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.
-39%
Nike
Mens Air Max 2017 Shoes in Red | 849559-601 Blue
$114.97
$190.00
Nike
Vince Camuto
Ruffle Midi Dress Black
$69.99
Rue La La
Cinq à Sept
Kerry Slim Straight-Leg Crepe Pants Black
$345.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Borgo De Nor
Borgo de Nor Havana Crepe Trouser Pink
$299.99
Rue La La
Alexander McQueen
Mid-Rise Wool Slim-Leg Ankle Trousers Blue
$1,290.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Spanx
Carefree Crepe Pleated Trouser Black
$36.00
Rue La La
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.
-30%
Costarellos
Silk georgette blouse Blue
$350.00
$500.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Le Streghe
Tops Pink
$74.00
$106.00
Yoox.com
-40%
-39%
Nike
Mens Air Max 2017 Shoes in Red | 849559-601 Blue
$114.97
$190.00
Nike
Vince Camuto
Ruffle Midi Dress Black
$69.99
Rue La La
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.
-46%
AllSaints
Micaela Pleated Skirt
$134.10
$249.00
AllSaints
-67%
Hutch
Long-Sleeve V-Neck Wrap Midi Dress Blue
$129.95
$398.00
Anthropologie
Tommy Bahama
Clara Legacy Blooms Dress Orange
$39.99
Rue La La
-40%
Hutch
Bethany Short-Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress Green
$159.95
$268.00
Anthropologie
-40%
Crocs
Dylan Platform Clog in Hosta at Nordstrom, Size 6
$38.99
$64.99
Nordstrom
Bibi Lou
Exclusive Zagreb Slip-On Loafers Beige
$160.00
Anthropologie
