What to Wear for Your Next Video Conference Interview

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What to Wear for Your
Next Video Conference
Interview
What to Wear for Your
Next Video Conference
Interview

Video conferences are
steadily increasing as
a preferred method of
business communication
for recruiters.
P R A G M AT I CConferencing
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Source: http://bluejeans.com/blog/10-must-know-video-conferencing-stats
87%
more people use video conferencing
today than they did two years ago.
In fact,

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But as the industry
continues to grow, one
area of confusion for
many professionals is
what to wear during
a video conference.

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To help guide you
through this fashion
journey, we’ve put
together our best tips
for dressing for video
conferencing success.

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KEEP
IT
SIMPLE
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COLOR: WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid overly
bright or extremely
dark colors. They
may interfere with
image quality.
Avoid any
colors that are too
similar to your skin tone
or any color that blends
in with the background.
This can cause the
dreaded “ﬂoating
head” effect on
camera.

COLOR: WHAT WORKS
Typically,
neutral or pastel
tones are ﬂattering,
especially cool-toned
shades of blue.
But, be sure
to stick to colors that
look the best on you
and boost your
conﬁdence level.

PATTERNS: WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid busy
patterns such as
stripes, animal
prints, or plaid.
Not only are they
highly distracting to
the viewer, but they
also appear distorted
and dizzying on
camera.
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PATTERNS: WHAT WORKS
A good tip to
keep in mind when
choosing a pattern is to
try not to look like a
jungle animal or your
grandma’s couch!
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JEWELRY: WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid jewelry
that’s overly sparkly
to the point that it’s
catching the light
and creating a disco
ball effect around
the room.
Avoid jewelry that
make noise when
you move, such as
layered bracelets
or dangly earrings.
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Subtle jewelry that
doesn’t draw attention
away from your ideas.
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JEWELRY: WHAT WORKS

2. MAKE SURE
YOU’RE COMFORTABLE

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IN A BEST CASE
SCENARIO, YOUR
OUTFIT WOULD
BE:

PROPERLY FITTED
A blazer that’s
too tight will have
you tugging at it,
either consciously or
unconsciously, and
create a distraction to
the person on the
other side of
the screen.
The same can
be said about any
item of clothing that
is ill-ﬁtted, whether
it’s too big or
too small.
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CONSERVATIVE
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To avoid feeling over-exposed,
these items of clothing should
be exempt from your video
conferencing wardrobe:
Tank tops/ spaghetti strap tops
Low-cut tops
Crop tops
Anything sheer or mesh

BREATHABLE
Be sure to avoid
anything that could
cause sweating. Wear
slightly looser fabrics,
breathable cotton, or
wear an undershirt to
avoid this awkward
moment.
While it might
not be obvious to
you, your discomfort
will be picked up by
your viewer.
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3. MATCH THE OCCASION

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You should dress the same
way you would if you were
meeting the interviewer in
person.
For instance, if the interview
is for a corporate job, then
dress business formal.

WHAT EXACTLY DOES THAT MEAN?
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Business formal means:
Dress pants or a skirt
A button-up or blouse
A structured blazer
Sometimes even a tie

WHAT ABOUT A MORE
CASUAL DRESS CODE?
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If the environment is more relaxed try:
Pullover sweaters or cardigans
Less structured tops
Khakis or formal, dark-washed jeans

4. DRESS TO IMPRESS

HOW YOU DRESS CAN HAVE AN
ENORMOUS IMPACT ON YOUR AUDIENCE.
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A ﬁrst impression is usually made
within the ﬁrst 30 seconds of seeing
a person, and is very highly tied to
dress alone.

MAKE SURE YOU LOOK CLEAN,
PUT TOGETHER, AND PROFESSIONAL.
Certain visual
cues, such as stains
and wrinkles in your
clothing, shouldn’t be
visible on your outﬁt
during your video
conference.
These will create a
distraction, as well as
leave a negative
impression
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OVERALL:
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You want the people you are video
conferencing with to remember you by
your great ideas and professionalism,
not your fashion faux pas.

STICK TO THESE FOUR RULES AND
YOU’RE SURE TO IMPRESS EVERY TIME!
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For more information on video conferencing, go to:

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