What is the latest DJ dress code for weddings ?

[ppentertainments]

I know this has been done before, but what are DJs wearing nowadays to weddings.

A number of years ago dinner suits were all the trend, then a normal suit and tie, shirt and tie etc.

For the past 18 months I have actually been wearing dark jeans and logo polo shirt. Now to me this is perfect as I feel so much comfortable wearing this as opposed to a suit (suit still for all-dayers).

However, I used to get quite a few comments about how smart the DJ looked, now I only get the odd one here and there although never had anyone comment that I was under dressed.

I think the Dinner Suit thing came about when the industry 'gurus' started to preach their knowledge which I think has been found to largely be a load of rubbish, however is it what people wear still ?

It is quite hard to find out as I never see another DJ working lol

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I started off wearing a nice suit. I got asked if I was a doorman a few times. I also felt uncomfortable and over dressed.
Then I started wearing a nice shirt, smart jeans and shoes. I felt much more comfortable, and smarter. I'd always ask the Bride & Groom in the pre-wedding meetings what their colour scheme was and I'd wear a tie that matched their colour scheme. It would get taken off after the first dance and cake cutting. I stopped doing that eventually and went for smart jeans, shoes and a good shirt. I didn't feel the need to wear branded stuff. It just wasn't my cup of tea, but nothing against those that go that way.

I've said it a number of times, but I do think that first impressions count. I've been a victim of people getting the wrong idea about me countless times.
I've always had lots of tattoos and I keep them covered when I am doing gigs that aren't for friends etc.... I know the whole tattoos and beard thing is the 'in thing' these days, so I guess I also cover up because I don't want to be just another one copying everybody else.

At the end of the day, the simple thing is.....if YOU feel smart (and more importantly, comfortable), then that would be ok with me.
I used to go to my pre-gig meetings dressed how I would dress at a wedding. At some point in the conversation I would bring up the dress code and 99.9% of the time, they would say that they weren't bothered what I wore. On one occasion, at a very expensive wedding I did in a very nice mansion house for a couple that were from London and involved with television, the Bride & Groom told me to get my tattoos out. They both had loads themselves and wanted a nice vibe, and I think they thought it would look good having a DJ that was on their level, and not dressed like a nightclub bouncer or bingo caller.

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

I started off wearing the full suit until I went to a client meeting and they asked me if I'd just knocked off my work (sidenote - I'm a teacher and don't even wear a full suit at work...)

Then I wore trousers, a black shirt and my (tm) sparkly purple tie (not as tacky as it sounds. I got a few - can you clear this table place comments so decided I looked too much like the venue staff.

I bought this for going to Vegas last new year - wore it to an Xmas party night as I thought it would be a good ice breaker as I'd get hassled for it but just about everybody seems to love it so I've been wearing it at gigs ever since:

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I wear dressy black skechers - they look quite utilitarian but my feet, back and posture are more important than what people think of my footwear at a gig.

[Benny Smyth]

I know the whole tattoos and beard thing is the 'in thing' these days, so I guess I also cover up because I don't want to be just another one copying everybody else.

Oh it's on now! :p

I wear a Logo'd polo, smart jeans and work boots. I also have a branded jacket (the branding on the jacket is much more subtle than on the polo, so great for walking around the venue to say hello to staff before the night kicks off.

I set up over the summer in shorts (side note: RIP summer 2018 - you were epic!) and changed into jeans afterwards. For the most part nobody saw me but if I ever saw the B&G, I made a joke about how these sexy legs are not part of the service and they will be hidden away when we start things off properly. They all commented about how they didn't even notice.

I'd never DJ in shorts, but take from that what you will.

[Nakatomi]

I'm not about to get inked & grow a beard to fit in with my avatar (ideal customer not forum picture) so I just dress comfortably. I started off wearing a 3 piece suit to weddings (I'd never go full on DJ unless I knew it was a black tie do, and even then I'd have reservations). It was often too hot, so eventually the jacket disappeared leaving me with just a nice shirt, waistcoat & trousers. Even then I felt overdressed at some weddings...

So then I got myself branded polo & smart shirts. For weddings I wear either a branded black or plain white shirt with no waistcoat with black trousers. I'm rethinking this because black anything for setting up in, is a mistake.

So what's the 'official' dress code these days ? No idea. The last dj I saw at a wedding was in a stained shirt & scruffy jeans. That was the last time I ever got him to cover for me.. He looked like Onslow from Keeping Up Appearances lol.

Be as smart as you feel. Ask your customers whether or not they're fussed if it's a concern.

[rth_discos]

There is no 'standard' dress code.

I suggest that each DJ has a dress code they feel comfortable with, and works for their ideal customer.

If you're DJ'ing high end formal weddings in exclusive and luxurious venues, then the black tie suit might work nicely.

My personal choice is suit trousers, with a nice shirt (not a normal shirt, but one that looks smart yet fashionable). Sometimes I wear a suit jacket (usually during the winter).

I like to look smart, yet not blend in and look like a guest!

I won't ever wear jeans when DJ'ing - regardless of how smart they are. Not even for Christmas parties.

