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%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton Oxford shirt Blue
$161.00
$230.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Kira leather platform sandals Black
$450.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Jacquemus
Le Bob Soli raffia bucket hat Beige
$455.00
$650.00
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton baseball cap Green
$105.00
Mytheresa
Elisabetta Franchi
Crepe Flared Trousers Brown
$380.00
Eraldo
-67%
Blue Les Copains
Pants Black
$127.00
$385.00
Yoox
-50%
Mark Kenly Domino Tan
Crepe Trousers Black
$169.00
$339.00
Eraldo
-51%
Versace
Pants Black
$215.00
$435.00
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.
-30%
Costarellos
Silk georgette blouse Blue
$487.00
$695.00
Mytheresa
-26%
Self Portrait
Twill Blouse With Bow Collar Green
$395.00
$534.00
Balardi
-68%
Emporio Armani
Shirts White
$147.00
$456.00
Yoox
-15%
Elisabetta Franchi
Georgette Shirt Purple
$404.00
$475.00
Balardi
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton Oxford shirt Blue
$161.00
$230.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Kira leather platform sandals Black
$450.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Jacquemus
Le Bob Soli raffia bucket hat Beige
$455.00
$650.00
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton baseball cap Green
$105.00
Mytheresa
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.
-70%
Velvet
Melat wrap dress Black
$168.00
$560.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Simona lamé wrap dress Blue
$448.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Tori printed crêpe wrap dress Black
$384.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Anna Kosturova
Tie-dye silk wrap dress Green
$445.00
$635.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Ganni
40 crocodile-effect leather mules Brown
$375.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-33%
Miista
Mules & Clogs Black
$258.00
$384.00
Yoox
Ancient Greek Sandals
Classic Closed leather clogs Brown
$415.00
Mytheresa
Miista
Women s Zooey Mules Tan Brown
$202.00
Slam Jam
