How to dress correctly for an interview?
Appearance plays a very important role during an interview. After all, the first impression will be formed even before the HR specialist starts asking questions about your education, skills and work experience. Clothes will help create the desired image. On the eve of the interview, try to study in advance the specifics of the dress code in the company where you are going to apply for a job.
Choice of colors
Beige Charuel straight fit suit
The main recommendation when choosing a color scheme is calm and neutral colors. Bright colors will distract attention, as will flashy prints. Give preference to the classics. A plain suit or a suit with checks, pinstripes, or houndstooth is always a win-win option.
A calm color does not mean boring. The black and white combination will create an incredibly stylish combination for your outfit. The modern business dress code allows for much more variations: all shades of blue (from pale blue to ink), dark green, gray or noble beige.
Psychologists advise choosing shades that particularly suit you and in which you will feel more confident during an interview. Try to strike a balance by attracting the employer's attention without distracting from the purpose of the interview.
Choosing clothes depending on the position
What you wear for an interview depends on the position you are applying for. Women managers need to look collected and business-like. Win-win strict but feminine options are the current model of a straight-cut skirt, a trouser suit or a three-piece suit with a vest.
Charuel beige formal pantsuit
Fashion is a social code that you need to fall into so that you are believed and your words are listened to. By creating an up-to-date image, you will appear as a specialist who is aware of trends, regardless of age and status.
To feel as confident and comfortable as possible, choose well-fitting items made from quality fabrics that do not restrict movement. The less the fabric wrinkles, the less you will think about your appearance. You can choose tencel or cotton in the summer - but let it be a composition with an admixture of synthetics that prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
You should not come to an interview in clothes with a lot of details - they, like too bright makeup, will distract the interlocutor from the subject of the dialogue.
Set selection
Charuel soft wool jumper in gray
Things should not only match your appearance and field of activity, but also be combined with each other. A classic office suit - a trouser set - looks good in a single color. In addition to the traditional gray, blue and black suit, there are many options in beige, brown or wine tones.
When choosing a suit with a skirt, pay attention to two important points: length and style. In a skirt that is too short or tight, you will simply feel uncomfortable sitting, and the interview may last quite a long time. A pencil skirt is considered a universal option and can be combined with both short jackets and long fitted ones. With blazers and straight hip-length jackets, you need to be careful so that the figure in such a combination does not seem monumental.
You can wear a blouse under the jacket; the optimal length is up to the wrists or ¾. The blouse should not be too tight. To prevent wrinkles, choose a jacket of such a size that there is a little space between the layers of clothing. This will make you feel comfortable and allow you to focus on the essence of the conversation.
A business dress will save you time on choosing the right outfit. On the one hand, it is a full-fledged suit in itself, on the other hand, it can be complemented with a jacket or blazer to feel more protected and confident.
If you prefer a looser smart casual, try a combination of a shirt and cropped trousers or palazzo trousers. During an interview, you should tuck your shirt into your waistband, but with a loose fit you won't feel constrained. If you prefer tapered trousers, choose a top that allows you to wear a belt and highlight your waist, making you feel more put together.
How to choose accessories?
Green leather bag and black Charuel jacket
A strict business look requires perfectly selected accessories. Jewelry should be complementary, not glaring. Expensive things - such as rings and earrings with large precious stones - are best left for another occasion. Give preference to laconic design and elegance. Exceptions may be the creative spheres or the advertising industry: in this case, you can give free rein to your choice.
Classic business accessories for women are scarves or scarves around the neck, formal and elegant belts, discreet jewelry, and laconic bags.
Shoes should be stylish and comfortable at the same time.
What not to wear
The work atmosphere implies a discreet style. If you want to emphasize your figure, you can afford a fitted silhouette - but without deep necklines and transparent elements.
Sheer dresses, thigh-high cutouts, short shorts and skirts would be inappropriate for this meeting. The same goes for shoes: coming to an interview
Walking in clogs or open-toed sandals is bad form.
