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Help dress me up, please.

#63
JimmyM said:
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I think I can see his problem. Too many primary colours on one jacket.
 
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#64
matante said:
Yes. The color you want is called midnight blue. It's the correct color for a tuxedo as it's actually darker than black under bright lighting.
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Which is why tuxedos are actually a bad idea for many gigs. Style aficionados regularly point out that a tuxedo is meant to have a muting effect; make the man that classic "mysterious" while his date gets the attention.

There's a great YouTube channel on learning how to dress as a man: Real Men Real Style

Antonio Centeno has been keeping at this for years now, and has given great advice. The basics that he goes through are helpful:

1.) Fit - as in properly tailored for you
2.) Fabric - for the most part, avoid synthetics and high polyester blends
3.) Style - he uses "style" because of its more timeless implications over "fashion," which is following trends and tends to fizzle out after a short while
4.) Function - he added this to the list later in his videos, though he always implies that it's important from the beginning.

Keeping these in mind cost you more initially, but save money in the long run because it lasts longer (which I'm a fan of). Although, as an entertainer, we need to dress more for the genre, of course; i.e., no tuxedos at a punk gig, etc.

If you're looking for proper advice on black tie, check out this blog: The Black Tie Guide: Tuxedo Style & Etiquette
 
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I used to have to dress for work and found that Jos A Banks had the best quality at a decent price point (especially when sales are on). I used to go into the store, look for a well-dressed salesman (or woman) and ask for some suggestions.
 
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I'm 5'10" 155ish lbs and I buy all my suits for weddings and corporate gigs from H&M, never spend a whole lot and don't have to worry about my nice suits getting messed up at gigs. Their cuts are slimmer in general and have a nicer fitted look that you can of course get altered to work better should you need it. Go somewhere else and get better shoes, belt and ties though (please don't buy a bow tie).
 
#70
Sorry that I didn't read the whole thread. The most useful piece if dress men's clothing is a black or navy blazer . You can wear it with anything, and it can substitute foe a suit with nice contrasting slacks. Can even work for weddings and funerals where you're not playing. Don't buy narrow or wise lapels, two buttons are more current than thee buttons but either will do if it fits. And you won't look like a rube if you have to take it off. The one thing any man should have in their wardrobe. So a judge friend of mine told me, if you're found in the gutter warning a blue blazer, somebody will take care of you. Holy jeans or a polyester suit, not so much.
 
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#71
Just did some online shopping at JCPenny. Got a vest that was on crazy sale, plus a bunch of dress socks (I have none), a fitted purple shirt, and these shoes :)... in oxblood.

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I can return and/or exchange anything in the JCPenny near me. I like shopping there for Ts and jeans so I'm good, even if I hate everything when I get it.

PS - shopping at JCPenny is fun. They keep prompting you to find more coupons and add them on. I almost got everything for free.

Still have a long way to go, but happy I made a start.

Thanks for the input everyone. Despite the naysayers - I think I came to the perfect place for fashion advice!
 
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I would recommend trying out the clothes with a bass on a strap to make sure they hang ok and are functional (don't want a coat that continually gets in the way of playing if the sleeves are too long, etc.). I have had a suit that looked great on me but sat funny with the bass and strap (always looked off kilter). Also, make sure your clothes work with your IEM system (if you use one). Finally, get clothes that keep you cool on stage - sweating to death in a suit kind of decreases the cool factor.
 
#73
I didn't read this whole thread, so I don't know if somebody said this already...

Your avatar says you're from NYC, so you're 3/4 of the way there already. Just roll into the city and hit a few of the 100's of shops that look like they carry cool shyte. When you go inside, find a sales person who's dressed in a way you think looks good, and explain your situation. In most places they'll be happy to help you out and you'll get yourself all hooked up with as little pain as possible.

Last time I made it up to Manhattan for some shopping I came back home with half of my winter wardrobe - and I only bought from two stores. If you're not really into the whole clothing store thing, take a few hip lady friends to a couple department stores and lunce one Saturday. ;)

Good luck with it all.
 
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Joe Nerve said:
Just did some online shopping at JCPenny. Got a vest that was on crazy sale, plus a bunch of dress socks (I have none), a fitted purple shirt, and these shoes :)... in oxblood.

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I can return and/or exchange anything in the JCPenny near me. I like shopping there for Ts and jeans so I'm good, even if I hate everything when I get it.

PS - shopping at JCPenny is fun. They keep prompting you to find more coupons and add them on. I almost got everything for free.

Still have a long way to go, but happy I made a start.

Thanks for the input everyone. Despite the naysayers - I think I came to the perfect place for fashion advice!
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While those shoes look nice now, I would spend money on allen edmonds or aldens instead. They are really pricey, but will last a life time if taken care of. No matter how well you take care of cheaper shoes, they don't age well.

Cheaper shoes can crack.
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Used Allen Edmonds, which are serviceable just like our basses.
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phangtonpower said:
While those shoes look nice now, I would spend money on allen edmonds or aldens instead. They are really pricey, but will last a life time if taken care of. No matter how well you take care of cheaper shoes, they don't age well.
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This is a good point, not just because of the durability of quality shoes, but also because of their comfort. Playing a gig will usually involve a lot of time on one's feet, and bad dress shoes are miserable after a couple hours.
 
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Velvet blazer (dark, I prefer a dark green velvet) or black suede Levi's trucker jacket, patterened shirt (geometric, floral, w/e, I personally really like my Giraffe one currently, in a light weight material/with some drape [though not baggy], preferably viscose) or lace shirt, slim cut trousers (though not skinny), beatle boots (w/ cuban heel), maybe a silk/lightweight cotton scarf in a contrast to the shirt (if dark shirt, something with a bit of color, if a bright shirt dark/black)




Or...you know, whatever works.
 
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