We'll deal first with the usual look for Overlords, and the attitude: He wears black, he doesn't carry weapons (but is quite adept at pushing large red buttons that say "Do Not Push" on them), he carries himself with confidence. He does require minions because he is usually quite physically weak. But he is often a good shot and/or a master of poisons, assassination, etc.
If you are serving this type of Overlord, you aren't terribly restricted. What works best is the hulking look; you (and if you have a partner) lurk behind the Overlord's shoulder, or behind his throne, and watch in case of attacks. You do not have to worry about clothing very much; just dress modestly if you're a female, and do not try and look more dangerous than the overlord. You can also go for the accountant type (think Drumknott from Discworld) or the sycophant, "I'll never betray you, master, let me lick your boots," type. That is not advisable, though - they almost always die.
The next type of villain is the flamboyant psychopath (a personal favorite). He wears bright colors, and tends to smile a lot. He also likes to shoot things/blow things up/stab things/murder people. For this kind of a guy, you want to NOT DRAW ATTENTION to yourself. He will kill you. Keep your dress code subdued. You might want to encourage your fellow minions to NOT do the same - it's best to have someone who looks like a better target standing next to you. Gray or black are good colors. But if you go for the black, make it a dustier shade. Sunglasses are never a good idea. Having a mustache, gents, will also likely get you in an unpleasant situation (ie, hanging upside down by your toes over a flaming cauldron of boiling oil while small rodents nibble on your ears).
The joker is a prime example of this type of villain.
Next, there's the business of crime lords. They often have funny accents (the definition of a funny accent - any accent that is not your own) and carry guns with them. You will never see them without a suit on, although it changes from cheap to quite expensive.
Interestingly enough, the better the crime lord, the cheaper the suit. If you have enough control over the gangs, you have nobody to impress. But, as a minion (or, in the world of crime lords, a "thug" or a "crony" or a "henchman") you must dress to impress. Always wear a suit that is clean and well pressed - but never more expensive than your master's.
A note to the female minions of crime lords: despite what the other female minions think, your job description is not "attractive girl in skimpy clothes who sits around passing me items when I need them." No, you are allowed to dress with just as much class as the men.
A note to the male minions: You are, sad to say, required to act just the tiniest bit stupid. It makes the crime lord feel better about himself, even if he is actually quite smart.
The last type of Overlord to discuss today is complete-raving-lunatic-let's-kill-the-world type. They can dress anywhere from the Joker's style to Gandalf's robes and still get away from it, because no one will tell them not to.
As far as you're concerned, going in a simple suit will work. Or, you can go for the picture below, or whatever the male equivalent is.
In the few types I have mentioned here, you will notice something: I strongly encourage you to look your best at all times. Trashy minions go nowhere except to die at the hero's hands, so please, my loyal students, stay looking respectable.
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