Musicians on stage wearing black clothes...

[Eilif]

For big (fat) guys, "relaxed fit" is kind of essential.

Sure, but even when you're big, there's a difference between picking a set of clothes that fit well with the body you have versus just draping yourself in a tent. To judge by your profile pic, you've got a good feel for what looks good on you.

But you're right, narrow or stretchy/clingy stuff is definitely not the right fit for everyone...

...It's a matter of knowing what works for you and what doesn't without spiraling into being negative on yourself.

Hrodbert basically answered this as I would have.
I should have been clearer with my snark. Definitely not advocating slim fit for everyone. Screw the fashion mags.

Still, almost no matter your size, flattering clothes can be chosen that fit your body though admittedly shopping for them will be more difficult for some folks.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

Just to offer a study in opposites..
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[SBassman]

Didn't read the whole thread yet, but I read the beginning.

This isn't a new thing. Black has been a common pick for many musicians since - forever.

Everyone have a great weekend.

 

[Joe Nerve]

We do it cuz it works . Its easy, too.

 

[adk teleman]

OK, all you color muppets, you talked me into color. Well, you kinda talked me into it, and the TalkBass had a linked ad from a shirt company, and I ended up ordering several. I'm posting a few examples here. (Whether my band leader ever allows me to wear them on stage is another story.)
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Dude, youre going to go broke on batteries to power those shirts. LOL

 

[BlueTalon]

Dude, youre going to go broke on batteries to power those shirts. LOL

They're all externally powered.

 

[Sam Sherry]

Just to offer a study in opposites..
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That would last about five seconds if I tried it!

 

[Ed Fuqua]

That would last about five seconds if I tried it!

I do avoid Italian restaurants in that outfit…

 

[DaveDeVille]

.... sometimes just a touch of gray ...

 

[Hot Rats]

A touch of gray indeed...

 

[5StringBlues]

.... sometimes just a touch of gray ...
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Don't cut your headstock on your drummer's pomp.

 

[2saddleslab]

Sometimes a lot of gray.

 

[DJ Bebop]

We do it cuz it works . Its easy, too.

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Love the Carvin Cyclops powered by the Markbass

 

[PCR]

You mean we're allowed to wear other colors besides black?

 

[bassinflorida]

Depends on the gig.
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What part of KY are you in?

 

[2saddleslab]

What part of KY are you in?

The very northern tip in Covington.

 

[lildrgn]

The last show I played in Nov of 2019, this is what I wore: red/white plaid short sleeve (tucked in, no less!), blue slim pants, brown high tops. I quite liked it!

 

[BlueTalon]

You mean we're allowed to wear other colors besides black?

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Love the strings!

 

[BlueTalon]

Dude, they sell THIS:

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Who cares what the quality is. I'm literally crying here.

I'm reviving this thread to tell you that I got that exact shirt and will be wearing it tomorrow at a gig.

 

[DJ Bebop]

I'm reviving this thread to tell you that I got that exact shirt and will be wearing it tomorrow at a gig.

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