The Do’s and Don’ts of Dressing for an Interview
Males Slacks Dress Shirt Polo Shirt Belt (Black/Brown) Dress Shoes Suit (optional) Tie (optional) Females Slacks Blouse Knee-Length Skirt Dress (with sleeves) Dress Shoes Suit (optional) Small Belt (neutral)
Males Neutral Colors (e.g. Black, Brown, Khaki, Grey) and Pastels Simple Patterned Shirts Clean Shaven Neatly Combed Hair Females Neutral Colors or Pastels Simple Patterns Small/Simple Jewelry Wear Minimal Make-up Shoes-Short Heels or Flats Wear Nylons (neutral color) if wearing a dress or skirt Neatly Combed Hair (wear in a ponytail or up-do)
Collared ¾ Sleeve Blouse with Knee-Length Skirt Optional Suit with Collared Blouse
Accessories: Thin Belt, Pearl Necklace and Stud Earrings or Silver/Gold Necklace with Small Hoops Shoes: (Left) Black with ½ inch heel and (Right) Flats
Blue Striped Dress Shirt with Khaki Slacks Charcoal Suit with White Dress Shirt, Black Belt and Tie
Black Dress Shoes with Laces Brown Loafers
Males T-Shirts/Sweatshirts Sleeveless Shirts Jeans Shorts Anything Ripped/Dirty Sneakers Females T-Shirts/Sweatshirts Sleeveless Shirts or Spaghetti Straps Shorts Short Skirts/Dresses Anything Ripped/Dirty Large Jewelry High/Stiletto Heels Sneakers/Sandals
Males Show Tattoos Show Body Piercings Wear Bright Colors Wear Complex/Busy Patterns Wear Jewelry Not Shave Not Brush Your Hair Females Show Tattoos Show Body Piercings (you may wear small earrings) Wear Bright Colors Wear Complex/Busy Patterns Wear Fish-Net or Bright- Colored Nylons/Tights Wear Open-Toed and Backless Shoes
Ripped Jean Skirt with Bright/Busy Sleeveless Tank Top Shoes: (Left) Sneakers and (Right) Bright, High Heeled/Backless/Open- toed Sandels
Remove Body Piercings Tongue Piercing=No! Small Gold Hoops= Yes! Black Chocker=No! Bright Make=No! Rips/Tears=No!
Jeans and T-Shirt with Writing: Avoid Being a Walking Advertisement Dirty/Torn Sneakers
Remove Body PiercingsCover Tattoos Shave! Jewelry= No! Sleeveless= No!
Based on what you have learned about appropriate interview attire, which individual(s) would you hire based on their dress? AliciaGinnyJohn MichaelChrisZack
Ginny and Zack both demonstrate appropriate interview attire. They are wearing neutral and/or pastel colors with no flashy accessories or jewelry. While Zack does have facial hair, his mustache and beard are neatly trimmed and the rest of his face is kept clean-shaven.