Well I never - I need a Tux!

[yourdj]

OK recently i have been caught out playing Shakin Stevens and the crazy frog.
I now am eventually going to take the plung and buy a tuxedo or a smart looking suit.

I am starting a master of ceremony service (post training) and need to look smart, a little different but not too over the top.

I have done a couple of large weddings now and really enjoyed it.
It's also nice to get to know every guest personally too when it gets to the evening disco - long day though (13-14 hours).

I appreciate that lots of high end DJ's on here wear thier tuxedos all the time but it has just been my personal preference not too. I look like a fat kid in the suit below and have preferred a more casual approach which has always been pleasantly complimented by every client i have asked (generally a tieless suit or waistcoated shirt in the summer).

Any advice or deals you may know of? I just want something that looks smart and fits well.
I do not want to look like an usher or best man etc.
And I certainly do not want to look like a cocktail waiter from the 1970's!

Ideally I need three of them as I often have three gigs a week so nice also to have a back up. First one is me:

http://www.newforestwedding.co.uk/images/toby0310-006_web.jpg


More like this is ideal:

I like the shiny bits on the jacket,

http://wedsmack-sitepics.favorideas.com/tuxedo-browns-lg.jpg

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Dinner suit, not a tuxedo - that is American!

If you are looking for a 'tuxedo', why have you posted pictures of lounge suits?

:confused:

[Paul The Party Dj]

You say Tux - we say lounge suit.
You say master of ceremony - we say gigolo ;o)

Surely Toby should always dress down so he doesn't upstage the Groom.

Happy Christmas Toby

Cheers, Paul ;o)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

You say Tux - we say lounge suit.


A tux is a dinner suit not lounge suit. :)

[Mark Wild]

I hate seeing DJ's in a Tuxedo/Dinner Suits with dickie bows, awful, just awful. I'm not sure on suit lingo e.g. formal,dinner,lounge and all that jazz, but I just where a smart suit from MOSS for weddings. Always clean shaven, looking sharp and smelling like a tarts hand bag.

I'm glad I've never, as yet, ever been asked to where a dickie bow with a dinner suit to DJ in.

Glad you pointed out that the first pic was you Toby, otherwise I might have mistaken that pic for one of the male models, Mr. Cholmondley-Warner. LOL

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I hate seeing DJ's in a Tuxedo/Dinner Suits with dickie bows, awful, just awful.

...because?

[Mark Wild]

...because?

I just think it doesn't reflect the job we do, it's a personal opinion, too wooden and old fashioned. I'd feel a right :Censored: in one tbh, although I'd wear one if it was really necessary.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I just think it doesn't reflect the job we do, it's a personal opinion, too wooden and old fashioned. I'd feel a right :Censored: in one tbh, although I'd wear one if it was really necessary.

I wouldn't call myself old fashioned and many of my clients like the fact that we wear it. One new client commented that my guys look much better than the other company they used to use. We do a lot of functions where it is expected - Masonic do's, black tie dinner dances and a lot of weddings where the client has chosen it.

I'm not sure why you don't think it doesn't reflect the job we do - we aren't mending cars...:sj:

I know Shaun has never worn a DJ before too.

I do find it hard to comprehend that some of you more experienced guys have never worn one! :)

[Jonathan Ford]

I love any excuse to put the DJ on, but would only do so when it's the dress code. Otherwise, it's a suit with/without tie depending on what the majority of guests happen to be wearing.

Time for a startling admission...as Dean Martin is included in the list of people I wanted to be (also includes Jim Morrison, David Bowie, James Bond and Phil Gee*), I have often favoured the loosened bow tie look post-midnight. However, as I can't tie a bow tie to save my life, I tend to wear a strap-on (easy...) type job, then, at the appointed moment duck behind the stand, whip off the clip on jobby and drape a real bow tie around my neck before emerging resplendent. Minus the obligatory bourbon and cigar.

* This list is not exhaustive.

[Shaun]

I know Shaun has never worn a DJ before too.



I've never worn a Tux either.

[NKR]

I hate seeing DJ's in a Tuxedo/Dinner Suits with dickie bows, awful, just awful. I'm not sure on suit lingo e.g. formal,dinner,lounge and all that jazz, but I just where a smart suit from MOSS for weddings. Always clean shaven, looking sharp and smelling like a tarts hand bag.

I'm glad I've never, as yet, ever been asked to where a dickie bow with a dinner suit to DJ in.



Regular for us as we do the whole swing thing, so it fits with that theme.

[yourdj]

You say master of ceremony - we say gigolo ;o)

Thats almost the look I am going for actually ;)


I hate seeing DJ's in a Tuxedo/Dinner Suits with dickie bows, awful, just awful.

I did not think I would hear that especially from Sean.

Looking smart it the key and not clashing with any of the wedding party.

I can see the allure of a classic tux but i would prefer a dinner suit or whatever its called?
Remember I am there all day and not just for the evening so I may be mistaken for one of the wedding party which is not the intention.

I obviously want to look good :)

[Shaun]

I did not think I would hear that especially from Sean.



That I've never worn a tux?

[Mark Wild]

Why do you think you won't be wearing a traditional Master Of Ceremonies/Toastmasters uniform anyway Toby? Can you just where what you like?

