What to Wear
No matter how good you are, you aren't likely to get hired if you show up for your job interview in a pair of sweatpants. Show that you care about this position through your clothes.
What to Wear - Women
- Solid-color, conservative suit
- Coordinated blouse
- Tan or light-color hosiery
- Closed toe moderate height heels
- Neat, professional hairstyle
- Classic jewelry
- Light makeup or perfume
- Manicured nails in a conservative color
- Portfolio or briefcase
- Classic handbag
What to Wear - Mean
- Solid-color, conservative suit. Preferably in navy or black
- White or light-color collared, long-sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie
- Dark socks
- Professional shoes
- Neat, professional hairstyle
- Limited jewelry: watch, wedding band
- Little or no aftershave/cologne
- Neatly trimmed nails
- Portfolio or briefcase
What Not to Wear:
- Sweatpants or workout clothing.
- Stiletto heels or sandals.
- Visible body piercing.
- Rumpled clothing.
- Pants with a waistband below the hips.
- Skirts with hemlines higher than three inches above the knee.
- Capri pants or leggings.
- Noisy or costume jewelry.
- Leather jackets or blazers.
- Bare legs.
- Outdated suits.
- Multi-colored, highly patterned handbags.
