How to Dress for a Real Metal Show (not a Nu Metal Show)
Consider the weather and dress accordingly, but do take into account the fact that all of the bodies crowded together will create heat., Wear dark colors so as not to draw attention to yourself. , Wear a T-shirt featuring a respected metal band...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consider the weather and dress accordingly
(Take care though, that you know the band and can talk about them with someone who happens to like them as well.
Avoid nu-metal, emo, or hardcore shirts. ,,, A leather trench coat is usually in style but a true motorcycle jacket will look better. , Wear blue or black jeans. , More importantly these items can get easily caught in things and grabbed by people. 95% of the times spikes and similar objects are forbidden, so avoid problems and refrain from wearing potentially harmful accessories. , You'll want sturdy footwear for a concert, especially a crowded metal concert, to protect your feet from crowds.
Boots are good.
Sneakers are OK.
Black Converse shoes are good because they can be done up very tightly Sandals or flip-flops are a big no.
Make sure that your shoes are tied tight, due to the fact that its pretty easy to lose a shoe or two inside a mosh pit.
Van's high tops are still worn by the old school metalheads. -
Step 2: but do take into account the fact that all of the bodies crowded together will create heat.
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Step 3: Wear dark colors so as not to draw attention to yourself.
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Step 4: Wear a T-shirt featuring a respected metal band.
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Step 5: Pair your tee with a non-baggy black or blue or baggy black jeans and possibly a studded belt
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Step 6: but take care that it doesn't look trendy or cheap.
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Step 7: An option is to wear metal band wristbands and fingerless gloves.
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Step 8: Wear leather: Leather has always been very heavy metal
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Step 9: and also very warm.
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Step 10: Denim Jeans: Jeans are a metal classic.
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Step 11: Choose accessories carefully: Studded leather wrist bands Thick chains Chained wallets Avoid terry cloth wrist bands and excessive jewelry
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Step 12: or you will look like a mall goth.
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Step 13: Choose footwear.
Detailed Guide
(Take care though, that you know the band and can talk about them with someone who happens to like them as well.
Avoid nu-metal, emo, or hardcore shirts. ,,, A leather trench coat is usually in style but a true motorcycle jacket will look better. , Wear blue or black jeans. , More importantly these items can get easily caught in things and grabbed by people. 95% of the times spikes and similar objects are forbidden, so avoid problems and refrain from wearing potentially harmful accessories. , You'll want sturdy footwear for a concert, especially a crowded metal concert, to protect your feet from crowds.
Boots are good.
Sneakers are OK.
Black Converse shoes are good because they can be done up very tightly Sandals or flip-flops are a big no.
Make sure that your shoes are tied tight, due to the fact that its pretty easy to lose a shoe or two inside a mosh pit.
Van's high tops are still worn by the old school metalheads.
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