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Acting Auditions: Fashion Tips and How to Dress Up For Casting Calls

How To Dress For Success When Going To Auditions and Free Casting Calls

Job interviews are crucial in the success of your chosen career. For dancers, singers, actors, and actresses, auditions usually take the place of job interviews. To be able to get a role in a play, movie, commercial, or TV show, they have to go to free casting calls and audition for the part.

Just as you would not go to a job interview unprepared, it is the same if you are going to an acting audition or any free casting call. Aside from practicing your lines and talent, it equally important to go to auditions dressed properly. Below are some fashion tips to help you increase your chances when going to auditions and free casting calls.

Dress the part. One option that you have when going to free casting calls is to take on the role even in your clothing. Be in character from start to finish and this includes dressing the part that you are auditioning for. There is no need to dress to the hilt but put on something that will be appropriate for the character that you are applying for.

Consult your agent.

If you have an agent then it is good to consult him or her on what will be acceptable clothing for the free casting call. Sometimes the suggested attire is included in the casting call brief.

Wear business attire.

If you are unsure of how to dress, one of the safest choices in your audition attire is to dress as if you are going to a casual business interview. Slacks and pants paired with a polo shirt or collared blouse are safe choices for any gender. For women, if you prefer to look more feminine, choose a simple skirt and pair it with a classy blouse. A simple and stylish dress will also be acceptable. Avoid jeans if possible unless they are appropriate for the role.

Dress decently.

Unless you are auditioning for a sexy role, try to avoid revealing clothes. Steer clear of plunging necklines and very short skirts. Instead, wear something that will flatter your figure without showing too much skin. Try to limit the length of your skirts and dresses to below the knee.

Limit your accessories. When attending free casting calls, you want to attract attention to your talent and not anything you are wearing. This means you have to limit the accessories that you will wear and to try to hide any exposed tattoos. For men, try to remove any body piercings unless it is appropriate for the part that you are auditioning for.

Pay attention to your hygiene. Part of the whole package includes your personal hygiene. Make sure you brush your teeth, comb your hair, and trim your nails before going to the auditions.

Be confident. Any attire can easily look fashionable if paired with good old self confidence. Make sure you are comfortable with what you are wearing to ensure that you carry yourself well and that your confidence shows in the way you dress, talk, and move.

~Real Talk....

Kami Grayson, CEO of SKST