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Alison
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« on: October 17, 2009, 10:08:53 PM » |
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This is an unusual request. I have a Corporate Face-Painting gig coming up -
I was instructed to wear Black Slacks and White Shirt because the event is Formal.
But I'm Entertainment! Actually, I never ruined any of my clothes from Face-Painting,
but it just seems 'wrong' to be wearing expensive tailored Formal clothes.
Anybody here ever in this situation? Would you want to wear 'tuxedo' for Face-Painting?
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Sherry
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« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2009, 10:16:24 PM » |
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No, but I think a tuxedo would be more akin to wearing a Prom or formal dress. But when I imagine wearing nice slacks and blouse to face paint, I also think it would feel a big different than what I'm used to. Face painting can be so messy. I'd probably end up wearing these nice clothes, accidentally smudging my face black or purple and then walking around oblivious to it all!  |
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Shannon Fennell
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2009, 11:35:14 PM » |
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In the winter (8 months of the year!) I always wear black slacks, white turtle neck and a vest over it (I have several different ones with themed embroidery). My booking information states that what our dress is for the job/season and requests that they advise us if they require a certain dress code for the event. It isn't an issue. ~ Face Painting Artist(s) will arrive in event appropriate clothing with their faces painted to suit their outfit, the season or the theme of the event. For other services, dress will be appropriate to the occasion. If there are dress requirements please state them at time of booking.
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mrsito
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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2009, 04:07:39 PM » |
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i've had a request to wear corporate shirts, i'm weary about wearing white when facepainting...i'm not the most careful person in the world, and i'm obsessed with keeping my white shirts immaculate...scotchguard seems to do the trick, hehehehe it makes the little dirt and stains wash off easier... the same concept as spraying it on furniture....
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Sherry
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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2009, 09:05:53 PM » |
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Wonderful idea... Scotchguard!
I like to wear khakis to events, but I also like to sometimes rub my pinky either along my other hand or along my pants. (to make sure I'm not putting little dots of paint or powder on someone in the wrong spot when I'm balancing my painting hand with my pinky) If I'm wearing jeans or black pants it's not a problem, but with my khakis, it's a problem.
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Alison
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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2009, 09:07:35 AM » |
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Sounds right. But this time, I will be wearing 'formal' black slacks/white shirt.
I'll tell you how it turns out.
I once heard another artist talking about a time when
he was asked to wear just a thong of leaves
for a party.
He refused to do it, but apparently his friend (who he was talking to)
did take the party for him.
They were laughing about it,
and another man actually showed us pictures of a nudist (totally nude - no thongs) party.
He was asked to work Naked! And he took the job!
(He brought his (naked)wife along).
Lol - Even though I would not have done it, I do say 'Bravo' to him - because he
absolutely did Not have a magazine-type body with any 'abs'.
I know to set That limit.
I'm thinking now that it has as much to do with our social-comfort level as
with ruining the clothes. I'm wondering if I'll feel weird to be painting 'all dressed up'.
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mrsito
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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2009, 10:50:18 PM » |
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stains on khakis? don't ask me why...because i don't know the answer...but my grandmother taught me how to use baby powder...yes baby powder... to get rid of stains on khakis and practically every fabric especially if it's greasy and/or freshly stained...just sprinkle a generous amount of baby powder on the stained area and in a few minutes the stain (or grease) disappears completely or lightens so that it easily washes off... this works i promise...i carry around a container of baby powder with me and it works wonders for stains on my seven year olds clothes...especially at parties... try it and tell me if it works with you too...i'll tell my grandma her trick works for others too....  |
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Sherry
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« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2009, 07:18:53 AM » |
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So you apply the baby powder as soon as you see the stain? I'll have to try this. My kids will get a nice new cute outfit and invariably it will get stained! I'll let you know how it goes.  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2009, 11:59:59 AM » |
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We have a couple of events every year in our area that require the same attire.
We usually wear black dress pants, a pleated tuxedo shirt with a blue satin bow tie
(found at a discount store) and a black apron with our company logo.
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Alison
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« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2009, 11:32:30 PM » |
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Well, it worked. It was fine.
Yes - the people who worked there as well as the balloon twisters also showed up with the formal black slacks/white shirt. The other face-painter did wear black and white, but it was a black/white striped pullover instead - seemed surprisingly seemed inappropriate here (especially since we were told 'formal').
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