How To Dress For A Job Interview
How To Dress For A Job Interview
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How To Dress For A Job Interview

Look good, feel good. Feel good, play good. It’s a mantra that came from an American sports field and holds for the corporate arena over here. We tapped into our network of stylists and business founders to find out how they would dress for an interview. Because – as the last line of the mantra goes – if you play good, they pay good…
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Make some enquiries ahead of time so that you dress the part. If the office vibe is hoodies and trainers, and you show up in a suit and tie, it shows you haven't done your research. When in doubt, dress smart but subtle – you will never be marked down for making an effort. A well-ironed button-down shirt, navy or grey woollen trousers and penny loafers is a skeleton key of an outfit that will open most doors. - Dan Rookwood, Luxury brand consultant, DanRookwood.com 

Use your outfit details to show the qualities you want them to notice. If you want to show an eye for detail, pick up the colour of your pocket square or t-shirt in your socks. If you want to come across as calm and assured, go tonal. And if you want to show a bit of creativity, a neckerchief or a textured knit will do it without shouting. They should get a sense of who you are before you've said a word, and if you feel good in what you're wearing, you'll walk in with confidence. - Greg Zimmerman, Co-founder, EnterTheWellverse.com  

Personally, I’m a fan of a suit almost regardless of the role, but the wider rule is simple: it’s always better to be SLIGHTLY OVERDRESSED THAN UNDERDRESSED.

Do not dress to win the interview; dress like yourself at your best. I am a big believer that the goal of an interview is not simply to make the right impression, but to find a genuine fit between you and the company you are interviewing for. Of course you should make an effort, but you should still look and feel like yourself. Your outfit should give someone a sense of who you are, not who you think they want you to be. - Freddie Sheridan, Founder & CEO, YCode.co
@MossBors; @MorjasShoes

Always be slightly overdressed. Whatever the level or culture of the job, arriving slightly overdressed shows that you care. Personally, I’m a fan of a suit almost regardless of the role, but the wider rule is simple: it’s always better to be slightly overdressed than underdressed. - Harry Jameson, Founder & CEO, PillarWellbeing.com

Wear a nice fragrance. Not something overpowering but something that empowers you. Find something that sets you up in the morning to feel good, and may leave a good impression too. - Aaron Christian, Producer-director, AaronChristian.io 

Look 1

It's hard to go too wrong when centring an interview outfit around great tailoring. If in doubt, dark tones are dependable. This Casely-Hayford navy double-breasted suit balances personality with business.

Look 2

Done right, a pinstripe suit is a real statement of intent, style and formality. The muted tie, white shirt and faded stripe style help bring in approachability and warmth.

Look 3

Not every job interview requires a suit. This smart trouser-and-shirt combination just needs some choice accessories to turn it into an interview-worthy outfit.

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