How to have on Screen Chic in Business Meetings!

TOP OF YOUR GAME

On-screen meetings typically consist of a head and chest view only, so why not go all out and jazz it up? Although your favourite hoodie with a soup stain on it may bring you some form of irreplaceable comfort, this does not mean it is suitable for your business meeting. Just because you’re not in an actual office doesn’t mean you can dress like you’re binge watching Netflix all day - and that’s exactly the impression that it gives off. Not just this though, as dressing up in a top that you love or even a new one can bring you confidence and motivation to get the job done (in style). Trousers aren’t necessary, but this is a concept you enter at your own risk. Therefore, comfy trousers are a win win if you still want that comfort for your on-screen look. Pairing a new blouse or shirt with sweatpants may not work out in public, but for your business meeting it all the rage. The process of dressing up from the waist up doesn’t have to be a regular thing (again, this does not mean soup stained hoodie), if you have a big meeting or an interview coming up - why not make an effort? The bottom lines is, if you look like you’ve made an effort, it looks like your behaviour and demeanor match this.

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SETTING THE SCENE

Sometimes we worry so much about getting into the meeting on time or what we look like that we can easily forget about the view of our un-made bed or even the bra hung upon the door behind us. A simple background like a wall or neutral space are the best settings to appear professional. Play around with your camera prior to entering a meeting call - this way you will feel more comfortable and know your angles. Paula Joye, the founder and editor of lifestyle website The Joye, suggests: “You’ve got to light yourself evenly. Try and put your computer near a window. Natural light’s your friend.”

 KEEP THE ROUTINE

If spending an hour doing your hair and makeup is your thing - do it! If performing an 8 stage skincare routine, grooming your beard or going on a 2k run and proceeding to post it onto your Instagram story is your thing - DO IT! Keeping up with a routine not only helps you feel more relaxed and yourself, It helps you separate your work life from your personal life. Doing the things we would usually do if we were in an office helps us maintain a work ethic and stay in keeping with a sense of ‘normality’, even though this feels like the furthest thing from it.

Words by Amy Hardy - Content Intern at The Fashion Network