Dressing Tips for Interview Success

Dressing appropriately for job interviews is one oflow to medium heels are best.
those areas that puzzles some people.- Business casual is a more relaxed look for both men
Should you dress conservatively or wear casualand women. Casual interview wear can consist of a
attire?sports coat or jacket with pants or a skirt in an
What colors work best?attractive contrasting color. Think: Navy blazer with
What types of shoes should you wear?khaki pants, etc. Add a casual shirt or turtleneck to
As a rule, you should dress conservatively for mostcomplete the look.
job interviews. Remember, you only get one shot at- Hair and nails should be clean and well-groomed.
making a good first impression.- Skip the perfume and aftershave. You don't want
Here are some basic dress for success tips:to turn an interviewer off by overpowering their
- Research how people in a particular fieldsense of smell.
organization dress and then dress accordingly. If- Avoid wearing noisy, dangling earrings and bracelets
you're not sure what the dress code is, dress- these can look inappropriate and be distracting. Hide
conservatively.or remove body piercings and tattoos.
- Conservative formal dress consists of a suit (gray,Learning how to dress smart for your interviews will
navy, or black) with a nice dress shirt/blouse. Shoescreate a great impression and also give your
should be dark and well-shined. Women can also wearself-confidence a real boost.
a tailored dress with or without a jacket. Pumps with