What Should You Wear When You Are Giving a Speech?

When you have to give a speech or presentation, how do you decide what to wear? Maybe you haven’t considered how your appearance can influence your audience’s response to you? In this short video, I share a few tips, for both men and women, on how to dress in a manner that will support your message rather than detract from it.

Dress to support your message. Don’t let your clothing detract from your message.

More about What to Wear

My friend Diane Parente, author of Mastering Your Professional Image — Dressing to Enhance Your Credibility, is an expert in conveying professionalism through appearance.  For additional help in this area, read Diane’s article, “Your Image, What Is It Saying About You?” and my article, “Dress for The Role You Want.”

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