Zoom meeting outfit ideas
Reach for bright jewel tones for video meetings, our experts say. Sapphire blue, emerald green, amethyst purple—the more vibrant, the better.
"I'm usually the one dressed in basics—navy, grey, black, camel, white," McComb says. "But in the land of 'waist-up' meetings, I've changed my tune. Wearing a magical color elevates your mood and translates on Zoom."
Bold patterns and prints also work well on camera, the stylist says, noting that bold stripes draw attention to the wearer in a good way.
For the most attractive clothing shape for video, choose form-fitting tops and sweaters, Olson says. And if your tops still appear loose on camera, you can pull a fashion-show production trick and tuck excess fabric behind your back and into your waistband.
"When styling for photo shoots, I think the public would be surprised at how many pins are used to create shape on the body," Olson says. "The same can happen for Zoom meetings. You can also use a clothespin to pull back extra fabric and to create a waistline."
Since the camera focuses on your face and neckline area, Nadeau recommends adding interesting clothing details such as a bow blouse, or a camisole teamed with a blazer with a scarf.
The designer also recommends doing a trial run on camera before your meeting. "Things will read differently when you're on video," she says.
Choose your meeting wardrobe as you would for an in-person work meeting or job interview and wear pants or a dress, with shoes, the insiders say. "It's important to dress head-to-toe even if the camera doesn't capture your bottom half," Olson says. "Wearing shoes also grounds you and can make you feel put together."
Chandelier earrings and stacked bracelets are stylish, but may create noise on the video microphone. To play it safe, stick to simple accessories, Olson says.