Scarf: Israel, Shirt: TJ Maxx, Jeans: Miss Me, Shoes: F21
I absolutely hate getting up in front of people and talking.
I don't care what we're talking about. I'm never "in the mood" for public speaking.
Our church is doing a weekly women's event called "Her Story".
Each week, a different woman from the church (mostly Pastor's wives, like me), will get up and share her life story to the rest of the women attending the brunch event.
Luckily I haven't been asked to share and if I am, my excuse will be that I feel as though I am still at the beginning of my "story", and since I'm the youngest wife in the group I think they'll buy it!
At our last pastors' wives get-together, I was asked to do a blog post about what to wear when you're speaking in front of people, so here are a few pointers I came up with:
1. Consider the Venue: Is it indoors or outdoors, hot or cold, what is the lighting like? If there are concrete, tile, or wood floors pay attention to which shoes you decide to where as heels are sometimes slippery on smooth surfaces (I've learned this the hard way). Are there any steps that you will be walking up or down, heels are also difficult on steps.
2. Consider your Audience: What kind of people are you speaking with and what kind of person do you want to portray through your outfit? Are you going for a job interview, or speaking in front of a large crowd? Know who you are speaking to and dress the part. When in doubt, modest/professional is always a safe choice.
3. Consider your Reaction: Some people (like I) get super nervous when getting up in front of people. If you "perspire" when you get nervous, think about wearing dark colors like black, navy blue, charcoal grey, or a dark purple that will hide any perspiration, and then accessorize with a colorful scarf or jewelry. If your hands shake and you will be holding a mic or notes, keep your hands undecorated--subtle polish and almost no rings as that will draw attention to your hands and even more if you are shaky.
That about does it! If you can think of anything else that would be helpful leave it in a comment!
I have the same problem great advise!
ReplyDeleteEeek. I love that scarf!
ReplyDeleteWhat great tips! I HATE speaking in front of people, so a little extra confidence is always good. And I love those jeans on you.
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You are just gorgeous and I am loving how you tied your scarf...such a lovely color! Your outfit is beyond FABULOUS, from head to toe!!! Just wonderful and what great advice too!
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the dog is so cute! and so are you!
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These are really good tips! Thanks for posting this. I don't mind speaking in front of people. Although, I don't the opportunity to do so very often.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I think your outfit is really pretty! I love wearing scarfs! So glad I found your blog. I am looking forward to catching up on your blog! ~Natalie
I love those tips! Those are seriously things I never would have thought of! I get nervous depending on the situation but I used to work at a camp so I can deal with it sometimes, since I used to have to sing in front of a hundred people (at least it wasn't a singing competition. I was allowed to suck. In fact, it was kind of encouraged!)
ReplyDeleteAlso, love the scarf and the cute cute dog!
Thanks for the kind words on my blog. I appreciate it. You are beautiful inside and out, lady!
oh! and yay ombre!
ReplyDeleteVery helpful post! I actually really enjoy speaking in front of groups of people, as long as I am prepared for whatever I'm going to be speaking on. Even if all I'm doing at church are announcements, I need to make sure I know exactly what I'm saying or else I get kind of nervous and awkward.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to be doing a lot of speaking in different church's over the next few months, so I've been thinking more about what clothing I should be wearing, so thanks for the tips! I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to part with my nose ring very soon. Culturally it doesn't fit where we are going, but even here, in some of the more traditional church's we'll be speaking at, it will probably be inappropriate. Sad, but something I can easily give up :-)
Hope you are doing well! You are so pretty in these pictures!
i HATE public speaking! i'd be right with you on turning down the invite, although, i'm sure your story (no matter how early in the story it is) would definitely be worth telling :).
ReplyDeleteI like public speaking- if I like what I'm talking about. I sort of like attention though :)
ReplyDeleteThose jeans are fabulous, I am loving them!
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Sarah, LOVE your blog. Thanks for checking mine out. It appears we have a few things in common, namely: great taste in scarves, love for JESUS and our hubbies, and blogging :) PS-love your jeans in this phot!! Great tips for public speaking outfits.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I kind of like public speaking and I kind of don't. Depends on what sort of mood I'm in:-) Great tips on what to wear though. That is soooo true. Being uncomfortable with what you're wearing really translates through. And if all else fails, wear a smile:-) That equals confidence and makes everyone else more comfortable watching you. All eyes on you girl! Mwah! xoxo
ReplyDeletePublic speaking totally freaks me out, but I have to do it relatively often for work now so I have definitely improved. I still get super nervous beforehand though.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love your jeans :)
P.S. I just wanted to say thank you so much for searching online to see if you could find the boots I love that you have on there for me...that was so sweet! You are just wonderful and it meant a lot! :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute!! Both you and your outfit and your puppy!! Love it!!
ReplyDeletecan I steal your dog for my homework:)
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