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Head Case Inner circle 1138 Posts |
The title pretty much says it, its starting to get hot, and its not really attractive to be doing a show or strolling around a gig in a full blown suit pouring sweat off your forehead. What do you guys do to help with this? What do you wear that would be a bit cooler or let some air in without losing that professional look that a nice fitted suit gives you?
I take medications for a medical condition that already makes me prone to sweating, so that on top of the heat, on top of a suit is a bad combo, are there any tips or tricks that help cut down on sweating? Or maybe even a pill or some sort of over the counter remedies or medication? I'v never heard of anything like that but who knows. Thanks! |
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cheesewrestler Inner circle Chicago 1157 Posts |
Seersucker
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Levi Bennett Inner circle 1778 Posts |
Many wear vests as that gives a professional look and some pocket space without the heat of a jacket.
Here's Jonathan Kamm for example and it looks like it's fairly hot out. The other guy looks warm anyway.
Performing magic unprofessionally since 2008!
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Head Case Inner circle 1138 Posts |
Love that look. Loved that performance. I'm getting tired of my mesika wallet. I really like the one he is using. What is that? I'd live to get a nice looking every say wallet that has tons of peeks ans stuff built into it without it costing an arm ans a leg. Being able to pull an envelope out of it first much like the bigger best wallets do but I'm a pocket wallet size would be awesome
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Levi Bennett Inner circle 1778 Posts |
It's a Real Man's Wallet. I have one; they're great. I only use mine for performing, but you can use it as a daily wallet.
There are no peeks though, it's only card to wallet. http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S3204
Performing magic unprofessionally since 2008!
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silvercup Loyal user 223 Posts |
Scrubs & a lab coat.
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fsharp New user 76 Posts |
Here's one tip, if you sweat, wear black. I know it might sound strange since black attracts the heat from the sun but at least if you sweat in a black shirt it is not as noticeable as with a white shirt.
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Ekuth Inner circle Floating above my 1538 Posts |
Err... until all the dried sweat stains make huge white patches on your lovely black.
Avoid black. White is far better.
"All you need is in Fitzkee."
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
I wear black shirts quite often. If white patches begin to develop, pretreat the shirt with white vinegar, before washing.
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
As a professional performer, you don't get to not dress correctly. You just have to sweat and bare it.
What did you think all those actors in theaters before air conditioning was invented. They chucked it up and went on stage. A lot of places still today may have air conditioning for the attendees, but not back stage or in dressing rooms for the actors. That is why most theaters and even stores were shut down during peak summer weather, usually for 3 months. You all have it just to comfortable these days. Dress the part and be sharp even thought your suffering in the heat. Wear a hat so your brains don't fry, make sure it has a good sweat band. Heck, I did not know there was air conditioning until the 1980's. |
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Tukaram Loyal user Iloilo, Philippines 227 Posts |
There are many places a suit would be out of place. Here in the Philippines it is so hot you will rarely see a suit jacket. Many magicians wear vest, but most just wear a nice shirt. Sometimes you have to dress for your location - we are generally 85 degrees and 85% humidity ha ha. I won't even be wearing a suit jacket to my own funeral
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Mike ODonnell Loyal user Chicago 215 Posts |
It gets pretty hot in Chicago and I perform a lot of strolling shows. My nice shirts were being ruined with sweat marks (armpits) I have been using these shirts http://www.amazon.com/The-Thompson-Tee-H......0CIYJBTM and they are amazing. My dress shirts stay dry. Strongly recommend them.
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
One thing that allows shirts to last longer, in a hot environment, is to avoid aluminum-based antiperspirants. They can lead to health problems and leave a hard crust on shirts. I use the Tom's of Maine All-Natural Deodorant, instead.
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JoshRyan Regular user Kitchener, ON, Canda 123 Posts |
Tropical wool suits are the coolest ... you can get custom made suits for reasonable prices at http://www.baronboutique.com/men.htm
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jaizon Inner circle By time you read this I will have 1552 Posts |
I wear a light weight bush jacket.
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writeall Special user Midland, Michigan 930 Posts |
Go with the voluminous Hawaiian shirt like Kosmo.
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Race Blakhart Special user Selma,CA 624 Posts |
I performed under hot can lights, on hot stages, in hot clubs/bars/theaters for over 20 years. You've just got to have wardrobe for different climates, making sure everything is fitting for your persona. Nobody is going to say to themselves "This guy really should be wearing a full suit, even in this heat. How unprofessional." They're just going to enjoy the show.
When it comes down to it, this is the performing arts. And as an artist, you have full creative right to do whatever you feel helps you express yourself in the direction you're working towards. Other people have an opinion..but that's what's best for them. It may work for you, but not always. Try different clothing while rehearsing your act. You will know right away if it's something that you will be able to work in. Unlike theory and method, there is definitely no universal truth to wardrobe, other than the fact that some clothes are better in the heat, some in cold. Of course you want to take your stage persona into consideration before you do anything. But that should be second nature as a performance artist. Most of us are born with a built in alternate persona. But only criminals, lawyers, and us involved in the performing arts know how to access it. haha Also, you may end up doing as I did, and go through different "stages" when it comes to what you want to represent with your look. It's not always something we fully understand about ourselves until we've had more time as/in our persona. I personally started out MUCH darker than I ended up. It's a journey like everything else in the arts. And that's part of the fun. |
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abrell Loyal user Remscheid, Germany 284 Posts |
I once had a ten minutes show act in summer outdoor at 35°C in the shadow - much more than 40°C in sunlight. But I wanted the iconic image of a magician in tailcoat and top hat. So I prepared myself with a lot of cold water running across my hands before my show and two cooling pads in the inner vest pockets where I normally store some loads for production. I went on stage in bright sunlight and did not even sweat. That added to my magic. The MC in short shirt and short trousers was sweating visibly and a lot. The contrast was stunning. The MC could not believe what he was seeing. His remark after my ten minutes was: That truly must have been magic.
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Blaine G New user 87 Posts |
Simple solution for an age old problem, get the Armpit Air conditioner. I cant make this up...
http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/gadget......ners.asp or http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/gadget......ners.asp There is also the Flexi Freeze Ice Vest: http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/style/body/......vest.asp In no way do I endorse or recommend these products... |
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WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
Thinking about it from the perspective of a client - I would not want someone to show up to a hot event in a full suit and be sweating like mad. It makes people uncomfortable to see that. There have been shows I've seen where I can't remember half the performance - I was too distracted by how gross I felt seeing someone drenched in sweat and bright red.
For the OP - I wish I had better advice for you but I don't. I'm not a big sweater so it's not something I've had to deal with. I do recommend a vest instead of a full suit jacket unless you really want to have that image. If so, lighter weight fabrics will be a blessing for you, and look for stuff that specifically is designed for air flow. Also, I find wearing an undershirt on hot days is a good thing. It helps keep the sweat from soaking into your outer shirt. You'll be a bit hotter but it doesn't show as well. And drink lots of cold water.
Christopher
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