Is This Attire Suitable For Filming Jobs?

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wildstriker

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I'd like to know your opinions on this sort of attire for filming events (like graduation/wedding receptions, conferences, funerals, parties, discos). Do you think this sort of attire is suitable for all events?

Examples:

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Thanks.
 
and practical aspects like kneeling down work best in dark trousers. light colour ones show dirty patches on the knees in less clean places.

ALWAYS take a jacket, but wearing it depends on the event. However - certainly in the UK, ties are a real give-away. Never wear one with the top button undone and the tie loose - it's kind of saying to some people, I'm wearing one, what's the issue? If you want to be taken for what you are by everyone of all ages and social standing, then look better than the guests, and look like somebody who is being paid to be there. You must not blend in with guests, but blend in with the occasion. For theatre work, I always wear black, because everyone does, but on a formal event, I'll wear trousers, not jeans, a button up black shirt and a tie, and it's annoying when people come up to me and ask questions, and ignore a colleague who has black jeans and a polo shirt - even when he might be production manager. In a hotel formal setting for an event, looking 'right' makes your life far easier. Top picture is good - but me? I'd have worn a darker shirt. last thing I like in videos is seeing the people you shouldn't see.
 
For events, for photo jobs, I wear what the men wear. If it is a jacket and tie, then jacket and tie. For video, because I have to work more physically, I will match the wait staff, and wear nice black slacks and a black button down.
 
Add an all-black combination to your collection (personally, that's all I'd wear working).
 
Thank you for the responses.

I see suggestions for a jacket. I presume like this one (minus the green colour):

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I actually don't have a jacket of this sort. But I have a zipper sweater. Would that be a sensible alternative?

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What about when you're filming outside in the hot Summer? Are you still expected to wear a jacket?
 
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Perhaps what's called in the US a blazer will work with or without a tie, depending on job. EG:

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Keeping your jaw clenched the whole day is optional...

And think about how tight you want your pants. Rather, make sure you can drop down to get the shots you need without the pants binding you. No need to go too loose, but remember you won't just be standing and sitting...

Also, consider getting dress shoes with quiet rubber(ish) soles. The leather-soled ones in your pics might be loud on stone, tile, and concrete floors. Also might get a bit uncomfy towards the end of a long day standing, walking, and carrying... Rockport was an early big brand making these sorts of shoes, but there are many these days. But here's their page of dress/office shoes:
https://www.rockport.com/rockport/mens-occasions-dress


Like others are saying: Dress in styles and colors so you don't stand out from the crowd. And keep colors muted-to-dark.
 
DLD said:
And sometimes you may have to wear a kippah.
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haha, I always find this puzzling and I'm Orthodox (Jewish). If someone isn't religious or not Jewish I would not expect them to wear a yarmulke (kippah) at my event. They are welcome too but definitely not a requirement especially if they are working and not even a guest. I see the requirement more in conservative and reform ceremonies.
 
I don't really shoot many events anymore but in general I consider the client and dress accordingly. I don't just have one set dresscode but take the time to think about what the event is and what others will be wearing. If it's a fancy wedding, I will try to dress up (without it being too restrictive). If it's a evening lecture, I'll dress business casual. If it's a religious private school, I'll look at their dress code, otherwise I consider what the teachers are wearing. Over the summer, while filming camps, I wear hiking pants and sneakers or hiking shoes and a tshirt.

One thing I try to avoid is having a button down shirt tucked in without some sort of jacket or vest. The shirt inevitably becomes partially untucked and then I end up looking like a shlub. So it's either fully untucked to begin with or a jacket/vest to help hide unkemptness.
 
egproductions said:
haha, I always find this puzzling and I'm Orthodox (Jewish). If someone isn't religious or not Jewish I would not expect them to wear a yarmulke (kippah) at my event. They are welcome too but definitely not a requirement especially if they are working and not even a guest. I see the requirement more in conservative and reform ceremonies.
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My take that if the wedding and the subsequent ceremony takes place at a temple, then it'd be a good idea for the crew (who ain't gotta be Jewish but it don't hoit) to wear them. At least, ask the officiating rabbi if that's what is preferred by him/her and the hosts. If it's a restaurant or a hotel, then dress like the musicians do.

Just don't forget to hum along to Hava Nagila.
 
What are you guys wearing for corporate gigs? I've been wearing kneepads over jeans and a sweater with a high collar. But maybe I need to take it up a notch.
 
We usually wear gold polo company shirts, hats and tan, grey or dark pants unless it's a wedding or formal event then it varies much. We also have dress company shirts. Sometimes we wear all black to blend in. For hot outdoor jobs we have white polo company shirts and tan shorts, white hats.
I try as much as possible to avoid jackets I get too hot. Seldom wear a tie with a jacket
 
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