Interview Clothes

There's always the dilemma when you have to go for an interview as to what to wear. You want to look smart and sophisticated yet memorable and also comfortable as you're already nervous enough. From my experience there are a few things to beware of when dressing for a professional interview.

1) Shoes, heels or not heels? If you can't walk in heels don't even bother! Boys never wear black trainers, it looks awful and always wear black socks!
2) Make sure what your wearing fits, too many people have I seen in too tight clothing or young boys in cheap shirts that don't fit which makes them look like school boys in their Dad's work stuff!
3) DO YOUR TOP BUTTON UP FOR CHRIST SAKE!
4) Jewellery should be kept to a minimum, no giant hoops or masses of noisy bangles, definitely no festival bands or heaven forbidden don't be dripping in "tribal" jewellery. I sat next to a guy once who had masses amounts of wooden beads and such like on, needless to say he didn't get a call back.
5) Make up should be minimal but make you look fresh and make it clear you take pride in your appearance.
6) IRON YOUR GOD DAMN CLOTHES!
7) Deodorant is a must but perfume and cologne to be kept light.
8) Hair: keep it neutral and out of your face. If you tend to play with your hair, tie it up! Boys, for the love of God go easy on the product, no one wants to hire a boy band reject, think Mad men rather than 5ive!
9) Boys for the love of God if you're wearing black shoes DO NOT PUT A BROWN BELT ON!
10) Think about your bag, do you want a briefcase, nice handbag or holdall? Backpacks are annoying as hell of the tube, plus you tend to look like a sixth former on a day trip out!!

So many things to think about and you're not even at the interview yet. Ladies don't be afraid of a splash of colour and gentleman that novelty tie may not be the best way to go!!

Xoxo