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Anatomy of an Interper You’ve learned the basics…
now work on advancing your style.
“You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.” --Zig Ziglar
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“I had no idea of the character. But the moment I was dressed, the clothes and the make-up made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onto the stage, he was fully born.” --Charlie Chaplin
Olympia High School - Sandman
Clothing Choices
Your judges definitely notice what you wear, and the truth of the matter is
that it definitely plays a part in how the majority of your judges will rank you.
They would never dream of admitting it, they might not write about it on your
ballot, and they probably aren’t even aware that they noticed your wrinkled
shirt or the hair falling in front of your eyes, but they are subconsciously
certain that something about your performance was somehow less
spectacular than that of your opponent – who happened to be wearing the
classic charcoal gray suit and tie.
Whether you like it or not, your clothes are part of your presentation at a
speech tournament….
Clothing Choices
Your appearance should never be the main focus of your preparation for a
tournament. Always spend plenty of time developing your characters,
studying your evidence for debate, and shaping up your speaking skills. But
remember that your job at a speech tournament is to make sure that your
audience stays focused on the quality of your preparation and your
performance -- and if you look disheveled, it will distract from your hard
work. The idea here is to look professional and put together.
Whether you like it or not, your clothes are part of your presentation at a
speech tournament….
Clothing Choices
Do not go out and buy a three-piece suit or spend $200 on a
pair of shoes so you can be ready for the tournament. That is
not what dressing for a speech tournament is about! You
don't need to spend a ton of money; you just need to come
across as a well-groomed person. This means: Take a
shower. Clean yourself. And try to choose an outfit that is
simple, polished and professional. If you're low on cash
and you don't have anything that meets the requirements for
your Team, you can always find great dress clothes at thrift
stores if you know where to look.
Whether you like it or not, your clothes are part of your presentation at a
speech tournament….
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“Costuming” • Dress for
your
character!
• Dress for
your
physicality
• Dress for
your
partnership
• Hair down = younger look
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“Costuming” • Dress for
your
character!
• Dress for
your
physicality
• Dress for
your
partnership
• Skirt = older/sophisticated look
(but think about blocking)
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“Costuming” • Dress for
your
character!
• Dress for
your
physicality
• Dress for
your
partnership
• Pearls = sweeter, more innocent
• Careful! Also reminds us of femininity
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“Costuming” • Dress for
your
character!
• Dress for
your
physicality
• Dress for
your
partnership
• Ties = conservative at ALL TIMES
• Must not be a distraction
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Psychology of Dress • Researchers have long been interested in how a person’s
appearance can affect other people’s behavior towards that
person.
• Bickman (1974) found that people are more compliant when
dealing with an authority figure, and Bushman (1984, 1988)
found that participants were quicker and more likely to
comply with firefighters and police officers whose dress was
perceived as authoritative.
• Changes in interpersonal behavior on the basis of dress may
be caused in part by the authority principal, the principle
that people are more willing to comply with directions given
from people who are perceived to be authority figures
(Cialdini & Rhoads, 2001). Thus, a police officer in uniform is
perceived by people as more authoritative than one who is
not, and as a result, people will comply with directions from a
uniformed officer more readily.
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Psychology of Dress
• The way an Interper dresses has a large
impact on his/her image and success.
• An Interper in wrinkled clothing, outdated
style or clothing that doesn’t fit well, might
give off the impression that s/he's
unorganized or not really prepared.
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Psychology of Dress
• But someone who dresses professionally and
makes a neat appearance gives off the
impression that s/he is competent and
committed.
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Psychology of Dress
• Consider how you FEEL when you dress
elegantly and professionally.
• What does it do for your CONFIDENCE?
• How do adults perceive you?
• What happens when you put on heels vs. flat
shoes?
• What happens to a Theater Actor when they
put on a costume to become a character that
is very different from themselves?
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Psychology of Dress
• In debate/interp, one way to find the right
color is to use “power” colors:
• For Suits or Slacks use solid or thinly striped:
Black, Gray, Navy, or Brown • For Shirts and Ties use: (above colors) plus
White, Red, or Blue - other colors can
defiantly be used but think business…
• For Shoes you can use: Black or dark colors
(preferably a solid color)
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Psychology of Dress
• WHAT SHOES NOT TO WEAR
• Distracting/bright colored shoes
• Tennis shoes/sneakers
• Sandals/Flip Flops
• Slippers
• Ridiculously tall high heels
• Your judges and other coaches
are always watching!
• ***THESE SHOES ARE NEVER
TO BE WORN DURING A
TOURNAMENT >>>
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Psychology of Dress
• WHAT SHOES TO WEAR
• For Men: Remember the “power” colors!
Black/Brown close toed dress shoes are all you
need. Wear black or dark colored socks and shoe
laces and you're good!
• For Ladies: Remember the “power” colors too!
Nothing is better than a pair of solid black heels.
But make sure they are closed shoes. If you are
showing your legs wear nude/skin tone panty
hoes or light black. *Always remember to bring
an extra pair of flats for in between rounds.
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Psychology of Dress For Men: Comb or
style your hair
where it is out of
your face and not
a distraction to
yourself or the
judge. Your hair
should not be cut or
colored in an
extreme or
unprofessional way.
All facial hair must
be kept up with.
Your face should be
clean and shaven.
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Psychology of Dress
For Women: If you are wearing your
hair down, keep bangs or strands of hair
out of your face (it is useful to use
hairspray, a bobby pin, clip, or head
band that is the color of your hair). You
are also free to pick up your hair into a
bun or ponytail especially if you touch or
mess with your hair constantly. You
should not color your hair a bright or
distracting color. Any hair accessories
should be close to the color of your hair
and not too bright or large.
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Psychology of Dress
For Men:
– Any piercings or tattoos should not be visible.
– Any inappropriate or distracting jewelry should be
taken off.
• For Ladies:
– Any tattoos or facial piercings should not be visible.
– Jewelry is allowed but keep in mind that it should not
be in anyway distracting or inappropriate.
– Makeup should coincide with the rules for a
professional appearance. Again, it should not be
distracting.
*The coach is entitled to be the judge of what is
appropriate or not
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Psychology of Dress
Backpacks/Bags: When you compete you may find it necessary to
carry a bag or backpack. Your bag or backpack
should be a darker color as to not bring
unwanted attention to it. Please make sure there
are no large holes, apparent stains, or rips.
*It may not seem important, but everything speaks
to your professionalism and pride in your
appearance.
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Psychology of Dress
• What do you see? Rank order credibility/subtlety
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Psychology of Dress
• What do you see? Rank order credibility/subtlety
Clothing Choices
• Appearance can be the deciding factor for
a judge. If it’s down to two equally talented
individuals, the way you present yourself
can put you on top!
• These rules are vital because they prevent
distractions so judges are able to focus on
what you are presenting instead of your
appearance.
• It seems overwhelming now but its pretty
easy to follow once you get the hang of it.
Whether you like it or not, your clothes are part of
your presentation at a speech tournament….
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Anatomy of an Interper
You’ve learned the basics…
now work on advancing your style.
You will see the results…
Have a great tournament season!
Olympia High School - Sandman