Ultimately, find a style and be consistent with it - and make sure the style you wear fits the marketing you execute and the style of customer you are aiming to attract.

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[Andy P]

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I have two outfits I wear, my blue suit with white branded shirt or a grey suit with black branded shirt. I don't wear the jacket, just the waist coat and do tend to ditch this later on.
For non weddings Branded Nylon Polo and dark trousers or jeans.

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PS dont do ties unless its stated as a requirement ie Black Tie

[Excalibur]

I'd never DJ in shorts, but take from that what you will.
I'd take from it that you're a callow youth. You name it, I've worn it!! ( Almost. ) :)




Be as smart as you feel. Ask your customers whether or not they're fussed if it's a concern.
It's in my quote. The odd one says dress casual, no need for a suit.


There is no 'standard' dress code.

I suggest that each DJ has a dress code they feel comfortable with, and works for their ideal customer.



Funnily enough, I feel most comfortable at weddings in a suit and tie. Appropriate and acceptable for most weddings. Saying that, I've had a few this year where they married abroad/elsewhere/earlier, and wanted a very informal party. For these, I didn't even wear a tie! :eek::eek:

I can remember when DJs wore a suit and dress shirt at every function. ( Sigh) I miss those days. :(

[ppentertainments]

Ask your customers whether or not they're fussed if it's a concern.
That is the thing, 99.9% aren't fussed. I think I have been asked twice what I will be wearing as they would prefer a suit.

I like the branded polo shirt as being multi-op can ensure everyone dresses similarly and I replace the polo shirts often so don't have the grey washed out look I have seen before.

It is just I often got comments about how smart the DJ looked, but rarely do now - however what people do notice and appreciate is changing dramatically over the past couple of years.

[Imagine]

I've completely changed my dress-code over the past year

I used to rock up in a full suit, waistcoat, formal shirt...you get the idea. I looked like a guest. As already mentioned....suggested by the "guru's".

And then it hit me, not one other supplier was dressed in this way.....nowhere near. Did they get any less thought of them? NOPE!

This year I've seen Togs in shorts and scruffy t-shirts, venue staff in logo'd polos, photo booth staff in jeans and t-shirts....you name it. In fact the only other people I've seen dressed up this year are Toastmasters.....and they're supposed to look that way.

So, it's now smart trousers (normally those from the suit) and a logo'd formal shirt. Very rarely a tie....I HATE having those things around my neck.

It's comfortable to work in, still looks smart and doesn't make me look like a guest (which at the end of the day....I'm not). I do that for the all-dayer's as well (OK - I wear a tie for ceremony stuff).

Nobody's complained yet, and in fact when I mentioned to one customer that I felt underdressed (it was a black tie 50th and I hadn't been told it was black tie so didn't have said outfit in the van), she simply remarked about the fact that I wasn't a guest and didn't expect me to be dressed as such.

So, no formal wear as such for me.....I'm the entertainment not the waiting staff or a guest. I'm even starting to change my website imagery to remove the photos of me wearing things like ties.....because that's not the image I want to project anymore.

[ppentertainments]

Funnily enough, I feel most comfortable at weddings in a suit and tie. Appropriate and acceptable for most weddings. Saying that, I've had a few this year where they married abroad/elsewhere/earlier, and wanted a very informal party. For these, I didn't even wear a tie! :eek::eek:

I can remember when DJs wore a suit and dress shirt at every function. ( Sigh) I miss those days. :(

A bit old school - I must admit when I first started out at weddings I wore a suit because I thought it made me look smart AND actually gave me confidence. I still like a suit, the main bug bear for me is having to change after the gig to pack down, something I detest having to do.

[Imagine]

Oh and by the way, I HAVE DJ'd a wedding in shorts before :)

Last summer, boiling hot day in a big hot hall using the Retro setup when it contained lamps instead of LED. The groom (who's idea it was to use the Retro show because he was an ex-jock himself) told me to dress in shorts and a t-shirt.....because that's how he used to do it.

[ppentertainments]

Oh and by the way, I HAVE DJ'd a wedding in shorts before :)

I did twice this summer, nobody seemed to care (although I did check with the B&G)

[Excalibur]

So, no formal wear as such for me.....I'm the entertainment not the waiting staff or a guest. .
You're halfway there, son. If you're an entertainer, dress like one, not a bloody Ninja, in black from head to toe. Not my style, Jim, but ten out of ten for the suit. :approve:


A bit old school - I must admit when I first started out at weddings I wore a suit because I thought it made me look smart AND actually gave me confidence. I still like a suit, the main bug bear for me is having to change after the gig to pack down, something I detest having to do.
Correctamundo. :agree:


Oh and by the way, I HAVE DJ'd a wedding in shorts before :)




I did twice this summer, nobody seemed to care (although I did check with the B&G)

There you go, Benny. Never say never. :)

[yourdj]

Good question as I don't think appearance is taken seriously enough in this profession. I would undoubtably say 'look towards Italy, rather than Scotland' for next year. I Have worn this year - Smart grey tight chinos, white dress shirt, blue tie and usually my sleeves rolled up & really nice brown leather shoes with blue suede to match the tie. Almost every event someone has complimented my shoes, every other event someone has complimented my waistcoat, both cost about £25 each from Amazon and have lasted all wedding season! Really great find, but it took me many hours of research to put it all together. Yes I am sad, but its part of my 20% solution. :)

I used to wear a 3 piece tweed and went to just the waistcoat especially in the summer, but I noticed that a lot of groomsmen started doing it (I bought it 5 years back from Marc Darcy) so I think its starting to go a lot more casual and italian now.

