Do you go for casual gamer attire, or do you go for a suit, for the professional look?
They both have their pros and cons.
Wearing a suit gives the caster an air of professionalism that helps give their voice some weight. Though it can backfire if the person wearing the suit is a scrawny nerd, and even then the professionalism and corporate look is alienating to the viewership as the image projected is aloof and intimidating, not friendly and inviting.
Casual gamer attire, has the effect of being friendly and inviting, but if too casual, makes the wearer seem overly amateurish and light-weight.
Of course a lot of it will be down to the individual, and it is also interesting to see how the choice of clothes fit into the different approaches from the various productions, from MLG Corporate News style to IronSquid's steam-punk casual.
On June 03 2013 00:05 lisward wrote:Don't ever wear a white tie, and don't wear ties that are lighter than your shirt (which shouldn't be too difficult because in general shirt should always be a neutral color) and stick to the fashion rules unless you have mastered them.
Wait, what? So do you never wear a tie with a black shirt then?
On June 04 2013 02:15 teapot wrote: Caster fashion is interesting.
Do you go for casual gamer attire, or do you go for a suit, for the professional look?
They both have their pros and cons.
Wearing a suit gives the caster an air of professionalism that helps give their voice some weight. Though it can backfire if the person wearing the suit is a scrawny nerd, and even then the professionalism and corporate look is alienating to the viewership as the image projected is aloof and intimidating, not friendly and inviting.
Casual gamer attire, has the effect of being friendly and inviting, but if too casual, makes the wearer seem overly amateurish and light-weight.
Of course a lot of it will be down to the individual, and it is also interesting to see how the choice of clothes fit into the different approaches from the various productions, from MLG Corporate News style to IronSquid's steam-punk casual.
Casters should be professional- suits or business casual. As the day goes on and the event draws, removing the jacket and rolling up sleeves is fine
On June 04 2013 02:15 teapot wrote: Caster fashion is interesting.
Do you go for casual gamer attire, or do you go for a suit, for the professional look?
They both have their pros and cons.
Wearing a suit gives the caster an air of professionalism that helps give their voice some weight. Though it can backfire if the person wearing the suit is a scrawny nerd, and even then the professionalism and corporate look is alienating to the viewership as the image projected is aloof and intimidating, not friendly and inviting.
Casual gamer attire, has the effect of being friendly and inviting, but if too casual, makes the wearer seem overly amateurish and light-weight.
Of course a lot of it will be down to the individual, and it is also interesting to see how the choice of clothes fit into the different approaches from the various productions, from MLG Corporate News style to IronSquid's steam-punk casual.
Professional sport casters wear suits, they are professional. If you want gaming to be taken seriously, then casters should really wear suits.
On June 02 2013 22:34 ReignSupreme. wrote: ToD #1 imo
I disagree, ToD's look is boring. Even at a formal client presentation, I add some color with a tie. The fit is great, but the color leaves something to be desired.
I consider a black suit with a black tie a funeral attire.
On June 03 2013 00:05 lisward wrote:Don't ever wear a white tie, and don't wear ties that are lighter than your shirt (which shouldn't be too difficult because in general shirt should always be a neutral color) and stick to the fashion rules unless you have mastered them.
Wait, what? So do you never wear a tie with a black shirt then?
I don't know about never, but in general, I'd refrain from wearing formal black shirts.
On June 04 2013 02:15 teapot wrote: Caster fashion is interesting.
Do you go for casual gamer attire, or do you go for a suit, for the professional look?
They both have their pros and cons.
Wearing a suit gives the caster an air of professionalism that helps give their voice some weight. Though it can backfire if the person wearing the suit is a scrawny nerd, and even then the professionalism and corporate look is alienating to the viewership as the image projected is aloof and intimidating, not friendly and inviting.
Casual gamer attire, has the effect of being friendly and inviting, but if too casual, makes the wearer seem overly amateurish and light-weight.
Of course a lot of it will be down to the individual, and it is also interesting to see how the choice of clothes fit into the different approaches from the various productions, from MLG Corporate News style to IronSquid's steam-punk casual.
Professional sport casters wear suits, they are professional. If you want gaming to be taken seriously, then casters should really wear suits.
You don't need a suit to look professional. Maybe you shouldn't wear a torn t-shirt and dirty jeans when casting a tournament but if you have clean clothes that fits I don't see a problem.
I dont understand the slightest impulse for professionalism, nor the impulse to not swear, be polite [casters or players], not to troll and so on. Its the most schizophrenic thing. Were an internet community coming together over a video game and we do our best to excise our own culture and attitudes in how we relate to one another, in the hopes of bringing people who have nothing to do with us, into the fold. Why would we want them? Why should that work?
To sum up, wearing a suit and tie strikes me of a certain self loathing in regards to gaming culture and attitudes.
On June 04 2013 06:03 StarStruck wrote: Mike Senior I think you missed Wax's post, which was right ahead of yours and in many ways makes your first suggestion irrelevant. lol
I don't understand why Woldor always look so much more ridiculous than Tastosis though. They don't make Tastosis wear grandpa outfits.
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