Here is a list compiled by the Associated Press on interviewing fashion tips, do’s and don’ts for guys.— Suit or no suit?
Suits and ties are acceptable for most interviews, but slacks and blazers are fine too. A tie? It depends on the office culture. With the exception of gigs where you are expected to radiate hip, a tie is a safe bet.
— Can a guy be too conservative?
Yes. A young guy interviewing for a job as a member of a technology sales team, for example, might want to reconsider the pinstriped suit, the French cuffs, the Rolex, and the expensive English wingtips.
You can be too distracting while channeling your inner Don Draper.
A get-up like something seen on “Mad Men” might cause employers to think the candidate will be looking for too large of a salary.
— Details matter
Press that shirt. Make sure the shoes look like they have seen polish in the past year. And, please see a barber and shave.
Now, a list by me for ladies looking for a new gig:
— Fight the frump
Just like guys, your first impression is everything. Make sure your dress, skirt or pantsuit is crisp and pressed.
— Wear it well
If it’s too tight or you fill like a stuffed sausage in your “interview” suit you bought a decade ago, it’s time to go shopping.
— Don’t overpower
Red has always been a forbidden color for interview attire. Add to that list perfume. A lot more people then you would think are sensitive to smells. Don’t risk blowing a job interview because you just can’t stand to leave home without Giorgio Armani.
— Make-up control
There is something I like to call the “glazed donut” face. Essentially, it’s a woman who cakes on the makeup. In short, don’t do that when interviewing!
You have the weekend to smear on the base and blacken your eyes with dark eye shadow.
Think minimal when heading to a job interview, unless you are being considered for a theatrical production or plan to dance provocatively near a pole.
