

The pubs I work in are NOT top of the range pubs and to wear a suit would be completely over the top and would probably make me look like the old bill on a raid! http://planetsmilies.net/grinning-smiley-9518.gif

 

I wear a collared regular type shirt always. I was only commenting how I feel polo shirts are better than tee shirts. Sorry I didn't fully explain http://planetsmilies.net/violent-smiley-1415.gif

 

Years ago I would never have worn jeans but they seem to be accepted in all the right places now. http://planetsmilies.net/happy-smiley-585.gif

 

There are far too many different types of venues/gigs to simply say smart or casual.

[DJGAVT 0]

The pubs I work in are NOT top of the range pubs and to wear a suit would be completely over the top and would probably make me look like the old bill on a raid! http://planetsmilies.net/grinning-smiley-9518.gif

 

As I said in my post I wouldnt wear a suite in a nightclub or a bar/pub but anywhere else i would.

[Big B 0]

 

There are far too many different types of venues/gigs to simply say smart or casual.

 

i totaly understand that there are to many different venues and gigs, i was just trying to get an idea of what people wear at a normal gig just a plain old disco.

 

i always ask customers what they would like me to wear and i explain what my casual is and 99% are just fine with the t-shirt and trousers, in fact when i tell them that i have logo and website details on they always say " why not its a good way to advertise yourself "

 

 

[DJ Marky Marc 0]

for a mobile disco its polo shirt with logo or shirt and tie or black tie , depending on the gig..

 

for club work its cool T shirt or somthing trendy but not over smart

[robbiedj 0]

Minimum black trousers and shirt, usually suit and tie. Black tie as required (wedding, dinner/dance etc)

 

The only show I wear a tee-shirt for is a fun day in the park.

 

I NEVER wear jeans for a show.

[Swingcats 0]

 

Will this do?

 

 

http://www.swingcats.co.uk/gijivephotos/chris-pamplin--us-navy-smal.jpg

 

or this

 

http://www.swingcats.co.uk/gijivephotos/Chris-Pamplin-DJ-2.jpg

 

or this

 

http://www.swingcats.co.uk/gijivephotos/Fun-dance-class.jpg

Edited January 23, 2008 by Swingcats

[MobileDamo 0]

here gos for me

 

Nightclub - smart,jeans,shirt

Wedding - black trousers,shirt,tie,waistcoat ect ect

event - smart,jeans,shirt,with company jumper with logo on also with logo on shirt.

 

 

I allways try and blend in with everyone else aka look the part

[infinity disco 0]

Polo shirt and black trousers and my crocs on my feet :ads:

Got to look after the old feet

 

[C.S 0]

smart to fit with the type of gig.

[eazy 0]

i always wear jeans and t-shirts working or not would dress smart if asked to but if not you get me as i always am

 

people book me for the service i provide not what im wearing and it seems to work fine for me

[Reverandfunk 0]

Eazy just as a matter of interest what would you wear if you were booked for a wedding?

[Corabar Steve 0]

Pub res: Jeans & t shirt

Everything else: Suit & shirt (no tie) or Formal where required (Black or burgandy dress shirt & burgandy or black bow tie, with full dinner suit)

[old soul 0]

I tend to go shirt and trousers most of the time, maybe a suit at a wedding, but no tie if I could help it as I hate them. Having a fat neck and double chin probably doesn't promote my love of them particularly.

 

Pub gig, would be black jeans and either shirt or polo shirt.

[otronics 0]

Depends although most of the time it is at least a black shirt.

 

Only exception is PA gig. Normal clothes if it is.

[deejaymitch 0]

I just wear my normal clothes regardless of the venue or the booking. That's usually jeans and a t-shirt/polo shirt/shirt. That includes weddings and/or fancy venues. Never had any complaints, quite the opposite in fact.

 

And in all fairness, if everyone has a great night, I doubt they'll care what the DJ wore.

[eazy 0]

Eazy just as a matter of interest what would you wear if you were booked for a wedding?

 

would be the normal jeans & t-shirt ! as i said only would dress different if it was requested before the booking as someone once sang I AM WHAT I AM lol

[Smudger 0]

A very varied selection of ideas on this one I see.

 

For me it's black shirt and black trousers as the norm for all gigs , but tux if the event requires it.

 

As for setting up, well that's a very varied answer (the time you set up, if anyones there yet, the venue, the time of year etc etc).

 

The moto is alway look smart and presentable because first impressions last.

 

Jon

[deejaymitch 0]

I'd rather they remember me for my music than what I wear.

[DJGAVT 0]

I'd rather they remember me for my music than what I wear.

 

Sorry but what a silly statement. Why do shops or hotels etc have there staff wear uniforms. Surely a hotel would rather remember the bedrooms and the food and not what the staff wear.