https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 23:54:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1970287 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 03:11:07 +0000 Zaeobi 1970287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@prerma sharma which grey jacket, sorry? </p> <p>I ended up going with a lightweight long sleeve purple top, the black blazer, grey trousers &amp; smaller necklace (purple, brown &amp; white wooden cubes along a silver chain) since I didn't want to be too out there.&nbsp;</p> <p>Overall, I think it went OK &amp; I was well-dressed enough for questions after the performance too - no longer at that job anymore, so I'm glad I don't have to dwell on it too much anymore. Now back to teaching! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1908312 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 11:27:55 +0000 prerma sharma 1908312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that grey jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900945 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 05:10:58 +0000 Zaeobi 1900945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, why is it so difficult lol? I'm thinking of just replacing the yellow sleeveless top with the thin, yellow, tucked in sweater that I wore in a past WIW. That or the purple version I have.</p> <p>We're doing a rehearsal on-site today, so fingers crossed it all goes well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900741 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:23:03 +0000 rachylou 1900741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The yellow really is superior IMHO. But if sleeveless is against dress code... and it is some places... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900738 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:17:25 +0000 Zaeobi 1900738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, so no votes for the pink top in my last comment? I like the yellow top too, but I'm a little wary of wearing a sleeveless top instead of one with sleeves in terms of looking professprofe (I run warm &amp; may have to take my jacket off at asomepointa ).&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm reading all of your comments, sorry if I don't have time to respond individually justu yet!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900633 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:53:47 +0000 The Cat 1900633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant to vote for the combo in #4-6 in your OP. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900583 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:18:21 +0000 Dana 1900583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely 4-6! I definitely echo Synne! And I like the way the pants fit you best also. You'll stand out and command attention beautifully on stage. </p> <p>&nbsp;Perhaps you'll be able to take the jacket off for the party? It seems sufficiently festive.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900551 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:58:09 +0000 Synne 1900551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second that 4-6 looks perfect! You look professional, creative, confident and trendy! Best of luck with your speech! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900549 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:48:50 +0000 Adriana 1900549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So: yellow blouse, grey pants and white jacket. Calm but not boring and professionel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900548 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:45:39 +0000 Adriana 1900548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry if it wasn't clear. I meant photo 4 5 6. With the yellow blouse untucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900456 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 09:33:35 +0000 Katerina 1900456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many nice options! Not so easy to choose. I vote for 4-6/31 and 25/31. The yellow blouse is beautiful in you, I love it untucked as the shape loves you. The white jacket with the lighter bottoms is great and so is the combo in pic 25.</p> <p>ETA - actually, no 25 is my favorite with 4-6 in second place </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900436 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 04:26:27 +0000 Anonymous 1900436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 best in the first photos, also 23, although a brighter scarf might be better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900386 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:15:26 +0000 Zaeobi 1900386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was planning to wear this pink long sleeved top with these trousers to work today (very subtle black on grey print, like a windowpane pattern, but photographs pretty grey like #7-9 in the OP). But I thought the outfit could look appropriate for the seminar with a topper - what do you think? Burgundy/ plum, white or black jacket? </p> <p>(Ignore the small neck scarf &amp; lime green tie belt accessories, since I wouldn't wear them on the day. Please also ignore the mess &amp; my slippers as I undergo a very stressful, full bathroom reconstruction, lol!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900385 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:12:02 +0000 Kate 1900385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote 4-6. That shade of yellow loves you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900384 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:07:44 +0000 Anonymous 1900384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 13 for lovely, professionalism and streamlined, and 25 for an overall attractive go everywhere do anything that can be done in heels outfit.<br />&nbsp;<br />The blouse and necklace are very effective and sufficient color interest against the neutrals and that shade of yellow is very warm and inviting so great choice.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900377 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:11:18 +0000 rachylou 1900377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The earrings are perfect with the necklace. They hold their own against the visual weight of the necklace and don’t touch your shoulders! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900376 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:10:13 +0000 Anonymous 1900376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Broken pipes and having to figure out all this fashion/packing/ stage vs booth vs luncheon!!!!<br />I vote that you first grab a glass of wine! It might not help but it certainly can not hurt!!! &nbsp; That point taken care of-----<br />I vote 7-9 look but like the scarf from 23.&nbsp; The skirt suit in 13-15 is extremely polished but think 7-9 is more "approachable" for booth time and will do nicely on stage.&nbsp; I think the 7-9 look will also work for the retirement function ( If you want just change accessories- necklace?)