An Introduction to Poker Fashion

Hoodies, Sunglasses and iPods are standard poker fashion these days. When you play in a large poker tournament it is expected that you dress accordingly. Like many functions or institutions there is an unwritten dress code which in Poker is designed to not only look good but to help your chances of success by disguising, in a cool way, emotions that could give away your hand strength during key moments in the tournament.

Funky sunglasses are a must when sitting in a big poker tournament. Successful players will pay $1000 or more for a trendy pair of sunglasses to use in a televised poker tournament. This subtly shows they are cool poker professionals and fits in well with the image of poker players being young, confident and successful.

Poker etiquette suggests that this type of poker clothing should only be worn in large poker tournaments. You will get mocked if you wear a Hoodie like Phil Laak complete with expensive sunglasses in a small $5 poker tournament. Some casinos even ban the use of Hoodies and sunglasses as it both hides tells and promotes players removing themselves from what should be a social experience at the casino.

If you do a search online you will find online businesses specifically offering poker clothing and poker sunglasses which will be bold and modern in design. Poker clothing makes a statement about a player’s skill and their lifestyle in a similar way to the distinctive music and clothing worn by Basketball players in the USA inner-cities.

Poker fashion has a distinctive look and is becoming an image niche in its own right. You are now able to brand yourself as a poker player and make your own statement about your intentions and standing whilst playing at the poker table.