Casino Fashion: What Should You Wear?
Why Dressing the Part at the Casino Might Actually Get You Perks
Casino Fashion 101 💅🎲
Alright, let’s talk casino fashion, because it varies wildly depending on where you are. You’re not showing up to the Golden Nugget on Fremont dressed the same way you would at the Casino De Monte Carlo. Context is everything. So let’s break down the dos, don’ts, and little secrets nobody tells you about getting dressed for your big casino moment.
Don’t: Wear a Tux
First things first: ditch the tuxedos. Unless you’re literally James Bond (you’re not), you don’t want to look like you’re pretending to play for real money when your wallet is saying, “I flew here in Group 5 of coach.” Besides, actual high rollers in Las Vegas casinos show up in sweats and a Rolex that costs more than my car. They’ve got nothing to prove—and neither do you.
Le Chiffre’s Casino Three-Piece Dinner Suit from Casino Royale (2006) Courtesy of Assouline
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James Bond Style Exhibition at Maison Assouline: A Retrospective of Iconic Costumeshttps://t.co/86hnAr3KZq pic.twitter.com/Y0TWJyuiW3— waru (@waru1322) October 15, 2024
The one exception to this is if you’re hitting up somewhere like Casino De Monte Carlo, where black tie is still very much the vibe. But here in Vegas, it’s better to keep it dialed back. Trust me. It’s hotter than the devil’s ass here and you don’t want to be in a stuffy tux wandering down the Strip.
Do: Dress Smart
The sweet spot is looking smart, polished, and effortless. Think business casual, or “could get into a nightclub without getting side-eyed.” A collared shirt, real pants, and actual shoes (not sandals) will take you far. And yes, what you wear does affect how you’re treated.
Las Vegas Casino Dress Code (Ellis Island) pic.twitter.com/bhgfyAXW7o
— Jacob Orth (@JacobsVegasLife) June 25, 2023
Studies (like the 2014 one published in Nature Human Behaviour) show people automatically treat you better when you’re dressed a little sharper. Even without citing a study, we see it all the time living here—if you walk into a grocery store in pajamas, nobody makes eye contact. If you’re dressed for work? Suddenly, you’re getting smiles, free samples, and compliments about your hair. The works.
And let’s be real, we’ve all seen casino news stories that depict some tourists looking rough around the edges at the slots. No shade, but if you want better service or a shot at a table upgrade, it helps to clean up a little.
Is there a dress code in your home casino? This guy is wearing PJ’s! pic.twitter.com/GNNvrcWl4n
— Christopher Sevick (@Casinoplr) July 26, 2019
Wear Layers!
Also, bonus tip? It may be hotter than Dante’s seventh circle out there, but inside it’s colder than an igloo bar in Fairbanks. Bring a jacket. Casinos are basically Arctic tundras inside, no matter how hot it is outside (and we love them for it). But unless you run like a furnace or plan on throwing back 5 cocktails immediately, you may get chilly and want that extra layer.
So, whether you’re hitting a cash casino, an online casino, or plotting your next big play, dress like you might just walk out with the jackpot. You’ll thank me later. (And maybe brush up on a few gambling regulations while you’re at it.)
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