Poker has become a massively popular card game in recent years, with a rising tide of interest encouraging many new players to give it a try. If you want to start playing poker, you might wonder what fashion tips you need to be aware of and how to feel good about your appearance while trying to win the pot.

Comfortable Clothes That Make You Feel Good

As with any type of game you play, it’s important to feel good and stay comfortable. There’s no fixed amount of time a poker game or session will last, although you should expect to be playing for at least a couple of hours. The Bird Cage Theatre in Tombstone was the scene of the longest-running poker game in history at over eight years, but the players would come and go during that time.

Many poker players like to adopt a smart-casual look with a collared shirt and slacks, but everyone needs to consider what makes them feel most comfortable. You should avoid tight-fitting, uncomfortable clothes that could distract you from the cards on the tables and the strategies forming in your mind. 

Take the Setting Into Account

The setting for your poker game is another crucial point to take into account. If you go to one of the classiest land casinos in places like Monte Carlo or Baden-Baden, you should check the dress code in advance. Some places with stricter dress codes also allow you to hire a jacket. On the flip side, playing at home with friends or online gives you complete freedom to dress as you see fit.

Poker tournaments tend not to have dress codes, which is why we see such as variety of styles on show. As well as looking to feel comfortable, some players use their clothing to gain confidence. All of the top poker players have their own style and hooded sweatshirts are particularly commonplace.   

Keeping a Poker Face

When we look at the rules of Texas Holdem, we see that it involves a series of betting rounds. Players can call, raise, or fold in any of these rounds. The showdown is the final stage where each player’s hands are assessed, but before reaching this point players try to hide their thoughts to avoid tells. These are are giveaway signs that other players can spot to try to work out how strong or weak their opponent's hand is.

This is one of the reasons that hats and sunglasses are commonly used by poker players, in an effort to conceal their faces. This is perfectly normal practise in poker tournaments, but you might want to try using these items while playing at home or online first, to make sure that you feel comfortable and your vision isn’t restricted when doing this.

Choosing the right outfit to play poker is about finding the right balance between something that you feel comfortable wearing and that gives you a possible edge at the table with some practical benefits. It’s perhaps a relatively minor point when compared to learning the rules and strategies of this card game, but it’s certainly worth putting some effort into working out what you should wear.