Every job seeker knows that dressing professionally during an
interview is critical for success; but sometimes when you've been "out of
the loop" for awhile, it's easy to get out of a professional mindset and wardrobe.
Here are a few tips to help you dress
the part on your next job interview:
Tip #1: Wear conservative colors such as black, grey and
blue, while avoiding loud patterns that may distract the interviewer.
Tip #2: Women should wear well-fitting suits or a jacket
over a knee length dress. Avoid clothing with ruffles, embroidery or other
embellishments. If wearing a skirt or dress, sheer or flesh colored hosiery
should be worn.
Tip #3: Men should wear business suits with a blue, white or
off-white colored shirt. Ties with "wild" designs and bold colors
should be avoided during an interview. Also, socks should be darker than the
suit. For example, wearing black
pants with navy blue socks is a no-no.
Tip #4: Women should avoid wearing open-toe shoes or
"stiletto" style heals. Oversized bags should also be avoided. A
small purse in a neutral color is recommended.