Choosing your outfit for a job interview is not so simple because it is a question of a clever mix to give off the desired image: chic and professional! Some outfits are more or less suited to the desired position, so you have to plan ahead. So what clothes should you choose for a job interview? What are the good combinations, and which ones should you avoid?
Choosing your outfit according to the company
Respecting your style is a crucial point in choosing what to wear for a job interview: you have to be comfortable, and not sell an image that is completely different from your everyday one, while respecting the specific codes of the desired position.
To take a simple example, a suit and tie will often be favored for a management or executive position when a more creative sector will more easily accept a casual chic look. To choose the right clothing for a job interview, you must therefore be interested in the type of job you are applying for as much as in the culture of the target company. It is advisable to study its codes in advance in order to make the right choices. In a traditional company, you will choose a sober suit, favoring quality and "less is more". In a startup, the suit and tie ensemble could risk clashing with the employees' style. For example, you would prefer a work jacket over well-cut jeans. Finding out in advance will therefore avoid any mistakes and thus demonstrate that you belong to the place.
A nice shirt is a safe bet
Regardless of the style of dress you decide to adopt, the shirt is an ideal piece for a job interview and a good starting point on which to structure your look. For a formal interview, the white or light blue shirt option will go perfectly with any style of suit. In a less formal context, it is possible to opt for a more casual or fancy shirt, provided that it is cut to perfection. The shirt is ideal because it goes just as well with a classic suit as with chino pants or a jacket, depending on the style desired at the time of the interview.
A detail that makes the difference
The outfit chosen for a job interview will often make the difference. Rather than drowning in the mass of candidates in gray suits and white shirts, we will try to add a detail or accessory that is both chic and original to our look. This detail, often noticed by the recruiter, can be a real asset to stand out, whether it is a nice pair of shoes, or an original accessory such as jewelry or a tie for example. The important thing is to choose something that matches your look, that does not stand out once you are there and that is also representative of your personality. A leather pouch can be useful for carrying documents, a detail that says a lot! We will therefore take care to store these papers in a document holder, itself placed in a pretty leather accessory.
Try on your outfit before the big day
Let's finish this quick overview of good practices for going to a job interview by emphasizing the importance of always taking the time to try on your outfit before the big day. And to make sure that the whole thing is coherent, without any alterations necessary. It's also an opportunity to get used to the outfit and appear more comfortable on the day of the appointment!