Dress for Success

How you dress for an interview has a huge impact on your chances at being offered the job. Competition for jobs isn't just about skill, it's about professionalism and workplace culture – don't let your wardrobe be the reason you aren't hired for a job you would dream to have.

Figuring out what is most appropriate to wear to an interview can be difficult, and will depend on the specific position, company, and industry. We know it can be a daunting process, so we’ve put together some tips and guidelines to help you better figure it out.

What is Business Casual?

Many work environments have a business casual dress code, but that can mean different things depending on the workplace. When deciding what to wear to an interview, it’s always better to overdress than feel uncomfortable because you underdressed.

Best Colors to Wear for an Interview

While the colors you wear to an interview won't make or break the deal, they can have an effect on the first impression you make. The most important thing to remember about choosing the color(s) you wear that you are the main focus, not your clothing, and therefore it should not be distracting or speak louder than you.

Black is a staple suit color and great for interviews.
Character traits include: leadership and authority

Gray is a great, neutral color and perfect for suits.
Character traits include: logical, analytical, sophistication, powerful and neutrality

White can be used to lighten a dark suit or on its own as a buttoned shirt or sweater.
Character traits include: organized, simplicity, cleanliness, precision and truth

Brown is a great, neutral color with varying shades, and can be used for pants or shirts/jackets.
Character traits include: dependable and calm

Red is a bold color that should be worn conservatively for an interview.
Character traits include: power, energy, passion, assertiveness, courage and excitement

Orange is a bold color that should be worn conservatively, it at all, for an interview.
Character traits include: creativity

Yellow is a bold color that should be worn conservatively for an interview.
Character traits include: creativity

Green should be used as an accent, to bring character to a more neutral main color.
Character traits include: dependability and creativity

Shades of blue are the best colors to wear to an interview.
Character traits include: team player, calm, stability, trustworthy, friendly, confidence and security

Navy is a staple suit color and great for interviews.
Character traits include: authority and confidence

Purple is a bold color that should be worn conservatively for an interview:
Character traits include: creativity

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