I saw a friend of mine the other day and I he always wears a dinner jacket, which I think is way OTT, but it depends on the person, especially if you have a large frame as a suit can really look good over a polo shirt (for example). Not a fan of ties with suits though.

I have actually ignored what DJ's have been saying and have studied photographers to come up with my dress. A photographer I know also always wears a 3 black Tux? Firstly it must be very uncomfortable but he is the only person that wears one and I don't think it does him any favours?? Taking ab sometout photographer dress, you can really dress down and still get away with it, especially the hippy girls, I actually think sometimes they look really cool, with flat shoes and funky clothes.

The one 'trend' I just don't understand is the guys who think they are really cool (usually from London) that don't wear socks and have trousers too short. Whats all that about as to me they just look gay. :p

This was the old me (although I would usually always have a matching tie must have been hot?):

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Me before that (no tie with an open neck jacket):

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I am running out of time - Cant find anything resembling my current dress as i am up a mountain in Poland, but imagine this with tighter grey jeans, waistcoat and smart white shirt. Really great Hugo Boss belt, it has a racket system, so can be set to my waist leaving the shirt nicely tucked in. My weight has been going up and down a bit so its a god send and is a great accessory.

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[Steven]

Funny one as what works for me wont work for you. We are all shapes and sizes, as well as having a certain look and certainly age plays a factor.

I used to wear a full 3 piece, until i was mistaken for a guest and missed out on a fillet steak from a venue the size of my shoe. Haven't worn one since.

I now wear smart jeans, a short sleeve shirt and a blazer jacket. once the first dance is done i whip off the jacket and reveal the guns :thumbsup:

This kind of goes with my ethos of Formal for the first dance, then its party time.

New logo is getting designed at the moment so i may switch to a logo'd short sleeve shirt who knows.

[yourdj]

i whip off the jacket and reveal the guns

You dress like a Cowboy? ;)

[ppentertainments]

Funny one as what works for me wont work for you. We are all shapes and sizes, as well as having a certain look and certainly age plays a factor.

New logo is getting designed at the moment so i may switch to a logo'd short sleeve shirt who knows.
Very true - if you are looking at a logo short sleeved shirt, whatever you do don't buy a black one. I bought some and they fade straight away and to be honest within a few months started to look very tatty. They were quite good quality too.

[Steven]

You dress like a Cowboy? ;)

ha! Yes, i forgot to mention i also wear spurs and chaps on top of my smart jeans.

The Guns also help with anyone who puts drinks on my subs


Very true - if you are looking at a logo short sleeved shirt, whatever you do don't buy a black one. I bought some and they fade straight away and to be honest within a few months started to look very tatty. They were quite good quality too.

They would be white i think, but they have to reasonably fashionable (but not expensive as i will go through that many of them)

[theoloyla]

First impressions are important; so a smart tidy rig with cables neatly arranged and attractive lighting etc. If the operator/staff look tatty then it undermines all that effort. In any shop or business I use cleanliness and smart appearance is an influence and discos are no different.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

You dress like a Cowboy? ;)


Not sure where that quote came from. Someone is playing silly buggers with the edit button by the looks of it as I didn't say that.
My 'guns' are covered in ink, so I wouldn't be getting them out.


Mod Note. Sorry Gary, Toby managed to attribute Steven's quote to you. I have now edited it to reflect the correct ownership.

[Benny Smyth]

Very true - if you are looking at a logo short sleeved shirt, whatever you do don't buy a black one. I bought some and they fade straight away and to be honest within a few months started to look very tatty. They were quite good quality too.

And you'll probably be asked which Weatherspoons you work at.

[ppentertainments]

And you'll probably be asked which Weatherspoons you work at.
Haha

The one reason I like logo clothing is it stops me being mistaken for a waiter or hotel manager. Not a problem with all-day bookings but on an evening only I suppose it is an easy mistake to make.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I was stood at the bar, waiting for a pint of water at a wedding I was doing at one of my old hotel residencies and I was approached by a guest who wasn't the happiest person in the world (to put it politely). She started effing and blinding at me because she wasn't happy about something (I can't remember what it was right now). I let her say her piece and then said "Sorry, but you would be better off having a word with a member of staff as I'm the DJ!".

You should have seen her face! Embarrassment beyond belief. She couldn't apologise enough.
She commented "I thought you WERE a member of staff!".

What? Because I was wearing a black Fred Perry shirt, and the staff were wearing black shirts?
Easily done I guess? Mind you, their black shirts were probably from Lidl, whereas mine cost me just short of a ton..... (Sorry, I sound like Toby there :o)

[DJColsie]

For the first (and probably only time) I DJ’d in shorts at a couple’s request this summer.

