Dress code in warm weather

[soundmaster mobile disco]

I was doing a wedding last night, and it was extremely warm in the venue, but because it was a wedding I stuck to my dress code suit, shirt and tie. I wore this all night and only removed my suit jacket in the last hour, but kept my shirt and tie on.

It just got me thinking what is everyone else on here dress code in the warm summer evenings?

[deltic]

I was doing a wedding last night, and it was extremely warm in the venue, but because it was a wedding I stuck to my dress code suit, shirt and tie. I wore this all night and only removed my suit jacket in the last hour, but kept my shirt and tie on.

It just got me thinking what is everyone else on here dress code in the warm summer evenings?

weddings i usually remove suit jacket after first dance, and back on again just before closing the show.

[Excalibur]

I was doing a wedding last night, and it was extremely warm in the venue, but because it was a wedding I stuck to my dress code suit, shirt and tie. I wore this all night and only removed my suit jacket in the last hour, but kept my shirt and tie on.

It just got me thinking what is everyone else on here dress code in the warm summer evenings?



I'd put "that" piccy up again, but I think it's lost a lot of its novelty value. :D:D

When a suit and tie was my default setting, a lot of years ago at a posh residency, I regarded it more as a token gesture than a uniform. The sooner I could divest myself of as much of my raiment as possible, the better.

Nowadays, I tend towards the view that I ought to be fully attired at the first dance. After that, comfort takes precedence over sartorial elegance.

[DazzyD]

I'd put "that" piccy up again, but I think it's lost a lot of its novelty value. :D:D

When a suit and tie was my default setting, a lot of years ago at a posh residency, I regarded it more as a token gesture than a uniform. The sooner I could divest myself of as much of my raiment as possible, the better.

Nowadays, I tend towards the view that I ought to be fully attired at the first dance. After that, comfort takes precedence over sartorial elegance.

I agree with Peter. When I get too warm I feel light-headed as if I'm going to pass out (I haven't - yet!) so I make sure that under my jacket I have a lightweight short-sleeved shirt on. It's not noticable with the jacket on but I'm of the same view that my ability to do my job comfortably is more important than looking like a penguin all night! And I've never had any complaints about not being fully formally dressed all evening - even at formal functions. Half way in to the show, the guests will have lost their jackets as they're throwing some shapes on the dancefloor so they tend not to care what I'm wearing so long as it's "appropriate" and I'm playing good tunes!!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I think the world is becoming a more casual place.

It's opened my eyes supplying a different service. We wear black jeans, trainers and black shirt for the photo booth and no-one bats an eyelid.

[Shaun]

I don't wear a suit in the warm weather. I usually start of the evening in a Shirt, Tie & Trousers.....and lose the tie as the evening progresses

[STEVE HANLEY]

I take my tie off and stick around my head;););)

[BeerFunk]

I keep the tie on all night, but then I never wear a suit jacket. Just a shirt, tie and waistcoat. If the heat started to really affect me, I might consider taking th tie off, but let's be honest, it never gets that hot here, does it? So long as you still look smart, I don't think anyone's going to mind.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

I use to go with the full works but for the last two years or so I've not bothered with the tie.

I have some "thiner" short sleeve shirts which I wear with my suit which usually stays on for the entire night (I do have a fan with me under the booth to stay cool).

As Darren has said I think if you went with black trousers, polo shirt and black shoes nobody would comment.

[BeerFunk]

I guess it depends on the event, but for this thread I assumed it to be for a wedding. I must admit, for me, I do take into account the venue too. Would you be comfortable working in a venue where the staff were all kitted out in smart, formal attire, and you'd turned up in something more 'smart casual'? I'm not saying there's a right or wrong answer - perhaps noone even notices or cares.

[soundmaster mobile disco]

yes indeed I was referring to dress code for weddings only

[musicologydisco]

What's a jacket? What's a tie? What's a suit? :confused: ;)

[DazzyD]

What's a jacket? What's a tie? What's a suit? :confused: ;)

Actually, in the warm weather, DJing in just your pants could really catch on!! ;)

[djdave01]

i wear the same clothing at every gig, no matter what it is.

Black trousers with a black polo shirt that's embroidered with our company name.

I have a small fan with me to cool me down if required, but in Scotland, that's not often :p

[Spirits High]

Apart from once at a NYE black tie ball I never wear a suit or tie!

My dress code is black trousers,black shirt (with tasteful embroidered logo) and shoes. This dress code is always checked with the clients on the run up to an event and 99.8% of my events are wedding in "nice" establishments.

Personally I don't see the need for a full suit and certainly no need at all for a Tux with bow tie.

Clients now seem much more relaxed with dress codes which can only be a good thing.

[Corabar Steve]

The gigs I've done so far in the hot spell have been in my standard shirt, waistcoat, trousers combination (not much difference to the rest of the week really) the big difference in hot weather is the shirts are white coton or linnen, which helps keep cool (as does the tower fan blowing up my back)