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.
-47%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$79.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
-30%
Nike
Womens Zoom Air Fire Shoes in Grey | DR7852-001 Gray
$87.97
$125.00
Nike
-18%
Nike
Womens Air Force 1 Sage Low Shoes in White | AR5339-100
$101.97
$125.00
Nike
Cinq à Sept
Kerry Slim Straight-Leg Crepe Pants Black
$345.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Alice & Olivia
Printed Athena Trousers Size XS Red
$232.48
HEWI
Alexander McQueen
Mid-Rise Wool Slim-Leg Ankle Trousers Blue
$1,290.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Loro Piana
Darry Kickflare-Leg Crop Trousers Black
$1,460.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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.
Anne Klein
Plus Puff Sleeve Top Black
$49.99
Rue La La
-30%
Le Streghe
Tops Pink
$74.00
$106.00
Yoox.com
-47%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$79.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
-30%
Nike
Womens Zoom Air Fire Shoes in Grey | DR7852-001 Gray
$87.97
$125.00
Nike
-18%
Nike
Womens Air Force 1 Sage Low Shoes in White | AR5339-100
$101.97
$125.00
Nike
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.
Vince Camuto
Wrap Front Maxi Dress Blue
$69.99
Rue La La
-60%
Cinq à Sept
Mae Bouquet Jacey Tie-Waist Midi Dress Red
$198.00
$495.00
Neiman Marcus
Bloch
Ladies Wrap Terry Jumpsuit, Charcoal
$48.90
BLOCH
Hutch
Oster Wrap Scarf Midi Dress
$297.00
Anthropologie
Bibi Lou
Exclusive Zagreb Slip-On Loafers Beige
$160.00
Anthropologie
Carrie Forbes
Tapa Woven Raffia Loafer Mules
$385.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-29%
Bibi Lou
Zagreb Heeled Loafers Brown
$119.95
$170.00
Anthropologie
Ferragamo
Phobos Leather Mule Brown
$332.99
Rue La La
