Guest Post: What to wear For a presentation or TV appearance

2018 Update: We still stand by this recommendations for what to wear for a presentation or TV appearance — but you may also want to check out our a lot of recent discussion on what to wear for public speaking.  What must you wear when you’re the star of a corporate presentation, or Camiseta Rangers FC Camiseta Flamengo making a TV appearance for something job-related? This can be a bit different than what to wear for a conference or for interview attire, to say the least, and while we’ve talked about HD makeup for video interviews, we’ve never answered this certain question. So I’ve brought back Sally McGraw, the blogger extraordinaire behind already Pretty, who does regular TV appearances — she’s guest posted before for us on power dressing for yourself, as well as letting us excerpt her book, already Pretty: learning to love Your Body by learning to dress it Well. welcome back, Sal! – Kat. I’m a ham. delighted to admit it. I landed my first lead role in a play at the ripe old age of 10 and have been performing onstage ever since. I may have shifted from drama to music and now to television appearances and lectures, but it’s all performance-related and even after all these years I still get a little jittery whenever I walk onstage. So I know from personal experience how crucial it is to nail my look before the audience begins to applaud or the cam turns my way. I want to be absolutely focused on my message and avoid fidgeting and fussing with my outfit in Camiseta Yokohama F. Marinos any way costs. And, of course, I want to look my best. here are some guidelines to help you look your best before an audience:What to wear For a TV Appearance
Some TV spots will be filmed on location or outside, others in a studio, so it can be tough to generalize … but allow me to generalize anyway. Do a touch a lot more makeup than usual, but just a touch: Lights and cameras can be extreme on lots of complexions, but we are also living in an HD world, friends, so no need to apply with a trowel. I recommend using something to even out your complexion – be it foundation, BB/CC cream, or tinted moisturizer – as well as undereye concealer and powder to lighten and brighten. If you wear these daily, apply as normal and don’t add extra layers or a bunch of bronzer – better to look a little washed-out than overly made-up. blush will stop you from looking ill, so do include it. sweep on a tiny bit a lot more than usual, but make sure it’s well blended and not too streaky or obvious. Shadow, eyeliner, and mascara will make your eyes pop, but sticking to neutrals and smoky colors is wise considering that bright eye makeup can be distracting. absolutely add lip color but avoid super-bright and super-dark shades like fiery reds and deep purples. instead try pinks, berries, and dusty corals, or anything that is just a bit brighter or darker than your natural lip color. clean lines read best: Anything with lots of ruffles, embellishment, or volume will likely look a bit messy. Blazers are better than cardigans; ponte is better than fluid jersey. structured garments with clean lines will make you appear professional and pulled-together. Do your best to be wrinkle-free, but understand that you’ll be moving around and some creases are absolutely natural. jewel tones are always a good idea: This palette works for essentially all skin tones from pale to dark brown and reads beautifully on camera. jewel tones are rich without being bright and add color without being overbearing. and you can do multiple jewel tones in a single outfit! find the shade that works best for your complexion and wear it next to your face, ideally in a solid. If you want to add a neutral to the mix, choose gray. avoid small, regular patterns: Although issues with moiré are a lot more common in still photography, tiny, regularly patterned clothing can be a little dizzying onscreen, especially black and white. I normally like solids for television, but if you select a pattern, try for a medium-sized one and ideally one with blurred edges, a watercolor feel, or an abstract design. This creates a a lot more natural overall look. Black and white sparingly: Neither is particularly flattering for a lot of complexions, and both can cause odd contrast issues with certain cam equipment. Black can work in a skirt or pant, but try for jewel tones and grays instead if you can. minimal accessories: Long, dangly earrings and clattering bangles can be very distracting, as can oversized scarves, wild hosiery, and piles of necklaces. Make one accessory your focal point and keep others to a minimum. feel complimentary to do a scarf or statement necklace, but pair with studs and a basic enjoy or bracelet. The fewer shiny objects and moving parts, the better.What to wear for a presentation or Seminar
My guidelines are mostly the same for presenting to a live audience instead of speaking on-camera, but there are a few crucial differences to note: Pattern in small doses: If you’re pacing backnull