What to Wear On TV...

When I joined this industry.. I was clueless. What kind of clothes look best of TV? What materials and patterns should you look out for? What kinds of colors pop on screen? Too many questions and not enough answers..

Now that I have been a Traffic Reporter for 4+ years I have figured out some of these answers with the help of many different professionals and coworkers. 

When waking up and getting out of bed at 2AM (Yes.. you heard that.. 2AM) I usually don't have the right mindset to pick an outfit.. so I always prepare (at least mentally) the night before on what color I am planning to wear. I usually try to not wear the same color too many times a week.

AND I am always looking for good dresses that have BRIGHT colors and even color block styles. I have to say, ever since I discovered Amazon clothes.. I have easily ordered cute & affordable dresses that are perfect for TV. Like this one--

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G6DN876/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AHW2XUB746DEU

The famous "weather dress"

https://www.amazon.com/Homeyee-Stretch-Pencil-Sheath-U837/dp/B00RYRB6YG/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1472132796&sr=1-3&nodeID=1045024&keywords=homeyee

And this fun pattern block dress:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CCKFLRC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(I may have some of these in several colors!!) You have to be careful with sizing.. a lot of the dresses are in a smaller size so make sure you order up!

Some other great places I have found good finds are H&M, Express & Banana Republic. I typically look for power colors-- RED is known to be a GREAT power color on TV. Bright blues, royal purple and pink are other colors I tend to gravitate for. 

Do you have any stores/ suggestions for great professional wear? Let me know!