What you look like on a jumbotron

I'm always telling you to consider the context and the background of the setting you'll be speaking in (all black on Charlie Rose, bright sunlight at a state fair, etc) but sometimes it can be hard to picture what that will really be like.

Here's some video of Rep. Tammy Baldwin speaking at a black-tie dinner for the Human Rights Campaign. Or rather, video of video of her on large screens above the crowd. She wore purple:


You can barely see her standing on the stage, but you can certainly see her on the screens. Not only is the image large, it's repeated right next to itself. As much as I'm an advocate for prints, this would not be the right time! I think she chose well with a satin wrap around blouse with a subtle sheen.

When does black make white?

You probably already know that too much black can make (some of) you look pale. But have you considered what it can do to your hair?

Have a look at Rep. Tammy Baldwin in her office last week:

In this case, her face actually doesn't look that pale. But look at her hair: what is usually a nice sunny blond now looks....white. This was the unintended consequence of a lot of black and overhead lighting. Blonds beware!