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.

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

Ste

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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

Years ago I would never have worn jeans but they seem to be accepted in all the right places now.

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

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

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

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

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.

Will this do?




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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

Polo shirt and black trousers and my crocs on my feet
Got to look after the old feet

smart to fit with the type of gig.

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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


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

Shorts and a shirt or t shirt

Gotta be shorts, getting warmer everyday here

43 o'c today

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

Jim

Wedding Shirt & tie
Residency Jeans & smart t-shirt
For a bet one night i was naked

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

That belongs on the fetish forum Rev
Jim

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.....

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

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!

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

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!)

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

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

Hey... I've got a starcloth

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