Wardrobe Of A Modern Magician, Getting the look updated Options

Ok, no ones more a fan of robes than myself, and who doesn't love doing rituals naked? However, I've been thinking, what could someone in these modern times wear, regale themselves in, clearly asserting themselves without being totally in your face both in public and private? I'm really not much a fashion person, but wondered if anyone had any thoughts, I was thinking maybe an all black or white suit, I see some into Santeria out there sporting all white suits and such, it seems pretty good. Maybe a black tuxedo with a black vest and bowtie? Of course one thing would be some really nice custom jewelry but I'm thinking more accessible.

This post has been edited by Bb3: May 17 2011, 07:08 PM

Lots of good replies and I think a number of prevalent points were hit upon. Though attire isn't really a necessity when practicing solo or by oneself it can lend a certain influence to the mind of the worker, much in the same way the right incense, or the right music can help someone slip into a more magical frame of mind. So in that way my question was, what is that you could wear both for private ritual and also take outside and still be somewhat hip and modern, as let's face it robes, are a no go on the coolness factor outside nowadays.

However, many interesting points have been brought up, especially love the Vagrant story on how people's perceptions and their communications can be so radically altered depending on just what you're wearing. If you look at people who get paid to be magicians or psychics I think more often than not you'll find the most successful ones dress the part, especially during business hours to open up a more communicative customer and I think it's the smart thing to do. Even the simplest magic trick can move a person onto different levels of perception. The truth is that the majority of people judge you the first time they see you and aren't quick to abandon that first judgement. All in all being a magician is about action, not looks however I think it's amazing what the right look will do for effectiveness and success, and that's success of all kinds, not just in magical endeavours.