What To Wear

[Paul Smith 0]

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

 

People tend to remember more than one thing though - great music but the DJ was dressed in jeans and a T shirt could well be the comment guests make about the evening to future potential clients :shrug:

 

[llcooljoe 0]

Well the last time I mentioned what I wore it caused an argument. I always wear a baseball cap, t-shirt or long sleeved t-shirt in hip hop style, with bling chains, loads of over the top jewelery, massive belt buckles, normally black combats and trainers or timbs. And it that wasn't bad enough I have 6 piercings in my ears full of bling too. For a posher event I wear a plain t-shirt with a shirt over the top and a suit jacket, still with the bling and cap etc. I never look scruffy, and take great pride in the way I look.

 

If someone doesn't like the way I dress, I simply wouldn't do the job. I see the way I look as a big part of the whole package I offer actually. I'm part of the entertainment. I'm not prepared to conform to any dress code, for any amount of money. I do this job to be myself and do something I enjoy, if people don't like that, then I'm quite happy for them to find a dj that is happy to dress that way. I believe there's room for all of us in this business.

[deejaymitch 0]

I'm not particularly keen on the way Joe dresses but I'd much rather have a DJ dressed like that than in a suit. Shop staff/hotel staff etc wear uniforms to convey a certain image/make them easily identifiable. Well, no matter what venue I'm performing a private booking in, I am not an employee of that venue and would not like to look like a barman or waiter. If a paying customer makes a reasonable request, I will consider it. If nothing is specified I will be myself. Again, it's only my opinion, but I just don't think someone in a suit sends out the image I would want to as a DJ.

[wizard 0]

A low cut blouse with a black mini skirt....................................... errrr oh you mean at gigs :hurt:

 

Whatever the customer wants me to wear.... if no preference then depending on the function it will be suit & Tie or shirt trousers... no tie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[analyst 0]

depending on the function it will be . . . shirt trousers... no tie.

Ever tried it the other way round? shirt tie... no trousers?

 

:hide:

. . . OK, I just thought I'd ask, might be an alternative marketing strategy smile icon

 

[Mattaious 0]

Shorts and a shirt or t shirt

 

Gotta be shorts, getting warmer everyday here

 

43 o'c today

[Dream Catchers 0]

Black shirt and trousers for most gigs, ties for weddings.

 

Jim

[DJJEG 0]

Wedding Shirt & tie

Residency Jeans & smart t-shirt

For a bet one night i was naked :dan+ju:

[trebor171170 0]

For those who think it's okay to turn up in Jeans & T-shirt - its your choice.

However, my DJ & his roadie for my wedding both turned up in Jeans and several comments were made about there appearance. Now this was along time ago.

I also worked has a resident in a restaurant and was asked to make sure my appearance was suitable for the venue in question has most events held there were weddings.

I had to give a booking to another DJ has away on holiday and they turned up in Jeans & T-shirt. We were asked not to send them again unless they were suitable, however they were unwilling to conform and spent several saturday nites at home.

Has to setting up, I have seen the Bride and Bridesmaid at the venue in the morning whilst I have been setting up and they have not turned up in their dresses.

 

SO

 

Image does count

 

TROUSERS & SHIRT plus TIE depending on how warm it is

[jukeboxdj 0]

For me the is a variety of work wear

 

kids party - jeans and a smart t shirt

birthday etc - smart jeans and a shirt

weddings - suit or kilt

 

But to be honest i think as long as you are smart clean and well presented the client would be more interested in the show you put on.

 

Just my opinion

 

 

 

[exbutlinred82 0]

As Redcoats we had a day wear outfit and an evening wear outfit.

 

Both had white shirts.....in the day we wore white trousers and in the evening black.

 

Have adopted the same principle in a way.If i'm doing a kidz party in the afternoon its more casual...always wear dark trousers for the evening.We use to have to wear bow-ties as Reds in the evening too...Not gone that far....YET.

 

[Andy Westcott 0]

I didn't vote, as the dress range was to restrictive.

 

If I'm doing a wedding, then trousers and collared shirt will be worn, possibly with a tie - I take a tie and usually wear it to start with, anyhow, removing it a bit later on if I get hot.

 

For a teenagers' disco I may well wear jeans & T shirt - I'll ask the client what they prefer, but almost always it doesn't seem to matter to them.

 

Basically, I'll wear what I feel appropriate:

A Tux may look a bit laughable at a teenagers' party (but not always), whereas jeans & T shirt may give the impression at a wedding that you really couldn't be bothered.

