Dress to Impress
Friday, March 26th, 2010By Jennifer Davis


By Jennifer Davis
It’s that time of year: interview season, the most nerve-wracking time of year, besides maybe finals. So much goes into prepping for an interview, from what to say and most importantly what to wear. Like everyone always says, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and the first thing your possible future employer sees is what you’re wearing.
Choosing what to wear is a difficult task. There is a fine line between age appropriate and professional. The outfit needs to be youthful, yet showing too much skin or dressing too casually are big no nos.
Many people associate dressing professionally with wearing suits. For guys, I would say it is a must to wear suits. While it depends on the particular job one is being interviewed for, a suit really is the most appropriate choice if interviewing for a job in a professional environment. Every guy should invest in a nice, well fitting suit. Even though there are subtle trend changes to the suit from season to season, a classic suit never goes out of style. For girls, I would say that even though the pantsuit has made a comeback, it strips away the ability to express personal style. Menswear is in this season, so to make an outfit look more professional try a well-cut blazer and pair it with either a cute dress or skirt.
Don’t be afraid of color when dressing for an interview. Being serious and professional does not mean you need to stick with black, gray, navy or brown. Especially in spring, adding a pop of color is appropriate. For guys, adding a colorful or patterned tie is the easiest way to make a conservative outfit more youthful. Girls should try a colorful bag or earrings. If you decide to wear a neutral blazer, wear it with a colorful top or dress.
And remember having confidence is the best accessory of all.
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