Proper dress while not in the office

I know there was a thread about dress code that was floating around awhile back, but wanted to find this out. I was covering an NFL game Sunday and I'm not a beat writer, more of a perk of the job.

I am aware of who the beat guys are and noticed that a few were wearing jeans/polo shirts and I don't have a problem with that. Then I noticed at least one wearing shorts, meanwhile the visiting team's media were decked out in ties/nice pants and at least one full on suit.

I'm not suggesting that everyone wear suits, because I know how uncomfortable they can be for a three-hour game. But shouldn't a professional covering professionals at least make an attempt to look decent, or am I just out of line on my thinking?

 

Great idea for a thread!

 

I would guess the visiting team media may be dressed like that because they were on an airplane.

I would say a shirt with a collar. I think shorts probably aren't appropriate.

 

And pop the collar.

 

or the taco. both would be excessive.

 

I can see that, I just thought it was odd at an NFL game. And it was 1 p.m. game so I imagine the visiting media was probably in town on Saturday, maybe not.

 

at the risk of helping this thread grow to multiple pages before an inevitable lock, wear what you think is appropriate. people remember. if it comes down to you and another dude for a job, and that dude's a flip-flop wearin fool, as long as you're not and all else is equal, I hire you.

personally, I tend to go with at least a polo, sometimes dress shorts if weather is appropriate, but more often a collar. have worn a sportscoat to a couple of 'bigger' games.

 

Seriously, what is the over-under on the number of "what should you wear to cover events" threads?

 

I don't even own a proper dress.

 

gola's got extra and he's a giver. pm him your address.

 

Or pm Erin Andrews to ask for style recommendations.