Zoom mistakes you need to avoid
WITH Zoom meetings and online conferences the new norm, it’s easy to get caught up in the comfort of your lounge room and forget to dress the part.
But if your boss calls and wants urgent screen time with your biggest client, it’s important to know how to get Zoom ready in a matter of minutes.
Here’s how stylists do it:
MAKE AN EFFORT TO SET THE TONE
Stylist and creative director Lill Jenner says getting ready for work, even at home, is important – not only to show professionalism but for your own sanity too.
“It can really give you some much-needed structure and is amazing how good you feel when you make a little bit of an effort on yourself and your appearance,” she says.
“Especially at the moment when ISO days can merge into each other.
“It breaks the groundhog feeling to put on a beautiful outfit or take time to do your hair.”
FROM THE WAIST UP
For women, a loose smock or shirt dress is a simple piece of clothing you can pull on quickly that helps you look polished and fuss free.
“You could pull your hair back into a low pony, add a simple hoop earring to complete the outfit and you are
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“I also think a few simple accessories such as earrings or a necklace can add to the look and should be considered in Zoom meetings.
“Often we use shoes or bags to complete our look, but as we are only seeing waist up, you can get away with a simple white T-shirt worn with a beautiful necklace or earring to dress up the look.
“For men, a simple ironed button through shirt is fine.” ADD A BLAZER FOR INSTANT PROFESSIONALISM
Personal fashion stylist Josephine Eve says to style your favourite blazer over a T-shirt to give a professional look instantly – and style with an accessory to give it that wow factor in less than five minutes.
“An easy go to would be a black or navy blazer styled with a basic T-shirt and some casual pants or opt for a smart, casual dress and a blazer,” she says.
“Accessories really complement a plain outfit, so choose an accessory that you can see from the waist up and that pairs back with the look nicely without looking too over the top.”
ZOOM OUT
A good impression isn’t always about the outfit. Make sure your Zoom meeting background looks clean, clutter and mess free, and avoid sitting directly underneath lighting.