Over 40 Dressing for Stage

[frozenotter]

I've been giving this conundrum some thought lately. What is appropriate? What do you wear? Do you not care? One might say over 40 should avoid the issue all-together and just not be on stage (Grace Slick). All black with a black t-shirt seems safe as long as the shirt is minimal on graphics and it doesn't expose a lot or any color. Shoes are kinda tough, though boots of some sort seem to be ok. What about Vans? Hmm...conundrum. Looking like a 19 year old disheveled "I just got out of bed" rebel ain't gonna work no more.

 

[DotStudio]

I go full JoeyDego.

 

[truckermde]

I'm 46.

I usually wear dark pants or jeans, with a plain black T-shirt, even if I'm wearing it inside-out to hide whatever crap is printed on it. Vans.

Daytime outdoor gig may see me in shorts, if it's hot. That is not considered odd or inappropriate in CA.

 

[SWeAT hOg]

Converse black sneakers or Doc Marten shoes, dark blue jeans, funky button-up short-sleeved shirt. In the winter, black t-shirt, with funky button-up long-sleeved shirt.

 

[truckermde]

Normal gig-wear has different definitions in different countries. These guys are over 40, but in Norway.

 

[DotStudio]

Normal gig-wear has different definitions in different countries. These guys are over 40, but in Norway.

And that's their wedding gig attire.

 

[Brians Evil Twin]

I've heard jodhpurs are making a comeback.

 

[Freddy G]

Black is a terrible colour for stage unless you're trying to hide...light and bright colours are best.
Show some style! You get picked up so much better by stage lighting.

 

[Jymbopalyse]

What did you wear last Friday? Just be you.

And make sure its comfortable.

 

[cybermgk]

NOT THIS

 

[Donal]

Like this:

Or this:

or this

(the one standing )


Not sure what I`ll do end of next year when I hit 50

 

[chasenblues]

Black is a terrible colour for stage unless you're trying to hide...light and bright colours are best.
Show some style! You get picked up so much better by stage lighting.

How about performing behind the curtain and or keeping the lights off all together?

 

[I Break Things]

Black suit, head to toe, Johnny Cash style.

 

[I Break Things]

Normal gig-wear has different definitions in different countries. These guys are over 40, but in Norway.

What's with all the black metal in Scandinavia?

 

[Bytor1958]

Who cares. Do what you do and what makes you comfortable.

Everything else is just a opinion.

 

[Crotch]

Mesh Shirt number 1. Everything else after that doesn't matter.

Or if you're scared and want to show less skin just go winter time Clapton

 

[Rich]

Okay, seriously now...

It's tough, especially after you've put on some weight. I say wear anything that doesn't look like regular street clothes, no matter what style you decide upon. When you play a gig, you're not just musicians but also performers so think of something that looks cool - and try for a consistent style across the band that hopefully you all can agree upon - then go with it. You don't have to go crazy and hit up Hot Topic, but just look rock and roll (however you wish to define it).

 

[Crotch]

^^^^^^^^^^Caught in a Mosh

 

[thatF-INGflyingVguy]

how about something like these two dashing gentleman, freshly back from the haberdashery

 

[SFK]

Same as I did when I was 25.