Hottest Saturday of the year, delayed turnaround and temperature measured at 38 degrees in a naval officers mess. I was a sweaty mess as I hurried through the set up in shorts and tshirt. With the 1st dance already 10 mins overdue I put on some background music and said I’d be 2 minutes while I changed.

Both bride and groom said keep the shorts on and just change your shirt. Appreciated but felt weird.

Normally a 2 piece suit and open necked shirt for me (for weddings) and shirt and trousers for general parties.

[ukpartydj]

I've always had a red / dark red theme throughout all my branding so I used to wear a dark red shirt and light grey trousers / suit jacket but decided to go branded last year. I couldn't be happier with my decision.

Many more people have asked me about the company name / I've heard somebody mention it. Staff can easily find me "find the guy in the purple shirt with 11 on it" I've overheard.... Its not purple, its dark red but still.

My favorite addition has been a thick branded jumper though, same colours etc, super comfortable and very warm, I definitely feel more like an electrician than a DJ when wearing it but it's smart and beats wearing a coat in the colder gigs!

[theoloyla]

I agree you dont want to look like a member of staff from the venue. We are entertainers and a little bit of flamboyance should go with entertainment.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

Not sure where that quote came from. Someone is playing silly buggers with the edit button by the looks of it as I didn't say that.
My 'guns' are covered in ink, so I wouldn't be getting them out.


Mod Note. Sorry Gary, Toby managed to attribute Steven's quote to you. I have now edited it to reflect the correct ownership.

Thanks Peter. No need to apologise.
Maybe Toby should concentrate a bit more, whilst he's posting multiple photos of himself :zip:

[Excalibur]

I agree you dont want to look like a member of staff from the venue. We are entertainers and a little bit of flamboyance should go with entertainment.
Theo, you're absolutely correct.




Maybe Toby should concentrate a bit more, whilst he's posting multiple photos of himself :zip:

You might think that, I couldn't possibly comment. :whistle:

[mattydj50]

Being that tomorrow's wedding's playlist contains a significant amount of French music, I wonder if the DJ will be suitably attired with hooped jersey, onions round his neck and wearing a beret and carrying baguettes?

[yourdj]

Thanks Peter. No need to apologise.
Maybe Toby should concentrate a bit more, whilst he's posting multiple photos of himself :zip:

Sorry i was sat in an airport and they started calling me through, I was going to quote about the doorman comment you made. I rarely make errors in posting especially when quoting. :)

I disagree with you last comment (and the photos were a post before anyway)! Someone has asked what we wear so a photo makes sense as a description of what you wear does not really work - as one person will look completely different to the next. Theo might suit a 70's frilly ballroom tuxedo, where as someone in their 20's might look like a tool; someone who weighs 20 stone might look a lot better in a suit vs a polo shirt, or someone that looks like a doorman (i.e. tall and well built) might look better in more casual clothes (i.e. a white shirt & chinos). Or someone in the latter years, well built with a big grey moustache might look awesome in a Hawaiian shirt and shorts?

I know Colin, Theo, Peter and yourself as i have met them in person and can imagine what they will look like, but as for everyone else its just guess work. I think who posted this would be better off posting a few photos of themselves and asking what would look good on them from our options, as the current trends are irrelevant if it looks silly on them.

The three most useful posts on this thread (to me) are the ones that have posted photos of themselves (prior to mine). :)


ha! Yes, i forgot to mention i also wear spurs and chaps on top of my smart jeans.

As you have a profile picture that included in the last sentence above. Bet that suits you well, I also tend to de-sleeve after FD but it depends on the wedding as I personally think a DJ should look cool & smart, but sometimes that can be a VERY subjective, so other people options matter. Times are changing very quickly and I feel that dinner jackets (and especially open suits & ties) and such like, will be regarded as a bit fuddy duddy in a few years, just look at Steve Jobs 10 years back unleashing a new product wearing a tatty old sweatshirt! Again depends on the person wearing it I guess?

i so have to hit the gym and stop drinking beer. :)

[DJ Jules]

For me it's a branded black polo, black combats (either full or knee length depending on the time of year) and black trainers while I'm loading in.
After loading in I change into either a black or white shirt, black trousers and black shoes. If it's cold I have a black hoodie with my logo on the back to put over the top.

My company colours are black, white, cyan and a kind of pink so I'm using the least visually offensive colours from my brand for my attire :D I occasionally get asked if I'm hotel staff, but not often. Most of my branded kit is now about 4-5years old and is due for a refresh, but it's held the blacks surprisingly well without fading out to grey.

This post has been interesting as I've been considering what to buy for uniform for both me and my Photobooth staff - and I'm none the wiser now :zip:

Julian

[Shakermaker Promotions]

Ha! Ha! Toby, you do make me laugh mate, keep digging :rolleyes:

Not that I am Quasimodo or anything, but I'm not one for plastering photos of myself all over the internet.
No offence to those that do, it's just not my cup of tea.

