- Clean underwear (every day and bring more than one for each day, you never know).
- ICC and hotels are open to the public, so there is that.
- Probably want to avoid anything that would not be appropriate for your preferred house of worship, or for those that do not worship, avoid anything that would get you kicked off southwest airlines.
- Deodorant, it's not optional.
- Avoid perfume, cologne, body spray.
- Con Funk is a real thing, plan to change shirts at least twice a day. This means into an actual laundered shirt, not one that was frebreezed.
- Deodorant, it's not optional.
- parts of the ICC are COLD bring something lightweight you can put on in those cases.
- Never noticed one day being Hawaiian shirt day.
- Deodorant, it's not optional.


I look over the event rules and don´t find a dress code
Also, i think it will be good sense wear anything that is not illegal, right?
I read about using comfortable shoes and cothes.
That said, there is any other tips or rules i should attend?
Someone tell me that saturday is the haway shirt day (not that i use something like that)
Any other tip about that part?
You've gotten a lot of practical, glib, and funny advice.
It is worth noting though, that Gen Con does actually have a dress code (or, at least policies that bear on dress and accessories):
Costumes and Weapons
Weapons and items that appear to be weapons are not allowed at Gen Con. Self defense, recreational and utility items such as knifes, tazers, pepper spray, BB guns, cap guns, air-soft weapons, paintball guns, water guns, martial arts weaponry, including wooden practice weapons, etc., are not welcome, even if it is lawful to own and carry them in other public places. Off-duty security, law enforcement and military personnel are not allowed to bring their weapons to Gen Con. Items resembling futuristic weapons, fantasy weapons, and non-projectile boffer weapons may be allowed provided they are not handled in a careless, threatening, or destructive manner against persons or property.
Questionable items can be brought to the Information Desk in the convention center during operating hours to be checked for compliance with this policy. Some events may provide exceptions to this policy under strict circumstances defined by that event. Items purchased in the Exhibit Hall which violate this policy must be wrapped and immediately removed from the convention premises.
20th and 21st century uniforms may not be worn as costumes. These include any uniform that can be construed as a military uniform from any country or a uniform worn in an official capacity, such as security guard, police officer, deputy, fire marshal, paramedic, etc. Active duty military personnel are permitted to wear their government-issued uniforms.
Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel may inspect any item or costume at any time during the convention. Failure to comply with these policies and/or the instructions of Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel may result in immediate removal from the convention without refund.
If you have any questions about these policies, please contact customerservice@gencon.com before the convention or visit the Information Desk in the convention center during operating hours.
https://www.gencon.com/attend/policies

Banana hammocks….in or out for 2019?

Banana hammocks….in or out for 2019?
i think I expressed the group consensus on that topic:
Let's not go too far there.. banana hammocks are casual, but none of us need to see that at the con. :-)

Just please shower and put on clean clothes.
And no fedoras.
Or jean shorts not properly cut from jeans.
Or open-toed shoes.
And for the love of god stop using hair gel.

What about flip flop ?I keep thinink if i would get my feet hurt
Have you previously walked and stood around for 10-12 hours for 4 days in flip flops? If you haven't, don't make Gen Con your trial run. Good walking shoes are the way to go.

Just please shower and put on clean clothes.
And no fedoras.
Or jean shorts not properly cut from jeans.
Or open-toed shoes.
And for the love of god stop using hair gel.
I like that I can’t actually determine whether you are being facetious or serious.

Keep in mind the map is upside down. North is heading South.

As Weird Al once said..."Everything you know is wrong. Black is white, up is down, and short is long."

You will do a TON of walking.
Wearing flip flops for four days and walking for miles really, really hurts. Bring tennis shoes.
Also, I've found it's really useful to bring some kind of cream or powder to put on the inside of my legs. I'm not fat, but I still wear that area raw from all the walking at GenCon. It helps a LOT.

