How to dress when attending a Casting...

The casting/go see

• Power dressing is essential when meeting with an agency/photographer/client. First impressions are critical; they can either make or break your chances of being chosen for the part.
• Bright colours are best – greens, blues, yellows, reds NO PASTEL COLOURS.  Ensure that when choosing from bright colours that you do so carefully. Do not mix two colours together; wear one neutral (black or grey) with a bright top.
• Feeling confident in what you wear is very important. Do not choose something you think will look good but will make your self-confidence drop. Looking confident in what you wear is your first priority. Self-confidence radiates through your outfit and brings an approachable feel to everyone. No one wants to be the ice queen in the back.

The call-back

• If the casting had a wardrobe, wear the same outfit you wore to the casting.
• If the casting did not have wardrobe specifications, consider this like you would a job interview. Smart power dressing is crucial. Be approachable and confident, dressing can be a sure sign of sophistication and self-pride. All these factors will culminate towards a successful call-back.

The job

• Do not think just because you have been chosen for the part that you can now arrive in your spring cleaning outfit. You are allowed to wear more casual clothing but keep it professional. When going to a photographic shoot try not to wear anything that will leave lines (tight clothing).

Here are some ideas to minimize figure faults and to create a balanced silhouette.

Figure Fault	What to AVOID	What to CHOOSE
Big bust	High neck lines / polo necks Tight clingy tops T-shirts Draped neck lines Jewellery that hangs across the bust Low square neck lines Sleeves ending at bust level Empire style Broad belts	Open collars without buttons V-necks Cross-over tops Raglan / dolman sleeves Fullness in top Darker colours on top Small darts under bust Loose jackets without lapels Soft drape across bust
Protruding tummy	Tight fitting skirts / pants Too many pleats / gathers Broad waist bands / belts Stitched flat pleat in front Centre seams of pleats	A-line skirts Skirts with gathers at sides Same with trousers Loose fitting skirts/ trousers Blouse on top to balance tummy
Broad hips	Horizontal lines at hips Broad waist bands Heavy or clingy material Pleated skirts Rounded jackets Stitched on pockets Shoulder bag that ends at hip level	Vertical lines from waist to hem Skirts fitting well across hips Flat pleats ± 10cm stitched Skirts / trousers in darker colours Emphasize face Jackets above / under broadest part of hips Centre seam skirts
Thick / Skinny arms	Full sleeves Tight fitting sleeves Halter necks	Slightly gathered sleeves Stoles across open shoulders Raglan / dolman / kimono sleeves
Short and over-weight	Horizontal lines Bulky, heavy shoes Extremely petite shoes Too tight / loose fitting clothes Shiny materials Bulky materials Big patterns (flowers etc.) Big frills Contrasting / bulky / broad belts Scarves worn horizontally Big bows	Vertical lines Y-neckline Pointed waistcoats Monochrome belts Jackets without lapel Straight, smooth sleeves Light to medium weight materials Matt trimmings Pleats Slightly gathered, flowing materials Hem wider than hips Skirt should fit easily around widest part of hips Long scarves
Short and thin	Wide, open necklines Tight fitting clothes / narrow skirts Mini skirts Pants with turn-ups Long jackets Boxy jackets Strong contrasts Very high hills Anything big and bulky	Short, fluffy hair styles Small scarves Fullness around bust Pleated / gathered skirts Medium to small print on materials Soft loose fitting clothes Short fitted jackets
Long body, short legs	Very long skirts Skirts with horizontal lines / Flat shoes, layers Ankle jewellery	Skirts above calf Shorter jackets, Skirts with vertical lines Shoes without straps Higher heels Straight full length pants
Short body, long legs	Tucked-in blouses Vertical lines in skirts Narrow trouser legs Broad waist bands Horizontal lines across shoulders Shoes with T-bar Jackets just in or above waist	Long jackets Layered skirts Belts around hips / hipsters ¾ pants / pants with turn-ups Blouson tops Horizontal lines across hips Tops with vertical lines Small waist bands Hem line not too short / long
Long neck	Low V-necklines Short hair / hair short in neck Open shoulders	Round neckline Polo neck Mandarin collar Bows / frills around neck Hair in neck Chunky accessories Long ear rings Scarves around neck or across shoulder
Short neck	High collars / bows around neck Mandarin collar / frills around neck Boat neck Chokers	V-neck lines and open collars Long scarves Short hair in neck Hair fastened and taken out of neck
Broad, square shoulders	Horizontal lines Boat necks Full puffed sleeves Tight fitting jerseys Broad lapels pointing outwards Dropped shoulders	Smooth fitted sleeves Raglan sleeves Straight pleats or tucks Small lapel pointing down Vertical lines Long scarves V-necks
Narrow shoulders	Too tight or clingy clothes Small boleros or waist coats Raglan sleeves Halter necks	Dropped shoulders Lines across shoulders Gathered shoulder lines Capped sleeves Shoulder pads Boat shaped necklines
Rounded shoulders	Plain necklines at the back Clingy materials or styles Anything that focuses attention (zip, buttons, etc.)	Collars worn up Scarves Shoulder piece with gathers Longer thick hair at the back