Do Local News Anchors Pick Their Own Clothes 2022
Each station has a set of dress and appearance standards (called a “cosmetic clause”) in the newscaster’s contract. The clothes are chosen by a wardrobe consultant. Well, the answer may surprise you. All of our anchors have backgrounds in journalism and television and are capable of writing their own stories.
When dressing as a news anchor, solid colors are a much safer choice. Be cool hot colors are best avoided, but cool colors are generally your best friend on. Each station has a set of dress and appearance standards (called a “cosmetic clause”) in the newscaster’s contract. In short, no, at least not at the municipal level.