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.
-30%
Closed
X-Lent tapered jeans - Black
£150.00
£215.00
FARFETCH
Maison Close
Pure Tentation long-sleeve backless catsuit - Black
£178.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Clarks
Howard Cap Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Roman
Short Bootcut Stretch Trousers Grey
£26.00
Roman
-30%
Max Mara
Lama crepe wide-leg pants Black
£287.00
£410.00
Mytheresa
Ter Et Bantine
2000 pressed-crease trousers - Neutrals Beige
£106.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Joseph
Hulin silk crepe wide-leg pants Pink
£249.00
£415.00
Mytheresa
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.
Atu Body Couture
pussy-bow silk blouse - Purple
£336.00
FARFETCH
Free People
TOPWEAR - Shirts on YOOX.COM Black
£68.00
Yoox.com
Atu Body Couture
pussy bow-collar silk blouse - Pink
£374.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Costarellos
Silk georgette blouse Blue
£280.00
£400.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Closed
X-Lent tapered jeans - Black
£150.00
£215.00
FARFETCH
Maison Close
Pure Tentation long-sleeve backless catsuit - Black
£178.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Clarks
Howard Cap Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
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.
-44%
AllSaints
Polyester Micaela Pleated Skirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£88.80
£159.00
AllSaints
-56%
Ariella
Abstract Print Chiffon Tiered Midi Dress
£60.00
£135.00
Roman
-52%
AllSaints
Viscose Diana Floral Wrap Dress, Size: UK 16/US 12 Brown
£124.00
£259.00
AllSaints
Roman
Sequin Chiffon Wrap Maxi Dress Blue
£100.00
Roman
-20%
Högl
70mm Joyce open-toe block-heel mules - Black
£137.00
£172.00
FARFETCH
Charles & Keith
Ivette Woven Square-Toe Heeled Mules Black
£65.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Lando Velvet Pointed-Toe Metallic-Buckle Heeled Mules Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
