AEE IELTS: How to Dress for Success on the IELTS Exam

Published: Jan. 30, 2015, 10 a.m.

What should you wear for the IELTS exam?\nToday, Lindsay and Jessica talk about how to dress for success on exam day!\nTaking IELTS?\nGet our free IELTS video training course now\nOur clothes affect how we feel, and how we\xa0conduct our behavior.\xa0Other people\xa0can sense if we appear confident and comfortable.\xa0Not only that, they might even reflect what they see in us.\nOn test day, it\u2019s\xa0important to project an image that says you\u2019re intelligent, that you take the exam seriously, and that you\u2019re relaxed.\xa0You want to be comfortable\xa0while sitting through\xa0the Writing and Reading sections of the test, but you also want to show your best self to the Speaking section examiner.\n\xa0\nIn order to do both, consider the following \u201cbusiness casual\u201d items:\nSlacks: These are the formal pants that would go with a suit.\xa0If they\u2019re black, they can go with almost anything.\nBoots and leggings: For women, remember to stick\xa0with something comfortable \u2014 no high heels.\nBlouse or collared shirt:\xa0For men,\xa0there\u2019s probably no need for a necktie, but a nice button-up shirt can allow you to look and feel relaxed while appearing professional.\n\xa0\nYou might want to stay away from:\nSweat pants or suits: These might look lazy, even if\xa0they are\xa0comfortable.\nBlue jeans:\xa0While\xa0jeans are\xa0better than sweat pants,\xa0you might look better\xa0and feel just as relaxed\xa0in a nice pair of slacks.\nT-shirts: This might\xa0come off as\xa0too casual \u2014 especially if its a t-shirt with images or text on it.\n\xa0\nWhat\xa0are you thinking of wearing\xa0for your IELTS exam?\nShare your thoughts in the comments section below!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices