What do I wear to an audition?

The Brooklyn College costume shop staff is asked this question quite often. "What should I wear to an audition?"  The general consensus seems to be to wear clothing that best represents the character without looking like a costume. Outfits should be stylish, neat, clean, flattering and not too flashy. Stay away from black and white especially for on-camera auditions. Good grooming is a must (unless the character is a bum) and fresh, light make up is essential for women. Of course, for every rule there seems to be an exception! What you wear to audition for a laundry detergent commercial might not be what you wear to audition for Quentin Tarantino! To help answer your questions further, I've complied information below from a casting director and two blogs written by fellow actors.

Casting Director, Marci Liroff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmI78AwNxXs

From the blog, NYC Actor
http://thenycactor.net/2009/08/27/what-to-wear-what-to-wear-casual-dress/

From Unscripted Backstage
http://unscripted.backstage.com/2011/05/what-not-to-wear-audition-edition.html

If you have questions about grooming, shopping or styling, make an appointment with the costume shop and we will be more than willing to give you some advice. BREAK A LEG!!