What to wear to a job interview: Outfits for every industry
‘Come in for a chat,’ they say. ‘BUT WHAT DO I WEAR,’ you think. Internally, while mentally running through the entire contents of your wardrobe. Job interview outfits: they’re a minefield.
The increasingly common informal office meet, while great and far less intimidating than its boardroom predecessor, is shrouded in dress code ambiguity – the coffee date job interview even more so.
What about in a corporate environment? Is a suit expected in a first meeting?
To find the answers, scroll down for three job interview outfit ideas (almost) guaranteed to win you big.
Business Professional
In business professional atmospheres, you want to dress to impress. Think Meghan Markle from Suits. This type of dress code requires suits for men and women have the flexibility of wearing a skirt, dress, or pantsuit with heels.
-30%
Elisabetta Franchi
Light Crepe And Tulle Jumpsuit Black
$715.00
$1,016.00
Balardi
-67%
Blue Les Copains
Pants Black
$127.00
$385.00
Yoox
-30%
Elisabetta Franchi
Crepe Tailleur Red
$831.00
$1,180.00
Balardi
-77%
Annarita N.
Pants Green
$45.00
$196.00
Yoox
Business Casual
A business casual interview gives you more stylistic freedom than the previous business professional. In business casual, you can opt to wear a stylish (yet conservative) dress, a nice blouse with a skirt, and low heels or dress shoes.
-44%
Twik
Womens Double-bow sequined blouse Black
$49.95
$89.00
Simons
-53%
Pinko
Shirts Purple
$170.00
$360.00
Yoox
-36%
Archivio 67
Bow Tie Shirt Blue
$212.00
$329.00
Balardi
-85%
Valentino Garavani
Shirts Red
$356.00
$2,356.00
Yoox
Casual
Casual interview on the books? This dress code offers the greatest freedom for workwear. It’s still important to look polished but you can hold off on the ultra-serious apparel options. A nice dress, mules, and layering piece suits this look.
Icone
Womens Piqué wrap dress Black
$99.00
Simons
-87%
Alexandre Vauthier
Midi dresses Blue
$300.00
$2,261.00
Yoox
-44%
Contemporaine
Womens Corduroy wraparound skirt Brown
$49.95
$89.00
Simons
-77%
Versace
Mini dresses Pink
$130.00
$565.00
Yoox
-61%
Bibi Lou
Mules & Clogs Green
$74.00
$189.00
Yoox
-10%
UGG
Tasman Ii Suede Shoe Brown
$254.00
$281.00
Balardi
-79%
J.W.Anderson
Mules & Clogs Black
$164.00
$764.00
Yoox
-55%
Tory Burch
Mules & Clogs Beige
$164.00
$368.00
Yoox
