What should I wear for video meetings?

The Question of the Hour for professionals worldwide as many adjust to the new normal of work-from-home life.

My job as an image consultant is to help you create successful first impressions—and video meetings are no exception to this.

Preparing for a Zoom call requires more than simply throwing on a button-up and hitting “Join Meeting.” Even your go-to outfit for in-person presentations will need adjustments.

By following the style guide below, you’ll master the art of the video meeting and communicate authority to colleagues, clients, and management.

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Quick impressions.

Our brains were built for them.

According to Psychology Today: “In our perception of people, and their perceptions of us, the hidden, subliminal mind takes limited data, and creates a picture that seems clear and real, but is actually built largely on unconscious inferences that are made by employing factors such as a person’s body language, voice, clothing, appearance, and social category.”

That’s why it matters what you wear—especially in situations that require building trust, like the professional or dating realms.

Optimize your appearance with these 4 tips for communicating the right messages and building trust with others.

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Make no mistake: What you wear to a presentation matters.

YOUR PRESENTATION INCLUDES YOU.

Your presentation is more than just slides and talking points. Whether you like it or not, you are part of the presentation yourself. What you wear for a presentation will influence your listeners just as much as what you say.

Read on for our ultimate guide to what to wear for a presentation at work.

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