What to wear to a job interview: Outfits for every industry
‘Come in for a chat,’ they say. ‘BUT WHAT DO I WEAR,’ you think. Internally, while mentally running through the entire contents of your wardrobe. Job interview outfits: they’re a minefield.
The increasingly common informal office meet, while great and far less intimidating than its boardroom predecessor, is shrouded in dress code ambiguity – the coffee date job interview even more so.
What about in a corporate environment? Is a suit expected in a first meeting?
To find the answers, scroll down for three job interview outfit ideas (almost) guaranteed to win you big.
Business Professional
In business professional atmospheres, you want to dress to impress. Think Meghan Markle from Suits. This type of dress code requires suits for men and women have the flexibility of wearing a skirt, dress, or pantsuit with heels.
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Lacoste
Mens Metropole Bracelet in Gold at Nordstrom
$125.00
Nordstrom
-30%
Open Edit
The Curator Trousers in Grey Magnet at Nordstrom, Size 00 Gray
$69.64
$99.50
Nordstrom
Cinq à Sept
Kerry Slim Straight-Leg Crepe Pants Black
$345.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-61%
Open Edit
The Curator Trousers in Tan Portabella at Nordstrom, Size 12 Brown
$38.97
$99.50
Nordstrom
Open Edit
The Curator Trousers in Navy Blue at Nordstrom Rack, Size 10
$53.97
Nordstrom Rack
Business Casual
A business casual interview gives you more stylistic freedom than the previous business professional. In business casual, you can opt to wear a stylish (yet conservative) dress, a nice blouse with a skirt, and low heels or dress shoes.
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-84%
Valentino Garavani
Shirts Red
$369.00
$2,356.00
Yoox.com
-30%
-30%
Pinko
Shirts Purple
$251.00
$360.00
Yoox.com
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Lacoste
Mens Metropole Bracelet in Gold at Nordstrom
$125.00
Nordstrom
Casual
Casual interview on the books? This dress code offers the greatest freedom for workwear. It’s still important to look polished but you can hold off on the ultra-serious apparel options. A nice dress, mules, and layering piece suits this look.
-75%
Mac Duggal
Lace Long Sleeve V-Neck Embellished Gown in Vintage Lilac at Nordstrom, Size 14 Purple
$198.00
$798.00
Nordstrom
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Toronto Dress Green
$94.00
Rue La La
-35%
-61%
-30%
Korks
Auburn Stud Clog in Dark Tan at Nordstrom Rack, Size 11 Brown
$55.96
$79.97
Nordstrom Rack
-30%
UGG
New Heights UGGplush Lined Clog in Che at Nordstrom Rack, Size 12 Brown
$69.97
Nordstrom Rack
