Fashion meets tradition...what a great thread! :-) I agree with several of the folks who posted, when they said what a performer wears should reflect themselves. Wearing something that is not "you" can only be uncomfortable, and who needs more distractions on stage? I favor a purely eclectic mix of vintage-style clothing with the occasional trendy or hip addition... (and who would have thought green combat boots would go so well with full length vintage velvet?) It may be my years in theatre beginning to tell, but I seem to opt for a whole "look", and match lots of (handmade or vintage)accessories to whatever I am wearing... that and my trademark hats. Definitely an exercise in personal style! But then again, so is life! :-)