Am I well suited for speech

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Am I wellsuitedfor speech?

• What is professional attire?

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What is professional attire?

• Speech students should have classic or
  conservative professional dress for tournament
  days.
• We believe that a suit (or slight variation there
  of) helps you look and feel your professional
  best!

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To Do Tips for the Gentlemen

• SUITS
• Choose a conservative style, dark colors black,
  dark gray, charcoal, olive or navy (Avoid flashy
  or showy fabrics)
• Make sure your suit is altered to fit properly -
  sleeves should break just below your wrist
• SHIRTS
• Collars should be stiff but comfortable (too
  loose looks tacky too tight, you'll feel like
  you're choking).
• TIES
• Colors should work back into your suit or work
  well with your shirt. Patterns should not be
  distracting or silly.
• Should end at belt line - no higher, no lower
• SHOES
• Basic black goes with everything.
• Make sure they are comfortable.
• Always make sure your shoes are polished and well
  maintained.
• BELTS, SUSPENDERS, AND SOCKS
• Your belt should match your shoes.
• Socks should match your shoes.

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Mens Suits
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To Do Tips for the Ladies

• JACKETS
• Choose a conservative style jacket in a solid,
  basic color.
• SKIRTS
• Buy the skirt that goes with the jacket, OR if
  possible, choose a long printed skirt that
  matches the jacket.
• Long, flowy skirts can look great for
  interpretation categories.
• No short skirts!!! Skirts should be no higher
  than 1" above the knees. 
• BLOUSES
• Use this as an opportunity to add a touch of
  color under your suit. (Remember that blouses are
  an inexpensive way to change the look of an
  outfit).
• Be sure the blouse is not too low cut.
• SHOES
• Stick with a medium (2" - 2.5") heel or flats.
  Stay away from boots and really thick, clunky
  heels.
• Black, navy, or neutral colors for shoes.
• Always look for comfort when purchasing shoes.
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• STOCKINGS
• Always wear stockings, and keep lots of extras on
  hand. Nylons should either be bare in color or
  should match your suit color. (Nylons should
  never be darker than your hemline)

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Womens Suits
Sears--65 JCPennys 40
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Personal Appearance To Dos

• Because our teams culture is conservative and
  classic we ask that personal appearance follow
  suit
• HAIR - keep it out of your eyes
• Gentlemen this may mean getting a hair cut
• Ladies this means tying hair back off your
  face
• FACE let us see your expressions
• Gentlemen clean shaven
• Ladies just like if you were on TV or in a
  play, make-up should be worn, but keep colors
  and amount conservative

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What NOT To Do
BOTH Clothes that are too tight OR too
loose Distracting jewelry Hair in your eyes
LADIES Open-toed shoes Low-cut blouse Short
skirts Bold fingernail polish

• GENTLEMEN
• Distracting neck ties
• Light colored socks with a dark suit
• Un-shaven face

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Remember

• you never get a second chance to make a first
  impression!