1. How Women Should Dress for a Professional Job Interview
When interviewing for a professional job, it is important to wear conservative clothes. The best choice is a neutral colored suit. Avoid low-cut blouses. Make sure you wear close-toed shoes with a short heel and hosiery. If you wear a skirt with the suit, make sure it at least comes down to your knees. Your clothes should be free from wrinkles and look recently ironed or pressed. Limit your jewelry to a minimum, and don't wear costume jewelry.
Apply light makeup and make sure your hair is appropriately styled. Your nails should be clean, well kept and free from chipped polish. Skip putting on perfume for the job interview, because you don't want to distract the interviewer with an overpowering scent.
2. How Men Should Dress for a Professional Job Interview
Men should wear a classic-cut suit. Wear solid colors of navy, black, charcoal gray or chocolate. Put on a long-sleeved shirt, preferably white, and wear a belt with the suit pants. Wear dark socks and shoes. Your tie should complement the suit but shouldn't distract the interviewer. Avoid bright colors with wild patterns, as well as anything commercial. All of your clothes should be pressed and wrinkle-free.
Your fingernails should be neatly trimmed and your hair conservatively styled. If you have any visible piercings, remove them the day of the job interview. Don't apply to much cologne, which may offend the person conducting the interview.
3. Dressing for Non-Professional Job Interviews
While a suit is preferred, you can wear a pair of dark, solid-color slacks/skirt and a button-down shirt/blouse. Your slacks and shirt should be neatly pressed, with the shirt tucked in. Wear close-toed dress shoes with dark socks or hosiery. Put on a belt, even if the pants are tight enough to stay up on their own. If you will tour a manufacturing facility, outdoor area or another location outside of an office environment, you can call the HR person at the company to ask about appropriate attire.
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