[ppentertainments]

i so have to hit the gym and stop drinking beer. :)
To be honest, that was my biggest change, appearance wise - really must get back on it.

[yourdj]

Ha! Ha! Toby, you do make me laugh mate, keep digging :rolleyes:

Not that I am Quasimodo or anything, but I'm not one for plastering photos of myself all over the internet.
No offence to those that do, it's just not my cup of tea.

Sorry - as much as I like to keep most members laughing at me, in this case I am just sticking up for myself as its not 2010 anymore as I am not digging a hole, just making a point. :)

I am definitely in agreement that everyone is not confident in taking or posting photos pf themselves (or may see it as narcissistic) but in this case its quite a relevant thing to do if you want to as dress is individual and also visual. :o


ha! Yes, i forgot to mention i also wear spurs and chaps on top of my smart jeans.


I need to sort my self out. i am not fat but I could be much more toned. more importantly being disciplined and getting all those lovely hormones helps in life and business. Having said that i am currently in the pub with a steak and on my 3rd beer! I did walk 12km up a mountain on Monday though. According to my time management audio book it takes 20-30 days to learn a new habit, so I need to be more disciplined. ;)

This is a great thread, as theo says appearance is very important (not that I am following it with my alcohol consumption), so maintaining good health and taking note of what we are wearing to me is very important and like gear needs to be replaced and updated at least every year. I personally love Christmas as i get zero bother from work and can spend all those boring times sat looking at the sales. I got a Marc Darcy 3 pice suit for about £50 last year, amazing!! :)

[yourdj]

here we go the phootbooth guy took a picture of me last night:

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[theoloyla]

Summer wedding in a marquee

[yourdj]

Summer wedding in a marquee

Nice waistcoat & tie combo. :)

[Excalibur]

Nice waistcoat & tie combo. :)

Indeed Toby. And his trousers don't look like they need ironing. :p

[yourdj]

Indeed Toby. And his trousers don't look like they need ironing. :p

Only in that photo as they are stretchy tight jeans not trousers (so dont get creased), just the way I am standing, but i see what you mean. I did not mention theos trousers or shoes as I like the top half not the bottom as per the above probably looks better in the flesh. ;)

[Excalibur]

Only in that photo as they are stretchy tight jeans not trousers (so dont get creased), just the way I am standing, but i see what you mean. I did not mention theos trousers or shoes as I like the top half not the bottom as per the above probably looks better in the flesh. ;)

Jeans? :confused: Jeans? :eek: Jeans? :please:

I'm assuming you sneaked oop North, to Slagthorpe WMC, if you were dressed thus. :p

[Shakermaker Promotions]

:zip:

[Benny Smyth]

Not that I am Quasimodo or anything, but I'm not one for plastering photos of myself all over the internet.
No offence to those that do, it's just not my cup of tea.

Purely for poops and giggles purposes, I'm gonna join in!

A couple of weeks ago, I did an all dayer. For the setup, takedown and evening bit, I was in my usual polo attire. For the day, I dressed thusly:

http://i65.tinypic.com/b7f448.jpg

Last night, I was in a marquee doing an evening only wedding disco and because it was so cold, I had to wrap up warm. I left it as late as I could, but I eventually had to give in and get the hat and gloves out:

http://i68.tinypic.com/v7sk1l.jpg

If anything, my clients thought that I was an absolute trooper for sticking it out from start to finish. They understood that it was really cold in there (a lot of the guests stayed inside the main building to keep warm), but luckily there was a hardcore few who warmed the marquee up slightly with their raving and the fact that we entered DnB and Dubstep territory made the hat seem more appropriate!

You never know, were we to get another summer like we did this year, I may turn up to gigs like this:

http://i67.tinypic.com/2hn7603.jpg

#YoureWelcome

:Laugh:

[yourdj]

Jeans? :confused: Jeans? :eek: Jeans? :please:

I'm assuming you sneaked oop North, to Slagthorpe WMC, if you were dressed thus. :p

This is why I ask brides/female friends, what they think about things rather than DJ's. out of at least 50 people they have all said they love it over a tweed 3 piece I have never had so many positive comments about a pair of shoes or waistcoat (literally every event) - although they don't mention the jeans so maybe you have a point, but I feel comfortable in them and I have also asked a lot of people (especially venue managers and photographers) and everyone of them says that it looks great with the waist coat & shoes. I think just a shirt would be a bit crap though. :)

Being a big fan of 3 pieces suits (I have at least 8 now), I used to think jeans would be far too casual (especially Denim), but times have changed very rapidly in the last few years I am just moving with them rather than being stuck in an ill fitting black drainpipe trousered suits more suitable for a funeral in 1995 that a wedding in 2019. I feel the same away about ties in open suits, more David Brent than cool DJ, but thats just my opinion. :)


Purely for poops and giggles purposes, I'm gonna join in!

