What is Suitable Dress for a Christmas Party

[ukpartydj]

I received a complaint from an agent that gave me a gig the other day saying my dress wasn't suitable for a Christmas party at a Holiday Inn.

I would like to know what people think is unacceptable dress?

[hammy]

My minimum is a shirt and tie.

Unacceptable would be jeans(no matter what colour) and T-shirt, Untucked shirt, basically anything without a tie, Unless its a santa outfit. Saying that though, I have an xmas party on Saturday where I will be wearing untucked shirt and black jeans (client request)

[djtrev]

What were you wearing?
For me,I think it would have been a suit and tie.

[paul1404]

I would maybe suggest Santa outfit or an elf
A christmas pudding outfit may also be acceptable

I would steer clear of easter bunny outfits or halloween

should do the job

[chrisj]

I received a complaint from an agent that gave me a gig the other day saying my dress wasn't suitable for a Christmas party at a Holiday Inn.

I would like to know what people think is unacceptable dress?

You did ask for what people think is unacceptable dress. Not how people would dress. I think jeans, t-shirt, trainers or any one of these would be unacceptable and I never wear these at gigs.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Don't think a tie is a must, smart shirt, black trousers is suitable. Jeans no, black polo shirt....maybe... but not what I wear.

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

I would say at the VERY least trousers, shoes and a formal black polo shirt. It might only be a Holiday Inn but people will have spent £30-50 a skull before drinks for their night out so you have to take that into account. Trainers, jeans, a t shirt or anything like that isn't appropriate.

Personally speaking I usually rock a full suit and tie. The suit jacket can come off if it's too warm and the tie can come off if it's a more casual event.

Better to be over dressed and you can do something about it.

[Corabar Entertainment]

Agree with much of what has been said: trousers, shirt & shoes - minimum. Definitely no jeans, T-shirts or trainers!

For me, a polo shirt doesn't cut it either. Great for setting up in, but not for the evening party.

[Daryll]

For me.
Black shoes and trousers , red shirt , cream/black tie , white dinner jacket.

for my local club x-mas party on 24 Dec , Santa outfit....

Daryll

[yourdj]

Here you go






This time last year one of my now ex DJ's turned up at my venue in jeans, trainers & smart shirt to take some photos of the uplighting (without asking) for his website! He was working independently in the hotel next-door (this was a black tie function, just before everyone was being seated) so I asked him to leave and he has not done a gig for me since.

He was dressing like this ever week and it is unacceptable given the dress code of the event. Depends on the venue and guests IMO, but a level of smartness is a must! Clean clothes, shaven, good appearance and personal hygiene is everything.