1234: Not Going to E3 2013? Here’s What to Wear

Are you a video game developer?

Or perhaps a programmer, graphic designer or other exec working in the video game industry?

Or perhaps you’re a video game journalist?

If “yes,” then it’s entirely possible that, much as you would like to go to the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) — the premier trade show for the computer and video game industry — it’s just not practical for you to do so. Perhaps you don’t have the finances to subsidise a trip there. Perhaps your company won’t pay for you to go. Perhaps, if you’re a journalist, you actually prefer covering it on the home front.

It’s a terrific opportunity to sit back and watch what’s hot in your market without actually having to get hot and sweaty in those crowded exhibition halls.

If you’ve not been to E3 before, you know the challenge. How do you remain comfortable working far away from the convention centre while simultaneously maintaining a professional attitude?

Many people who are not going to E3 prefer to keep a low profile, wearing casual clothes like a baggy t-shirt and jeans. But in an industry increasingly based around remote working, it’s worthwhile to spend some time thinking about how what you wear can have a significant impact on your comfort level, while simultaneously allowing you a certain degree of decency if the postman comes to the door with that package you’ve been expecting for a while.

My suggestion for the gentlemen is this rather fetching Marks & Spencer stretch cotton “Grumpy and Grumpier” two-pack of trunks, with a design copyrighted by Disney. For just £15 GBP, these trunks offer a soft, comfortable fit and add variety to your underwear drawer while simultaneously accurately reflecting your mental state at not being invited to any of those E3 parties.

The trunks include an elasticated waistband for added comfort while consuming entire “sharing bags” of crisps at your desk, and also have a keyhole fly opening for easy access when the beer you’re drinking has its inevitable effect on your bladder.

The more modest man-in-his-home office may wish to pair the trunks with this cotton-rich towelling dressing gown. Made from soft and comfortable cotton-rich fabric, this dressing gown has a rich texture for rapidly absorbing moisture, making it ideal for after a bath or shower, or just if you’re rather sweaty. It is getting quite warm out, after all. It’s also snag-resistant, meaning it stays looking newer for longer.

This product was rated 4.5 out of 5 by people who cared enough to rate it on Marks & Spencer’s website, leading some to refer to it as “the Citizen Kane of towelling robes” — an accolade sure to be plastered all over adverts for the robe soon.

For the ladies… I don’t know, wear whatever the fuck you want, and don’t let Forbes tell you what to do.