Hey Fashionistas!!!
So you know I graduate in a few weeks (finallyyyy) an a lot of my friends have been asking me what to wear for their upcoming work interviews in this new professional field. Now, I’ve had to get dressed for my fair share of interviews. It doesn't matter if its your first interview or the 100,000 one you want to make a good impression and, as shallow as this may sound, first impressions are very very important and how you look has a big impact on that first impression. I feel regardless of what type of job you’re interviewing for, there are some general rules you should follow about what to wear and what not to wear. Today I’m going to talk about what NOT to wear on an interview. Unless you don’t want the job, then, by all means go ahead and do them all.
1. If it looks like something you’d wear to prom.
2. If it’s ripped, has holes, or is some kind of denim.
3. Anything short. If you can’t bend over without flashing your panties, save it.
4. General rule- if it’s shorter than an inch above your knees, don’t wear it. Some people are very conservative and that’s not OK in an office environment. (It’s always better to err on the side of caution/conservative until you learn the rules of a specific environment.)
5. Six-inch heels or heels you can’t walk in. Seriously. Just don’t.
6. A wedding dress. I know you want to wear it more than once, but unless you’re working at a wedding dress shop, not a good plan.
7. If it looks like you’re going clubbing or stayed up all night drinking, no.
8. Anything with sheer panels or cutouts. Save that for later.
9. Tops with words or phases on them. It’s great that you love unicorns. But you don’t need your potential employers to know that until you cover your desk with figurines.
10. Anything that resembles lingerie. Unless you’re working as a stripper or a lingerie shop. Then, by all means!
11. Sneakers or flip-flops. Or anything spiked.
Pretty easy right?? Basically you don’t want to look like you’re going to the beach or a party or a wedding. You want to look professional and polished, and it’s possible to do that without sacrificing your own personal style. You want the hiring manager to focus on your resume, your words, your experience, rather than be distracted with whatever crazy thing your wearing. I usually pick something neutral, like a grey blazer, dark pants, or a black dress. Add something with flair and color, like a printed top or a statement necklace. You want to look comfortable in your outfit and you don’t want to give an interviewer a reason to not invite you back for a second interview. It’s always better to head off to an interview dressed more conservatively.
Good luck if you are going to any interviews any time soon and let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!
Happy Styling!!
1. If it looks like something you’d wear to prom.
2. If it’s ripped, has holes, or is some kind of denim.
3. Anything short. If you can’t bend over without flashing your panties, save it.
4. General rule- if it’s shorter than an inch above your knees, don’t wear it. Some people are very conservative and that’s not OK in an office environment. (It’s always better to err on the side of caution/conservative until you learn the rules of a specific environment.)
5. Six-inch heels or heels you can’t walk in. Seriously. Just don’t.
6. A wedding dress. I know you want to wear it more than once, but unless you’re working at a wedding dress shop, not a good plan.
7. If it looks like you’re going clubbing or stayed up all night drinking, no.
8. Anything with sheer panels or cutouts. Save that for later.
9. Tops with words or phases on them. It’s great that you love unicorns. But you don’t need your potential employers to know that until you cover your desk with figurines.
10. Anything that resembles lingerie. Unless you’re working as a stripper or a lingerie shop. Then, by all means!
11. Sneakers or flip-flops. Or anything spiked.
Pretty easy right?? Basically you don’t want to look like you’re going to the beach or a party or a wedding. You want to look professional and polished, and it’s possible to do that without sacrificing your own personal style. You want the hiring manager to focus on your resume, your words, your experience, rather than be distracted with whatever crazy thing your wearing. I usually pick something neutral, like a grey blazer, dark pants, or a black dress. Add something with flair and color, like a printed top or a statement necklace. You want to look comfortable in your outfit and you don’t want to give an interviewer a reason to not invite you back for a second interview. It’s always better to head off to an interview dressed more conservatively.
Good luck if you are going to any interviews any time soon and let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!
Happy Styling!!
