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What To Wear To An Interview – For Women by liljboy(m): 2:00pm On Apr 02, 2015
It’s not only men that have to make an
impression when going for interviews, as a
matter of fact women are more prone to be
judged on their appearance, it’s only natural.
The good news for women is, unlike in the
1950’s were everyone going to work has to put
on a suit (women or men), companies have
become less conservative when it comes to
dress code. Certain industries still require being
corporate but others have a more relaxed
atmosphere and it’s not unusual to find
employees wearing shorts, T-shirts, and flip-
flops to work. You probably don’t need to wear
a suit to a job interview as a lady anymore,
although dressing too casually may not be such
a good idea either.
So for the job seeking ladies, i have put
together a list of what you will need to make a
good first impression at that interview.


SUIT/BLAZER
Suits are always the first to come to mind
when thinking about interviews. For women. It
could be grey, navy. or a black suit, as these
colours can easily be paired with a light
coloured blouse or cotton shirt. Do not wear
strapless or spaghetti straps, or well-worn tees
under the jacket.
LIGHT COLOURED SHIRT
A white or light coloured tailored shirt also
make a lot of sense for women. They tend to
compliment the suit with a little brightness,
and do not seem to flashy as attention might be
paid to the lady’s chest. Also dress up your look
with a necklace or other piece of conservative
jewelry.
PANTSUIT OR SKIRT SUIT
A pantsuit is generally an acceptable choice for
a job interview, although, there are still some
exceptions depending on the company. If the
company or industry is known for its casual
work environment, such as a laid back tech
company, you may choose to tailor down your
look by putting on slacks and a dressy blouse,
or a tailored skirt and blouse worn with a
cardigan or light weight sweater.
HOSIERY
Well this is probably the best news you are
gonna hear today, some companies have relaxed
on their view on their employees putting on
leggins, especially during hot weather. So you
just might want to keep that leggins of yours a
tad longer. However, job interviews are not to
be joked with, so be sure that the company’s
policy supports dressing that way. Google the
company or ask a friend. As a side note, it is
preferable to select a sheer or nude color that
is close to your own skin tone.
SHOES
A mid heel, closed-toe pump is a safe choice.
Regardless of the current shoe trends, your
shoe selection for a job interview should be
professional and understated. The exception
would apply to a creative position, or a position
in the fashion industry where your choice of
clothing should reflect the current fashion
trends.
Well, here’s a list of do’s and dont’s for women
going for interviews
-Carry either a leather purse or a briefcase,
not both
-Manicure your nails with a neutral polish
-Make up; even minimal makeup is an indicator
that you value your professional image
-Do not wear short skirts or extreme form
fitting garments
-Avoid textured, patterned or bright colored
hosiery (leggins)
-Avoid strong perfume or heavily scented body
products
-Jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, canvas slip-ons are
definitely not allowed
#Turn off cell phone and keep out of sight

Good luck on your job interview!

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Re: What To Wear To An Interview – For Women by uwadiahercules: 7:53am On Nov 27, 2018
Re: What To Wear To An Interview – For Women by Olakunle007(m): 3:48am On Jul 04, 2021
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