Dressing for the stage

[-Asdfgh-]

I am between bands but would definitely want a suitable look for a future venture. Probably lots of black, low lightning. The audience would probably appreciate that low lighting too. But it's more about a desire for the music and associated visuals being the important factor, not me.

I did sound and lights for friends, and they wore masks for much of the performance. And one of their friends performs wearing a gas mask. With my asthma that probably wouldn't work for me.

 

[5StringBlues]

When did all the skinny guys start playing bass?

 

[-Asdfgh-]

I used to sometimes wear a black and silver striped suit. I still have it, and I wish I could still wear it.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Black and white will go with any color, so I have lots of black pants and shirts, white shirts and black jackets, black dress shoes and boots. Match with T-shirts, Hawaiian shirts, cowboy shirts, whatever suits the genre. Jeans, flannel, etc. when appropriate.

I'm in the UK. It doesn't matter what colour pants I am wearing

 

[rocu]

Speaking of light, one of my kids went to beauty school and for an assignment had to interview people about what they do to make themselves look good.

My formula is to wear a hat and stay away from the light.

I still say don’t wear black, at least wear a shirt that keeps you from blending into the shadows. People want to see the band. Just not my face.




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[-Asdfgh-]

Usually just wear my work clothes

Works too if you work in an abbatoir and play in Alice Cooper.

 

[Eddie LeBlanc]

Maybe the best dressed with the current scare. Just gonna muddy up the vocals. And don't know how that works on a harmonica or trumpet.

 

[monsterthompson]

Maybe the best dressed with the current scare. Just gonna muddy up the vocals. And don't know how that works on a harmonica or trumpet.
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[-Asdfgh-]

Maybe the best dressed with the current scare. Just gonna muddy up the vocals. And don't know how that works on a harmonica or trumpet.
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By trumpet you mean 'virus gun', I think. They will be banned. I'm hoping someone can sneak in a banjo and accordion ban in without people noticing alongside

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Maybe the best dressed with the current scare. Just gonna muddy up the vocals. And don't know how that works on a harmonica or trumpet.
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It's the new look for Dr. Hook.

 

[Hundred proof]

Just the basics ...

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Just the basics ...

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No... Flea is just the bassics, er bass

 

[Altitude]

View attachment 3724773But used to be this...We all grow up.

Mark King’s greatest career accomplishment is that you can spot his bass player fans just by looking at them; no need for them to say anything or play a note.

 

[OptimalOptimus]

IMO this is a little stupid to say « dress better than the audience »

if I play in a wedding ... every girls wear beautiful dress and have their hair done ... guy in toxedo etc you can’t top that

playing metal ... everyone wear black and band shirt ... just like the band ...

I play classical I wear a suit just like everyone in the audience ....

Unless this is an USA thing

 

[whero]

My three cents worth (allowing for the exchange rate, so Americans get their full two cents): What you wear depends on what/where you play, e.g.: playing classic rock in bars - jeans, t-shirt/button down shirt; playing corporate/wedding gigs - tailored pants, button down shirt; etc. I don't mind bands that dress with a "theme" but find it weird in this day and age when the whole band dresses identically.

 

[Russhhh]

Robert graham shirt in black, and sunglasses.

 

[JohnnyPustular]

I go for this:

But end up looking like this:

Complete with fake facial hair...

 

[whero]

Some ideas to get you started.There's something here for everyone, so just pick one that suits your genre...

 

[-Asdfgh-]

IMO this is a little stupid to say « dress better than the audience »

if I play in a wedding ... every girls wear beautiful dress and have their hair done ... guy in toxedo etc you can’t top that

playing metal ... everyone wear black and band shirt ... just like the band ...

I play classical I wear a suit just like everyone in the audience ....

Unless this is an USA thing

You can wear a beautiful dress if you like. I've seen many a man on stage wearing a dress. You have to have the legs for it, though

 

[Old Blastard]

I've just made suits my thing. In the Americana band, the blues band or the originals rock band. Slightly different styles for each, but it's just my thing. It separates me from my usual self and allows me to just have fun. Band members like it.
PS: goodwill/2nd hand stores are your friends