Interview Attire

By: Ginger Bondurant, Katherine Blumhardt, Lauren Ewers, Kelsey Reeves

“The way you dress says a lot about how organized you are, how you present yourself, and how others perceive you.”

Information retrieved from: http://timemanagementninja.com/2013/08/how-your-professional-appearance-affects-your-productivity/

Information retrieved from: https://ohheyitsbree.wordpress.com/tag/interview/

For Women

Women

● Choose clothes that fit and flatter your body type.

● Keep your hair neat, cut, and styled.● Wear daytime make up: no heavy

eyeliner or glitzy eyeshadow.○ Natural shades○ No overpowering color

● Fragrance kept to a minimum● “Jewelry and accessories are your chance

to express yourself”

Information retrieved from: http://womenforhire.com/job_interview/job_interview_101/

Women DOs & DONTSDOs

● Suit: navy, black, or dark grey● Pants: creased or tailored, not tight or

flowing● Skirt: covers thighs when seated● Blouse: coordinated, neutral ● Conservative shoes: leather or fabric● Jewelry/Accessories: limited● Portfolio or briefcase● Purse: keep it small and simple● Heals: close-toed or flats

DONTs

● Bright or distracting nailpolish or suits● Blouses that show cleavage ● Chunky or stiletto heels● Don’t have your phone on loud● Strong perfume● Not bring your resume● Chew gum● Excessive jewelry● Unkept hair● Showing tattoos

Information retrieved from: https://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/students/Interviews/Dress.html

DOs DONTs

For Men

Men● “Focus on fit, style and fabric

when buying a suit”- Paul Chittenden

● Formal suit and tie● Groomed facial hair● Corresponding belt and shoes

DOs

● Suit: black or blue, 2 or 3 button● Notched lapel and regular flap pockets● Collar: not too tight● Pants: creased and scuffed, black, navy or

charcoal● Fabric: natural fibers such as wool ● Matching belt and shoes● Tye: blue, beige, grey, dark green, or dark

red are safe, reaches top of your belt line● Sleeves: appropriate length● Dress socks, blended with pants● Shoes: laces, not platform● Accessories: watches are acceptable

DONTs

● White or patterned socks● Mismatched shoes and belt● Unkept facial hair● Dress shirt without undershirt● Inappropriate tie length (too short or

too long)● Showing tattoos

Information retrieved from: http://www.jobkaster.com/blog/what-to-wear-to-an-interview/

Men DOs & DONTS

DONTsDO’s

Referenceshttp://timemanagementninja.com/2013/08/how-your-professional-appearance-affects-your-productivity/

https://ohheyitsbree.wordpress.com/tag/interview/

http://womenforhire.com/job_interview/job_interview_101/

https://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/students/Interviews/Dress.html

http://www.jobkaster.com/blog/what-to-wear-to-an-interview/