[aaadisco 0]

For kids parties / 18ths etc.. i wear a black embroidered polo shirt and jeans

 

For Weddings or Corporate dos.. I wear a black suit with a black shirt

 

For dos that I feel are somewhere in between, Black trousers and black polo shirt.

 

Image is important, also I believe that for the more formal events, turning up in a suit, shaved and with a clean van / car etc.. makes you look like a professional

[jamesmurphy 0]

I have a section in my event questionnaire which gives the client a choice of what they want me to wear.

 

That way I don't worry about it, I just go and set up in casual clothes and then change into what they've asked me to wear.

 

I give them a few choices as in Suit, Shirt/Tie/Trousers, shirt/trousers, casual etc.

 

Generally the list tends to mirror what most people will be wearing at the event.

[robbiedj 0]

I have a section in my event questionnaire which gives the client a choice of what they want me to wear.

 

That way I don't worry about it, I just go and set up in casual clothes and then change into what they've asked me to wear.

 

I give them a few choices as in Suit, Shirt/Tie/Trousers, shirt/trousers, casual etc.

 

Generally the list tends to mirror what most people will be wearing at the event.

 

 

So do I. I also have theme / fancy dress option in case they want 70's/50's etc style. You feel a bit silly turning up in a tux when surrounded by pink ladies/sumo wrestlers or others.

 

Mind you, you can always say you are James Bond, I suppose. tongue out icon

[Reverandfunk 0]

I always have my "dressing up" box with me, containing various wigs, big sunglasses, vicars outfit, inflatible banana/guitars etc etc just in case lol

[Dream Catchers 0]

inflatible banana

That belongs on the fetish forum Rev :hide:

Jim

Edited May 30, 2008 by JimBoylan

[Reverandfunk 0]

There is a reason behind it lol

 

I had a professional intro done with the old spice music then an introduction and then it goes into the banana splits.

 

I really should get out more.....

[DJF 0]

depending on the gig,normally jeans and polo with logo to set up,then black pants and smart shirt with logo.

 

if do a st.andrews or burns night and certain scottish connections i wear my highland daywear as i am a piper in a pipe band in liverpool, so adds a complete touch of class.

 

and if requested at weddings i will also wear during performance tongue out icon

[Gary (GDK) 0]

I make this option on the request list as well as a few other things.

 

Another thing I mention on there is mic use!

 

Its not just for music!

[djshyboy 0]

it's jeans and smart shirt with logo usally jogs to set up but i am not there for the fashon show never have probs with it thay r there for the music not what iam wearing

[vokf 0]

This is gonna depend on the type of gig you're doing, and the attire of the guests.

 

I did a Kids Party in Trousers, Shirt and Jacket this weekend. The parents were fairly "well to do", and it wasn't out of place. 4 or 5 months ago, I was in black denim jeans and a coloured shirt for a 13th - and also wear the same if doing a pub gig. I wouldn't wear a jacket or trousers for my occasional pub gig, unless there was a special reason.

 

Private parties will be a Jacket and Shirt, or Tux - depending. No extra grief to wear a bow-tie, and if that means I can get better quality gigs, then I'm more than happy to play along.

 

Dressing the same, or slightly better than your clients - and you won't go far wrong.

 

It shouldn't matter what the DJ wears, but if you're doing weddings, or more formal gigs, then dressing as "one of them" makes sense from a business point of view - just as wearing a fashionable gear for a club gig is also important.

 

No right or wrong answer here, I don't remember what the DJ's wore when I got married - probably jeans, but they did a good job, but it wasn't a formal wedding.

If I was paying ££££+ for a posh venue, then I'd expect the DJ to be suitably dressed. (and charge accordingly!)

 

 

[gadget 0]

I have a "dress code" question on the booking form. That way I know exactly how to dress for it.

 

I wear a smart shirt and trousers most of the time though!

 

Cheers,

 

David

[spinner 0]

I wouldn't wear a jacket or trousers for my occasional pub gig, unless there was a special reason.

 

Private parties will be a Jacket and Shirt, or Tux - depending. No extra grief to wear a bow-tie, and if that means I can get better quality gigs, then I'm more than happy to play along.

 

 

 

Is it your policy to work with bare legs or is it something your clients prefer?

[vokf 0]

Is it your policy to work with bare legs or is it something your clients prefer?

 

 

Hey... I've got a starcloth :chad:

 

No-one gets to see my scary legs without paying extra! lol (new, stripper DJ service coming soon.. :yuck: )