9 Things to Wear (and 3 to Avoid) for a Presentation
9 Things to Wear (and 3 to Avoid) for a Presentation
Wear: A Well-Fitted Blazer
Wear Structured Midi Dress
Wear: Tailored Trousers in a Solid Tone
Wear: A Quality Blouse or Silk Top
Wear: Block or Kitten Heels
Wear: Minimal and Considered Jewelry
Wear: A Monochromatic Outfit
Wear: One Bold Contained Color
Wear: Quality Fabric That Moves Well
Avoid: Anything New You Have Not Worn Before
Avoid: Very Busy Prints and Patterns
Avoid: Shoes You Cannot Comfortably Stand In
The Outfit Should Support You Not Compete With You
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What you wear to a presentation does more work than most people give it credit for because the audience begins forming an impression before you have said a single word. The right outfit supports everything you are about to say and the wrong one creates an unnecessary layer of distraction that your words then have to work against. Here are nine choices that set you up well and three that tend to work against you regardless of the context.