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- 1. How to Dressfor Professional Conferences/Meeting s and Presentations at Work Eden Fussell, Janie Leonard, Alannah Riner
- 2. General Do’s ofConference Attire for Men 1. A conservative full suit, with either two-button and single-button coats 2. Wear a flattering shade of coat that is not over the top 3. Grey or navy suits work well with light colored tops 4. Unbutton suit buttons when sitting down 5. Immediately button your coat back up when standing and/or presenting 6. Long-sleeved shirts (dressier than short sleeved shirts) 7. Choose white or light shaded solid shirt colors 8. Black or brown leather shoes are your best option (make sure they are comfortable) 9. Socks should be completely black in color 10. Best to wear a leather, black or plain belt to not cause distraction
- 3. General Don'ts ofConference Attire for Men 1. Do not wear an untucked, wrinkled shirt 2. Do not wear shorts 3. Do not wear a flashy color suit or something that is considered over the top 4. Do not forget to unbutton and re button suit buttons when necessary 5. Do not put anything in inner coat pockets, could cause unflattering bump 6. Do not wear a flashy colored shirt and long sleeved shirts are preferred over short sleeved 7. Do not wear tennis shoes or platform shoes 8. Do not wear a tacky belt or one with a big buckle that could cause distraction
- 5. General Do’s ofConference Attire for Women 1. A conservative pantsuit 2. A knee length skirt 3. A tailored shirt, blouse or knit sweater is appropriate for business casual conferences 4. A tailored jacket can be paired with pants or a knee length skirt 5. Tights or hosiery should be considered with skirts 6. Closed-toe shoes, certain sandals that are neither extremely dressy nor extremely casual 7. Make sure your shoes are comfortable and you can walk in them 8. You can add some color but still muted and appropriate accessories, such as simple emerald earrings or a patterned pair of loafer socks.
- 6. General Don'ts ofConference Attire for Women 1. Do not wear an inappropriate length skirt or too low cut of a blouse 2. Do not wear pants or a skirt that is too tight 3. Do not wear heels that are so high you can’t walk in them or that are uncomfortable 4. Do not wear over the top jewelry, such as something that is too large, bright, colorful, or distracting
- 8. Assessing the Typeof Dress 1. Ask a colleague for advice on how conference attendees usually dress 2. Take your role at the conference into account 3. Check if there is a conference dress code 4. Look at the activity schedule and venues for clues 5. Consider the typical dress for conferences in your field 6. Check social media for images of past conference meetings 7. Choose standard professional attire if you aren't sure what to wear
- 9. Dressing for aFormal Conference for both Men and Women 1. Wear a more formal outfit than you do for work 2. Avoid distracting patterns or color schemes 3. Choose of professional suit for an easy formal option 4. Go for a classic black dress (women) 5. Wear simple and neutral closed-toe shoes 6. Choose simple, understated accessories
- 10. Dressing for aBusiness Casual Conference for both Men and Women 1. Choose less formal fabrics and styles in professional cuts 2. Remove or replace 1 or 2 standard business-attire items 3. Add in elements of your personal style 4. Avoid wearing anything overly trendy or revealing 5. Try khakis with a crisp shirt and blazer for a clean-cut look 6. Go for a midi skirt with a cotton turtle neck top 7. Wear tailored cropped pants for a structured, less formal option 8. Choose dark wash tailored jeans if you want to go more casual
- 11. Dressing for Presentationsat Work 1. Dress to feel good 2. Dress to look good 3. Keep it simple 4. Dress in something that allows you to move 5. Dress slightly better than the audience 6. Avoid loose-fitting tops 7. Wear something you’re comfortable in that also makes you feel confident
- 12. Miscellaneous Tips forPresentations 1. Polish your shoes 2. Bring a spare outfit 3. Check the color of your background 4. Dress slightly more formally and conservatively than your audience 5. Unless you are going to be on camera, wear a red scarf 6. If your audience is more creative, wear an interesting tie or piece of jewelry
- 13. Questions to AskYourself Before Leaving for a Presentation 1. Do I have a complete outfit for the event? 2. Is my outfit of choice compatible with the event where I’ll be speaking? 3. Is this outfit compatible with my industry and company/personal brand? 4. Are my clothes appropriate? 5. Do my clothes fit well? 6. Are my clothes clean and pressed? 7. Is my outfit free of pet hair and dandruff? 8. Do I feel comfortable wearing this outfit? 9. Am I able to move around including arms while setting up? 10. Am I wearing something that I am not used to wearing that I need a dress rehearsal for? 11. Are my clothes a distraction to those looking at me?
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- #12 https://robbiesenbach.com/what-to-wear-for-a-presentation/ What to wear for a presentation: 10 tips
- #13 If you are on a stage or some type of elevation, your feet will be eye level to your audience. Make sure they are polished and clean with no scuffs, and keep them as simple as possible in order to keep from being distracting. Just in case something goes wrong, bring something extra to wear. Make sure what you’re going to wear won’t blend in with your background. You want to stand out; be more memorable. Since you’re probably going to be working for the place you’re presenting at, you will probably know the dress code. However, being in front of a crowd makes every little thing stand out. So, to be safe, dress nicer and more on the conservative side. This one kind of went back and forth depending on the site you looked at. However, the sites I found most helpful said to dress in a way that makes you stand out but not be distracting. By wearing an outfit like the one on this slide, you can do exactly that. Again, don’t choose anything too distracting or noisy, but if you work in a creative office, tailor your outfit to it. You still want to be interesting; dressing too boring in a creative place won’t help you at all.
- #14 Do you need to add or take away any accessories? Is it more casual or formal? What will your audience be like? Dress according to your audience. If your brand is more creative, don’t be too formal. Like I mentioned before, add a fun but not distracting print or necklace. If your company is more formal, stick to solid neutrals and traditional professional pieces, like a suit. I know the places I’ve worked at have ranged from business casual to casual, so I would dress differently at one versus the other. If I had a presentation at my current internship, I would dress more professional with slacks and a work shirt with a blazer on top. If I had a presentation at my old internship, I probably could get away with wearing jeans and a nice top and loafers. Are your clothes covering enough, are they too tight? You want things that fit well but aren’t super tight or too loose. Keeping your clothes unwrinkled can be a challenge if your presentation isn’t until later in the day, so I would recommend bringing along some wrinkle releaser spray. It helps smooth out small wrinkles without having to iron your clothes all over again. However, always press your clothes before leaving your house. Wearing clothes with stains, pet hair, dandruff, etc. is very distracting and unprofessional. It looks like you didn’t care enough about the presentation to wear clean clothes. Keep a lint roller on hand and go over your clothes right before the presentation to keep yourself looking clean and tidy. If you aren’t comfortable in your clothes, the audience can tell. Don’t wear heels that will hurt your feet after standing for too long, etc. You want to be able to move around easily. More than likely you won’t be just standing in one position the whole time you’re speaking. Movement actually keeps your audience’s attention; standing like a statue will make them fall asleep. If you buy new clothes for your presentation, practice giving the presentation at home wearing the clothes first. Make sure you can move around, feeling comfortable, etc. You want to be memorable but not distracting. Don’t wear anything too trendy because it might make your audience focus more on your clothes than your presentation. That’s why you shouldn’t wear extremely bright colors, loud accessories, or crazy patterns.