Top 5 tips for What to Wear to an Interview
Let’s open the closet:
On the top, always go solid and bold. Patterns can be too distracting from what you are really bringing to the table, but you still need to stand out from the crowd. My go-to top is a royal blue, lightweight, loose fitted, cap sleeve (bright, but still professional).
On the bottom, go with a solid pair of well fitted, ankle length, loose pants. You want to be comfortable in your interview, so the last thing you want to worry about it squeezing your thighs tight enough so underwear won’t show, or last minute shaving.
Whatever material you choose, make sure it doesn’t wrinkle easily (some commutes and some interviews last 2 hours). This also leads me to say… always have a backup outfit in your car. I am speaking from experience… that the worst hit to confidence would be showing up with a huge coffee spill on your chest.
I believe the debate for heels versus flats depends more on the industry or office setting you want to work in. My first job was business casual but I wore heels almost daily. After 1 year and a half of that, I decided for my next job I would only want to work in a setting where I could wear flats daily. I must confess that I rotate between 6 pairs of black flats ranging from suede, leather, patent lather, perforated, gold ring accents, chunky bottoms, grandma style or pointed toes.
Lastly, hair and make up should be neutral. If it is a true corporate job, the person hiring you is not going to care about your contoured cheekbone, or the eyeshadow blend on your eyelid. Browns and pinks on the face are always a good choice. Hair should also look neat, that means clean ponytail, bangs out of the face, and no baby hairs that will distract the interviewers from what is coming out of your mouth.
Lastly don’t forget to bring the confidence. First impressions are lasting impressions. Comment your thoughts below!
