The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA

Ep. 131: 5 Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing Audition Outfits & How to Avoid Them for More Acting Success


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What Should You Wear to Auditions and Self-Tapes to Stand Out?

Are you sabotaging your audition without even realizing it? The clothes you wear could make or break your first impression with casting directors!

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, Martin Bentsen reveals how to dress in a way that suggests your character without stealing the focus from your performance. You'll learn why subtlety is key, what colors and styles pop best on camera, and how to stay comfortable while looking professional.

What you'll discover today:

  1. Why “dressing to suggest” your character outshines full costumes - and when exceptions might work.
  2. The best colors, patterns, and accessories for on-camera auditions to ensure the spotlight stays on you.
  3. How to keep your look neat, natural, and perfectly aligned with the character you're auditioning for.

Ready to elevate your auditions with simple yet effective wardrobe tweaks? Tune in now!

Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: martinbentsen.com
  • Additional Resources:
  • Headshots
  • Shoot Footage for Your Reel
  • Edit Footage Into a Reel

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