A couple of weeks ago, I did an all dayer. For the setup, takedown and evening bit, I was in my usual polo attire. For the day, I dressed thusly:

http://i65.tinypic.com/b7f448.jpg

Last night, I was in a marquee doing an evening only wedding disco and because it was so cold, I had to wrap up warm. I left it as late as I could, but I eventually had to give in and get the hat and gloves out:

http://i68.tinypic.com/v7sk1l.jpg

If anything, my clients thought that I was an absolute trooper for sticking it out from start to finish. They understood that it was really cold in there (a lot of the guests stayed inside the main building to keep warm), but luckily there was a hardcore few who warmed the marquee up slightly with their raving and the fact that we entered DnB and Dubstep territory made the hat seem more appropriate!

You never know, were we to get another summer like we did this year, I may turn up to gigs like this:

http://i67.tinypic.com/2hn7603.jpg

#YoureWelcome

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That last one is the winner. I like the first one, that looks like a Marc Darcy, but so many companies are doing that now? Do you get any comments about the tattoos. Perhaps Gary can get his out if not, but I suppose it depends what the atattoes say or mean? Not anything I have any idea about, or wish to explore personally. A jumper in a marquee is a must!! I bring one as when it gets cold enough usually everyone is so :Censored::Censored::Censored::Censored:ed to even notice me. Stopping the wind with kit bags is also a big one as it whips around the legs.

[Excalibur]

Benny, in pic 1, you're a Toby clone!!! :eek:

Pic 2, a barrow boy, and Pic 3, well, I think Uncle Shaun will have to have a dabble with his magic pen. ;)

[yourdj]

Pic 2, a barrow boy, and Pic 3, well, I think Uncle Shaun will have to have a dabble with his magic pen. ;)

I know this is a family forum, but it toes look like he was holding something doesn't he? :o:o:o

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[Benny Smyth]

Benny, in pic 1, you're a Toby clone!!! :eek:

What you don't see in that pic is the smart jeans and brown/white Vans. So not quite a clone.

Plus, the beard and sleeve makes me considerably more hipster than Toby. :lol:

[yourdj]

considerably more hipster than Toby. :lol:

Indeed I could grow a long 'tramp' beard, wear thick glasses & get full body tattooing, but I quite like being dull, boring & consistent with my style. I always cringe at photos of parents etc from the 70's with crappy moustaches or 80's with terrible mullets that were cool for the few years they were in but were a very bad idea. Perhaps I need to grow a mohawk or something to liven it up?? ;)

Vans :eek: Vans :zip: Vans :please:

Only joking, bet they look great if they match the waistcoat. :)
Ashley Riggs wears Vans as Colin (DJ Colsie) would attest too, but i think it depends on what else you are wearing.

[Excalibur]

What you don't see in that pic is the smart jeans and brown/white Vans. So not quite a clone.


Eh? Jeans and brown shoes = clone. ( If Toby had started shaving yet,and could grow a beard. ) :D

[Imagine]

( If Toby had started shaving yet,and could grow a beard. ) :D

Do you mind?
I've just spat hot coffee all over my laptop reading that comment :daft:

[yourdj]

Indeed I could grow a long 'tramp' beard,


If Toby had started shaving yet,and could grow a beard

I hate it when it gets to a few days, but I guess its not too bad after a few weeks. Not for me though.

[mattydj50]

What you don't see in that pic is the smart jeans and brown/white Vans. So not quite a clone.

Plus, the beard and sleeve makes me considerably more hipster than Toby. :lol:

White Vans man?

I got told off last night by an old git who shall remain nameless for not wearing a tie.

[Imagine]

I got told off last night by an old git who shall remain nameless for not wearing a tie.

Welcome to the revolution Brother Matty, we have ties, jackets, suits, erm...... ;)

I have to admit - it's very rare now for me to wear a tie. I find them uncomfortable and restrictive to work in (I have a fat neck and prefer my collar button to be undone).

Don't get me wrong, I carry a rainbow selection of different neck-wear in the van just in case it's insisted on. This year at least though, I think I've only worn one the once (and that came off after the first dance)

[yourdj]

White Vans man?

I got told off last night by an old git who shall remain nameless for not wearing a tie.

I generally always wear a tie for the ceremony and up until the wedding breakfast when wearing any suit, but tend to always wear one with a waistcoat. I got told off many years ago by my wedding manager (my wise teacher of formality) at my residency. Her words were "its fine for the evening but far too casual for the ceremony". she is in her late 50's, but she is in my opinion correct (at this specific venue). I tend to get used to it after its on as i buy shirts that slightly larger neck width.:)

[theoloyla]

I was always likewize with the jacket. It stayed on until the dancing started and I was behind the decks at which point it would come off.

[Corabar Steve]

Looks like I'm the only one who still asks the client how they would prefer me to be dressed?

Came a cropper with that 2 years ago when the groom & I turned up in identical tweed (although on mine the waistcoat had lapels & a velvet collar & his didn't). He thought it was hilarious though & said it showed we both had excellent taste.

When they have no preference I tend to go smart casual (which I've always considered a bit of an oxymoron) erring very much on the side of smart, as I've gone a bit "Gentleman's Gazette" (Google it) of late.

[Excalibur]

Looks like I'm the only one who still asks the client how they would prefer me to be dressed?


