We as musicians are unique! We feel it and I'm sure we'd all like to look the part! What kind of clothing and head wear would be desirable to you that you can't find in any average clothing store?? Other than Lathon, I don't see any alternatives.

Caps/headgear
Dress Shirts (not just T-Shirts)
Slacks
Jackets
The obligatory t-shirts (short & long sleeve)
Hoodies
Sweaters

Also.....

Speaker, Amp covers & gig bags.

The reason I'm asking is I know a really good seamstress who is interested in adding the above items to her business! I'm working on setting up a website for her! She's been in business for over 10 years. I've seen her designs (also interior designing) and I can vouch for her work and professionalism!

If this is something that interests y'all and y'all have designs or ideas on what you'd like to see, reply here or PM/E-mail and I'll pass it along to her.

Well some folks like to express themselves in other ways too! I was speaking more in lines of if one has a particular idea they like to see to fruition, she can make it happen! For me, I'd like a nice shirt with a C (Bass)Clef or a nice stage jacket and slacks. I've had responses which included head and wristbands, shirts, slacks and even footwear (which I don't think she does)!

I know I like to look nice on stage so yes, I do feel appearance is important especially in a band context.

I think for a working band appearance is really important. I like to look good too, but I also want to be comfortable!

I'm not sure what apparel I'd be into, but I DEFINITELY like the bass clef on gig bags, etc. idea. You could probably come up with an entire line of that sort of thing.

Have to agree with Rob, looking at least decent is important....don't think you'd want to be too trendy or radical, but try to dress according to the surroundings. If it's a smokey bar, then jeans and a comfortable shirt, and no sandals- don't want beer splashed on your toes

My current twice a month gig is pretty casual, so it's usually decent jeans and a nice shirt, nothing fancy. Previous one was in a much larger venue, and there was an expectation about dress code, usually nice slacks good shirt, sometimes a tie and jacket (but not often.) A nice sweater can up the look if need be too, especially if it's cool outside and inside too.

Not sure if this is still available, it's a pic of a t-shirt Norm Stockton was selling before the holidays. Gotta love the message....I'd love many basses, already have the one woman and plan to stay right there.

I like that. I was just talkin' to the guys in a group I was with at a country club New Year's Eve that I'm about to buy two more tuxedos for this year. It makes sense to have the right wardrobe to play in for the venue. I've been fortunate in that most of places I had to play has been really nice, mainly jazz and smooth jazz venues, high end establishments and the such, I get to wear slacks and nice shoes and shirts. The reggae venues I get to wear my red FUBU boots with jeans and matching red shirt, to match my red PDP drums, and if it's cold, I pull out the matching red FUBU ski jacket, and a red, yellow, and green knit tam to cover the locks.

I wouldn't mind some smaller cases to put things like cords, microphones, or even sheet music in. Made of some kind of cordura material. I like the bass clef idea as a monogram on it.

Ties would be cool too that are musical in nature, with the clef on it.

I partly agree with this one -- I think the music can cover for a lot of physical appearance shortcomings. For example, the winner of the Pop Idol competition -- the overweight, sort of male-looking female singer named "Boyle" (can't remember her first name) was readily accepted on the strength of her voice, after being nearly laughed off the stage when the crowd first saw her, before singing.

On the other hand, I think the whole package makes an important impression. Boney James for example, made a good decison to wear his signature leather hat. He looks far better that way. His dress also creates a recognizeable personna that complements his music.

Also, from a marketing standpoint, how you dress and look has an impact on whether certain audiences will accept you and buy your music -- particularly those segments who value music as part of the whole fashion/cultural statement.