Whether it is the high rollers room at one of the biggest casinos on the Vegas strip, the onboard casino of a cruise ship, or a modest casino night at your local hall, there is no better place to see and be seen, as they say, than at a casino. Casinos are the perfect place to break out of your normal dress and wear something a little cooler, a little hipper, a little more glamorous than you would in everyday life. So, before you get ready to take your next step on whatever casino floor you choose, here are 4 tips to make a fashion statement at a casino.
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Class it up
Casinos are the perfect combination of money, excitement, nerves, and joy. They have been around for hundreds of years and have always been a place where the common man can rub elbows with the rich and powerful. This is why they are held in such high esteem around the world. Casinos are a place you can find all types of people which is why, if you want to make a fashion statement, you need to take it up a notch. The first tip is and a touch of class to your wardrobe to stand out. When someone walks into a casino in a sharp suit or beautiful dress, people will take notice. In addition to clothes that are a little higher-end than you would normally wear, add a great watch or some jewelry as well. No matter who you are, Lady Luck is the great equalizer so dress to impress at a casino and you will not only fit in but also stand out.
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Pick your persona
The best part of a night out at a casino is that it does not seem like the real world. There are no clocks, oxygen is pumped in and everyone there is “all-in” on being in the casino. You do not have to worry about who you are every day, in a casino, you can be whoever you want to be. That is why to make a fashion statement, you need to pick your persona and really commit.
Jennifer Nettles of Online Casino Gems says, “When I go out to the casino, I’ll dress differently depending on who I’m with and what I want to do that night. If I’m there for work, I’ll dress professionally. If I’m with my girlfriends, I’ll wear a dress and heels. And sometimes, when I go with family I’ll go totally casual.”
Here are a few examples of the types of casino-goers you can emulate for your night at the tables.
The Rat Pack-er. What comes to mind when you think of classic Las Vegas? The Rat Pack; Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and, of course, Frank Sinatra. Classic 1960s style is the way to go here. A simple dark suit, clean and crisp will have you looking like you belong. For that extra Rat Pack flair, you can even go with a tux, bowtie undone. Just like Frank.
The Arm Candy. While the concept is outdated (some of the best professional gamblers in the world are women nowadays) the look is not. The classic, show-stopping, shimmering dress and a killer pair of heels is a casino-ready look that will truly make a statement.
The High Roller. This look can go either way, dressed up or dressed down, but the key is designer gear that makes it look like you are there to spend money. Pull out your most killer name brand threads and look like you are ready to hit the high limit tables.
The Night Club-er. Sure, you are at the tables now, but this is only the pregame for the night’s real festivities, hitting the club. For this persona, you want to look hip, trendy and sexy. Ready to hit the tables early, party all night, and maybe even hit the tables again in the wee hours of the morning.
The Tourist. Making a fashion statement does not have to be fancy. Your statement could be, “I’m here to gamble in comfort and relax.” For this, the more comfortable your attire the better. To really make a statement, throw in a fanny pack for good measure!
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Location, location, location
Depending on where you are and what kind of casino you are in, the best way to make a fashion statement may be to dress for the specific casino. If you are at an old-school casino, go for a classic look. At a more modern casino, make it hipper. If you are on a casino cruise like one of the ones Gamblers Daily Digest has named among The 10 Best Casino Cruises in the World, go for a nautical look with a white suit or dress, boat shoes, and no socks. The style and the etiquette are different in a place like a casino boat party than it is on the Vegas strip than it is in Atlantic City. You can never go wrong dressing to fit your environment.
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Throw out the rules for poker
All these tips are great for the slots, roulette, craps, blackjack, and more. However, if you are planning on heading to the casino to sit down at a poker tournament, all these tips go right out the window. Thanks to the boom in popularity of the game, thanks to the televised World Series of Poker and movies like Rounders, poker table fashion has become the epitome of showcasing casual, personal style. Here you want to wear whatever will make you feel good and distract or confuse your opponents. Hats, dark sunglasses, sweatshirts with the hood pulled up, or maybe even the loudest patterned shirt you can find are all fair game when you are locked in head-to-head competition at the poker table.
Conclusion
Next time you head to a casino, keep all these tips in mind when thinking about what to wear to make a fashion statement. But also remember, you’ll always make the biggest fashion statement by wearing something that you feel great about and that makes you feel confident.