Have you ever had a dream about being naked in public? Well, thanks to the new norm of video meetings, being caught in the buff can be a real nightmare come true. Don’t get caught naked. Wear pants. But wearing pants doesn’t mean you’ve nailed it when it comes to virtual personal style. Just like we dress for our audience in real life - the way you dress is also important for your virtual meetings. According to Forbes, there's actually science behind it. That’s why we have the best tips for how to dress for your next Zoom meeting. If you like any of the tips, be sure to LIKE or SHARE on Facebook or Twitter! Let the virtual meetings begin. :)
Virtual Meeting Outfit Tip | Dress Appropriately:
Whether you like it or not, your looks play a big role in your success at work. Just because most of us can now roll out of bed and straight into work doesn’t mean you should. Dressing appropriately is still just as important as before. So consider your industry, and dress accordingly. If you work in a casual environment, you can probably get away with wearing a t-shirt and jeans. But you should still look presentable with clean, wrinkle-free clothing. And if your workplace is more formal, don’t think you can get away with just dressing from the waist up. If you spill your coffee or have to get up to grab something, then the jig is up. Do yourself a favor and dress appropriately from head to toe. A few more tips to consider:
Whether you like it or not, your looks play a big role in your success at work. Just because most of us can now roll out of bed and straight into work doesn’t mean you should. Dressing appropriately is still just as important as before. So consider your industry, and dress accordingly. If you work in a casual environment, you can probably get away with wearing a t-shirt and jeans. But you should still look presentable with clean, wrinkle-free clothing. And if your workplace is more formal, don’t think you can get away with just dressing from the waist up. If you spill your coffee or have to get up to grab something, then the jig is up. Do yourself a favor and dress appropriately from head to toe. A few more tips to consider:
- Only wear well-fitted clothing. While anything too loose or too tight can come across as unprofessional, fitted wardrobe pieces work best. Oversized tops can work great in real life. But on camera, they can come across as slouchy.
- Avoid see-through fabrics or showing too much cleavage.
- Busy patterns can be distracting on camera, so save the small stripes and prints for after the virtual meeting.
"Dress how you want to be addressed." - Bianca Frazier
Virtual Meeting Outfit Tip | Accessorize Properly:
The right accessories can make any outfit pop. Before Coronavirus, all it took was a pair of stylish shoes, a trendy day bag, and a statement piece of jewelry. But these days, the shoes and day bag have become irrelevant. To pull off a polished look for virtual meetings, it's all about the jewelry. But, your jewelry should never take center stage like an opera diva. Stacks of bracelets cling. And bracelets with little charms rattle against desks and computers. Be like a librarian and keep things quiet. Simple jewelry is all it takes to shape an outfit for your next virtual meeting. And a statement necklace or earrings can make an outfit pop without being too distracting. Just be sure to choose between a necklace or earrings as your statement piece so your look doesn't come across as cluttered.
The right accessories can make any outfit pop. Before Coronavirus, all it took was a pair of stylish shoes, a trendy day bag, and a statement piece of jewelry. But these days, the shoes and day bag have become irrelevant. To pull off a polished look for virtual meetings, it's all about the jewelry. But, your jewelry should never take center stage like an opera diva. Stacks of bracelets cling. And bracelets with little charms rattle against desks and computers. Be like a librarian and keep things quiet. Simple jewelry is all it takes to shape an outfit for your next virtual meeting. And a statement necklace or earrings can make an outfit pop without being too distracting. Just be sure to choose between a necklace or earrings as your statement piece so your look doesn't come across as cluttered.
"Accessories make everything better." - Unknown
Virtual Meeting Outfit Tip | Don't Overlook Hair & Makeup
Virtual meetings place a lot of attention and focus on your face. Fortunately, you can mostly wear the same kind of makeup you would wear to the office. If you work in a conservative industry, stick to nude and natural eyeshadows and blushes to avoid looking too beat -aka- made up. If you work in a more creative field, have a little fun with colorful lipsticks. And no matter what industry you work in, you can never go wrong with a swipe of red lipstick.
When it comes to hair, just remember that rolling out of bed to work doesn't mean you can show up with bed head. If your locks are looking a little limp, try using a dry shampoo to add volume and thickness. And while it's true that 'big hair don't care', hairstyles that cover your face and eyes should be avoided.
Virtual meetings place a lot of attention and focus on your face. Fortunately, you can mostly wear the same kind of makeup you would wear to the office. If you work in a conservative industry, stick to nude and natural eyeshadows and blushes to avoid looking too beat -aka- made up. If you work in a more creative field, have a little fun with colorful lipsticks. And no matter what industry you work in, you can never go wrong with a swipe of red lipstick.
When it comes to hair, just remember that rolling out of bed to work doesn't mean you can show up with bed head. If your locks are looking a little limp, try using a dry shampoo to add volume and thickness. And while it's true that 'big hair don't care', hairstyles that cover your face and eyes should be avoided.
"If you're sad, add more lipstick and attack." - Coco Chanel
If your next virtual meeting is a big one and you want to leave a good impression, you can always set up your equipment and try out your look in advance with a little screen test. It's like glancing into the mirror before you head out the door. So when your meeting starts, you can focus and be fully present, without wondering if your shirt is too low or if your nose is too shiny. Now get out there and rock your next meeting. Have any tips to add? Be sure to let us know in the comments below! You may also like: How To Turn Your Home Into a Healing Environment, Entertaining | How to Celebrate Everyday Virtually, or Cami's Corner |Match Point - 4 Ways to Rock a Matching Set.
