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In addition to selecting clothing that is appropriate for public speaking (see chapter 13), you need to choose clothing that will make a good impression on camera. Single, neutral colors are generally better than plaids or stripes.³¹ If you wear striped clothing, it can result in a “strobing effect” that will distract the audience.³² Checked clothing may blur, and the brightness of pure white may make it difficult to see your face clearly.³³ You will be able to see how you and your speech setting will appear to the audience when you view your practice speech, so be sure to wear the clothes you will be wearing for the actual speech. A special note to those who wear jewelry: avoid bangles or anything that can make noise, as this will be an audible distraction during your presentation.