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.
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
-25%
Closed
Cardigans, female, Black, S, Jacquard Cardigan
£274.02
£365.40
Miinto
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
-15%
On Running
Cloud 6 Trainers White
£123.89
£146.08
Miinto
-30%
Max Mara
Lama crepe wide-leg pants Black
£287.00
£410.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Evie Black Satin Back Crepe Culotte
£56.00
FatFace
Camilla Milano
BOTTOMWEAR - Trousers on YOOX.COM Green
£88.00
Yoox.com
Max Mara
Argenta virgin wool crepe wide-leg pants Black
£310.00
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
-8%
Emporio Armani
ICON Pink
£242.00
£264.00
Yoox.com
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
-25%
Closed
Cardigans, female, Black, S, Jacquard Cardigan
£274.02
£365.40
Miinto
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
-15%
On Running
Cloud 6 Trainers White
£123.89
£146.08
Miinto
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.
-60%
Rotate
Satin Wrap Dress with Polka Dot Print size 38
£115.68
£289.19
GLAMOOD
-33%
AllSaints
Polyester Micaela Pleated Skirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£106.00
£159.00
AllSaints
-56%
Ariella
Abstract Print Chiffon Tiered Midi Dress
£60.00
£135.00
Roman
-40%
AllSaints
Viscose Diana Floral Wrap Dress, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£155.00
£259.00
AllSaints
Steve Madden
Ivie Mule IVORY PEARL White
£109.99
Steve Madden
Steve Madden
Marlena Mule RAFFIA
£139.99
Steve Madden