Eh? I beg your pardon!! :mad:
Granted, I don't turn up looking like HG Wells, Sherlock Holmes, or Henry Morton Stanley, but I would like to draw the Honourable Member's attention to the salient lines from the purple prose sent to each and every one of my customers.

"I will dress in keeping with the dress code for the function ( I’m happy to work in fancy dress also, if the function is themed ) whether that be smart casual, shirt and tie, or suit and tie. Again, you can specify whatever you wish, you’re in charge".

The sartorial default setting for weddings is a suit ( if time and circumstances allow ). The minimum standard is shiny shoes, smart trousers, and a tie. ( Worn round the neck as per its intended use, not the forehead. ) ;)

[Imagine]

The minimum standard is shiny shoes, smart trousers, and a tie. ( Worn round the neck as per its intended use, not the forehead. ) ;)

Get with the times, old timer!

I've got a wedding at the start of November where the neck tie being suitably worn around the forehead is most DEFINITELY going to be the order of the evening! (really looking forward to it but history and previous expectations dictate it'll be a poor showing....time will tell!)

Shiny trousers and smart shoes....nah! They won't see them in that place ;)

[khards]

I always arrive in my black polo T-shirt that has my logo on it, so everyone knows who I am and I'll keep that on until I have unloaded and setup.
Once everything's ready to roll it's on with a fance white shirt, got to look smart as I am the DJ here to entertain the guests and need to look the part.
I think a tie would be overdressing for me, but would where one if requested.

Here's a photo form last year. taken at Wookie Hole!

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IMO looks quite smart, the disco has somewhat changed since :-)

[Excalibur]

Well folks, one of the last bastions of what Real DJ's do may be crumbling. As I've said above, and I see Chris was on the same page, I used to feel a sense of confidence from wearing a suit. It was the uniform, the symbol of what we do.

Things change, and I must own up to not wearing a suit at a few weddings recently, for various reasons. Suit trousers, shirt, and on one occasion, I think I didn't have a tie! :eek::eek:

Nobody died. Nobody had an attack of the vapours. As with many aspects of this game, a rethink could be on the cards. Mind you, the chances of me turning up dressed like some togs, well...................... :fp::fp::fp:

[DJ Jules]

I haven't worn a tie in about 15 years :D My day job dropped them from the dress code on the grounds of equality (women don't have to wear them, so men don't either). It's still shirt and suit trousers for me with reasonably smart shoes.

Having been the photographer at some incredibly sweaty weddings over the summer this year, I have a different perspective on the dress code. As a DJ I'll get by with rolling up my shirt sleeves, as a photographer, I melt in a shirt and trousers with the amount of running around I have to do during the day (usually something like 20k steps) and I did attend one wedding in shorts, polo shirt and trainers. The feedback from that one was that my attire was appropriate for the occasion and the conditions and my work was 5* So.... whatever really :)

[Nakatomi]

I used to always fully suit up for a wedding. Looking back I think I looked like I had ideas above my station. Now it's always 'smart casual'. Nobody has commented either way so... Good?

I think as long as you couldn't be described as scruffy (ie no beer stained t-shirt & dirty jeans) pretty much anything goes.

[Excalibur]

The feedback from that one was that my attire was appropriate for the occasion and the conditions and my work was 5* So.... whatever really :)

Hmmmm. I'm not really happy about you having a foot in the enemy camp. :Naughty:


If I'm absolutely honest, there have been times when it would have made more sense to have DJ'ed thus attired at a wedding. :D

[rth_discos]

I'm yet to see a band turn up and wear a suit to perform.

We are after all performers. Do we look like performers, or another guest?

If you've ever been confused for the maître d', then the outfit isn't right!

Only once have I worn a tie, and that was at the request of the couple.

I'm thinking my sparkly jacket that I use at Christmas corporate events needs to come out more for weddings.

[Imagine]

I'm very much an open necked shirt (either short or long sleeved depending on the heat in the venue), and a funky musical waistcoat. It's mentioned at least once at every wedding and makes me stand out as NOT being one of the guests (it's fairly obvious what my job is).

I only ever wear a tie if I'm doing the ceremony part of things.

[DJ Jules]

I'm yet to see a band turn up and wear a suit to perform.

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:zip:

I had a corporate gig a few weeks ago as well where I provided photobooth for the evening and the band were in full suits and the ladies wore black evening gowns. Some bands seem to have got the memo. It's just photographers now ;)

Julian

[Benny Smyth]

I'm still doing the black branded polo thing for evening only functions. During the summer, the branded cargo shorts come out. I'm there to work, and a lot of our jobs involve lifting and shifting. Do the events crew set up shows at the NEC in a suit? Nope, so why should I?

Here's a thought: a big reason why some DJs wear suits at weddings is to raise their own status at the event because "I'm a performer, darling!", but fail to realise that they look like everybody else there. If your mentality is that you are the show, you need to dress like a star. People pay to see Mick Jagger on stage, and while he's performing he does not dress like his audience. He is dialed up to 11, and he looks like a star. People don't pay to see people who look like everybody else - this is why wrestling was more popular in previous years, because those wrestlers looked closer to Gods than they did to you and me, whereas a lot of the wrestlers today look like us. If you want to be a centrepeice of an event, you have to dress like a star.

