5 Top Job Interview Clothing Tips for 2020

Original article "Best Interview Clothing Tips" by the authors of best-job-interview.com.

Summary: What interview attire to choose in 2020? Expert interview dress tips for today's job market.

The job market today may be more casual and less conservative, but certain industries still demand formal interview attire. It is up to the candidate to determine the appropriate interview clothing for each interview they attend.

5 Top Job Interview Clothing Tips

1. Do your homework

Find out the dress code and work environment of the company where you are interviewing. There are a number of ways to do this. You can view these at how to find out the 2. Dress above your position

The rule of thumb when selecting job interview clothes is to dress a notch above the expected dress code. Interviewer's generally expect candidates to dress more formally for an interview than they would as an employee.

Dressing up indicates respect and effort.

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Job Interview Attire for Women

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Interview Dress for Men

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Dressing more
formally and taking care of the details such as well-polished shoes,
neat and tidy hair and manicured fingernails demonstrates how hard you
are trying and how seriously you take the employment opportunity.

3. What to wear to a casual job interview

If you are going for a job interview where the dress code is definitely casual (usually tech, start ups, retail and more low-level jobs), you can dress down but
keep it smart. Use these suggestions for smart casual interview clothes to get it right.

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Smart Casual Interview Clothes for Women

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Smart Casual Interview Clothes for Men

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How to Find Out the Job Interview Dress Code

4. Feel confident about your interview attire

It is important to feel confident about your interview clothing.

You should be comfortable in your interview clothes.

• your hemline
  should be appropriate and your skirt not too tight - you do not want to
  worry about your dress or skirt riding up when you sit down.
• too-tight
  shirts and pants can make you feel self conscious and uncomfortable

• be
  sure your jacket and suit fit well - you should be able to move your
  arms and shoulders freely
• a too-loose outfit can make you look sloppy
  and careless
• you can find an inexpensive suit or jacket that fits well using the following not to wear to your interview.
  
  
  

  5. Accessorize appropriately

  Avoid flashy and distracting accessories. You want the interviewer to focus on you and not your outfit.

  • understated jewelry, scarves and make up is appropriate for women
  • for men, just a wrist watch in the way of jewelry and a traditional tie and socks are usually the best option
  
  

  What colors are appropriate to wear to an interview?

  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  

  Muted colors are the safest to wear to a job interview.

  • black and dark blue are always a safe bet when you want to look professional and convey an image of authority and stability
  
  
  • gray is a popular color to wear to an interview, it is not distracting and conveys an impression of sophistication and trust
  • white shirts and blouses send the message of honesty and simplicity

  Avoid these interview clothing mistakes listed by hiring managers.

  
  
  
  
  

  What is the right interview dress code?
  

  
  

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