THE ART OF PRESENTATION, WHEN YOU ARE PRESENTING
as an individual, don’t force it! It’s okay! Not everything in fashion is meant for everyone. When you do find an outfit formula that feels great to you, stick to it! There is no need to reinvent the wheel, because when it comes to personal style, consistency is what builds your signature style . For example, I
absolutely adore all kinds of suitware. I will wear trousers, vests, and blazers personally and professionally, but I also love wearing fun sneakers with these items, especially at conferences when I have to walk a lot. That is not to say I won’t switch into heels for certain speaking events, but overall, I know my signature style includes suitware and sneakers and although that may not be for everyone, it is definitely for me! When it comes to the art of presentation when you are presenting, don’t be afraid to try new things! There really is no right or wrong to fashion and even if you disagree with some of the guidelines I share above, that is okay too! Remember, there is no fashion police coming after you, so have fun with your clothes and dress in a way that feels right to you. The motto “Look Good, Feel Good” exists for a reason: you have to feel good in what you’re wearing so that confidence shows in how you conduct yourself!
leopard heels to a rather neutral outfit. Utilizing different textures such as mohair, velvet, silk, satin, denim (yes, denim can be worn professionally!) or linen is another great way to elevate your outfit. Remember, the goal is to engage not distract, so you will want to stay away from patterns in particular that are very loud to the point where they are overwhelming; an example of this would be tie- dye. 6. Accessories: Accessories are one of my favorite ways to elevate an outfit when speaking and that is because they are a great investment! You can purchase one accessory that
will go with so many outfits! Great examples of multi-use accessories are jewelry, belts, and watches; you can mix and match metals and add color or texture through these items. For those that wear glasses: your glasses are still an accessory! If you are a true glasses lover, then you may want to look into having multiple pairs that go with different outfits. 7. Authenticity: At the end of the day, regardless of the tips provided, your outfit still has to feel like YOU. It is valuable to experiment with your clothes in order to see what works for you and what does not. If something does not speak to your soul
Stefanie Giannini, MA, SNS | IVATI, Founder; Director of Food & Nutrition Services (IL) Stefanie Giannini, founder of IVATI, is a speaker, educator, and content creator on a mission to inspire and cultivate every individual’s identity and development as a leader; she holds a fierce passion for personal and professional growth, critical reflection, and building quality relationships. Stefanie holds a Bachelor’s in Food & Nutrition Management from Arizona State University and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Learning from George Washington University. In addition to her work with IVATI, she works in the school nutrition industry as the Director of Food & Nutrition Services for a K-8 school district in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.
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