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.
-20%
Ami
Ami De Coeur Wool Cardigan Black
£322.00
£403.00
Balardi
-16%
On Running
On Running Cloud 6
£147.00
£175.00
Balardi
-14%
HUGO BOSS
H Dahanso Down Jacket Blue
£307.00
£359.00
Balardi
-18%
Golden Goose
Super Star Sneaker In Blue Leather And Ice Suede
£178.00
£217.00
Balardi
-22%
Elisabetta Franchi
Double Crepe Trousers Black
£273.00
£348.00
Balardi
Roman
Short Bootcut Stretch Trousers Grey
£26.00
Roman
-21%
Pinko
Pinko Trousers Black
£173.00
£220.00
Balardi
-21%
Elisabetta Franchi
Trousers Black
£297.00
£376.00
Balardi
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.
-29%
Zimmermann
Hypnotic Pussybow Blouse White
£459.00
£649.00
Balardi
Atu Body Couture
pussy-bow silk blouse - Purple
£336.00
FARFETCH
-33%
Archivio 67
Bow Tie Shirt Blue
£121.00
£180.00
Balardi
-16%
Self Portrait
Twill Blouse With Bow Collar Green
£243.00
£291.00
Balardi
-20%
Ami
Ami De Coeur Wool Cardigan Black
£322.00
£403.00
Balardi
-16%
On Running
On Running Cloud 6
£147.00
£175.00
Balardi
-14%
HUGO BOSS
H Dahanso Down Jacket Blue
£307.00
£359.00
Balardi
-18%
Golden Goose
Super Star Sneaker In Blue Leather And Ice Suede
£178.00
£217.00
Balardi
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.
Akep
Dresses Black
£188.00
Balardi
-56%
Ariella
Abstract Print Chiffon Tiered Midi Dress
£60.00
£135.00
Roman
-30%
AllSaints
Viscose Diana Floral Wrap Dress, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£181.30
£259.00
AllSaints
-17%
Roman
Leopard Print Velvet Wrap Midi Dress Silver
£50.00
£60.00
Roman
-9%
UGG
Tasman Ii Suede Shoe Brown
£139.00
£153.00
Balardi
Charles & Keith
Ivette Woven Square-Toe Heeled Mules Black
£65.00
Charles & Keith
Ganni
Sue Heeled Mules in Black Oleatex - Size 35
£375.00
GANNI
-24%
JEJIA
Jodie Clogs Multi
£312.00
£412.00
Balardi