A Guest Post by Melissa McGraw & Jennifer Gregory of http://workchic.com
The year 2010 not only signifies a New Year but also a new decade! Are you still wearing that interview suit you bought ten years ago? Are you still baffled about what to wear to your interview? It’s time to evaluate that interview attire to make sure you are making an impactful first impression!
Let’s face it times are tough out there. That means less jobs and more competition. Whether you are a new college graduate or are trying to be gainfully employed the first impression you make at an interview will make a lasting impression on a prospective employer. Why not make that impactful impression with your interview attire? We’ll teach how to do this while keeping your look professional. Even if you are interviewing in a casual office environment you don’t want to cross the line between casual and unprofessional. Here are a few of our suggestions that will not only add some excitement but will also allow you to showcase your own personal style.
If you are interviewing for a corporate position say for example in banking, finance, or law- the office attire tends to be more corporate. You should mirror your interview attire in the same manner. The right accessories, shoes, and jewelry can make your otherwise predictable interview suit impressive and memorable. Try delicate gold hoops or studs when wearing your business suit instead of pearls to modernize your basic jewelry. Wear a statement necklace to highlight your neckline. We took the following key pieces and added them to a more corporate business interview outfit below.
If you are going for a more business casual look at your interview remember you can still wear lightweight tweeds and wool, linen or silk blends, and even boucle. Texture whether it is in a jacket, skirt or pants can add a touch of personal style and keeps your look seasonal. For the look below, we paired a wool v-neck sheath dress, matching jacket, and a contrasting belt to add more interest to the outfit. You can layer on a chunky bracelet or necklace to accent the look. Top the outfit off with a fun tote that complements your outfit and you are instantly Workchic!
Now what if you are going on an interview for a position that you know has a very casual work environment? In fact wearing denim is the norm. The CEO of the company even wears denim every day. You just know that it would be out of place wearing a suit to the interview. In fact it might even hurt your chances of getting the position! You can still wear denim and look professional. As you will see below, we paired dark denim with a blazer and a casual button down shirt. Add a pattern scarf, statement necklace, stack heel boots, and an oversized tote in an impact color to the look. The outfit still remains casual yet professional.
You can see that no matter what type of interview you are going on the use of shoes, accessories, and even a scarf can help tie an interview outfit together and make that lasting impression. Have fun creating your own signature interview look and best of luck from Workchic.com!
About Workchic
Workchic dresses women for work by offering suggested outfits, fit guidelines, tips and tricks on how to look professional, feminine and chic. Whether heading into the office, going on an interview, or attending a networking event- workchic strives to show every woman how to get their desired look. Visit http://workchic.com to find out more!
