What to use in video conferences

At this time technology is very important in our lives even more in times of pandemic, when many people need work from home. With so many applications like Skype, Facetime, Hangouts, Zoom etc., to hold virtual meetings it is important to think about how we want to see ourselves and what is the message we want to convey through the dressing room. If speaking of a work environment what is sought is to project greater credibility and professionalism.

Think about the clothes

• If the intention is to see you more confident, with professional authority in a video call or in a face-to-face work meeting, you can lean on the elements that inside the locker room (of this not talked about yet but soon i will).
• If you need the support of your team or a group of people or see you closer (friendly), then it is important and included elements yin (another topic that we will talk about another time) inside the locker room.

Regarding the style of the garment

• A collared shirt makes you look professional on the screen, no matter if it is a shirt or blouse but it has a collar.
• The upper part looks better if it does not look bulky, garment should fall smoothly and flat when seated (news anchors sit on the hem of the jacket to prevent shoulders from being raised while seated).
• Garments with many folds or drapes do not register well on camera.
• A tight knit bodysuit is also a good option, more if accompanied with a jacket. This mix projects authority and at the same time closeness (or receptivity) in the right colors.

Regarding colors

•  If it is within your means, wear a garment (at the top) solid tone, this helps bring attention to the face.
• Avoid large prints and in intense colors so as not to take attention away from the face and avoid streaks that can create a shine effect.
• If you are going to use contrasts, for example, jacket and blouse, Look for shades with a medium to high contrast value, it communicates professionalism and credibility.
• It is important that this color contrast favors your skin coloring and that the contrast is in the neck area because it draws attention to your face.
• Use colors that are favorable to you whether they are similar to your coloring or favor by contrast. That does try to avoid the red, the black and white.

 accessories

• If you are in a relaxed work environment, A scarf gives a good contrast and makes the face see more, it is better if the scarf is light so that you do not see a lot of volume in the neck, this can have the opposite effect.
• Avoid large earrings, they are pretty and give an interesting touch to the wardrobe, but they can be distracting when it comes to a work meeting. Not only because of its size, but when moving the jewelry sounds and can conflict with the audio of the video call.
• If you need to wear glasses that have a reflective filter

Personal presentation

Personal presentation is very important especially in a video call. That means:

• Have well-groomed hair.
• Gentle makeup for women, make you look healthy and bring attention to the eyes that are the center of communication.
• Remember to look at your teeth that they do not have a piece of lettuce or a seed between them.