With that mentality, Wayne and his jazzy waistcoat is a damn sight closer to that than I am.

With regards to photographers, as a man with experience of such things, balls to the idea of a suit. I tried the suit, then I tried the waistcoat, jeans and tweed jacket thing...it's not comfortable at all. For the last wedding I shot, I wore a smart polo, jeans and black trainers and I was still really sweaty and clammy by the time the wedding breakfast was served. I carry towels, wet wipes, anti-perspirant, aftershave and I still end up feeling 'ick' by the middle of the afternoon. In a suit, it was a hell of a lot worse. Plus the amount of clothes I've damaged doing what I needed to do to get the shot.

I've got a 'tog friend of mine who wears shorts and t-shirt, and looks more akin to someone going to his neighbors barbecue. I'd never do that, but I can fully appreciate and respect why he does it.

[DJColsie]

Suit and open neck shirt for me. Jacket usually comes off after the first dance. Tie for ceremony and wedding breakfast.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

99% of DJs I've seen in suits give off more of an mortgauge adviser vibe than a DJ.

Each to their own though, I know some bands who perform in suits and it matches their marketing/persona etc.

[DJ Jules]

99% of DJs I've seen in suits give off more of an mortgauge adviser vibe than a DJ.

That would be me ;) I was once voted "least likely person in the room to be a DJ" in a comedy show :D

Julian

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

Crap screen grab from my site. I wear a blue and orange tartan suit. No one has mistaken me for venue staff in the past 5 or so years 😁

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[Excalibur]

Crap screen grab from my site. I wear a blue and orange tartan suit. No one has mistaken me for venue staff in the past 5 or so years 


In the good old days when flamboyance and sartorial elegance was 90% of being a DJ, nobody would have taken me for a guest, either! :eek::D

[DJColsie]

I have always felt that you should fit in and dress similar to most of the guests. I actually don’t want to stand out.

[ppentertainments]

I have always felt that you should fit in and dress similar to most of the guests. I actually don’t want to stand out.
Unless wearing ‘official’ clothing ie toastmasters uniform, I believe you should be dressed down compared to guests.

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

Unless wearing ‘official’ clothing ie toastmasters uniform, I believe you should be dressed down compared to guests.

Why?

I have not an insignificant amount of brides ask if I'm going to be wearing my suit on the night because they love it...

[Excalibur]

I have always felt that you should fit in and dress similar to most of the guests. I actually don’t want to stand out.


Unless wearing ‘official’ clothing ie toastmasters uniform, I believe you should be dressed down compared to guests.

Surprisingly, and unusually, I disagree with you both. I'm with Jim ( in principle ) on this one. ( I don't have a tartan suit, or Scottish ancestry). Ah for the good old days of a bottle green crushed velvet suit, with a frilled dress shirt. Sigh.

[ppentertainments]

Why?

I have not an insignificant amount of brides ask if I'm going to be wearing my suit on the night because they love it...
A couple, family or close guests might be scrimping and saving for their clothes, and the DJ turns up and is better dressed than they are ?

For me so long as smart it is insignificant, apart from maybe all day weddings. Evenings for me is polo shirt and black jeans.

If a bride asked me about wearing a suit, personally I probably wouldn't take the booking - gone are those days (thankfully)

[Benny Smyth]

A couple, family or close guests might be scrimping and saving for their clothes, and the DJ turns up and is better dressed than they are ?

Do you own your own house? You should probably sell it because that young couple renting the house down the road can't afford to buy one.

There are many reasons why a DJ shouldn't wear a suit to a wedding, but being dressed better than a guest isn't one of them. :lol:

[Excalibur]

If a bride asked me about wearing a suit, personally I probably wouldn't take the booking - gone are those days (thankfully)

If they asked about me dressing in a suit, as Hannibal Lecter, or Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, as long as it meets my fiscal threshold, I'm the man for the job. :D



There are many reasons why a DJ shouldn't wear a suit to a wedding, but being dressed better than a guest isn't one of them. :lol:

Benny, I don't know how they dress for weddings in Brum and its hinterland, but sometimes round here I've seen guests at weddings in stately homes who were worse dressed than Onslow! :mad:

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

A couple, family or close guests might be scrimping and saving for their clothes, and the DJ turns up and is better dressed than they are ?



That's a stretch but ultimately my priority is the bride and groom who unanimously like the suit and effort that goes along with it.

[Excalibur]

That's a stretch but ultimately my priority is the bride and groom who unanimously like the suit and effort that goes along with it.

Give that man any prize off the top shelf. :bowdown:

[Benny Smyth]

Benny, I don't know how they dress for weddings in Brum and its hinterland, but sometimes round here I've seen guests at weddings in stately homes who were worse dressed than Onslow! :mad:

There have been occasions where I have said to guests "It was nice of your dad to let you borrow his suit, wasn't it?"