Work attire has changed drastically in the last few years. Nowadays, many office jobs, for instance, have replaced a strict fashion etiquette with more casual approaches to what employees should wear. However, things are a bit different when it comes to working at a casino.
While casino goers’ fashion has certainly become more relaxed, casino employees are still expected to follow a dress code.
So, without further ado, let’s explore what exactly dealers wear at casinos currently.
Casino Dealer Attire in a Nutshell
As said above, casino attire hasn’t changed much since the inception of casinos. Dealers still stick to the same old black and white dress code. Their attire usually consists of a white button-up shirt, black trousers, and black shoes.
This is the traditional uniform worn by dealers at pretty much any casino you might attend. Its simplicity is related to the fact that dealers should not wear anything that could restrict their movement, and its colors make it easy for casino goers to identify them as dealers and distinguish them from players.
The specifics of dealer attire are usually defined by the casino itself. In some places, casinos may require dealers to wear a waistcoat or a vest, or even accessories such as bowties or ties.
Female Casino Dealers
When it comes to female casino dealers, things don’t change much. The color palette of female dealers also revolves around black and white. They’ll usually wear a white shirt and black shoes, but trousers are often replaced with a black pencil skirt, giving them a couple more options than male dealers.
In some casinos, female casino dealers will wear a black cocktail dress, but this is much rarer than the attire described above.
Beyond Attire
Although attire contributes quite a lot to makes up the appearance of a casino dealer, it is just a part of it. Personal appearance goes beyond attire and is complemented by a few more details that are expected of dealers.
When it comes to hair, the only general rule from casinos is that dealers’ hairstyles must be tidy and subtle, to maintain a professional appearance. On the other hand, jewelry (even when worn by women) is usually a strict no-go across casinos.
However, you might be surprised to know that, when it comes to piercings and tattoos, casinos tend to be more flexible. In the past, piercings and tattoos wouldn’t have been allowed in a casino dealer, but nowadays, if not too flashy or visible, they’re generally accepted.
Another relic of days gone by is the green visor that casino dealers used to wear. When casinos were dimly lit visors were worn by dealers spending long hours at the table in order to prevent eye strain. These visors came to be seen as a symbol of professionalism, but improved lighting systems in modern casinos means they are no longer a common site on the casino floor.
What About Online Dealers?
You might be wondering if all these rules apply to dealers in online casinos too. Well, although some of the games that would have a dealer in land-based casinos are now fully digital if played online, you might still encounter a live dealer on online casino games such as poker.
In these cases, you’ll notice the dress code is mostly the same, with black and white being the most prevalent colors. However, a pop of color (if subtle) is usually allowed in online dealers, especially in pieces like vests. Often the croupiers will be wearing branded clothes, especially if they are working for larger online casinos.
Shoe choice is another area where there’s more flexibility, as the dealer’s shoes are usually not in shot in an online casino.
All in all, with the exception of online casinos, dealer attire is usually quite strict. Dealers are one of the main points of contact for casino goers, so it’s imperative that they look presentable and smart as that will contribute to the impression players have of that casino.
