The Top Accessories for the Casino
A visit to a casino is an occasion that deserves more than a passing consideration of what you’ll be wearing for the evening. Pulling on some old joggers and a hoodie before crashing into the city to shoot some craps isn’t de rigueur at the best of times.
If you want to do that, fire up the smartphone and hit BonusFinder UK -there’s no dress code here. And that’s sort of the point, many casinos require their patrons to be, at least, smartly dressed before they’re even considered entry.
Some go so far as to insist on black-tie -which means a tuxedo for the boys and floor-length gowns for the girls. So always check, being refused entry anywhere isn’t just a good night ruined, it’s humiliating.
Once you’ve got the gist of what you can/can’t wear in your chosen establishment, you might want to add some accessories to spice up your togs. There is a range of options here, some are laughably costly, others surprisingly cheap, so let’s check out some bling for the slots.
For Her
- A Chanel Handbag
Speaking of slots, Chanel has had a few casino-inspired collections in the past. The most recent in 2002 featured a handbag that resembled a vintage slot machine.
Chanel’s completely impractical slot machine minaudière bag will set you back about 500 bucks. But boy does it look cool.
- Moschino Feather Hair Accessories
In his own words, Moschino’s chef designer Jeremy Scott was going for a ‘showgirl off duty’ look with his suitably decorated range of headbands. But if you don’t want to fork out the necessary coin for Moschino, other options are available.
So, get inspired, search for peacock fascinators or art deco feather hair clips to ‘get the look’ as they say. Or just go for the original, moneybags.
- Poker Chip Earrings
We’ll end this section with a generic entry for the ladies that will inspire further research.
Poker Chip earrings are available across a huge range of price points and designs, so it’s a buyer’s market if this tickles your fancy. And why stop at poker chips, there are other casino-related options for earrings too, go check it out.
For Her/Him
- Playing Card Necklace
A ‘necklace with a playing card’ can be picked up for a few bucks or a few hundred. Seriously, there are loads to choose from.
And why have a playing card when you can have dice, poker chips or even a little gold slot machine?
- Ace of Spades Ring
The more you dig into this, the more you’ll be amazed at just how many casino-related accessories there are available. The Ace of Spades ring, however, could be considered a crossover entry on this page.
Synonymous with a well-known rock ‘n’ roll band, a range of his/her Ace of Spades rings can be found in both jewellers and online. Again, you can spend a small fortune getting the right look for your get-up, or simply wing it with a cheap internet number.
- Casino Chips
Just before we dive into menswear, we can’t leave this section without acknowledging the world’s most expensive poker chip set.
Geoffrey Parker in London has created 384 poker chips made of 18-carat white gold inlaid with stingray skin. Lest we forget, the chip edges are set with 22,364 black diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds weighing in at 1,012 carats.
The chipset comes with four platinum-plated decks and the whole shebang is presented in an alligator skin case with 18-carat white gold locks. You’ll have to pre-order though; it can take as long as nine months to make and will set you back $7.3 million.
For Him
- Themed Neck Ties
Many casinos don’t insist on the wearing of the old corporate noose, but there are plenty that do. If you’re going to have to wear a tie, do the right thing and choose from hundreds of suitably themed options, please.
- Themed Pocket Square
Same with pocket squares -that’s the pointless little handkerchief that men wear in the top pocket. Obviously, you’ll need a suit to go with this one…
- Dice cufflinks
We’re only mentioning dice cufflinks to keep things simple, but the sky is the limit here. Why have dice links when you can have cards, chips, slots etc. there’s an option for every budget.
- Roulette Wristwatch
You can find a roulette wristwatch for as little as fifteen bucks but, as you’ve come to expect by now, prices climb rapidly after that.
Choosing the right accessory should be undertaken with the desired casino you’re planning to attend in mind. Put another way, that fifteen-buck roulette watch won’t cut it at the Kurhaus of Baden-Baden, but it might inspire a compliment from that drunk guy at Caesars Palace.