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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