This is a brief list of the different "types" of characters that casting directors are looking for and how you should dress for them:Blue collar Rugged, construction worker, people who work with their hands. A flannel shirt, ringer t-shirt, colored t-shirt to accent eyes.
The Tough GuyIf you look big, tough and intimidating this is a good photo to have. Maybe a bouncer, private security, gangster, or mafia type. Slicked back hair, nice button-down with a leather jacket.
Business/Corporate Think power CEO, politician or diplomat, even middle management. A nice suit or sports jacket with a tie. TomboyFor women – this is how you would dress if you were just hanging with the guys watching a game. A subtle team jersey, hair in a pony tail with very little make-up. The Slacker Loose fitting clothes, scruffy face, bed head hair. AthleticWear an outfit you would wear to the gym or yoga, hair pulled back for women and very little make-up, messy and w/o products for men. Midwestern/Outdoors An outfit you would wear to go camping – Plaid patterns, jeans, khakis, t-shirts, little make up, natural hair, possible scruff for men. The All-American Clean cut, well shaven, hair done, big smiles, kind of person you take home to meet the folks, spending time w/ family, watching the football game, relaxed and comfortable. Comedic Expressive faces, odd outfits, creative hairstyles. OTHER LOOKS- Hippy/Stoner
- Artistic, Edgy
- Criminal
- Military/CIA
- Hospital worker/Intern
- Martial Arts Guy
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