I'm sure there are rules to adhere to. :confused:

[wensleydale]

What about a dinner suit but with a black "normal" tie rather than a bow tie?

[Charlie Brown]

I always wear a Tux.

Looks the business. Simple.

[Excalibur]

I do find it hard to comprehend that some of you more experienced guys have never worn one! :)

And some of the more experienced ones have. ;) ;) Darren, I can see why such attire is a good idea for you and your guys on many occasions.

When I was a resident at a posh hotel, I'd always start the night suited and booted, but halfway through it, with a bit of luck I'd have thrown most of it off. :eek: ( It was hard work finding CD's fast enough, I seem to remember ):D :D

Nowadays, I'd have to side with Mark in the main, I reckon shirt and tie with smart trousers is more suitable for most functions. Most. Not all.

I accept that there is such a wide range of functions and operators on here that no one dress code can suit all. Each to his own. ( I would have put " Chacun a son gout", but you know how scrupulous I am about adhering strictly to rule 23 ) .

[wensleydale]

Each to there own- flexibility is the key as with many things- I'll wear one if I need to, but dont wear one all the time as it isnt appropriate most of the time.

[Shaun]

I've just never needed to wear one. No client has haver specied black tie for any of the events I've done. Should the occasion ever arise I'd have no issue with wearing one.

[Paul The Party Dj]

I usually wear a very dark blue suit with a matching tie for all my weddings and my Christmas functions.

DJ'ing in full dinner jacket / bow tie / cummerbund is a bit restricting for an old fat bloke like me - and I'm always worrying if the bow tie is straight. I still have one and will always wear it if required.

[soundtracker]

I always offer the options, for Weddings and Corporates, and very rarely is the lounge suit/casual option taken, mostly it is a dinner suit, which is the way I advertise myself. Having said that I do tend to deal in higher end functions and one of the reasons that several local venues recommend me is because I dress in a manner that they feel reflects the service that they offer. However, not everyone can carry it of, and there is nothing worse than someone in a dinner suit that obviously isn't comfortable with wearing it! I certainly wouldn't wear it for sports clubs/social clubs/pubs etc, unless specifically asked, not that I do these very often.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I'll wear one every now and then but I do feel uncomfortable. On one occasion when I turned up at a big 21st birthday party a few years back, having set up in the morning, one of the guests at the door said to me "You're cutting it fine aren't you?"...I wondered what they were on about and then realised that she thought I was one of the doorstaff.

Each to their own but I don't like wearing them but will do if requested or if I feel like it. There's nothing wrong with a smart shirt, trousers, shoes and a tie every now and then rather than looking like 'Der Management' from Hale & Pace.

[TONYTIGER]

I've just never needed to wear one. No client has haver specied black tie for any of the events I've done. Should the occasion ever arise I'd have no issue with wearing one.

I just wondered Shaun do you do the kilt look.;)

[Excalibur]

I just wondered Shaun do you do the kilt look.;)

Considering what he can achieve wearing trousers, I wouldn't want to be there if he were wearing a kilt!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I always offer the options, for Weddings and Corporates, and very rarely is the lounge suit/casual option taken, mostly it is a dinner suit, which is the way I advertise myself. Having said that I do tend to deal in higher end functions and one of the reasons that several local venues recommend me is because I dress in a manner that they feel reflects the service that they offer. However, not everyone can carry it of, and there is nothing worse than someone in a dinner suit that obviously isn't comfortable with wearing it! I certainly wouldn't wear it for sports clubs/social clubs/pubs etc, unless specifically asked, not that I do these very often.

Spot on and agreed on all counts.

[Shaun]

I just wondered Shaun do you do the kilt look.;)

I haven't, but I would if the occasion called for it. :)

I believe Gary Nicol (forum member 'Soundmaster') wears a kilt now and again, also David (forum member 'dmckaraoke'). I think it looks really smart.


Considering what he can achieve wearing trousers, I wouldn't want to be there if he were wearing a kilt!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:



Muahahahaha :lol: :lol: :lol:

[yourdj]

I'm sure there are rules to adhere to. :confused:

Only for guild of toast master and such like. If I was a full time pro I would go down that route but I am the DJ as well so would rather not look like a soldier from the South Essex.


What about a dinner suit but with a black "normal" tie rather than a bow tie?

good idea. I am going to get a really nice waist coat.


I always wear a Tux.

Even at an 18th? I agree it would suit you especially with your hair/age.
I just do not think it would me. I have a dinner suit at home and am taking some pics when I get back as the one with the suit looks like wyatt earp at the moment.


I'd always start the night suited and booted, but halfway through it, with a bit of luck I'd have thrown most of it off

Thats what I do at the moment.


DJ'ing in full dinner jacket / bow tie / cummerbund is a bit restricting

I have always thought that. would prefer a suit.
I would imagine you wear a DJ well - your always well turned out normally which is important.

I am going the whole lounge suit way.

I will ask my clients I think and offer a range of approaches as I do all manner of gigs with varying levels of smartness. Knowing the clients colour scheme would help as well. I may be going a little over the top but remember I will be in and amongst people all day so not rally talking about the actual djing bit at all tbh.

On Fri I changed from a tie and suit to an open neck shirt and jacket when it came to the DJ part.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE BY THE WAY. :)

[TONYTIGER]

I lent my suit to Phillip Schofield for tonights Dancing on ice show.:cool: