Build a checklist you can use at the venue
Start with the rules: dress code, any limits on recording, and the time you have between arriving and sitting down. Note where you can set down a phone or a bag without blocking a doorway. If you need to buy something, list the job it has to do before comparing models or sizes.
Compare fit in a seated position
Try the outfit with the shoes and layer you expect to wear. Sit in it for several minutes. Note whether the fabric catches on a bag strap, whether the neckline shifts when you bend, and whether you can walk comfortably up a step. If you are shopping for wedding guest dresses, take a few measurements from a dress that already fits and compare the cut and the sizing information with that garment.
Make a voice test before the room fills
Ask the speaker for permission to record. Set the phone at your planned distance and record ten seconds of speech. A wireless microphone is an option if the room is noisy, provided the receiver fits the phone and the speaker is comfortable wearing a clip. Listen to both the phone's recording and the microphone test before choosing.
Test the mounting point with everything attached
If you use a magnetic phone holder, check how the case and mount grip together. Try turning the phone both ways and attach any cables or adapters during the test. Keep the mount away from walkways and leave a clear route for staff.
Prepared for ELVARA, Vibencio and Smart Store.