You will do a TON of walking.
Wearing flip flops for four days and walking for miles really, really hurts. Bring tennis shoes.
Also, I've found it's really useful to bring some kind of cream or powder to put on the inside of my legs. I'm not fat, but I still wear that area raw from all the walking at GenCon. It helps a LOT.
There is also stuff called "Glide" that is available on Amazon and local retail stores: Here is the Amazon link

You will do a TON of walking.
Wearing flip flops for four days and walking for miles really, really hurts. Bring tennis shoes.
Also, I've found it's really useful to bring some kind of cream or powder to put on the inside of my legs. I'm not fat, but I still wear that area raw from all the walking at GenCon. It helps a LOT.
There is also stuff called "Glide" that is available on Amazon and local retail stores: Here is the Amazon link

Just please shower and put on clean clothes.
And no fedoras.
Or jean shorts not properly cut from jeans.
Or open-toed shoes.
And for the love of god stop using hair gel.
I like that I can’t actually determine whether you are being facetious or serious.
v serious, obv

I usually will advise people think of the convention using "warehouse" rules for footwear. Nothing open-toed or open-heeled. (though, I doubt anyone will need steel-toes)
Not only are sandals/flip flops not as orthapedically sound as a full comfortable shoe, but in high traffic areas it is very likely someone will step on you at some point. having someone step on the heel of your flip flop is horrible.

Some friends and I do intend on doing some CosPlay and the characters are barefoot.
While mandatory footwear is not really a make-or-break issue with the costumes, I would prefer going without.
The lack of a clear 'no shirt/no shoes/no badge' sign is making it rough to get a final call on the decision.

Some friends and I do intend on doing some CosPlay and the characters are barefoot.
While mandatory footwear is not really a make-or-break issue with the costumes, I would prefer going without.
The lack of a clear 'no shirt/no shoes/no badge' sign is making it rough to get a final call on the decision.
For those times when you are cosplaying a barefoot character, I recommend wearing some type of easily slip on/off sandal or shoe (such as Crocs) where you can easily step out of them when doing photo shoots. They encourage cosplayers not to stop in the middle of hallways for pictures anyway. I would hate for anyone barefoot to step on a dropped d4 or a phone charger (prongs up)...

Just please shower and put on clean clothes.
And no fedoras.
Or jean shorts not properly cut from jeans.
Or open-toed shoes.
And for the love of god stop using hair gel.
I like that I can’t actually determine whether you are being facetious or serious.
v serious, obv

Comfortable shoes made for walking on concrete are the best. Your regular day-to-day shoes may not cut it. Trust me... there is a difference.
If you are cosplaying, unless it is a ridiculously looking over-accentuated Anime style weapon, don't bring it. If you have doubts about it - ask here before you bring it to the Con.
Socks - you may consider changing your socks halfway through the day. Buy a pack of new ones and throw the old ones away if you don't want to carry around stinky used socks all day.
Deodorant and clean clothes - they're not optional.
Make sure all the naughty bits are covered. Please... ask a friend for help with this. You may look great in the mirror, but at a distance or from another angle, you may leave more exposed than intended or what convention staff considers decent. (I have seen a lot of people with shirts that are long enough when their arms are down but reach for something, or after a bit of walking, the bottom of their gut hangs out. If you don't mind this, then you are ok. But if it is not intended, then ask a friend if what you are wearing covers everything you intended.)

Just please shower and put on clean clothes.
And no fedoras.
Or jean shorts not properly cut from jeans.
Or open-toed shoes.
And for the love of god stop using hair gel.

Some friends and I do intend on doing some CosPlay and the characters are barefoot.
While mandatory footwear is not really a make-or-break issue with the costumes, I would prefer going without.
The lack of a clear 'no shirt/no shoes/no badge' sign is making it rough to get a final call on the decision.
For those times when you are cosplaying a barefoot character, I recommend wearing some type of easily slip on/off sandal or shoe (such as Crocs) where you can easily step out of them when doing photo shoots. They encourage cosplayers not to stop in the middle of hallways for pictures anyway. I would hate for anyone barefoot to step on a dropped d4 or a phone charger (prongs up)...
Appreciate the advice.