What to wear to an interview: Tips every woman should know
Posted on June 12 2019
1. Always dress business formal, no matter what the job is!
Even if you know the company's dress code is lenient. Again, first impressions matter! Business Formal attire consists of the following:
- Blue, gray or navy blue skirt/pantsuit or dress(but wear a jacket)
- A white or light blue button-down shirt tucked in
- Dress shoes (heels below 4 inches)
Navy Pants: Escada Straight Leg Dress Pant, Size 40 $50
Maroon Pumps: VANELi Diesis Dress Pump, Size 6.5 $12
Flats: Pedro Garcia Albany Ballerina Flat, Size 36 $98
White Shirt: G1 Goods Basic Button Down Shirt, Size S, M $74
Gray Jacket: Skylar + Madison Plaid Blazer, Size S, M $24
Gray Pants: TheKorner Kimono Pant, Size L $12
Black Pump: Loeffler Randall Jolie Suede Pumps, Size 9.5 $158
2. Dress simple, not stylish.
Unless you are interviewing for a fashion-related job, dress simple! An interview is not the time to be bold or take fashion risks... Because let's be honest, some people just don't 'get' fashion. Play it cool and stick to the script.
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3. Stay classy, not flashy.
Remember you aren't trying to stunt, you are trying to impress! So it's best to strive for a natural look and to avoid the following:
- bright nail polish
- heavy makeup
- facial piercings
- bulky jewelry
We love you Ari! We admire your style for the club, but not an interview.
Instead, you should wear/have:
- Your hair in a low ponytail or bun
- Only a watch and a wedding ring (if you have one)
- Clear/neutral color, cut nails
- Only base foundation, concealer, mascara, and a neutral lipstick
Maroon Pumps: VANELi Diesis Dress Pump, Size 6.5 $12
Black Pump: Rudsak Bara Heel, Size 40/10 $42
Black Blazer: Theory Contrast Button Blazer, Size 6 $50
Black Dress: Rachel Roy Cotton Sateen Sheath Dress, Size 8 $35
4. Save the sexy for later.
You're sexy and you know it! But when dressing for an interview, sexy is not the way to go. Heels should be 4" max and blouses should not be sheer or low-cut. If you have doubts about your skirt being too short, then it's probably too short. Aim for a skirt that rests just below or right above the knee. These skirts should do the job:
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Thanks for reading! We wish you the best on your job search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below. Until next time!
XO
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