<br />Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900366 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 23:55:29 +0000 Barbara Diane 1900366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 5/31 and 8/31.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900356 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 23:23:43 +0000 Zaeobi 1900356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@jussie Thanks - the proportions of the white blazer still work OK over trousers (instead of a skirt), you think?</p> <p>@The Cat &amp; @gradfashionista Thanks - are you referring to the photos in the OP or in my comment, though? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900354 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 23:22:01 +0000 Zaeobi 1900354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Adriana Sorry, just to clarify that you mean the tucked in white shirt with orange pants, right? The fit of the shirt is OK to wear without a topper?</p> <p>I'll be walking onto a non-elevated stage, holding my script in my hands (hidden in an open book/ folder, lol), &amp; then reaching to hand a cardboard star to a pretend teacher at the end (don't ask, lol). So I think a blazer/ jacket won't restrict my movement too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900353 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 23:19:03 +0000 Zaeobi 1900353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@rachylou Thanks! You don't think the turquoise necklace &amp; earrings combo (#3 in comment photos) looks too big?</p> <p>Yes, it's just a local, morning seminar (I'll go for my boss' retirement lunch straight after). The packing I mentioned I have to do isn't for the seminar but actually because I'm going on holiday the day after, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900352 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 23:16:41 +0000 Zaeobi 1900352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I've responded to you each by name.</p> <p>@JuniperGreen sorry are you referring to the photos in the OP (original post) or in my comment? Yeah I'm trying to strike a balance between being too bright (we work with secondary not primary teachers lol) or too dark (don't want to disappear into the backdrop). I know I should tuck in my tops to look more professional, but I'm a little self conscious about my stomach lol - maybe blousing the yellow top out after tucking might help? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900340 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:23:31 +0000 gradfashionista 1900340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m also a fan of 7-9, so it looks like you have a few options that work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900306 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:42:33 +0000 The Cat 1900306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote the #4-6 combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900302 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:31:26 +0000 jussie 1900302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all your outfits- you have a wonderful style and your colour combos are perfect.<br /> My pick for your event is one of the white jacket outfits- because it’s so much more visible being white, yet still very professional. Any of your statement necklaces or scarves could work well with the white jacket.<br /> Thanks for sharing the pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900297 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:17:59 +0000 Adriana 1900297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the 4 5 6 combination. It looks like you can forget your clothes, I mean no checking if everything is still tucked. The colorcombination is very good. Plus the necklace I like as well. It is also your style.<br /> Do you need to walk on stage? Or move a lot with your arms? Is the stage higher then the audience? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900262 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:01:12 +0000 rachylou 1900262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that white jacket. In post 1, I like 1-9 and 13-15 (but the dark outfit does feel very ‘invisible making’ to me). In post 2, I like that plum jacket with the orange pants. Great colour combo. The turquoise necklace is great.</p> <p>Is this a one-day local thing? Or is it several days? Will you travel and do a hotel? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900243 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:36:39 +0000 JuniperGreen 1900243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>7/8/9 is a no-brainer to me - the blazer seems to fit you beautifully and it looks professional with a nice punch of color.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also like 23, but the scarf and untucked blouse make it read slightly more casual to me.&nbsp; Same with the brighter looks you've shared, they're lovely but perhaps read more as playful.&nbsp; You know your crowd best, though, and if that would suit the vibe you have a lot of great options!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900240 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:29:24 +0000 Zaeobi 1900240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More photos (same nude suede heels throughout). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-public-speaking#post-1900234 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:17:40 +0000 Zaeobi 1900234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wrote about my situation in detail in a previous thread (link below), but essentially I'm going to be presenting a roleplay aimed to sell textbooks to teachers for a work seminar, &amp; am struggling to find an appropriate outfit (I've taken some example pictures, more in the comments). My dressing scenario is threefold:<br /> ~ I need to look professional enough on stage, with a blazer/ jacket (it's needed as part of the roleplay)<br /> ~ I also need to look approachable enough to talk to the teachers directly at our product stalls/ booths (when not presenting)<br /> ~ One of my bosses is having a farewell lunch (for retirement) straight after the seminar, so my outfit needs to work for that too. </p> <p>Some caveats:<br /> -An all black outfit may get lost against the backdrop on stage<br /> -I wish I could wear a dress but I need somewhere to clip my mic pack, so separates are best<br /> -I prefer colour lol, but know I need to be sensible with the amount of colours I use<br /> -I prefer trousers over skiers, because my knees get cold lol </p> <p>If you have any suggestions on what to wear, they would be greatly appreciated! (This is marked as urgent because I'm also packing for my Australia/ New Zealand trip now &amp; need to know what clothes to launder &amp; iron in advance. Plus a pipe burst &amp; my entire bathroom needs to be replaced, so I need time to consider my options whilst stress levels run high, lol!) Anyway, thanks in advance! :D</p> <p>(My previous thread:<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-public-speaking-work" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....aking-work</a> </p>