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.
-40%
Self Portrait
Belted lace minidress Purple
$414.00
$690.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Hoka One One
Elite Ora Primo leather sneakers White
$123.00
$175.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Tod's
Suede sneakers Brown
$468.00
$780.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Birkenstock
Arizona PVC sandals Blue
$322.00
$460.00
Mytheresa
-47%
Officine Générale
Gracella Pts Crepe Viscose
$333.00
$630.00
Balardi
-50%
Mark Kenly Domino Tan
Crepe Trousers Black
$167.00
$334.00
Eraldo
-41%
Forte_Forte
Stretch Cady Crepe Elasticated Cargo Pants
$511.00
$872.00
Balardi
SAPIO
Viscose Crepe De Chine V Neck Sweater Black
$734.00
Bernardelli
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
Twik
Womens Contrast bow embroidered blouse Beige
$49.00
Simons
-15%
Elisabetta Franchi
Georgette Shirt White
$409.00
$482.00
Balardi
-71%
Vivetta
Shirts Black
$231.00
$800.00
Yoox
-40%
Self Portrait
Belted lace minidress Purple
$414.00
$690.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Hoka One One
Elite Ora Primo leather sneakers White
$123.00
$175.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Tod's
Suede sneakers Brown
$468.00
$780.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Birkenstock
Arizona PVC sandals Blue
$322.00
$460.00
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.
-30%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Simona lamé wrap dress Blue
$448.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Anna Kosturova
Tie-dye silk wrap dress Blue
$474.00
$790.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Velvet
Juni wrap dress Pink
$240.00
$479.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Floral georgette wrap dress Red
$324.00
$647.00
Mytheresa
Ancient Greek Sandals
Classic Closed leather clogs Brown
$415.00
Mytheresa
-35%
Miista
Women s Zooey Mules Tan Brown
$131.00
$202.00
Slam Jam
-40%
Ganni
40 crocodile-effect leather mules Brown
$375.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Common Projects
Leather Mules Black
$426.00
$569.00
Eraldo
