Dress Like Django

Chiefbigeasy · April 2023

Here’s a question for all you all you guys unafraid to flash a little Django style while playing a gig. Now that I’m out and about playing a bit more, I’m leaning toward upgrading the duds a bit. Last week, I went full Django: white shirt, French cuffs and fleur de Lis links, red tie, cream jacket, dark green slacks, two tone tan shoes. A little over the top, maybe, but when I crossed my right leg over my left, propped up my guitar, and started the intro to “J’attendrais,” I could not have felt more relaxed.

I’m never going to outshine Duved in a fashion show, that’s for sure, but I’ve been looking for some resources on the whole gypsy neck scarf thing, for example, and coming up dry. It’s a bit more casual look, but still looks good with a jacket.

Any of you manly men experiment with any of these ideas? I’d love to hear about it.

King_Cardboard · April 2023

I’m a fan of the scarfs from John Henric. I definitely like dressing up a bit for gigs, it’s fun for audiences and honestly it’s just fun for me. Make sure to invest in good dress socks as they will very front and center if you cross your legs when you play!

crookedpinky · April 2023

For me I admire anyone who gets into the clothing of Django. Duved has to be the pinnacle of style although my friend Paul Patterson - a brilliant Scottish guitarist - runs a close second. For me I prefer to be a bit more modern, dress wise, favouring floral shirts and pointy toe shiny shoes.

littlemark · April 2023

Do you mean a cravat or a scarf around your neck? Look for silk scarves in vintage stores. Mostly in the ladies section. There is no gender on scarves.

milltownswing · April 2023

I'm far too reserved to go for such a fashion statement. Good on ya. Love those shoes. Enjoy before the culture police accuse you of appropriating Gypsy fashion or some such nonsense.